The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

Call for new Midlothian constituencies to be renamed to avoid 'confusion' for residents

A proposed boundary change for Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency will mean Dalkeith residents will be the only ones from the county in it, making up a fifth of all voters in the seat

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023

Disgusted Midlothian locals spot 'stinking' water spewing onto cycle path

'Stinking bright blue' water pouring from a pipe and onto a cycle path has left Midlothian locals concerned. While water is often seen flooding the path, it was the alarming colour that alerted locals.

Edinburgh Live · May 16, 2023

Midlothian adventure park gets green light to expand its boundaries

Fort Douglas operators want to provide more open space for visitors to have picnics and enjoy activities as part of their day out to the popular family attraction

Edinburgh Live · Apr 14, 2023

Midlothian landlady's fight to keep plastic window frames backed by MSP

The landlady acted to replace the deteriorating timber window frames for the health and safety of her tenants, she said, however planners were unimpressed by the use of UPVC and demanded they were taken out

Edinburgh Live · Dec 19, 2022

Midlothian gala day gets £10,000 grant for centenary year celebrations

Councillors said gala days were part of the county's tradition and heritage and should be celebrated for the vital role they play in bringing communities together

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

Sewage flooded Midlothian family's garden after developer's drains overflow

Daryl Murray said Bellway Homes waited weeks before sending anyone to clear up the damage caused to his garden by sewage which poured out of an overflowing drainage system

Edinburgh Live · Dec 12, 2022

Midlothian couple's porch plans refused by council after planners labelled it a 'conservatory'

The owners of the ground floor property insisted the plans were for nothing more than a 'front porch' which would help them access their home more easily from their driveway.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 9, 2022

Midlothian homeowner wins appeal after row with council over colour of fence

Planning officers described the fence as a 'stark feature' in the street when it was painted red but after repainting it green, councillors said, they could not distinguish it from a hedge on first sight

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

New Midlothian 'Warm and Well' hubs offer free soup and hot drinks over winter

The two hubs are being funded with £1.36 million of Covid recovery money from Scottish Government and will be open throughout winter with free wi-fi and games available for people to pass the time when they drop in

Edinburgh Live · Dec 5, 2022

Midlothian memorial to child miner slaves wins national award

Danderhall Guerilla Gardeners were set up after the community adopted its own public spaces to stop the local authority using pesticide on the land

Edinburgh Live · Nov 29, 2022