
This week’s top 10 news stories
This week's top 10 news stories from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh. The post This week’s top 10 news stories appeared first on Midlothian View.
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This week's top 10 news stories from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh. The post This week’s top 10 news stories appeared first on Midlothian View.

Hawthorn Family Learning Centre in Mayfield has been awarded two top grades of Excellent following an inspection, with inspectors praising its nurturing environment, strong leadership and support for children and families. The post Midlothian family learning centre achieves top marks in inspection appeared first on Midlothian View.

A couple who have invested thousands of pounds to provide care for retired and sick horses have won their fight to build a home next to their stables. The post East Lothian couple win appeal to build home beside horse care stables appeared first on Midlothian View.

East Lothian Council has published its latest report on housing services, highlighting the delivery of 71 new homes and high levels of tenant satisfaction. The post East Lothian tenants report highlights 71 new homes and high satisfaction levels appeared first on Midlothian View.

A controversial motion was passed by councillors on Thursday which saw an impassioned debate over Zionism. The post Edinburgh Council passes controversial motion condemning Green Party’s stance on Zionism appeared first on Midlothian View.

Kirsty McNeill, MP for Midlothian, has welcomed the Labour Government's decision to extend paid paternity leave to self-employed parents for the first time in British history. The post Midlothian MP welcomes plans to extend paid paternity leave to self-employed parents appeared first on Midlothian View.

Children and staff at Scots Corner Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Penicuik are better equipped for outdoor adventures thanks to funding from Midlothian Councillor Pauline Winchester. The post Midlothian nursery receives funding for outdoor clothing to support all-weather learning appeared first on Midlothian View.

Rugby fans are being invited to hear behind-the-scenes stories from two Scottish rugby legends at a special evening in Edinburgh next month. The post Scottish rugby legends Greig Laidlaw and Johnnie Beattie to visit Edinburgh for special event appeared first on Midlothian View.

A new project bringing medical professionals into classrooms is aiming to inspire more young people to consider a career in medicine, including those who may not previously have seen it as an option. The post Edinburgh medical school project aims to inspire next generation of doctors appeared first on Midlothian View.

Cash-strapped Scottish Borders Council faces a shock £5.5m bill to remove asbestos from a former school, it has been revealed. The post Scottish Borders Council faces £5.5m bill for unexpected asbestos at former Peebles High School appeared first on Midlothian View.

A by-election to be held early next year following the recent death of a Scottish Borders councillor will cost the local authority £55,000, it has been announced. The post Scottish Borders by-election following councillor’s death set to cost £55,000 appeared first on Midlothian View.

Edinburgh Council will push to delay the eviction of hundreds of artists based at St Margaret’s House after tenants gathered outside City Chambers on Thursday. The post Edinburgh Council to push for delay to eviction of St Margaret’s House artists appeared first on Midlothian View.

Councillors pledged to urge the Scottish Government to close a “loophole” allowing short-term let (STL) operators to be granted licences without having planning permission. The post Edinburgh Council calls for crackdown on short-term let licensing loophole appeared first on Midlothian View.

West Lothian’s council tenants could face a rent increase double the expected 3.5% next year. The post West Lothian council tenants face potential 6.5% rent rise in 2027 appeared first on Midlothian View.

Pubs in East Lothian have been given some early festive cheers after licensing chiefs confirmed the annual extension to drinking hours over the holidays. East Lothian Licensing Board today confirmed plans to given a general extension to all hospitality venues allowing them to stay open until 2am on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day [...] The post East Lothian pubs granted 2am closing extension over Christmas and New Year appeared first on Midlothian View.