Around 300 families a year to benefit from full compensation rate for workers who have died from asbestos related diseases.

South Scotland Green MSP Laura Moodie has demanded answers over proposed data centres in the Scottish Borders after it emerged that the Scottish Government was warned months ago that hyperscale data centres could drive up household energy bills.

A record number of apprentices are being trained by the City of Edinburgh Council as it looks to strengthen its housing repairs service and improve the quality of homes across the capital.

Councillors will consider “alternative” ways to tackle fly tipping after it was revealed illegal dumping cost the council over £650,000 from private contractors in recent years.

The amount of cars on Edinburgh roads has dropped in recent years as plans to reduce car traffic continue to change how capital residents travel.

Councillors today united in a moment of silent reflection in tribute to a much-loved fellow elected member and “true friend of the Scottish Borders” following his sudden death late last month.

Thousands of records revealing the struggles faced by First World War veterans and their families in securing pensions have been made available online for the first time.

The future of one of the world’s oldest golf courses is at risk after investigators found its greens were being damaged by its own water system.

Edinburgh sporting centre Oriam is celebrating 10 years after welcoming more than one million visitors annually and becoming a major hub for elite athletes, community sport and national sporting organisations.

A stunning luxury Airbnb countryside retreat in a Scottish Borders village has received retrospective planning approval after the applicant made assurances that stag and hen parties were off the guest list.

Housing developers have been praised for the quality and design of their affordable homes.

Winchburgh Community Centre has officially transferred to the ownership of Linlithgow’s Low Port Centre .

Plans have been revealed to convert part of a Borders business centre deemed “no longer suited to modern commercial occupation” into an 17-home housing development.

Plans for the first Gaelic-medium primary school provision in the Scottish Borders have moved a step closer, with councillors backing a proposed Tweeddale class from 2027.

Scottish Borders Council is once again offering graduates living in the region the chance to become secondary school teachers.

Five main roads through West Lothian will see improvements in the next few months as part of a £250,000 safety programme tackling accident black spots.

A mum living just outside Edinburgh is sharing the story of losing her 10-year-old son to help other families facing bereavement this Christmas.

An experienced Scotland squad, led by Sione Tuipulotu, has been selected by Head Coach Gregor Townsend for this Saturday’s Nations Championship match against New Zealand at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

Around 200 people visited a community art exhibition in Dalkeith celebrating the creativity and achievements of local artists.

Bonnyrigg darts pro David Sharp heads to Leicester this week for the final two Players Championship events of his debut professional season.

A major exhibition bringing together 15 years of work by Aberdeen-based artist Ade Adesina will open on Saturday 7 November 2026.

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Midlothian View food columnist Angela Muir visits the Two Pines Coffee Shop in Auchendinny.

Halloween kickstarted the first semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup with Rangers playing Aberdeen at Hampden.

The Annual Review provides an opportunity to hear about the health body’s progress over the past year, learn more about priorities for the future and take part in an open conversation about healthcare in the Scottish Borders.

Children are stealing alcohol from shops rather than asking adults to buy it for them in an emerging trend, police told Midlothian licensing chiefs this week.

Councillors have approved plans to demolish Calderglen Early Learning Centre after a playroom ceiling collapse shut its doors in March.

The outdated synthetic running surface at Tweedbank Sports Club urgently needs replacement.

On Sunday Logan Cadwallder died after a medical emergency at the Raddison Blu Hotel and passed away.

Pupils at Newtongrange Primary School have been learning about the global fight to eradicate polio as part of a special World Polio Day initiative organised with Esk Valley Rotary.

A new photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty and history of Dalkeith Country Park and Palace will open to visitors this week.

The Brunton has teamed up with Queen Margaret University (QMU) to give emerging performers and creative students valuable professional experience ahead of this year’s festive pantomime.

Leith development plans with 40 objections have been greenlit by councillors.

Councillors have backed a community group’s bid for a £15million leisure hub despite planners recommending it for refusal after hearing about the impact they have had on young people’s lives.

Council tenants in East Lothian are being asked for their views on a proposed rent increase of up to £7.50 a week by the local authority.

Fly-tippers dumped so much waste in one go it closed a road in West Lothian.