Emergencies, safety and crime news
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Council Leader backs life-saving bleed kit initiative launch in Midlothian
Published on 29 Jun 2026
Council Leader Kelly Parry has commended a life-saving initiative & praised Food Facts Friends, Penicuik for becoming the first premises in the county to stock a BleedSave First Aid Bleed Control kit
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Midlothian tenancy fraud investigations recover 15 social housing properties
Published on 26 Jun 2026
A collaboration between Midlothian Council’s corporate fraud team and housing officers helped to recover 15 council homes during the last financial year.
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Midlothian Council and Police issue warning over antisocial behaviour in Dalkeith
Published on 1 Jun 2026
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry has issued a strong warning that antisocial behaviour in Dalkeith town centre will not be tolerated, following a series of recent incidents.
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Environmental Health Officers checking for counterfeit vodka
Published on 29 Jul 2025
Midlothian Council’s Environmental Health Officers are checking licensed premises after Food Standards Scotland (FSS) issued a public health warning about counterfeit vodka.
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Midlothian Council enhances community safety with CCTV upgrades
Published on 1 Apr 2025
A project upgrading Midlothian’s CCTV system is making communities safer by significantly enhancing Police Scotland’s ability to investigate alleged offences, according to a new report by the council.
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Warning for bird keepers
Published on 6 Feb 2025
Bird keepers are being instructed to follow strict measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu. This is in response to a recent increase in cases of Avian Influenza.
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