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Recognising those who have made a splash in sport

Published on 26 Jun 2017

Nominations open for the Midlothian Sports Awards 2017
Pupils and parents get preview of Roslin Primary

Published on 25 Jun 2017

P5 pupils Eva Longwe, Grace Muir and Ruaridh Johnston joined the parent council recently for a sneak preview of their new school, Roslin Primary.
An army of clean-up kings and queens will help vanquish vandalism

Published on 25 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council is enlisting an army of clean-up kings and queens to help vanquish vandals and round-up rubbish before the end of term.
Council unable to offer Saltersgate summer school

Published on 23 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council is contacting families who requested a placement on the summer programme at Saltersgate to inform them that, despite its best efforts, it will not be possible to run it.
Good turnout for masterplan consultation

Published on 22 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council thanks everyone who gave their views on initial draft masterplan proposals for the potential redevelopment of the Stobhill Depot and part of the Lady Victoria Business Centre.
Positive future for our young people

Published on 21 Jun 2017

A total of 93% of young people in Midlothian were in a ‘positive destination’ such as a job or further education course nine months after leaving school in the 2015/16 academic year.
Taste the difference! Midlothian's best eateries take top awards

Published on 21 Jun 2017

Raise a glass to the winners of this year’s Midlothian Food and Drink Awards, who were announced at a special ceremony held in the Restoration Cafe, Dalkeith, last Thursday (June 15).
Inter-school Athletics - Winners

Published on 19 Jun 2017

The Midlothian Primary and Secondary Athletics Championships took place recently at the Dalkeith Schools Campus.
Midlothian Business Coffee Morning

Published on 16 Jun 2017

Are you a local business owner? The Midlothian Business Coffee Morning is a bi-monthly networking group hosted by the Federation of Small Business in collaboration with Business Gateway Midlothian.
Borders Railway on track for success

Published on 15 Jun 2017

A new report published today [Thursday 15 June] has found that the Borders Railway is attracting new workers, homeowners and tourists to communities served by the line, including Midlothian.
Plans to extend science park approved

Published on 15 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council’s planning committee has approved plans to extend Edinburgh Technopole, the science park at the Bush House Estate near Penicuik.
Would you like a caring career?

Published on 15 Jun 2017

With her warm smile and helpful demeanour, Yvonne Irvine, 29, is a walking advert for a career as a carer.
Reminder of Stobhill masterplanning event on 15 June

Published on 12 Jun 2017

We are reminding local people to come along and have your say on an initial masterplan for the potential redevelopment of the Stobhill Depot and part of the Lady Victoria Business Centre.
Midlothian Primary Pupils and Teacher produce first ever virtual reality story book

Published on 9 Jun 2017

Gorebridge Primary School’s Book Publishers Group of P3 to P7 pupils launch 'Ellie’s Adventures'
Council approves ‘in principle’ decision to reinstate Police Community Action Teams

Published on 9 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council has agreed in principle to the reinstatement of Police Community Action Teams in the area.
Food funding for groups in Woodburn Dalkeith

Published on 9 Jun 2017

Ten community groups in Woodburn Dalkeith have succeeded in their bid to get a share of a £16,000 fund to support healthy eating and other food related projects.
Labour wins Midlothian seat in General Election

Published on 9 Jun 2017

Labour's Danielle Rowley has won the Midlothian seat in the General Election 2017.
IRONMAN 70.3 set for Midlothian

Published on 7 Jun 2017

The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Scotland will pass through Midlothian on Sunday 2 July 2017.
Free Learning & Careers Event - All Welcome

Published on 6 Jun 2017

Would you like to learn new skills or are you looking for a career change?
Garden Competition - Still Time to Enter!

Published on 6 Jun 2017

A reminder to Council tenants that there is still to enter the annual Garden Competition.
Are you a parent or carer of children attending primary school in the Mayfield area?

Published on 6 Jun 2017

Midlothian Council’s Communities Team has partnered with the NUS Dissertations For Good programme to recruit two students to work on local projects and we need your help.
Help us celebrate business excellence in East and Midlothian

Published on 1 Jun 2017

Who do you think are the most successful, creative and inspired businesses or businesspeople in our area? The 2017 Midlothian and East Lothian Business Awards are a chance to help celebrate the best of the best.
Could your child get free early learning like Emilie?

Published on 24 May 2017

Anne Ness' daughter Emilie gets FREE hours at an approved playgroup. Neither she or her husband are on benefits. Is your child eligible?
Council approves ‘in principle’ decision to reinstate Police Community Action Teams

Published on 24 May 2017

Midlothian Council has agreed in principle to the reinstatement of Police Community Action Teams in the area.
Election of Provost and other office bearers

Published on 23 May 2017

Councillor Adam Montgomery (Scottish Labour) has been elected today (Tuesday 23 May) as the new Provost of Midlothian.
Winning awards for getting healthy

Published on 22 May 2017

They’ve overcome obstacles, improved their health and gained confidence – a huge well done to all of this year’s winners of the annual Midlothian Active Choices Awards.
Newtongrange masterplanners appointed

Published on 19 May 2017

A design team has been appointed to revitalise and improve Newtongrange town centre.
Your gateway to business success

Published on 18 May 2017

Looking for advice on starting a new business? Already have a business but are looking to expand? Business Gateway Midlothian is here to help.
Robbie and his mum think it's a Good Time to be 2

Published on 18 May 2017

Leanne Vicker's son Robbie is one of around 171 two-year-old benefitting from 600 hours of free early learning.