The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian Council

A spokesperson for Midlothian Council confirmed they are 'really sorry' for the lack of communication and that the flowers and trees were removed with the intention of putting them back.

Laura Wilson is unable to get down the stairs without help after her diagnosis with fixed dystonia, and Functional Neurologic Disorders in June 2021.

As part of the re-development of the Midlothian Snowsports Centre near Hillend, plans for the coaster, which carries individuals down a slope and in a huge loop, were drawn up years ago.

The chairman of Penicuik YMCA/YWCA has accused the council of 'systematically eroding' funding for the charity's operations which contributed to it going into debt

A parent from Midlothian has revealed the injuries her daughter has sustained at school, following a period of bullying and falling from a height

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school.

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school in the last year which have led to her coming home with cuts and bruises

Former Midlothian Provost Councillor Peter Smaill says the costs of the project are likely to continue rising and questioned whether the council would have the cash for it as it grapples with a £14m budget deficit in the coming year

Teaching jobs, the closure of school libraries and axing of community librarians and school crossing patrols are all in the savings proposal which will now be put out for public consultation