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Christine Grahame with Summer.

Chance to vote for Holyrood’s top dog

Pictured are the winners of last year’s garden competition

Newtongrange residents urged to dig for victory in this year's garden competitio...

The fund has allocated £189,000 to local charities since 2016.

Community fund taking applications

Gemma and Mayhem are pictured at Crufts with their trophy.

Gemma takes prestigious top title for second time at Crufts

The VPZ trailer was parked near Holyrood to raise awareness.

'Big puff' vape campaign taken to Holyrood

Pictured (l-r) Megan Smith, MAEDT Volunteer, Michael Palethorpe and MAEDT development worker Phil Morris.

Cruden gives Gorebridge projects a boost with £2000 donation

The school will be redeveloped to incorporate the original 1930s building.

Contractor appointed for Penicuik High School redevelopment

The donation will help MAEDT to extend its kitchen and widen its offering to the local community.

Housebuilder serves up new kitchen for charity

The winning designs will be turned into real mini gardens.

Midlothian schools cultivate wins in garden competition

The annual Spring Clean will run until April 21.

Annual Spring Clean to tackle local litter problem

Mr Hoy pledged to continue to try to find a long-term solution.

Six-month pause on GP surgery charges

Ally Mallinson and daughter Amy took part in last year’s Wee Yin event.

Cyclists are being invited to hit the road to raise funds for veterans

Fiona Hyslop and Michael McDonnell launch the campaign.

New road safety campaign warns of the dangers of distraction

Advice is available for anyone facing debt problems.

Price cap rise is ‘heaping more debt’ on people

Councillor Dianne Alexander is pictured with Sam Turton (left) and David Veitch from waste services.

New initiative offers cash incentive to bin rubbish

Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange. (Pic: HES)

New web portal makes Midloihian's history more accessible

Councillor Colin Cassidy .

Survey opens on active travel along the A7 corridor
Midlothian Council wants to know how it can improve walking, wheeling and cycling along the A7 corridor.
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The council could introduce more pay and display parking to help pay for repairs and improvements.

Council launches consultation on county's parking arrangements

Bird keepers in Midlothian are being urged to comply with the mandatory biosecurity measures applied to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).

Bird keepers urged to comply with measures as cases of Avian flu increase

Scottish Water has said the rise is necessary to maintain quality service.

Water charges set to increase for homes and businesses

The damage caused by Storm Eowyn is still being assessed.

Warning to 'remain vigilant' if entering forested areas following storm

Aldi has been working with Neighbourly since 2019.

Aldi donates more than 14,000 meals across the region over the festive period

More than 700 properties in the Midlothian area use the RTS system.

Call to protect households ahead of energy meter switch-off

Developer signs on street lights across Midlothian have sparked concern.

Call for developers to pay for removal of signs

The lesson will be given by Olympian Duncan Scott. (Pic: Ian MacNicol)

Chance for a Midlothian school to win a safety class with Scotland's top Olympia...

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
An interactive card game designed to prepare children for natural hazards faced by Scottish communities is now available in primary schools across the country.
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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

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