A builders yard operator who was accused of having Midlothian council workers moonlighting at the site has been ordered to cease operations after losing a planning appeal.
Residents have also blamed the operation on the outskirts of Gorebridge for pulling down phone lines, driving rats into neighbouring land, and tearing out private fencing. The firm has denied all the accusations.
Peter Joyce and Son bought land at Ashbank, outside the village last year to expand the business.
