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Homeowner wins appeal to build porch planners deemed '30cm too wide'

A HOMEOWNER has won his fight to build a new front porch despite planners claiming it was 30 centimetres too wide ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

Council leader hits back after Scotland flags banned during World Cup

MIDLOTHIAN Council’s leader has said a decision to stop workers displaying Scotland flags or wearing the national jersey during the World Cup had…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19

Council bans staff from displaying Scotland flags during World Cup

MIDLOTHIAN Council has warned staff not to display Scotland flags or wear national team jerseys during the World Cup

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

Council tax set to rise in Midlothian by 10 per cent

MIDLOTHIAN Council has approved a 10 per cent council tax rise, as its leader said people would pay more but the council was "delivering…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025

Scottish Government intervenes in council's 15-year planning dispute with Lidl

THE Scottish Government has issued a ruling amid a council’s 15-year planning dispute with the supermarket chain Lidl ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024

First homes soon to be connected to £30m low-carbon heat pump network

A MULTI-million-pound joint renewable energy venture between a Scottish council and a private energy firm is aiming to connect homes to a giant heat…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2024

Woman forced to EXTEND her driveway by 60cm as council says it's too short

Michelle Watson is being made to extend her driveway by 60 centimetres by Midlothian Council who is now also investigating a neighbour over their overhanging car

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Scotland's sunshine to be shattered by 'heavy rain' as Met Office issue warnings

Sunny skies will disappear in parts the country and forecasters have warned of possible disruption.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Gutted Midlothian driver's classic car sprayed with tar from pothole repairs

Jamie Ferrol was gutted when he discovered his classic 1989 Range Rover was left covered in hot tar after the local council repaired potholes in the area. He now says it's a 'write-off'.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 16, 2023

Midlothian primary school pupils say lessons 'not hard enough'

Education Scotland's inspectors raised concerns that senior pupils were being taught while sitting in straight rows instead of being allowed to interact with their peers in groups

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023