Spine-chilling tales at a Midlothian Library near you this summer
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As the summer weather is hopefully fast approaching – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge takes on a ‘creepy’ theme.
Latest media releases
Skiing lessons for Foster Care Fortnight
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A group of Midlothian's existing foster carers have been given a special 'thank you' for all their hard work in the form of free skiing lessons.
Keith Wright becomes an apprentice for the day
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To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week and to highlight our recruitment event in June, we persuaded former Scotland international and Hibs striker, Keith Wright to become a trainee road worker.
Worried about gambling? Help is at hand in Midlothian
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Midlothian Council is one of the first local authorities in Scotland to launch a drop-in session for people who may be worried about gambling.
Council highlights health hazards of dog fouling
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Midlothian Council's renewed drive against irresponsible dog owners is highlighting the serious health risks which, in extreme cases, can result in blindness, seizures and breathing difficulties.
Prized books now available in Midlothian Libraries
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Avid readers can now enjoy reading books which are on the shortlist for two of Britain's most prestigious children’s book awards.
Midlothian Local Development Plan Public Consultation on the Main Issues Report
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A new Midlothian Local Development Plan is being prepared to provide an updated development strategy and planning policy framework to guide growth and investment across Midlothian to 2024.
Shortlist announced for Midlothian Food & Drink Awards 2013
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The shortlisted businesses competing for this year’s Midlothian Food & Drink Awards have been announced by Midlothian Council.
Glencorse Primary School receives positive inspection report
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A local Midlothian primary school has received a glowing HMIE report from their recent inspection.
Make your views known on childcare and pre-school education in Midlothian
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Midlothian Council is giving parents’ and carers the chance to have their say on childcare and pre-school education.
Council lobbies Scotland Office minister on welfare reform
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Midlothian Council has today taken advantage of a visit by the Scotland Office minister to raise the plight of residents badly affected by recent welfare reform changes.
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.
Partnership Pickup
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Midlothian Council countryside rangers have joined forces with Edinburgh College students to tidy up Ironmills Park in Dalkeith.
Council to set up an Education Advisory Group
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Midlothian Council is setting up a new advisory group to look at educational issues and provide a forum for debate and discussion.
Hairdressers wanted for new Penicuik Hub
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Midlothian Council has issued an unusual request seeking hairdressers – who will become part of the new extra care housing hub in Penicuik.
Council endorses removal of market supplement for two groups of staff
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Removal of market supplements for two groups of staff necessary after review showed council could fill jobs without paying more.
Promoting Midlothian to worldwide audience
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Midlothian businesses will put themselves in front of 800 buyers from around the world at VisitScotland Expo 2013, the travel industry's major trade fair, at the SECC in Glasgow on 17 and 18 April.
Repair and restoration of former Cross Keys Hotel
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Another significant step in the regeneration of Dalkeith town centre has been reached with the repair, conversion and restoration of the former Cross Keys Hotel.
Venue switch for key new Newbattle campus public meeting
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A NEW venue has been announced for a key new Newbattle campus public meeting.
Talks underway on economic recovery
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Discussions on how to drive economic recovery in Midlothian are underway after Midlothian Council invited local contractors and trade representatives to gather and air their views, ideas and opinions.
Recycling centre gets facelift
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Recycled garden ornaments, old toys and event discarded plants have helped give the council's recycling centre at Stobhill a bit of a facelift.
Special supplement in Midlothian News
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With the Lasswade Centre nearly completed and plans underway for a new Newbattle, we’re devoting eight pages in this month's Midlothian News to what these projects will mean for our communities.
Pupils' exhibition to go on tour
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A fascinating exhibition about living in the local community by pupils at Newbattle Community High School is to go on tour.
Book a school bus place now
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Friendly, helpful and punctual is how Karen Ofield would describe Midlothian’s school bus service.
Do you want to look after hanging baskets in your village?
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Midlothian Council is cutting the number of hanging baskets in the county.
Snow forecast
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Between two and five centimetres of snow is forecast to fall later today and overnight in Midlothian.
Newbattle public meetings announced
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S2 pupils Matthew Smith, Jack Houston, Ishbel Wright and Abbie Johnston visited the snow-covered site for the replacement for Newbattle recently along with head teacher Colin Taylor.
New UK government under-occupancy charges start 1 April
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Details of places where help is available published.
Wanted! Talented young writers
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Think you’ve got what takes to be a talented young writer... then enter our annual competition to find the Young Writer of the Year.
Paying tribute to our unsung heroes
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The work of volunteers was recognised at a civic reception in the Midlothian Council chambers on Wednesday 20 March.
