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​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

​The drone flight was a first for Scotland. (Project CALEUS)

NHS drone flight is a first for Scotland

​Marc Pincombe, SFRS’s new Area Commander for Midlothian, East Lothian, and Scottish Borders.

New area commander appointed for Lothians and Borders areas

​The Dundee premises will be the fifth outlet in the group.

New dealership in Midlothian company's portfolio

The Radhuni in Loanhead. (Google Maps)

Loanhead restaurant in line for top national restaurant award

​The £4m project has been funded by the Rosslyn Chapel Trust.

New period for castle starts after ‘once in a generation restoration'

​Aldi wants to hear from anyone who keeps barbecuing no matter what the weather.

Do you have what it takes to be a BBQ ambassador?

Organisations have until July 17 to apply.

A Dalkeith-based company has launched a new £21,000 community fund

​Crimestoppers, and Police Scotland, are encouraging the public to report rural crime anonymously.

Campaign calls on public to help protect natural and historical heritage

Crimestoppers has joined forces with Network Rail Scotland to launch a new campaign encouraging people to speak up about those causing harm and damage to Scotland’s countryside and heritage.

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The winner landed and windfall of £10,000 a month for a year.

Lucky lottery windfall for Midlothian man

The competition is a solo digital project that requires independent research and writing.

Pupils urged to enter STEM essay competition

The dementia support cafe will take place on the last Wednesday of every month.

Dalkeith care home launches new dementia cafe

​The exhibition will run at Dalkeith Palace from June 14-16.

Annual furniture exhibition moves to spectacular venue of Dalkeith Palace

​Professor Juliet MacArthur, was joint winner for the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing innovation award.

Recognition for Lothian nurses with national award wins

​Members of the emergency services can call in at any time, day or night.

Dalkeith home provides pit stop for emergency services

The restrictions will remain in place while the repairs are carried out.

Embankement repairs prompt restrictions on A702

Keith Angus (left) and Habibur Khan are pictured with the away kit.

Award-winning restaurant helps kick off football club's revival

​Scots should ensure that they are eligible and ready to vote.

Voters are being urged to make sure they are aware of new voting rules for gener...

Drivers are being warned that this is the peak time of year for collisions with deer on Scotland's roads.

Drivers urged to be award of deer

The food festival will take place on June 15 and 16.

Best of British produce to be showcased at food festival

The much-anticipated Great British Food Festival is set to delight food enthusiasts in Midlothian again this year as it arrives at the stunning Dalkeith Country Park.

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The road will be closed overnight until 6am on Wednesday.

Drainage investigation leads to overnight road closure

​The volunteers are pictured at the Mayfield Pavilion garden.

Volunteers give time to Mayfield charity

The event is being held at Penicuik High School on Thursday between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.

Drop-in to discuss high school redevelopment

Pictured are Foster Carers Karen Westbrook and Alan Fletcher with Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Councillor Ellen Scott (centre).

Council launches new fostering recruitment campaign

Pictured are the first district heating pipes being laid at Shawfair.

Councillors updated on net zero progress

​Properties at 8-12 John Street are among the final funding allocation.

Final grants allocated in Penicuik shop front improvement programme

Elaine Wilson has been shortlisted for the Children’s Nursing & Midwifery Award.

Midlothian nurse among finalists for prestigious national awards

Gail McElroy, who manages the Trading Standards team, and Cllr Stuart McKenzie with some of the illegal vapes.

Trading standards seize more than 2000 illegal vapes across the county

​Funds will be allocated to charities aligning with the company’s core pillars of support.

Recycling firm launches annual community fund

​Since 2020, the Scottish SPCA has taken in 1816 rabbits.

New homes needed for an abundance of bunnies

​Barratt staff are pictured with their new Cash for Kids charity partners at Forth One.

Foodbank among first to benefit from developers' donations

​The number of trespass incidents spiked during April in both 2022 and 2023.

Public warned of cost of trespassing on the country's railway

​Rosslyn Chapel continues to fascinate visitors two decades after The Da Vinci Code’s publication.

Rosslyn Chapel still feeling The Da Vinci Code effect two decades after its publ...

​Face-to-face contact with visitors is being phased out. (Google Maps)

All tourist information centres to close as agency goes completely digital

​Louise Penfold and PC Davis pictured with Carol McLaren, RSABI Chief Executive (centre).

Campaign highlights that everyone can play a part in suicide prevention

​The event attracted around 125 attendees during the course of the day.

Annual volunteer recruitment fair an overwhelming success

​The castle’s Great Hall has been re-roofed after more than 370 years.

Castle restoration reaches important milestone

Clubs have until April 14 to apply.

Aldi sports fund taking applications

​Nula was saved after a transfusion through the Pet Blood Bank.

Appeal for donors after vital transfusion saves Nula