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20mph limits are being considered for urban streets across Midlothian. (Pic: Google Maps)

20mph bad for kids, objector claims as councillors consider plans

We spotted a decomposed dead rat when we visited

I visited the area plagued by pests and found dead rats in the street

Beach Lane in Edinburgh has been closed off to traffic after a large sinkhole opened up outside Towerbank Primary School.

City road closed after large sinkhole appears outside primary school

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

Contractor appointed for Penicuik High School redevelopment

Lidl store at St Kentigern Way, Penicuik, is fighting to put up new sign. (Pic: Google Maps)

Lidl fights back over Penicuik signpost ban

Council leader Councillor Kelly Parry.

Council leader given extra security after pay rise reports

MIdlothian Council HQ. (Pic: Google Maps)

Councillors back 10% council tax rise

Newtongrange Leisure Centre could be closing at weekends to save cash. (Pic: Google Maps)

Councillors asked to back closure of sports centres at weekends and service cuts

Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith. (Pic: Google Maps)

Cost of council headquarters refit revealed as £12 million

Councillor Colin Cassidy .

Survey opens on active travel along the A7 corridor

The council could introduce more pay and display parking to help pay for repairs and improvements.

Council launches consultation on county's parking arrangements

Scaffolding was installed at Midlothian House, Dalkeith, two yeas ago. (Pic: Google Maps)

Scaffolding costs council over £316k

Developer signs on street lights across Midlothian have sparked concern.

Call for developers to pay for removal of signs

A range of advice and support is available.

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

The large former Carpet Rite store at Morrison Street, which has been empty for more than a year, would become a new Merkur Slots shop if the plans are approved.

Plans lodged to turn empty retail unit into an adult gaming centre

This existing five-a-side football pitch at Powerleague Portobello will be transformed into three new padel tennis courts.

Five-a-side pitch to be transformed into three padel tennis courts
Plans to transform an Edinburgh five-a-side football pitch into three new covered padel tennis courts have been approved.
Kevin Quinn

Here's how the property market fared across Derbyshire in 2023.

Councillor says short-term lets are untenable in housing crisis

The current office block at 16-20 Castle Street in Edinburgh city centre.

Plans to turn city centre office into a new 28-room hotel approved

An artist's impression of the proposed Craiglea townhouses.

Plans submitted to build four new three-storey townhouses

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

Mayfield Primary School classes to relocate in January

A Battery Energy Storage System is proposed for field behind Dalkeith schools campus. (Pic Google Maps)

Councillors' concerns over battery storage near school campus

The proposed site of the new Affordable Golf unit at Bankhead Industrial Estate in Sighthill, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged for new golf centre with indoor practice area

An artist's impression of the approved extension at Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh.

Primary school extension approved to provide space for 196 more pupils

The empty boarded up Rose Street unit at the back of the Kimpton Hotel in Edinburgh will become a new shop after plans were approved by the council.

City centre hotel's empty unit to become new shop after plans approved

The plans submitted to the City of Edinburgh Council show the proposed new cat cafe at the vacant Ratho shop unit.

Former hairdressers to be turned into a new 'cat cafe'

The site was refused because two-thirds of it was classed as countryside. (Pic consultation website)

£22.4m housing plan appeal rejected by Scottish Minister

The new church and community hall would be built here in the grounds of the existing Christian Community of Edinburgh's property at Napier Road.

Plans for new build church and community hall unveiled
Plans have been lodged with the City of Edinburgh Council to build a new church and community hall in Merchiston.
Kevin Quinn

Bathgate Community Centre is based within the Jim Walker Partnership Centre (Bathgate Partnership Centre) in South Bridge Street.

West Lothian town rejects community centre lease

The A199, is the former A1 road in East Lothian, and faced new speed restrictions.

East Lothian Council pauses plans to reduce speed on former A1

Christine Klien is one of the Prestonpans residents who appealed over bin sheds.

East Lothian residents lose fight to keep bin sheds

An artist's impression of the proposed new flats and retail units at the site of the row of shops on Niddrie Mains Road.

Plans to transform rundown retail parade unveiled

A CGI image of the proposed new flats at Lanark Road in Edinburgh.

11 flats to be built on site of nursery destroyed by fire

The proposed new rear entrance to the George Street property.

Former city centre shop to become new restaurant & serviced apartments

An artist's impression of the proposed two new blocks of flats at 40 Fernieside Gardens in Moredun, Edinburgh.

Proposals to demolish church and build 35 flats in two blocks

The office at Albany Street will become a new boutique hotel under the plans.

Plans lodged to turn office into a new boutique hotel

Corstorphine Snooker Company is looking to demolish the Manse Club to make way for four new three-bedroom homes.

Plans re-submitted to demolish snooker hall and build four new homes

The sinkhole on the path at The Burnside between Longstone and Stenhouse appeared in May and has been closed off since.

Vital path discussed by councillors as sinkhole remains six months on

Weeds line the gutter of Broughton Place around communal bins. 78 local residents supported a petition by Shane Carter calling for improved street cleaning in the city.

City's streets “disgusting and disgraceful” councillors told

Sheriffhall Flyover plans. (Image: Transport Scotland)

Frustration over Sheriffhall delays

The former Hog Head Music Record Shop at 62 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

Plans submitted to turn former record shop into a new restaurant

It is hoped Edinburgh's Filmhouse cinema will be able to reopen by October.

Alterations at city centre cinema approved by the council

The Liquorice Club in Tollcross has lain empty for almost a decade. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Former lap-dancing club to become comedy venue

Access to the site of the proposed new car washing facility from West Granton Road is gained in between the United Wire factory and the Anchor Inn pub.

New hand car washing and valeting facility approved

An artist's impression of the proposed new Innis & Gunn brewery at Riccarton, Edinburgh.

Plans for new brewery re-submitted after approval runs out

An artist's impression of the proposed four new flats at 5 Millar Place in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged to demolish office building and build four new flats

An artist's impression CGI image of the proposed new hotel at 60 Morrison Street in Edinburgh.

City centre office block to be transformed into a new hotel

The scaffolding has been removed from the iconic Granton Gasholder as works to refurbish the structure are complete.

Granton Gasholder refurbishment project reaches next milestone

Edinburgh drivers are advised to avoid the Cowgate following a traffic incident.

Council committed to improvements at the Cowgate after horrific death

Stock photo by Scott Louden.

Council by-election candidates set out their stalls

The site on the west side of Alderstone road between the Almondvale roundabout and the Campus roundabout in Livingston.

Vandalised business park to be transformed into housing site

Under the Scottish Government proposals, councils would no longer run social care services.

Charities escape funding cut but still face long-term problems

Council bosses concerned some staff are driving under the influence

The existing kitchens and bathrooms showroom on Dalry Road would be converted into a new restaurant under the plans.

Plans submitted to turn kitchens showroom into a new restaurant

An artist's impression of the new entrance to the The Tartan Weaving Mill from Ramsay Lane.

City centre retail unit to be transformed as museum plans approved

An artist's impression of the proposed care home in Corstorphine.

Plans for 60-bed care home approved at gap site