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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Straiton - What They Never Told You

New village planned near Edinburgh with 400 homes, shops and a health centre

The land next to the popular retail park in Straiton has been allocated for development by the Midlothian Council's newest Local Development Plan (LDP) strategy.

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New 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton proposed

Mixed use development proposals have been submitted to the local council, with community consultation now beginning

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Edinburgh pharmacy unexpectedly shuts as customers spot note pinned to the door

The handwritten note appeared at the Lloyds Pharmacy store located in Straiton inside of the Sainsbury's.

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Edinburgh retail park's incredible transformation shown in viral video clip

The short compilation, posted to TikTok on Thursday, quickly saw over 1,300 likes and 86,000 views after it showcased the changes made to Straiton since 2008.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Costco members see petrol prices potentially drop by 8p a litre

Edinburgh Costco members will be able to take advantage of below average fuel prices at the Straiton pumps as the member-only wholesaler slashes costs on unleaded petrol.

Edinburgh Live

Mum blasts 'disgusting' Asda breastfeeding experience and vows never to go back

Gemma Balmbra was ‘shaking with anger’ after being told to 'cover up' by a female checkout worker

Nottingham Post

Mum vows to never go back to Asda after 'disgusting' breastfeeding experience

Gemma Balmbra has vowed never to go back to an Asda store in Straiton after her 'disgusting' experience

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Mum 'shaking with anger' as Asda worker orders her to 'cover up' while breastfeeding son

Gemma Balmbra's six-week-old son became unsettled at the checkout so she tried breastfeeding him to calm him down - but says the woman serving her was "so, so rude"

Daily Mirror

Scots Asda worker told breastfeeding mum to 'cover up' as supermarket issues apology

Gemma had been trying to help her children and unpack the shopping, when she received "rude" treatment from the female checkout worker.

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Edinburgh ASDA 'sorry' after worker tells breastfeeding mum to 'cover up'

Gemma Balmbra, 26, had hit out at the treatment she received while shopping with her two children in the Straiton superstore this week after being made to feel intimidated by a member of staff.

Edinburgh Live

Multiple collisions restrict Edinburgh city bypass as commuters face rush hour chaos

It is understood that both incidents occurred shortly after 5pm with westbound traffic restricted just after Baberton and queues currently stretching as far as Straiton

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh city bypass will close for five nights for essential resurfacing works

The overnight roadworks will take place over five nights and see a diverted route put in place while the resurfacing work is carried out between Lothianburn and Straiton

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Blackpool tower sized wind turbines rejected in Ayrshire

Two adjoining sites south of Straiton in South Ayrshire could be home to 200m high turbines.

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New Midlothian Aldi store approved after support from local community

The supermarket chain thanked residents for their support after councillors rejected recommendations from their own officers to reject plans for a new store on land designated as countryside

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Edinburgh city bypass sections closed for maintenance works from late April to May

The work will be carried out over the course of a month between late April and May with different sections closed to traffic overnight between 8pm and 5.30am the next morning.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh city bypass crash sees huge tailbacks as one lane closed to traffic

The road traffic collision took place just before 9am this morning, with Traffic Scotland making drivers aware that one lane remains closed on the A720 westbound after the Straiton junction

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Major Edinburgh A720 City Bypass works will close road and cause delays to journeys

The operation will renew the road surface and Transport Scotland say this will give road users a safer and smoother journey along the busy roads once works are completed

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Edinburgh bypass crash as two cars leave road in three-vehicle collision

Emergency crews including police and roadside recovery vehicles have rushed to the scene at Straiton following reports four vehicles were involved in the incident in wintry conditions

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Appalled nurse issues plea to Ayrshire housing group to fix her 'cracking' property

Carrie O’Donnell says her one-bedroom semi-detached house in Straiton has developed a series of internal and external problems.

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