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Councillor Stuart McKenzie. (Midlothian Council)

Consultation on council's housing process

The event attracted more than 800 visitors and visits from eight schools.

Royal Scots exhibition pulls in the public

Care services across the area have been praised despite the challenges they face. (Google Maps)

Report praises work of social work and care staff

Pictured (l-r) are: Jennifer Allison is pictured with staff, pupils and and Michelle Bone from sportscotland.

School wins first gold award for Midlothian

Karen Soar, marking the pantry's first birthday earlier this year.

Food project volunteer Karen up for Community Champion at this year's Local Hero...

The public are being urged to check their eligibility for vaccination.

Public urged to take up offers of vaccinations

​Support provided by Relationships Scotland has increased by 40% over the last year.

Increased help for families in difficulties

​Councillor Ellen Scott welcomed wider access to the software.

Families to get wider access to literacy support software

Members of the 1/7th Battalion are pictured in the trenches at Gallipoli in 1915. (Royal Scots Museum)

New exhibition to help regiment connect with local community

​Home Energy Scotland can provide advice on home improvements.

Funds to help with energy efficient home improvements

​The number of electric vehicles has increased since last year.

NHS electric vehicle fleet expanded

County records four drug deaths in a month

​Jeremy Balfour MSP, alongside his local optometrist and Daniel Meikle from RNIB.

MSP backing National Eye Health Week

Chief Superintendent Alwyn Bell said the force will continue to provide the highest level of service.

Detections increase parallels rise in crime

ScotRail is urging football fans to be sure of their arrangements for travelling to the fixture.

Football fans urged by rail operator to plan journeys in advance

​Midlothian South MSP Christine Grahame.

Welcome for steps to support rural communities

Help is needed for voluntary groups which may be struggling.

Charity appeals for extra support for local playgroups
An early years charity is urging people of all ages and from all walks of life to offer their skills and knowledge to help local playgroups.

Invitations to attend or book appointments are being issued now.

Winter vaccination programme now under way

​​More than 50 schools took part in the programme’s outdoor learning.

Schools' outdoor learning programme extended after successful pilot period

Colin Beattie MSP.

Almost 6000 children in Midlothian benefit from Scottish Child Payment

Councillor Ellen Scott.

Councillor appointed to community trust's board of trustees

Views sought on former Newtrongrange pool site's future

Christine Grahame MSP.

Welcome for new kinship carers’ allowance

Councillor Ellen Scott.

Majority of local young people in positive destinations after school

Councillor Kelly Parry at the Loanhead hub with Marie Dickinson from the council catering team and Dana Jupp.

Cash to support those in need during the winter

Midlothian House.

Council headquarters could become 'one stop shop' for local people

​Dalkeith Museum charts the town’s history from Roman period to the present day.

Public welcome to visit on Doors Open Day

The new rules have been introduced following a review of companies' response to Storm Arwen. (Wallace Ferrier)

Power cut compensation payments increased
Power regulator Ofgem has implemented new rules to ensure improved customer service in the face of possible weather disruption this winter.

​The scheme helps charities to help those most in need.

Aldi stores across the Lothians donate more than 14,000 meals over school holida...

Pupils put up their specially-designed posters to discourage careless parking.

Pupils get arty to encourage responsible parking

The new branch will open in the Dundas Street Premier Store on September 28. (Google Maps)

Full-time Post Office service returns to Bonnyrigg

Work will be carried out between September 11 and 14.

Improvement work on A68 scheduled for next month

​ Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is pictured with the team during his visit.

Mayoral visit to Dalkeith team

​The final homes in the Hawthornden development are available now. (Pic: Tony Redmond)

Final homes in luxury development on market

The grant scheme is open now for applications.

Community grant scheme now open

​One Dalkeith will be hosting a variety of activities for the public on Doors Open Day.

One Dalkeith Hub to be part of Doors Open Day

​Pictured are the Ageing Well Penicuik line dancers.

Return of popular walking event

Alex Plant, Scottish Water's recently appointed CEO.

Scottish Water customers to have say on how cash should be invested