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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Midlothian loc - Caught on Camera

Call for new Midlothian constituencies to be renamed to avoid 'confusion' for residents

A proposed boundary change for Midlothian North and Musselburgh constituency will mean Dalkeith residents will be the only ones from the county in it, making up a fifth of all voters in the seat

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Disgusted Midlothian locals spot 'stinking' water spewing onto cycle path

'Stinking bright blue' water pouring from a pipe and onto a cycle path has left Midlothian locals concerned. While water is often seen flooding the path, it was the alarming colour that alerted locals.

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Midlothian adventure park gets green light to expand its boundaries

Fort Douglas operators want to provide more open space for visitors to have picnics and enjoy activities as part of their day out to the popular family attraction

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Midlothian charities to protest 'catastrophic cuts' as all funding is slashed

The cuts forecast by Midlothian Council will see a 100 per cent reduction to grants received by large and small charitable groups triggering a backlash from some of the area's most valued good causes.

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Incredible footage found online shows Midlothian villages of the 1960s

A YouTube video uploaded by Old Midlothian Memory Lane of the village of Dalkeith in the 1960s and 1970s shows just how much the areas have changed over time.

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Edinburgh Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon announces secret engagement to TV host

The Heart of Midlothian captain and Scottish internationalist has been with partner Summer since 2017.

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Midlothian villages set to get 20mph speed limits as residents demand action

More than 1,000 responses were recorded during a public consultation on speeding in the county with calls from small rural communities for action.

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Midlothian landlady's fight to keep plastic window frames backed by MSP

The landlady acted to replace the deteriorating timber window frames for the health and safety of her tenants, she said, however planners were unimpressed by the use of UPVC and demanded they were taken out

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Midlothian gala day gets £10,000 grant for centenary year celebrations

Councillors said gala days were part of the county's tradition and heritage and should be celebrated for the vital role they play in bringing communities together

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Sewage flooded Midlothian family's garden after developer's drains overflow

Daryl Murray said Bellway Homes waited weeks before sending anyone to clear up the damage caused to his garden by sewage which poured out of an overflowing drainage system

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Midlothian couple's porch plans refused by council after planners labelled it a 'conservatory'

The owners of the ground floor property insisted the plans were for nothing more than a 'front porch' which would help them access their home more easily from their driveway.

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Midlothian homeowner wins appeal after row with council over colour of fence

Planning officers described the fence as a 'stark feature' in the street when it was painted red but after repainting it green, councillors said, they could not distinguish it from a hedge on first sight

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New Midlothian 'Warm and Well' hubs offer free soup and hot drinks over winter

The two hubs are being funded with £1.36 million of Covid recovery money from Scottish Government and will be open throughout winter with free wi-fi and games available for people to pass the time when they drop in

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Midlothian memorial to child miner slaves wins national award

Danderhall Guerilla Gardeners were set up after the community adopted its own public spaces to stop the local authority using pesticide on the land

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Quirky Midlothian self-built family home for sale as perfect countryside retreat

For those wanting to escape the busy city life, unique architect designed self-built home has gone on sale in a historic village in Midlothian.

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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

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Homeless death rates in Midlothian highest in country, according to new report

One in 22 homeless deaths identified in Scotland last year happened in Midlothian according to the National Register of Scotland

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The Edinburgh and Lothians schools and nurseries told to 'improve food safety'

This year, multiple schools, nurseries and care facilities in the Edinburgh and Midlothian area have been told they require improvement after food safety and hygiene inspections.

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New Midlothian emergency housing will help families fleeing domestic violence

Six empty council houses which have become difficult to let will be used as emergency accommodation for families with children or a pregnant member but their location will not be disclosed to protect them

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Midlothian mum and daughters fulfil lifelong dream to run their own gin distillery

When the trio saw the distillery go up for sale, they knew they wanted to take the plunge. The mother and daughter trio open up and discuss their new business venture.

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Young Midlothian mum living below Da Vinci rapist 'terrified in her own home'

Daniella Quin has spoken of her fear while living in her own home after Da Vinci rapist Robert Greens was housed above her. She says her own windows have been smashed by projectiles that were targeted at the predator's home

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Midlothian pupils get extra day off after Queen's Funeral was held on local holiday

The day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was made an official Bank Holiday nationally but schools in Midlothian were already closed for the local September weekend

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Huge new Midlothian neighbourhood could see hundreds of homes and primary school

A planning application has been proposed to Midlothian Council on behalf of Bellway Homes for The Brae which will include 395 homes, 98 of which will be affordable, as well as a possible primary school

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Midlothian homeowner loses appeal to keep 'pretty ugly' windows that open wrong way

The new uPVC windows opened out the way instead of having the up and down movement of a traditional timber and sash style sparking concern they went against the character of the conservation area

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UK weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain and floods after TORNADO swept Scotland

A Met Office yellow warning of thunderstorms was in force until 11pm on Tuesday for much of central, eastern and north eastern Scotland.

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