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Colin Beattie MSP.

Almost 6000 children in Midlothian benefit from Scottish Child Payment

First Minister Humza Yousaf will set out his policies in the programme for government.  Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Yousaf needs bold plans to improve people's lives

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

Full-time Post Office service returns to Bonnyrigg

Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the media on her first visit to the Scottish Parliament since her husband Peter Murrell was arrested (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Flack from SNP's financial troubles keeps Yousaf stuck in his bunker

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Humza puts the brakes on the SNP clown car - Sue Webber

Conservative MP Scott Benton was stripped of the party whip after he was filmed appearing to suggest he could break parliamentary rules to help gambling lobbyists

Working-age poverty has risen by seven times as much in Scotland as in the UK

Nicola Sturgeon has been given a plumb office, while other SNP MSPs are sharing a corridor with Conservatives (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon should quit Holyrood, not be rewarded with an office with a view

Colin Beattie has been released without charge

SNP Treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Colin Beattie MSP

SNP treasurer Colin Beattie released without charge

Eskgreen Care Home in Musselburgh.

MSP ‘saddened’ as council closes care home over costs

Despite not answering the phone, the waiting room at Riverside Medical Practice was empty when the man finally obtained an appointment

Patient with lump 'size of a golf ball' waits 18 months to see GP

Riverside medical practice in Edinburgh

MSP calls out surgery as appointment crisis continues

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

Midlothian MSP's warning over risks of alternative energy this winter

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Midlothian MSP welcomes new fireworks powers

Riverside Medical Practice in Musselburgh.

Damning report into medical practice

Her Majesty The Queen at Newtongrange Stationin 2015.

Midlothian politicians mark Queen's passing
Midlothian’s MP and MSP have been paying tribute to the Queen following the announcement of her death on Thursday.

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

MSP welcomes new adult disability payment

Local MSP Colin Beattie and Councillor Stuart McKenzie (both SNP) pictured at Newbattle Abbey Crescent.

Calls for long-term solution after manholes overflow with sewage

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

Midlothian MSP demands action on spiralling energy costs

Photo L-R:  Neil Gilchrist, Audrey Johnston, Colin Beattie MSP and Founder James Turing

Midlothian MSP visits the Turing Trust in Loanhead

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans to hold a referendum in October 2023.

Midlothian MSP highlights second paper on Scottish independence

Could Midlothian Council run bus services soon be appearing in Dalkeith and across the county? Pic Lisa Ferguson.

Midlothian Council yet to decide on running local bus services

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

Scottish Government payments made to young carers in Midlothian

Members of the NUM miners' union picket line clash with police outside Bilston Glen colliery during the miners strike  in June 1984.

Miners' strike pardon bill welcomed by Midlothian MSP

Colin Beattie, SNP MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh.

Midlothian MSP welcomes investment in education and skills

Review of Riverside Medical Practice moves to next stage

Patient tells of challenges after failing to get through to GP for sick grandson

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie. Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Midlothian MSP welcomes SNP investment to address climate change
Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie has welcomed the Scottish Government’s new £6.8 billion investment for transition to net zero, which he believes will see the county benefit from a greener, fairer economy at its heart.

The NHS needs more money and more staff (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Despite SNP hype about funding, our NHS needs more cash and staff

An independent review has been announced to assess patient concerns regarding access to care provided by Riverside Medical Practice in Musselburgh.

MSP welcomes review into Lothian medical practice

File photo of an EU and Union flag held aloft in Westminster, London. PA

Row over EU replacement funding for Midlothian

Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Con).

Midlothian MSP calls on Prime Minister and Chancellor to resign

Children playing at Gladhouse Reservoir in Midlothian.

Gladhouse Reservoir parking banned after claims wildlife are being hurt

Gym owner Dale Robertson with Colin Beattie MSP.

Midlothian MP praises Scotland's first gym for disabled people

Members of the NUM miners' union picket line clash with police outside Bilston Glen colliery during the miners strike  in June 1984. Four policemen struggle with a picket.

Midlothian MSP speaks in Miner's Pardon Bill debate at Holyrood

Colin Beattie MSP.

Midlothian children benefit from Scottish Child Payment

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NHS Lothian staff numbers up 15.1 per cent in five years

Colin Beattie MSP (SNP).

Midlothian North MSP condemns Russia for Ukraine attack

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Record number of Midlothian school leavers in 'positive destination'

SNP MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Colin Beattie.

Midlothian MSP welcomes extra payments for carers in Scotland

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie.

MSP welcomes Scottish Government support for Midlothian households

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie. Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

MSP welcomes care support for Midlothian

The Post Office service for Bonnyrigg was at the Spar store in Polton Street until 2018.

Re-opening of Bonnyrigg Post Office branch welcomed

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Midlothian MSP welcomes bus support

Eva Redmond, winner of Colin Beattie MSP's Christmas card contest 2021.

Two Midlothian pupils win local MSPs Christmas card competitions

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie. Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Midlothian MSP welcomes social security investment

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie. Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

PFI row after figures reveal financial impact on Midlothian Council

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Midlothian reaction to UK Budget

Members of the NUM miners' union picket line clash with police outside Bilston Glen colliery during the miners strike  in June 1984. Four policemen struggle with a picket. Photo by Albert Jordan.

Midlothian MSP welcomes miners' pardon bill

Midlothian North and Musselburgh MSP Colin Beattie. Photo: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament.

Midlothian MSP slams Tory tax break for banks while National Insurance is set to...

Post Office logo.

Woodburn Post Office closure date confirmed

The cover of this year's directory.

Midlothian Disabled People's Directory 2022 now available

Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP).

Midlothian MSP attacks Scottish Tories for backing Universal Credit cut

Radhuni staff and guests mark the Loanhead restaurant's 10th birthday.

VIP reception marks perfect 10 for Loanhead curry kings

Last year’s winner Amelia Luckyn-Malone and Colin Beattie MSP.

Midlothian North MSP launches fifth annual Christmas card competition

People's Energy offices at Shawfair Park, Dalkeith (Image credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about 'failed' Midlothian company People's Energy

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