Residents at a packed village hall hearing said John Muir would be “turning in his grave” over plans for 200-metre-high wind turbines at Newland Hill, near Gifford, as concerns were raised over the impact on East Lothian’s historic landscape.
Air quality testing continues at crucial sites in West Lothian despite improvements in the last ten years.
Scottish Borders pupils took part in a mock council debate to learn how local decisions are made and how young people can influence their communities.
Concern over the rising costs of prescription medication has seen the makers of Mounjaro accused of having a ‘monopoly’ on the sector.
West Lothian Council confirmed it is to bring in more booking slots for its five recycling centres.
ScotRail recorded more than 48 million passenger journeys between April and September 2026, a seven per cent increase on last year, as major events and cheaper fares helped drive demand.
Extra trains bring total of additional seats on CrossCountry routes since 2024 to 60,000 seats per week.
Residents in East Lothian are being given a second chance to sign up to the council’s profitable garden waste scheme.
Councillors in West Lothian have questioned the move to charge for replacement bins – despite voting for the move earlier in the year.
Xcite Linlithgow has been named Scotland’s Public Club/Centre of the Year for the second consecutive year, with almost 539,000 annual visits and a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
The chief executive of an award-winning Scottish Borders care home has expressed her pride after it received a ringing endorsement from inspectors.
East Lothian residents are turning to local Information Hubs for help with everything from financial worries and housing to health, employment and family support.
A new online tool has been launched to help people experiencing domestic abuse discreetly access support and advice without leaving a browsing history on their device.
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry has written to the UK Prime Minister calling for urgent action.
It was a big game at Tynecastle on Saturday with both teams looking to get back to winning form.
The couple's story began at a Youth Fellowship held at a church hall in The Inch.
The new equipment has been selected following a public consultation.
A senior officer who joined policing after a suggestion from her father has been recognised for 30 years of service.
An NHS Fife health play specialist who has spent years helping children with complex needs cope with medical treatment has been recognised with a national award.
Health chiefs have vowed to fight any move to cut care packages to critical care only in Midlothian.
This week's top 10 news stories from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh.
The creation of a new bridge and diversionary road replacing the Markle Level Crossing near East Linton scooped a top prize at this year’s Scottish Civil Engineering Awards.
Homeowners across Scotland are being warned they could face fines of up to £500 if their waste is dumped illegally, as a new campaign highlights the dangers of flytipping.
A school nursery has been praised for its inspirational leadership and ‘culture of excellence’ after an unannounced visit by a care inspector.
Around 160 plumbers, painters, plasterers and other workers at Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) have received a back-dated pay boost, it has emerged.
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery in Dalkeith.
Bus lanes on a key Edinburgh route will operate for longer in a bid to reduce delays and improve journey times, as an 18-month trial launches next week.
Newbattle High School pupils have met cybersecurity professionals to explore career opportunities and encourage more young women to enter the industry.
A fishing authority has welcomed Scottish Borders Council’s decision not to support moves for the release of beavers into the River Tweed.
Values of “kindness, effort and respect” are embedded at a Scottish Borders Council-run nursery school, an inspection has found.
Scottish music stars Blazin’ Fiddles, Julie Fowlis and Karen Matheson will perform at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, as McEwan Hall prepares to host a new programme of live music, comedy and cultural events.
The restoration of beavers to the River Tweed is a “bad idea”, an East Berwickshire councillor has warned.
An estate agent has withdrawn plans to spend almost £26k to replace roof slates on a listed building in Hawick over which concerns were raised about the potential presence of bats.
Scottish Greens MSP Laura Moodie has called for improved public transport across South Scotland after a new report highlighted barriers to accessing food, housing, clothing and essential services.
A former Musselburgh councillor today said barriers planned as part of a £103million flood protection scheme in the town would be almost as high as the Berlin Wall.
Edinburgh is celebrating 30 years of World Heritage status, with a colourful exhibition by Granton Primary pupils helping to shine a light on the capital’s historic legacy and the importance of protecting it for future generations.
