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DARK SECRETS: Penicuik - The Real Truth

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find

The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023.

Evening Standard

Body of man pulled from river in Scots town as police cordon off area

The body of a 29-year-old man was found in the Dean Burn in Penicuik.

Daily Record

Body found in Midlothian river as police lock down busy road and woodland

A horrified local found the body in the Dean Burn, adjacent to Edinburgh Road in Penicuik. Police have since confirmed that a 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Midlothian teen soldier dies at barracks as police investigate 'unexplained death'

Emergency services raced to the scene after being notified of the sudden death. A 17-year-old soldier was found to have died at Glencorse Barracks in Penicuik Midlothian.

Edinburgh Live

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

Edinburgh Live

Anger as Midlothian YMCA shuts school clubs and sells up building

The chairman of Penicuik YMCA/YWCA has accused the council of 'systematically eroding' funding for the charity's operations which contributed to it going into debt

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Midlothian Da Vinci rapist Robert Greens 'attacked by ex-wife's family'

Greens was reportedly found hiding in a cupboard of his ex-wife's home in Penicuik before a scuffle broke out on Friday night. It is also alleged that he was assaulted during celebrations on Hogmanay in the Midlothian town.

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Da Vinci rapist 'battered by ex-wife's family' after finding beast hiding in cupboard

Robert Greens has grown close to former wife Angela Gibson since his release from prison last year - but relatives found the 44-year-old in a Penicuik home on Friday.

Daily Record

Search launched for Scots teen who went missing an hour before the bells on Hogmanay

Lewis Crosbie was last seen leaving an address on Charles Street in Penicuik, Midlothian, at around 11.10pm on Saturday December 31.

Daily Record

Midlothian Farmfoods workers learned about job losses 'on Facebook'

Previous bids to build shops on the former car showroom were rejected amid concern it would take trade from Penicuik town centre but Farmfoods argued the site had been home to a retail store in the past

Edinburgh Live

Loved Midlothian cocktail bar to close for good as business 'no longer viable'

Mother's Kitchen and Gin in Penicuik took to social media to share the sad news with locals this week after a number of issues contributed to the decision.

Edinburgh Live

Scots pensioner reported missing in Scottish Borders found safe and well by police

UPDATE: Police Scotland have confirmed that David Aitken, 69, from Penicuik, has been found safe and well.

Daily Record

'Growing concerns' over missing man from Penicuik, 69

Police keen to engage with public in search for David Aitken

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian couple can keep shutters as only one side of street in conservation area

Shops on one side of the Penicuik street were in a Conservation area while those on the other side were not, a situation one councillor described as "bamboozling"

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Plans submitted for new care home in Penicuik

The site should provide up to 56 beds and create more than 100 jobs

Daily Record

Oldest Royal Scots soldier who survived Dunkirk and PoW camp dies aged 104

Major John Errington, born in 1918 near Penicuik, has died just weeks after marking his most recent birthday.

Edinburgh Live

New Midlothian high school plans to be put out to public consultation

Plans for the new 'A701 corridor' school which will replace Beeslack High School, in Penicuik, could be lodged with the council in October after two public exhibitions are held to gather local opinions

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian wild campers wreck local beauty spot and leave all their kit behind

Setting up camp over the weekend, the group responsible had made their mark on the woodland in Penicuik, leaving almost everything they brought behind

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Midlothian to see huge new development with 220 homes and plush townhouses

Recently opening their Greenlaw Mill housing, the developer said their new project will include 221 new homes for locals, with a mixture of designs from two-bedroom homes to four-bedroom townhouses.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian community 'extremely angry' after rugby club defibrillator vandalised

The incident is thought to have occurred between Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, with the defibrillator at Penicuik Rugby Club having been removed and vandalised.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian road closure following crash on A702 near Penicuik

The incident is ongoing with the busy road closed to vehicles until further notice.

Daily Record

Linlithgow Rose end eight-year wait for silverware with Qualifying Cup final success over Gala Fairydean Rovers

Two late goals saw the Rose defeat Lowland League outfit Gala Fairydean Rovers 3-1 at Penicuik.

Daily Record

Car engulfed in flames on quiet Scots street as mercy crews rush to tackle blaze

Firefighters attended the blaze on Lowrie Avenue, Penicuik, on Monday afternoon where a vehicle caught fire.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian emergency services raced to car engulfed in flames on quiet street

Firefighters attended the blaze on Lowrie Avenue, Penicuik, on Monday, where a vehicle was pictured engulfed in flames, with black smoke billowing into the air. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the blaze

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Farm disease detection start-up secures £2.2 million in funding

Penicuik-based business gets UK Government backing to further develop its tech

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