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A Midlothian couple's adoption journey

Published on 16 Nov 2018

To highlight National Adoption Week, which runs from Monday 19 November until Sunday 25 November, we spoke to Midlothian couple Jane and Brian.
New play area in Loanhead

Published on 16 Nov 2018

Paradykes pupils agreed the new play area on the site of the old school is the “best park ever” when they came along to help with the official opening.
Independent Review: Impact on Communities of Policing during the 1984-85 miners' strike.

Published on 15 Nov 2018

Were you a miner, part of a mining community, a police officer or in some other way affected by the miners' strike? The Independent Review would like to hear about your experience.
Could you offer a home to a child like Owen?

Published on 15 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council is launching a new campaign during National Adoption Week to encourage local people to consider offering a child a ‘forever home’.
Launch of Penicuik Heritage Regeneration project and Neighbourhood Plan

Published on 14 Nov 2018

A £2.6 million project to help regenerate Penicuik town centre will be officially launched with a week-long programme of events in early December.
Mauricewood Road roundabout open

Published on 14 Nov 2018

The roundabout on A702 to the top end of Mauricewood Road in Penicuik is now open.
Council Approves Housing Plan

Published on 13 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan for 2019/20 – 2023/24.
Council to host inequality discussions

Published on 13 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council is to host a series of group discussions around gender inequality.
Garden waste charge approved

Published on 13 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council is introducing a charge for kerbside garden waste collections. Residents wishing to retain their brown bin collections will be charged £35 per bin from spring 2019.
Support for those breastfeeding

Published on 13 Nov 2018

Councillors noted the good work and continued support the council gives to employees and wider community who are breastfeeding.
Second chances screening

Published on 13 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council is encouraging residents to come along to a local screening of “Second Chancers” - a film series by Community Justice Scotland.
All pulling together this winter

Published on 12 Nov 2018

With more than 3,000 tons of salt stored, 32 vehicles and plant primed and 39 core staff ready to roll, we’re geared up to take on whatever the weather throws at us this winter.
Council award recognises support for Armed Forces community

Published on 9 Nov 2018

Midlothian Council is one of ten employers in Scotland to receive a prestigious award from the Ministry of Defence for its support for the Armed Forces community in Scotland.
Call for residents to have their say on council spending

Published on 9 Nov 2018

Midlothian residents and local groups are being given the opportunity to have their say on how the council should spend its money in 2019/20.
Cornbank scoops sportscotland Gold School Sport Award

Published on 9 Nov 2018

Cornbank Primary School has been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for 2018-2021.
Part of A6106 shut

Published on 9 Nov 2018

The A6106 Millerhill Road will be closed between Shawfair Avenue and Newton Village from Monday 19 November.
Crowdfund Scotland coming to Midlothian

Published on 8 Nov 2018

A partnership between the UK’s number one crowdfunding platform and the Scottish LEADER programme will see organisations across Midlothian receive help.
Calling on all arty care-experienced young people

Published on 8 Nov 2018

If you are a care-experienced young person then grab your art materials for your chance to have your work on display and to win a cash prize.
John Swinney officially opens Newbattle High School

Published on 7 Nov 2018

Midlothian’s pioneering Newbattle High School, which focuses on equipping young people with 21st century digital skills, was officially opened on Wednesday by Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
Minister for Justice visits Midlothian community garden project

Published on 6 Nov 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf visited an innovative project in Midlothian today where a number of offenders have been carrying out unpaid work to create a community garden in a disused former bowling green.
Minister visits Track2Train project

Published on 5 Nov 2018

A project to transform a disused building at Newtongrange railway station into a community space and bistro welcomed its first VIP guest today (Monday).
Public urged to follow Fireworks Code

Published on 30 Oct 2018

Midlothian Trading Standards are urging residents to be safe this fireworks season so their bonfire night goes off with a bang - but no injuries.
Private and third sector leaders appointed to advise on Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal

Published on 30 Oct 2018

The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal has appointed a group of experts from the private and third sectors to its Regional Enterprise Council.
Sporting heroes honoured

Published on 29 Oct 2018

As befits the Year of Young People, this year’s Midlothian Sports Awards were dominated by the magnificent achievements of our up and coming sports stars.
Business Week marked with events in Midlothian

Published on 24 Oct 2018

To celebrate National Business Week, Midlothian Business Gateway is hosting a series of events throughout the county from Tuesday 30 October to Saturday 3 November.
Festival is music to our ears

Published on 19 Oct 2018

Book now for a fantastic evening of entertainment featuring more than 400 of Midlothian’s finest music pupils.
Dementia-friendly group singing - every fortnight in Gorebridge

Published on 17 Oct 2018

Professional singer and educator Annie Lewis will lead the singing every other Monday at Newbyres Village Care Home, starting on 29 October 2018.
Success on the menu at Newbattle Community Campus Café

Published on 16 Oct 2018

Over 10,000 people have visited the café at Newbattle Community Campus since it opened in late May.
Info about Penicuik traffic issues

Published on 15 Oct 2018

More information about traffic congestion at the weekend in Penicuik.