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The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

Hibs star Ryan Porteous guilty of throwing tumbler in pub which cut woman's head

The 23-year-old defender appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and admitted leaving woman injured in Midlothian pub.

Daily Record

Midlothian carers walking to patients as rising fuel costs mean they cannot afford to drive

NHS Scotland has introduced a temporary 5p a mile increase in fuel allowance for health workers and Midlothian's council leader has said councillors will be asked to introduce a similar raise at a meeting later this month.

Edinburgh Live

Homophobic and sexist leaflets being distributed in Midlothian

A CHURCH in Midlothian is distributing thousands of leaflets which promote homophobic and anti-abortion views.

The National (Scotland)

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New Midlothian Aldi store approved after support from local community

The supermarket chain thanked residents for their support after councillors rejected recommendations from their own officers to reject plans for a new store on land designated as countryside

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian guidance teacher accused of making 'provocative movements' to colleagues

Derek Turkington, who taught at Newbattle Community High School in Dalkeith, Midlothian, is accused of making lewd gestures between August 2017 and May 2018.

Edinburgh Live

REVEALED: How women are sidelined for top council roles across Scotland

LESS than a fifth of Scotland’s councils have a gender balance in their top leadership roles with a staggering 60 per cent having only a third of…

The National (Scotland)

Midlothian community 'extremely angry' after rugby club defibrillator vandalised

The incident is thought to have occurred between Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, with the defibrillator at Penicuik Rugby Club having been removed and vandalised.

Edinburgh Live

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Gender-balanced Midlothian leadership sets 'gold standard' for governments

Following local government elections Midlothian Council now has a female Provost, council leader and chief executive along with a 50/50 split of male and female cabinet leaders

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian police warn sextortion of youngsters by overseas criminals increasing

Police said the crime was “often perpetrated overseas and very challenging to detect.", while also revealing that a survey found nearly half of 13-17 year olds were given alcohol by their parents.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian Police warn cost of living crisis expected to spark crime spree

Crimes of house breaking and dishonesty across Midlothian fell in the first three months of this year compared to the last five year average but police are warning they expect them to go up as times get tough

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian fire service false alarm calls at five-year record high

Firms who carry outs safety tests without taking their alarms offline have been blamed for one in 20 unwanted call outs by fire service

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian dad attacked pal after being told to pay for spilling gin on pool table

David Fraser, who helped his mate, Darren Coyle, build the pool table in his new back garden retreat in Loanhead, laid into him after a an argument broke out regarding the bill to repair the damage caused by spilling gin

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian schoolgirl, 14, not seen in two days sparks urgent police appeal

14-year-old Rachael Lawrie was last seen on Thursday morning, May 26, on her way to school in Newbattle, around 11:50am. Since then, nobody has heard from or seen Rachel and concerns are growing for her welfare

Edinburgh Live

Waste recycling firm bids for Midlothian site as it looks to expand business

Hamilton Waste and Recycling has operated its Smeaton Bing processing site in East Lothian for nearly a decade and won awards for its work

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Midlothian council sticks with virtual meetings as £200,000 hybrid costs 'prohibitive'

Midlothian Council axed its webcast service just before the pandemic but while it cost £11,000 a year the annual charge for using a new service is being estimated at £96,000

Edinburgh Live

Concerns for young Midlothian woman last seen walking in her pyjamas in middle of day

Concerns are growing for young Midlothian woman Gemma Scott, 38, who has been reported missing after she was last seen walking in her pyjamas in the middle of the day.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian football club's historic achievement recognised by council

As well as promising to support Bonnyrigg Rose with the great benefits and challenges of promotions, councillors backed a call for a formal celebration of their achievement as the first Midlothian club to reach the national league

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian emergency services raced to car engulfed in flames on quiet street

Firefighters attended the blaze on Lowrie Avenue, Penicuik, on Monday, where a vehicle was pictured engulfed in flames, with black smoke billowing into the air. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the blaze

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Midlothian Council gets all-female leadership as new members take their posts

The new SNP minority administration also boasts a gender-equal cabinet as it takes the helm at Midlothian Council after returning the biggest number of councillors at the recent local authority elections

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian high school devastated after 'youths clad in black' steal bikes

The high school has appealed to the public for information after being left devastated by the theft. Police Scotland are understood to be investigating the incident.

Edinburgh Live

£7k worth of cocaine and cannabis discovered during Midlothain police raid

Officers in Midlothian also recovered £5,000 in cash during the planned operation on Woodburn Street, Dalkeith on Thursday

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian beautician devastated after salon destroyed in 'deliberate attack'

Kellyanne Beattie was away for the night when her business - located in the back garden of her family home - was targeted by vandals resulting in £20,000 worth of damage

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Midlothian converted barn with 'private courtyard' hits the market

As well as keeping some of the original building work, there has also been a complete renovation within the property, consisting of four bathrooms and French doors opening out onto the specious garden

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian garage lock-up to be converted into new beauty salon

Planners say single person businesses run out of people's homes have become more popular in recent times with everything from beauty treatments to dog grooming and childminders setting up

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian care home ordered to redecorate or move by inspectors

Care inspectors were also concerned that the layout of the small home was not 'fit for purpose' for its long term residents as they become older and more frail

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