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The Edinburgh Race for Life will be held in Holyrood Park on June 1.

Edinburgh Race for Life is open for entries

A range of advice and support is available.

Council launches new appeal for anyone struggling financially to get in touch

The new game is being made available to primary schools across Scotland.

New card game helps children to prepare for emergencies

Detector dog Boo with some of the cigarettes which were seized during the operation.

Illegal cigs seized

Natalie Lochhead, who has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse.

Prestigious title for dedicated nurse

Children First can offer financial advice and energy-saving tips ahead of the price cap rise.

Advice for families ahead of energy price cap rise

Classes are to be relocated following a spate of vandalism and water damage to the building.

Mayfield Primary School classes to relocate in January

Tranent’s Fraser Centre Community Trust bought glasses for people with hearing loss to wear during film nights.

Fund's worth beyond monetary value to local communities

Christine Grahame MSP

Call for MSPs to back budget for NHS funding

Victim Support Scotland chief executive Kate Wallace.

Festive support for crime victims

The Care Family Christmas aims to host 100 Care Experienced people for dinner on Christmas Day.

Midlothian woman takes on swimming challenge to support care experienced people

The winners and runners-up are pictured with Lord-Lieutenant Lt Col Richard Callander.

Inspirational young people in Midlothian celebrated at annual awards

Payments arrangements over the festive period are changing.

Benefits claimants are being urged to prepare for key Christmas and New Year pay...

The pupils and VIPs are pictured at the ceremony.

Penicuik school flies the flag for military children

Christine Grahame is pictured with Dougie Vipond.

MSP appeals for public to support Doddie Aid MND campaign

SwimPix features multiple display options.

New visual aid tool launched to help make swimming more accessible

Cllr Ellen Scott is pictured with Primary 1 pupils at Gorebridge Primary School.

Prejudice brought to book through county-wide school project
Children at a Midlothian primary school enjoyed a special serving of ‘Neeps and Tatties’ on the menu recently thanks to a visit from a leading Scottish charity and the council’s cabinet member for education.
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Pictured (l-r) are: P7 pupil Ava Bryson, Rogan Collins, who is in P1, special plant operative Stevie Davie, P1 pupil Lily Walsh, P7 pupil Jack Fraser and driver Graeme Barton.

Pupils find that choosing new gritter's name is snow joke

Pictured (l-r) are: P7 pupil Ava Bryson, Rogan Collins, who is in P1, special plant operative Stevie Davie, P1 pupil Lily Walsh, P7 pupil Jack Fraser and driver Graeme Barton.

Pupils find that choosing new gritter's name is snow joke

The Lothians Veterans Centre received £2099 while Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club were granted £3143.

Community groups celebrating after receiving grants from Co-op fund

Get involved by dressing as an elf, or getting out your Christmas jumper.

Date set for NHS Lothian Charity's ‘Elf Service Day

The contract with the St James Quarter is for four years.

Major contract win for Dalkeith-based waste management firm

Mr Hoy is seeking the public’s views on healthcare in Penicuik.

Midlothian MSPs raise concerns over GP surgeries

The Radhuni’s front of house staff show off their latest commemorative Rosette plate.

Loanhead restaurant retains AA accolade for fourth consecutive year

The mural was unveiled at the new housing development on the site of the old Dalkeith High School.

Mural gives Dalkeith housing development a 'new soul'

Aldi’s new Loanhead store will open on November 28 on Pentland Road. (Google Maps)

Paralympic gold medallist to open Aldi's new Loanhead store

One of the project’s highlights is the restoration of the town hall.

Town hall celebration will be a ‘thank you’ for support

Police have said some people who were in the area are yet to come forward.

Police re-issue appeal for information about Dalkeith attack
Detectives investigating a serious assault on a woman in Dalkeith have re-issued an appeal for information and for people to come forward.
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Applications for the fund can be submitted until November 18.

NWH Group opens new round of community funding

The event will be held at Greenlaw Mains in Penicuik next Sunday, November 10.

Golden opportunity to find out about Golden Share home ownership scheme

Councillors Margot Russell and Colin Cassidy at the opening ceremony.

Renaming marks start of 'exciting future' for community hub

Police said the incidents took place between September 6 and October 10.

Man arrested and charged in connection with series of crimes

The Physical Activity Grants programme is now in its fourth year.

Grants available to help people in Midlothian with Parkinson's to get active

The council wants the public to have a say on savings proposals to bridge its £9.41 million budget gap.

Public are urged to have their say on council budget proposals

Chapel guide Maureen Moffat beside the new Da Vinci Code display.

Rosslyn Chapel exhibition marks the anniversary of the book which shot it to pro...

Pictured are Councillor Kelly Parry and Ben Thierry from Enterprise Car Club.

New club offers affordable rental option for non-car owners

Cllr Margot Russell, Peter Smith, Cllr Stuart Mckenzie, Edit Smith, Cllr Kelly Parry and David’s daughter Ilona.

New Dalkeith housing development named in memory of former provost

On October 13, well-known buildings and venues will light up to highlight Secondary (metastatic) Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Edinburgh landmarks lighting up purple for cancer charity

Libraries have been proactive in their response to the cost of living crisis.

Midlothian Libraries make awards' shortlist for community work

Loanhead Library will host one of the four hubs. (Google Maps)

Council relaunches warm and well hubs during Challenge Poverty Week

Lothian was named Bus Operator of the Year.

Lothian wins Bus Operator of the Year at national awards

The incident happened near Abbey Road on Friday.

Detectives repeat appeal for information about attack in Dalkeith

The funding was allocated by the Bank of Scotland Foundation. (Wikipedia)

Local charities benefit from £20,000 grants

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults

Fund of £247K for health and well-being projects

Vivian and Mark McCafferty with Midlothian Walking Rugby.

Popular annual Midlothian walking event returns this month

Students can be at higher risk of contracting some viral illnesses.

Students urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date ahead of new term

Team members are poised and ready to help local people enjoy the festival’s outdoor activities.

Bookings open for annual outdoor festival