Housing bid on former Midlothian woodland rejected

Edinburgh University’s Teviot, the world’s oldest purpose-built student union, has officially reopened its door following a two-and-a-half year refurbishment.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, trade association says steady upturn in female recruits reflects its own experience of women rising through the sector.

A trade union has secured an above-inflation pay rise for more than 150 employees at a Borders-based timber company.

New data reveals post-school success for East Lothian's young people second highest in Scotland.

The recognition follows global “World’s Best Surf Park” accolade.

This article has been written by local coach Kate Flory.

The project includes exploring new options for transport interchanges, such as Park and Ride sites.

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeil writes her monthly column for Midlothian View

No-one needs to cope with the impact of suicide alone, the Borders top public health expert has stated ahead of an awareness event next week.

A private hire driver’s application has been held up after the Scottish Government refused to disclose to Police Scotland why he failed a PVG check.

A taxi driver has been slapped with a warning after being caught smoking in his cab three times and having a confrontation with another driver.

Disabled adults will be asked to pay £780 a year towards transport taking them to day care and other essential services in East Lothian under new plans.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed more than 7 million people started a new job in 2025.

Residents across Edinburgh are being invited to help shape where firework control zones (FCZs) should be introduced around Halloween and Bonfire Night.

More than 70% of people in Scotland agree producers should bear financial responsibility for managing packaging waste.

East Lothian Council’s approved budget for 2026/27 included the provision of £3.3million to be passed to the East Lothian Integration Joint Board’s overall budget.

Primary children in West Lothian were among the best in Scotland for numeracy and literacy in 2024/25.

A consultation has launched on proposals to create three new specialist provisions for school children with Additional Support Needs (ASN).

National recognition was on the menu last week for a dedicated kitchen team with a Kelso-based care provider.

A dilapidated community hall closed by the council for safety reasons has been transformed after the local brass band raised more than £800,000.

The National Library of Scotland’s collections are taking flight and shaping a landmark exhibition in Shetland Museum and Archives in the final instalment of its centenary programme.

The love for Hawick is “huge and it is international”, councillors were told this week.

The project was first piloted at St David’s Primary School and proved highly engaging for pupils.

Esk Valley Rotary club has announced their up-coming Charity Auction Fundraiser, being a community event designed to raise funds for charity.