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News published October 2026

• Education statement regarding threatening messages to schools

  Published 19 Oct 2026

  Police Scotland is aware of threatening messages sent to schools in Scotland, including Midlothian. These are being treated as a hoax & officers are investigating. We have communicated this to parents

• Still time to nominate!

  Published 19 Oct 2026

  Do you know an inspirational young person who is an asset to their local community?

• Partnership working sews seeds for a brighter future for Midlothian wildlife

  Published 16 Oct 2026

  Pupils from Roslin Primary School are pictured helping sow the seeds of a brighter future for local wildlife at Roslin Glen Country Park.

• New Adventure Play Equipment Coming To Vogrie Country Park

  Published 9 Oct 2026

  Families visiting Vogrie Country Park can look forward to a new adventure play experience, with Midlothian Council revealing plans for a major upgrade to the park's popular play area.

• B704 Hillhead, Bonnyrigg Roadworks: New Start Date And 800 Bus Diversion

  Published 9 Oct 2026

  Road and pavement work on the B704 Lasswade Road at Hillhead will now start on Tuesday 13 October and not Monday 12 October. The work will require the community 800 bus to divert.

• Pathhead Couple Celebrate 60 Years of Marriage with Royal Congratulations

  Published 8 Oct 2026

  A Pathhead couple who first met as teenagers through their local church have celebrated 60 years of marriage, marked by a special visit from Midlothian's Provost & Deputy Lord-Lieutenant.

• Project Update – Replacement Beeslack Community High School

  Published 8 Oct 2026

  Following a competitive tender process and approval at September Council, Morrison Construction has been appointed to complete the RIBA Stage 3 and 4 design for the replacement Beeslack High School.

• Late school buses

  Published 7 Oct 2026

  Pupils on some school buses heading to St David's, Dalkeith and Newbattle high schools have been delayed this morning because of traffic queues after an accident on the A1.

• New robot cleaners helping staff keep community facilities sparkling

  Published 6 Oct 2026

  Customers, staff and pupils at two of Midlothian's busiest community facilities are benefiting from new robotic cleaning technology that is helping maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

• Applications now open for second round of Summer of Sport funding

  Published 6 Oct 2026

  Sports clubs, community organisations and local groups can now apply for a second round of funding through Midlothian Council's Summer of Sport Grant Scheme.

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