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The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

Protection order for 'scruffy' Midlothian trees questioned by councillor

Councillors were remined of the 'stooshie' which occurred when they allowed trees in Dalkeith to be cut down which were, it was argued, much more significant

Edinburgh Live

Scots contestant on The Chase storms ahead despite The Beast's cheeky remark

Charity worker Ross from Midlothian appeared on the STV quiz show on Thursday night hoping to use his winnings on a new guitar and trip to Japan.

Daily Record

Midlothian couple who built sunroom could face court as council cracks down on planning breaches

Councillors were told enforcement notices were issued to home owners followed by £2,000 Fixed Penalty Notices but neither responded nor did they take action required

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Midlothian house hunters wanted for new Location, Location, Location series

Kirstie and Phil will be filming a new series of the long-running property programme and applications are now open for Midlothian house hunters to apply to appear on Location, Location, Location.

Edinburgh Live

Disgusted Scottish Morrisons shopper sees man put eight steaks down his trousers

The woman, who was shopping at the Dalkeith store in Midlothian, claims the meat was then put back on the shelf by an employee, much to her horror.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian village with no bus service to get almost 400 new homes

Councillors called for developer contributions to be used to reinstate a bus service in the village of Auchendinny after they were told it was withdrawn because of a lack of passengers

Edinburgh Live

New SNP leader facing 'tough job' as Midlothian and East Lothian members welcome result

East Lothian councillor Lyn Jardine said new SNP leader Humza Yousaf had recognised the importance of local government and SNP councillors in his speech after his win was annouced at Murrayfield today

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New Midlothian depute provost named as predecessor resigns to takes on health role

Councillor Connor McManus was appointed to the deputy role last May after the SNP group came into power and was named Scotland's Young Councillor of the Year in October but is taking on a new role as spokesperson for health and social care

Edinburgh Live

Parking fines in Midlothian to rise to £100 as council bid to hit income target

The Scottish Government has given local authorities additional powers to increase fixed parking penalty charges up to £100 from April 1 this year

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian Council warned cuts to services for most vulnerable could cost lives

The decision to cut £250,000 of funding from community and lifelong learning was taken an hour before a public council meeting last month and not included in proposed cuts put to the public in January

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian residents facing power cuts as Scottish Power issues apology

The entire EH22 postcode has been hit with a power cut this morning, as Scottish Power confirm they were made aware of the outage by 8am - and hadn't been given any advance warning.

Edinburgh Live

Firefighters tackling huge blaze near petrol station in Midlothian

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews raced to the scene near the Shell Garage on Mayfield Road in Dalkeith at roughly 7.15pm on Friday.

Daily Record

Midlothian firefighters tackle ongoing inferno next to Shell petrol station

Scottish Fire and Rescue service firefighters continue to battle a raging blaze that has broken out at a building next to the Shell garage on Mayfield Road in Midlothian.

Edinburgh Live

Emergency fund for Midlothian galas proposed as council raises event costs by up to 100 per cent

The one- year fund has been proposed as a way of recognising the efforts of all the volunteers who have worked so hard to organise this summer's galas as communities continue to recover from the Covid pandemic

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Midlothian health and social care hit with 'last minute' cut in council funding

The council leader said the decision to cut some of the money earmarked for health services was one of many 'unpalatable' decisions they had to make after seeing a real terms reduction in their own Scottish Government funding.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian carer cracked egg over child's head and claimed it was a 'prank'

Ms Gielty was given a 12-month warning following a hearing with the SSSC, who noted that she showed little signs of regret or remorse after the incident which placed the child at risk of "emotional harm"

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian homeowner told they can't split house in two as the garden is 'too small'

The applicant said it had been reported that 30 per cent of Scots now live alone proving there was a need for one-bedroom properties.

Edinburgh Live

First look inside 'awesome' Midlothian sweet shop opening its doors soon

Sweet Surprise is a brand new confectionery store that is set to open in the Midlothian town of Dalkeith - as shop owners took their followers for a tour around the facilities.

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Seven arrested in Edinburgh and Lothians after 'violent incidents and fire-raising'

Seven people have been arrested after warrants were executed at nine properties in Edinburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian following a series of 'violent incidents and fire-raising'.

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Distraught Midlothian woman 'trapped' in her flat as she has to crawl down steps

Laura Wilson feels trapped in her flat after the council failed instal a ramp over the four large steps. Laura has been using a wheelchair full-time since November and is at her wit's end.

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Jump Ship Brewing breaks crowdfunding target

Non-alcoholic brewer should now be able to open a new facility in Midlothian this summer

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian home owner praised for not demolishing house in conservation village

The owners bought the house with planning permission for an extension but found the plans lacked head space on the stairs and attic so lodged a fresh application which was refused

Daily Record

Ex-Ranger star Ian Black given road ban for drink-driving

The ex-Gers midfielder was nabbed driving a van at Dewartown, near Gorebridge in Midlothian.

Edinburgh Live

New 1,000 Midlothian homes spark fears of giant 'suburbia' swallowing up villages

The housing development will share boundaries with Newtongrange, Mayfield and Gowkshill all of which, it was argued, have their own individual histories and characters

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian landlady ordered to remove 16 'harmful' UPVC windows after losing appeal

The owner of the flats said replacing the old, deteriorating, timber windows with UPVC had been necessary to protect the health of tenants and failure to get permission first had been an 'honest mistake'

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