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Hibs star Ryan Porteous guilty of throwing tumbler in pub which cut woman's head

The 23-year-old defender appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and admitted leaving woman injured in Midlothian pub.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Midlothian carers walking to patients as rising fuel costs mean they cannot afford to drive

NHS Scotland has introduced a temporary 5p a mile increase in fuel allowance for health workers and Midlothian's council leader has said councillors will be asked to introduce a similar raise at a meeting later this month.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 17, 2022

Homophobic and sexist leaflets being distributed in Midlothian

A CHURCH in Midlothian is distributing thousands of leaflets which promote homophobic and anti-abortion views.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022

Gender-balanced Midlothian leadership sets 'gold standard' for governments

Following local government elections Midlothian Council now has a female Provost, council leader and chief executive along with a 50/50 split of male and female cabinet leaders

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2022

Midlothian police warn sextortion of youngsters by overseas criminals increasing

Police said the crime was “often perpetrated overseas and very challenging to detect.", while also revealing that a survey found nearly half of 13-17 year olds were given alcohol by their parents.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

Midlothian Police warn cost of living crisis expected to spark crime spree

Crimes of house breaking and dishonesty across Midlothian fell in the first three months of this year compared to the last five year average but police are warning they expect them to go up as times get tough

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2022

Midlothian fire service false alarm calls at five-year record high

Firms who carry outs safety tests without taking their alarms offline have been blamed for one in 20 unwanted call outs by fire service

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2022

Midlothian dad attacked pal after being told to pay for spilling gin on pool table

David Fraser, who helped his mate, Darren Coyle, build the pool table in his new back garden retreat in Loanhead, laid into him after a an argument broke out regarding the bill to repair the damage caused by spilling gin

Edinburgh Live · May 28, 2022

Midlothian schoolgirl, 14, not seen in two days sparks urgent police appeal

14-year-old Rachael Lawrie was last seen on Thursday morning, May 26, on her way to school in Newbattle, around 11:50am. Since then, nobody has heard from or seen Rachel and concerns are growing for her welfare

Edinburgh Live · May 28, 2022

Waste recycling firm bids for Midlothian site as it looks to expand business

Hamilton Waste and Recycling has operated its Smeaton Bing processing site in East Lothian for nearly a decade and won awards for its work

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022