FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 9 | History Defined

Raging Midlothian residents in street with lights blacked out for over a week

Residents in Midlothian have been left frustrated as their street lighting has been down for nine days. One resident says that it will invite thieves to strike and will also endanger pedestrians.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 15, 2022

Midlothian private nurseries and child minder to get one year pay increase

Councillors reported receiving emails raising concerns about funding of private nursery places as a campaign suggested local authorities were taking a disproportionate amount of the money

Edinburgh Live · Nov 15, 2022

Midlothian vision for future an unfunded 'wish list' warns councillor

A five year strategic plan for Midlothian sets out ambitions to be carbon neutral, tackle inequalities and create a 'wellbeing economy' but councillors have voiced concerns over where the funding will come from

Edinburgh Live · Nov 15, 2022

Worker rushed to hospital after 'accident' on building site in Scots village

Emergency crews raced to the Persimmon Homes building site in Midlothian this week.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

‘Shorty’s Dream Shop’ showcases Latino car culture through a Texas garage

DALLAS — Tucked away less than a half-mile off U.S. Highway 67 in Midlothian sits a shop of dreams. Sights of Chevy Impalas and the bones of what was and will again become a Volkswagen Bus suggest you’ve arrived.

Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022

Dalkeith Country Park warn families after toddler 'ate' poisonous berry

Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian have confirmed they have removed all berries on the yew hedge following a reported incident of a child ingesting one at the weekend.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 1, 2022

Midlothian farmer wins battle to house herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle

The farming community backed George Pirie's bid to have his own herd and breeding facility at Whitehill Village describing it as 'cutting edge'

Edinburgh Live · Oct 26, 2022

Midlothian man sent home with headache tablets had a terminal brain tumour

Scott McBride was at first prescribed painkillers for a headache but when he continued to push doctors he was given a CT scan and a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022

Midlothian woman robber in scarf holds up newsagents leaving staff 'shaken'

The incident occurred at the RS McColls on Jarnac Court, Dalkeith, around 5:20pm on Tuesday, October 18. Thankfully no members of staff were injured but they were shook up afterwards

Edinburgh Live · Oct 19, 2022

Da Vinci rapist Robert Greens 'moved out' of Midlothian home as house boarded up

Witnesses have reported that the notorious Da Vinci rapist has been relocated after weeks of persistent community action from raging residents who wanted him out.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 14, 2022