Funeral date for Maureen

THE funeral of a woman who was found dead near Newbattle Abbey College, in Midlothian, is to be held next week.

Maureen Brown, 53, from Dalkeith, was reported missing on Monday evening. Her body was found in a wooded area the next day.

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

Her funeral, with mourners asked to wear something green, is to be held at Mortonhall Crematorium Main Chapel, on Thursday at 11am.