Man arrested in connection with rape of teenager in Midlothian Officers launched a probe following the report of a serious sexual assault of an 18-year-old girl near Waverley Park Pavilion in Bonnyrigg. Daily Record · Feb 12, 2023
Police investigate serious sexual assault of teen girl in woodlands near Edinburgh The force say that the 18-year old victim was targeted at Waverley Park Pavilion, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian at around 1.30am on Saturday, February 11. Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023
Spiralling cost of Midlothian's Destination Hillend ski project revealed in private report Councillors have scrapped plans to run their own glamping site and offer upmarket bar and corporate facilities and will charge visitors to use the car park at new upgraded ski centre Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023
Midlothian police make online protection a top priority as sextortion cases rise Many of the perpetrators of the online blackmailing scams are carrying out the crime from abroad making them hard for police to trace or take action against Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023
Emergency services rush to Midlothian river bank after woman gets into difficulty Emergency services rushed to Lothian Bridge in Midlothian on Saturday February 4 after a woman slipped down the river bank which has a six-foot drop. Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2023
Horrified Midlothian mum says young daughter 'strangled and attacked' at school The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school in the last year which have led to her coming home with cuts and bruises Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023
Catholic Church opposed to Midlothian primary school closure Councillors were reminded of the words of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela who called education "the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world" Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2023
Leading Edinburgh child bereavement charity celebrate 20th anniversary Richmond Hope in Edinburgh are celebrating their 20th anniversary and young people who have used the service have praised it for its amazing counselling services. Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2023
Midlothian plan to cut teachers, libraries and music lessons sparks protest Teaching jobs, the closure of school libraries and axing of community librarians and school crossing patrols are all in the savings proposal which will now be put out for public consultation Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023
Midlothian locals bemused following 'mystery explosion' that lit the sky up orange Locals across Edinburgh and the Lothians were left scratching their heads following the freak occurrence which reportedly sounded like a train nearby followed by a bright orange light in the sky Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2023
Jump Ship sets sight on new Midlothian brewery Non-alcoholic beer start-up launches crowdfunder to raise the last £300,000 required to make the move Insider UK · Jan 26, 2023
Waterfront Midlothian houses rejected over emergency access concerns The split level houses would have one storey at street level and two more built below on land stretching down to a mill lade Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2023
Pod operator said Midlothian planners demands were 'unreasonable' The Timpson pod has a lifespan of 25 years but Midlothian planners wanted the operator to reapply for temporary planning permission every year to keep it on its Asda site Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2023
Midlothian could axe 174 teachers over five years to tackle budget blackhole Other proposals including closing a primary school, axing school librarians and extending the distance secondary pupils live from school from two miles to three miles before they can claim free transport Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023 East Lothian's £11.3m levelling-up grant described as 'small beer' by MP - as neighbouring council gets nothing While East Lothian Council's bid was successful neighbouring Midlothian Council were unsuccessful in their bid for cash to help with major road improvements and have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the decision
Edinburgh Live · Jan 19, 2023 Midlothian councillor says UK Government block on gender rights bill 'revolting' Connor McManus says UK Government is using 'recycled arguments' which were once used to try and deny gay people equal rights to block the Scottish Parliament's Gender Recognition Rights Bill
Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023 Gutted single Edinburgh mum-of-four left with £600 bill after pothole wrecks car The mum-of-four who now stays in Mayfield, Midlothian told how she heard a clunk as the car hit and then couldn't steer properly when she continued along the road.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 14, 2023 Elderly Midlothian man hospitalised after attack as police appeal for witnesses Police are appealing to members of the public for any information relating to an attack on a 62-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman opposite the library bus stop in Dalkeith.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 13, 2023 Midlothian cottage owner told to rip out new windows after Google Maps search The homeowner was told that replacing the traditional timber and sash windows in the conservation village with UPVC replicas would be acceptable to planners because of historic planning decisions
Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023 Couple may have to BULLDOZE their £600,000 dream mansion due to planning laws 'error' Despite turning to the Scottish Government to save their dream home in Midlothian and spending £100,000 to alter plans, David and Dawn Allan say the battle has taken a toll on their health
Edinburgh Live · Jan 11, 2023 Midlothian couple could be forced to demolish their dream £600,000 mansion The Allans turned to the Scottish Government in a last bid to solve the problem but have been told missed deadlines mean nothing can be done.
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 Couple face bulldozing £600,000 dream mansion due to Scots planning laws David and Dawn Allan built their huge villa in their hometown of Gorebridge in Midlothian but were left stunned when they were refused retrospective planning.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 9, 2023 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.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 7, 2023 Police scramble to collision in Midlothian as driver undergoes drug test Emergency services were called to Newtongrange in Midlothian after a car crashed into railings. Dunbar Road Police attended the scene where the driver underwent a drug test.
Edinburgh Live · Jan 7, 2023 Midlothian Corsa owner has car stripped for parts after hitting pothole The car owner said that he had struck a pothole and had left his car on a quieter street adjacent to his home whilst he awaited for a tyre fitter to come and fix his vehicle.