The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

For those wanting to escape the busy city life, unique architect designed self-built home has gone on sale in a historic village in Midlothian.

Previous bids to build shops on the former car showroom were rejected amid concern it would take trade from Penicuik town centre but Farmfoods argued the site had been home to a retail store in the past

One in 22 homeless deaths identified in Scotland last year happened in Midlothian according to the National Register of Scotland

This year, multiple schools, nurseries and care facilities in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area have been told they require improvement after food safety and hygiene inspections.

Six empty council houses which have become difficult to let will be used as emergency accommodation for families with children or a pregnant member but their location will not be disclosed to protect them

When the trio saw the distillery go up for sale, they knew they wanted to take the plunge. The mother and daughter trio open up and discuss their new business venture.

Daniella Quin has spoken of her fear while living in her own home after Da Vinci rapist Robert Greens was housed above her. She says her own windows have been smashed by projectiles that were targeted at the predator's home

The day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was made an official Bank Holiday nationally but schools in Midlothian were already closed for the local September weekend

A planning application has been proposed to Midlothian Council on behalf of Bellway Homes for The Brae which will include 395 homes, 98 of which will be affordable, as well as a possible primary school

The new uPVC windows opened out the way instead of having the up and down movement of a traditional timber and sash style sparking concern they went against the character of the conservation area

A Met Office yellow warning of thunderstorms was in force until 11pm on Tuesday for much of central, eastern and north eastern Scotland.