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War plaque back in time for Armistice

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A bronze plaque stolen from the Polton village war memorial was replaced in time for Sunday’s Armistice service thanks to efforts of Midlothian Council staff and a local masonry firm.

Jubilee jubilations at Vogrie

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Pack a picnic, bring a rug and find the perfect spot at Vogrie Country Park to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style.

Come along to Vogrie plant sale

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Vogrie Country Park is the place to be when the park's Walled Garden Nursery opens its doors for a bumper sale of top quality surplus stock on Saturday 19 May.

Wild about wildflowers at Beeslack

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S6 pupils at Beeslack Community High helped create a 3,500 square metre wildflower meadow in the grounds of their Penicuik school

Sundial at Loanhead off for a makeover

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A sundial at Loanhead Memorial Park, which mysteriously disappeared for 2 weeks recently, is off again - this time for a makeover.

Book now for Midlothian Walking Festival 2011

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Time is running out for anyone wanting to book a place on this year’s Walking Festival. The festival runs from Friday 12 to Monday 15 August and bookings must be confirmed by Friday 5 August.