Councillor Simita Kumar was voted into the SNP group’s top job at a meeting last night.

Children at Woodburn Primary School in Dalkeith are “happy and respectful” according to the national body for improving education in Scotland.

Plans to expand Straiton Retail Park onto land behind its Asda store have been put before councillors for the first time.

The health of the group of trees is being monitored by Midlothian Council officers.

New affordable flats in a Penicuik housing estate have been given the go ahead.

Edinburgh Bus Station’s owners have entered talks with the council over the future of the city centre transport hub.

A group of trees have been placed under an emergency protection order.

This View has been written by Christine Grahame MSP.

Two separate public consultations will inform and guide Midlothian Council’s development of a sustainable transport network

A three-month investigation by the Local Democracy Reporting Services has been digging into the details on some of the city’s 4,000 or so short term lets.

Electric vehicle chargers could be installed in lampposts across Edinburgh to serve residents without driveways.

This View has been written by Midlothian Reader Bill Kerr-Smith.

Edinburgh Science is bringing hands-on science to primary school pupils in Midlothian

A new nationwide initiative to better support young people and unlock genuine opportunity

A wind energy hub is proposed on land north-east of Peebles.

Boundaries Scotland revealed revised proposals to create an additional seat for future Scottish Parliament elections last week.

A consultation has opened seeking the views of Borderers on parking and parking enforcement.

Concern over the loss of arable farmland was one of the issues raised during public consultation.

Runners at this year’s Edinburgh Marathon will be able to celebrate crossing the finish line.

The annual celebration of creativity, innovation, and community spirit, is back for its fourth consecutive year.

The future of Edinburgh Bus Station is hanging in the balance as its owners could attempt to redevelop the city centre site.

Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Champion Councillor Pauline Winchester unveiled a plaque at Mauricewood Primary School.

Concern over the cost of bringing an East Lothian theatre back into use saw a call for community funded grants to be suspended.

Vulnerable and elderly residents in East Lothian will have to pay more for services including meals, community alarms and transport.