News archive
News published January 2020
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City Region Deal boost for construction and engineering skills
Published 28 Jan 2020
More than 2,000 people in south east Scotland are set to benefit from the first wave of skills and career support from the new Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) Skills Gateway.
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Gritters out as snow forecast
Published 27 Jan 2020
Temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing this evening (Monday) with rain falling as sleet or snow from midnight and throughout the night.
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First building grants awarded for Penicuik town centre regeneration
Published 23 Jan 2020
Two building grant applications have recently been approved as part of the Penicuik Heritage Regeneration Project.
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Our walking rugby team is making history
Published 20 Jan 2020
Midlothian’s walking rugby team will be making a little bit of history on Saturday 8 February when they take on a team from the Lake District in the first ever Scotland versus England international.
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New tourism drive launched for Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
Published 16 Jan 2020
A new campaign has been launched to raise the profile of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders as a year-round tourism destination.
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Sign your toddler or pre-schooler up for gymnastics
Published 13 Jan 2020
If you have a toddler aged 18 months to three years then why not sign up for a mother and toddler gymnastics class at Danderhall Leisure Centre?
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John Swinney does the honours at topping out
Published 9 Jan 2020
The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education John Swinney did the honours at a topping out ceremony today (Wednesday).