News archive
News published March 2025
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Community bus trial from Pathhead to Penicuik launching
Published 26 Mar 2025
A new, free community bus will run between Pathhead and Penicuik from Monday 31 March.
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Young carers invited to apply for funding
Published 26 Mar 2025
Are you a young carer under the age of 18 who cares for a family member or relative in Midlothian?
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Penicuik High preferred contractor appointed
Published 24 Mar 2025
Midlothian Council has appointed Morrison Construction Ltd as the preferred main contractor to redevelop Penicuik High School.
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Tell us what you think of our plans for the council headquarters
Published 24 Mar 2025
Drop in to Dalkeith Library on Tuesday 1 April between 4pm and 7pm to give your views on proposals for Midlothian Council’s headquarters.
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Saltersgate pupils compete to wow councillors with their jokes
Published 21 Mar 2025
Ward councillors Stephen Curran, Colin Cassidy and Margot Russell agreed judging Saltersgate School’s joke competition on Comic Relief's Red Nose Day was “great fun and a real honour”.
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Scottish Government Minister praises legacy of Tyne & Esk community funding
Published 20 Mar 2025
Funding community groups and small rural businesses helps increase and enhance the services they provide but it has a much wider reach, helping groups make connections with like-minded organisations.
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Anne and Peter celebrate their Sapphire anniversary
Published 20 Mar 2025
Gorebridge couple celebrate 65 years of marriage with a card from King Charles.
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Changes to Rosewell bus service welcomed
Published 17 Mar 2025
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for transport, Councillor Colin Cassidy said he was delighted Lothian Buses has paid heed to his calls to improve evening buses serving Rosewell.
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Grants available for tenants wishing to downsize
Published 17 Mar 2025
We are offering grants to tenants willing to downsize so we can increase the number of larger properties available for families.
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Pedal power: Penicuik bike project secures £1000 recycling grant
Published 13 Mar 2025
Re-Cycles Penicuik repair, refurbish, and sell on donated bikes at low cost to local residents - now they've been awarded £1000 to help their sustainability mission.