Midlothian Council3 Mar 2026Damp hall with mushrooms on its walls transformed by brass bandThe former miners hall in Gorebridge was closed in 2020 for safety reasons.3 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Public holiday for World Cup 'would cost council £130,000'Midlothian Council recommended rejecting plans to give workers a day off after Scotland's World Cup opener.24 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 9% agreed in MidlothianCouncillors voted a nine to nine tie on the budget, giving Provost Debbi McColl the casting vote. 24 Feb 20266 Mar 2025Boys treated in hospital after smoking illegal vapeThe 14-year-olds became ill at Dalkeith High School in Midlothian.6 Mar 202515 Aug 2024Teachers return to schools to find supplies dumped in skipSeven schools in Midlothian were deep cleaned over the summer break with furniture and supplies thrown away.15 Aug 202410 May 2024Crumbling historic mansion saved by £5m funding awardMavisbank House in Midlothian has been recognised as a building of outstanding importance.10 May 202427 Feb 2024Midlothian councillors vote to freeze council taxThey agreed to make no cuts to services in the authorities £297.902m budget.27 Feb 20247 Dec 2022Which schools will be hit by the teachers' strike?Wednesday and Thursday's industrial action will cause partial or full closures across Scotland.7 Dec 20224 Dec 2022School strikes force blanket closures in five areasThe extent of the disruption is becoming clear as Fife becomes the latest council to confirm its plans.4 Dec 2022...
