News archive
News published August 2025
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Step Into Confidence at Midlothian Falls Prevention Community Day
Published 23 Aug 2025
If you are committed to living well for longer, then join us for Midlothian’s first free, fun and informative Falls Prevention Community Day on Thursday 25 September 2025, at the Lasswade Centre.
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Railway model makers on track to help make Midlothian Doors Open Days another success
Published 20 Aug 2025
Thistle Modelmakers will be taking guests on railway journeys across the world as part of Doors Open Days in September.
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Lasswade Road to reopen for Monday 18 August
Published 14 Aug 2025
Lasswade Road, from the roundabout at the A7 to the junction with Captains Gardens, will reopen for Monday 18 August.
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Midlothian’s Young People Awards 2025 launched!
Published 12 Aug 2025
The annual Midlothian’s Young People Awards (MYPA) 2025 are now open for nominations in five categories.
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School transport update
Published 12 Aug 2025
What to do if you have not received a letter about school transport.
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Sign up to Walk The Line this September
Published 11 Aug 2025
Midlothian’s annual autumn walk is back, with residents encouraged to lace up their boots and tackle three, five or eight miles along the scenic Penicuik to Eskbank walkway.
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Potential options for a Gorebridge High School location
Published 8 Aug 2025
At the meeting of Midlothian Council on 24 June it was agreed that detailed site search activity is now carried out for a prospective Gorebridge High School location, when required.
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School Transport for the 2025/26 Academic Year
Published 7 Aug 2025
Letters to parents and carers of children entitled to school transport for the 2025/26 academic year have now been issued. These letters should arrive in the coming days.
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108 Midlothian pupils achieve Duke of Edinburgh's Awards in 2024/25
Published 7 Aug 2025
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr Ellen Scott, is congratulating all Midlothian young people who have completed the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards this year.
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Midlothian’s Catering Team powering hungry cyclists
Published 5 Aug 2025
Midlothian hospitality was in full force this week with the council’s catering team providing meals at Dalkeith High School for participants of the London Edinburgh London (LEL) cycling event.