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Loanhead man heads for the hills

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:08:10 GMT

A Midlothian charity worker is heading for mountainous Nepal this week.

Council tenants invited to feedback day

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:25 GMT

Food, fun and an array of information on housing topics will all be available when Midlothian Council hosts its annual Tenants Day on Friday May 31.

Bonnyrigg Rose committee member dies during match

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:36:00 GMT

Tributes have been flooding in after a committee member at Bonnyrigg Rose collapsed and died during a match at Linlithgow.

Dalkeith road repair bill nears £2 million

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:24:35 GMT

Repairs to a major commuting route in Dalkeith are likely to cost almost £2 million, councillors have been told.

Archaeologist to give talk on Dalkeith Tolbooth

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:57 GMT

Tom Addyman, an archaeologist who worked on repairing and restoring of Dalkeith’s historic Tolbooth, is to present his findings at a public event in the town.

Call for fitting tribute to Burns in Dalkeith

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:56 GMT

A discreet tribute to Robert Burns has been branded “an embarrassment” to both Dalkeith and the memory of the famous bard.

Poltonhall Gala Day promises to be the ‘best ever’

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:40 GMT

The countdown is on to this year’s Poltonhall Community Gala Day, which takes place on Sunday, June 2, on the old blaze area at Lasswade High School.

Midlothian South MSP backs calls to remove flood insurance penalty

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:06:42 GMT

THE revelation that households in Midlothian and in Scotland generally may be subsidising flood insurance on properties elsewhere in the UK by up to £430 a year has been described as a totally unacceptable anomaly by Christine Grahame, SNP MSP for Midlothian South.

Debate: How are welfare reforms affecting Midlothian?

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:52:09 GMT

Welfare reforms are beginning to bite hard in Midlothian, councillors have been told.

Gorebridge woman’s charity abseil tribute to gran

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:59 GMT

A Midlothian woman is preparing to dangle herself from one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks to raise money in memory of her gran.

Wedding photo uncovers African adventure for Mayfield couple

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:01:06 GMT

The mystery of a wedding photo has been solved, thanks to an eagle-eyed Advertiser reader – and has uncovered an African adventure.

Penicuik gets crafty

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:08 GMT

Passionate crafters have thanked Penicuik for supporting a week-long public exhibition of their work.

Have your say on the future shape of Midlothian

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:23:43 GMT

A new Midlothian Local Development Plan is being prepared to provide an updated development strategy and planning policy framework to guide growth and investment across Midlothian to 2024.

Park joins UK cluster

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:20 GMT

A Midlothian science and technology park has joined a national grouping.

Wind farm plans ‘to be re-submitted’

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:25:33 GMT

PLANS for a wind farm near Penicuik are to be re-submitted to Midlothian Council.

Ask the experts

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:55 GMT

BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time will be recording a programme in Midlothian next month.

Countryside access helps economy

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:07 GMT

The economic benefits of countryside access in Midlothian have been highlighted at a gathering of local landowners.

Ex-striker on Wright road

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:49:25 GMT

Former Hibs and Scotland striker Keith Wright became a trainee road worker for a day to highlight the benefits of working as an apprentice.

Mayfield development among top 50 in UK

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:04:20 GMT

An 133-home scheme in Mayfield has been named one of the UK’s top 50 affordable housing developments while at the same time being shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish award.

Children represent Midlothian at ‘Euroquiz’ final

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:45 GMT

Congratulations to Bonnyrigg P6 pupils Lauren, Ciaran, Paul and Matthew who recently represented Midlothian in the Scottish European Educational Trust’s national Euroquiz final, which took place in the Scottish Parliament on May 13.