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Midlothian health chiefs 'pause' plans to provide care at new development over funding row

A reduced funding offer from Midlothian Council has been rejected by the Integration Joint Board who say if no more money is offered it may have to pull out of plans to provide extra care support at a new £17m housing complex due to open this summer

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Midlothian Air BnB guests 'should be restricted to families' after stag party complaints

Planners raised concerns about losing residential accommodation to a short term let when the council's waiting list has more than 4,400 applicants on it

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Midlothian home owner says 'neon pink' sign more distracting than solar panels

Planning officers refused permission for solar panels on roof of house because it would impact the character of the conservation area in Dalkeith

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Health bosses could scrap Midlothian extra care housing plans over funding row

The additional support needs housing is part of a £17m redevelopment plan by Midlothian Council for the Old Dalkeith High School site which is also providing new council homes

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Bomb squad tape off Midlothian street after 'old grenade' discovered near woods

Concerned locals reported seeing emergency services and an explosives unit present in the Mauricewood area of Penicuik after a grenade was discovered and moved to a nearby woodland area

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Fascinating Midlothian footage shows crowds gathered for Dalkeith Gala parade almost 100 years ago

Footage showing crowds in Dalkeith as they await the annual Gala parade has been found online, dating right back to 1926.

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Twisted Scots trio tattooed man and penetrated him with glass bottle as he slept

Aaron McLauchlan and cousins Karly and Keiran Donald exploited the vulnerable autistic man during drinking sessions.

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Midlothian thugs tattooed and attacked autistic man with a bottle as he slept

Aaron McLauchlan, 23, and cousins Karly Donald, 23, and Kieran Donald, 24, all savagely targeted their victim during drinking sessions before sending the horror footage to friends on Snapchat.

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Protection order for 'scruffy' Midlothian trees questioned by councillor

Councillors were remined of the 'stooshie' which occurred when they allowed trees in Dalkeith to be cut down which were, it was argued, much more significant

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Scots contestant on The Chase storms ahead despite The Beast's cheeky remark

Charity worker Ross from Midlothian appeared on the STV quiz show on Thursday night hoping to use his winnings on a new guitar and trip to Japan.

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Midlothian couple who built sunroom could face court as council cracks down on planning breaches

Councillors were told enforcement notices were issued to home owners followed by £2,000 Fixed Penalty Notices but neither responded nor did they take action required

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Midlothian house hunters wanted for new Location, Location, Location series

Kirstie and Phil will be filming a new series of the long-running property programme and applications are now open for Midlothian house hunters to apply to appear on Location, Location, Location.

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Disgusted Scottish Morrisons shopper sees man put eight steaks down his trousers

The woman, who was shopping at the Dalkeith store in Midlothian, claims the meat was then put back on the shelf by an employee, much to her horror.

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Midlothian village with no bus service to get almost 400 new homes

Councillors called for developer contributions to be used to reinstate a bus service in the village of Auchendinny after they were told it was withdrawn because of a lack of passengers

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New SNP leader facing 'tough job' as Midlothian and East Lothian members welcome result

East Lothian councillor Lyn Jardine said new SNP leader Humza Yousaf had recognised the importance of local government and SNP councillors in his speech after his win was annouced at Murrayfield today

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New Midlothian depute provost named as predecessor resigns to takes on health role

Councillor Connor McManus was appointed to the deputy role last May after the SNP group came into power and was named Scotland's Young Councillor of the Year in October but is taking on a new role as spokesperson for health and social care

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Parking fines in Midlothian to rise to £100 as council bid to hit income target

The Scottish Government has given local authorities additional powers to increase fixed parking penalty charges up to £100 from April 1 this year

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Midlothian Council warned cuts to services for most vulnerable could cost lives

The decision to cut £250,000 of funding from community and lifelong learning was taken an hour before a public council meeting last month and not included in proposed cuts put to the public in January

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Midlothian residents facing power cuts as Scottish Power issues apology

The entire EH22 postcode has been hit with a power cut this morning, as Scottish Power confirm they were made aware of the outage by 8am - and hadn't been given any advance warning.

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Firefighters tackling huge blaze near petrol station in Midlothian

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews raced to the scene near the Shell Garage on Mayfield Road in Dalkeith at roughly 7.15pm on Friday.

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Midlothian firefighters tackle ongoing inferno next to Shell petrol station

Scottish Fire and Rescue service firefighters continue to battle a raging blaze that has broken out at a building next to the Shell garage on Mayfield Road in Midlothian.

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Emergency fund for Midlothian galas proposed as council raises event costs by up to 100 per cent

The one- year fund has been proposed as a way of recognising the efforts of all the volunteers who have worked so hard to organise this summer's galas as communities continue to recover from the Covid pandemic

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Midlothian health and social care hit with 'last minute' cut in council funding

The council leader said the decision to cut some of the money earmarked for health services was one of many 'unpalatable' decisions they had to make after seeing a real terms reduction in their own Scottish Government funding.

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Midlothian carer cracked egg over child's head and claimed it was a 'prank'

Ms Gielty was given a 12-month warning following a hearing with the SSSC, who noted that she showed little signs of regret or remorse after the incident which placed the child at risk of "emotional harm"

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Midlothian homeowner told they can't split house in two as the garden is 'too small'

The applicant said it had been reported that 30 per cent of Scots now live alone proving there was a need for one-bedroom properties.

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