Transport and streets

Main construction work begins on Borders Railway line

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As the main construction work began on the new Borders Railway line today (Thursday), Council Leader Councillor Bob Constable said he was looking forward to the first trains running.

Book a school bus place

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Friendly, helpful and punctual is how Karen Ofield would describe Midlothian’s school bus service.

Snow forecast

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Between two and five centimetres of snow is forecast to fall in Midlothian later today and overnight.

More snow over the weekend

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Gritters will be out clearing roads this weekend as more snow is forecast.

More snow forecast

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Some snow showers are forecast for overnight and there's the chance of more prolonged snowfalls early tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Further snow showers this evening

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Some scattered snow showers are forecast for this evening. However, these are not expected to be significant.

All services running

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All schools, social work centres, libraries and leisure centres are open.

Give us cycle space!

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Cole, Andrew and Lexi at Cuiken Primary School in Penicuik know exactly what they want when on their bikes – space.

More snow expected today

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More snow is expected across Midlothian over the next few hours today (Wednesday).

More snow coming

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Gritters will be out across the county this evening (Tuesday) as more snow is forecast.

More snow on the way

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Snow is forecast for this afternoon and could continue overnight with between 2-5 centimetres lying on higher ground.

We've got true grit!

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The first snow of the year has given way to heavy rain but it’s reassuring to note we still have enough grit in stock to cope with weather as severe as the snowfalls two years ago.

Birthday bash at Sheriffhall

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Sheriffhall Park & Ride reaches an important milestone this month – it will be five years old. The site opened on Sunday 3 February 2008.

Heavier snow warning

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Take care on the roads as sleet could turn to heavier snow this afternoon. There's also a risk of snow showers on Saturday morning.

Heavier snow tomorrow

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Expect more snow flurries overnight with more persistent falls by mid-day tomorrow (Friday).

Gritters are out

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Our teams are out gritting the last of the residential streets and footpaths.

Up to 5cms of snow forecast

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Please take care as snow showers are due to hit the area from around 15:00 this afternoon.

Police agree Loanhead signs enforceable

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You may have read a story in the media suggesting there is confusion between the council and the local police about signs at the Dryden Terrace bus gate in Loanhead.

Snow showers forecast

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The forecast is for light snow showers this afternoon and evening (Tuesday).

Update on the A6106

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Extreme weather, potential mine workings and long term ground movement may all have contributed to a deep underground slip on the A6106 in Dalkeith, according to a report just issued.

Repairs to A6094 postponed

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We were due to close the A6094 Bonnyrigg Road, between Eskbank Toll and the A7 Eskbank roundabout from 09:00 17.00 on Sunday 2 December.

Part of A6094 closed on Sunday

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The A6094 Bonnyrigg Road, between Eskbank Toll and the A7 Eskbank roundabout will be closed to traffic between 9.00 and 17.00 on Sunday 2 December.

A766 remains closed

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The A766 is closed in both directions between the A702 and the Silverburn junction because of subsidence.

A766 remains closed

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Meanwhile, the A766 remains closed in both directions between the A702 and the Silverburn junction because of subsidence.

Weather warning for later today

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The Met office has issued an Amber weather warning for southeast Scotland, including Midlothian.

A6106 Lugton Brae update

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Investigations are still ongoing as to the cause of subsidence on the A6106 at Lugton Brae in Dalkeith.

More money to be spent repairing roads

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We are spending an extra £1 million on roads, some of which will be used to tackle damage caused by heavy rain and landslides.

Update on road at Lugton

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A specialist ground investigation contractor is on site at the A6106 at Lugton in Dalkeith. The road closed on Monday, 23 of July because of subsidence. Diversions remain in place.

A6106 to remain closed

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The A6106 at Lugton in Dalkeith will remain closed for some time. Diversions are in place.

An electric dream

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We are cutting our carbon footprint with our first ever electric car solely for staff use.

A cycling first for Saltersgate

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Saltersgate in Dalkeith has become the first Additional Support Needs (ASN) school in Scotland to win a Cycling Scotland, Cycle Friendly School award.

Gritters out tonight

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Up to 3cms of sleet and snow could fall in Midlothian from 21:00 tonight (Monday).

Roslin Glen road reopens

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Midlothian Council has reopened the B7003, Roslin Glen road today (Monday) after major repairs.

Gritters out today and overnight

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All gritters remain out today (Friday). There will also be patrols out during the night as snow showers may return.

All gritters will be out from 16:00

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The latest weather forecast is for one or two isolated wintry showers this afternoon in Midlothian, with a risk of hail under heavier showers.

Gritters out this morning

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All gritters and mini tractors will remain out until mid-day today, or as conditions dictate.

Gritters out across Midlothian

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All HGV and mini tractors are out across Midlothian and will remain out during today, as required.

All gritters are out in Midlothian

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With a risk of snow on higher ground, all gritters and mini tractors are out this afternoon in Midlothian.

Road around Ladywood reopens

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The unnamed road that runs around the back of Ladywood, Penicuik has reopened to traffic.

Support for bus services to and from Roslin

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Midlothian Council has agreed to increase the amount it spends on continuing to support the Roslin early morning and evening bus services to £18,423 per year.

Extra £1m for road repairs

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A further £1m of repair work on Midlothian roads was authorised at today's council meeting.

Council accepts First Bus tender

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We have accepted a tender from First Bus to take over two routes formerly run by Munro’s of Jedburgh, from Monday 4 April.

New car park charges in Dalkeith

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Charges are being introduced at two car parks in Dalkeith to encourage local people and visitors to shop in the town centre.

Location details Four star award for Socitm Better connected 2013.

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