East Lothian has been named as having the cleanest recycling waste in the UK with six times less contamination than Edinburgh.

Carriageway resurfacing works will be carried out on the B6369 leading into Haddington from the south.

Eyemouth’s offshore wind ambitions are very much alive despite the town’s port losing out on the creation of 100 new jobs, a councillor has pledged.

Two of the world’s leading authorities on climate finance will debate why the world keeps failing to act on climate change at Adam Smith’s former home, Panmure House.

Refurbished leisure facilities at Wester Hailes High School have reopened, giving local residents increased access to sport, fitness and wellbeing activities.

Midlothian View reader Philip Reilly questions whether illegal parking has become normal across the region, calling for safer streets and better enforcement.

Scottish Borders Council is fulfilling a “Promise” it made to vulnerable children in the region six years ago.

People across the Scottish Borders are being urged to be prepared and be aware of the information available to them as the region heads into the autumn and winter seasons.

A booming agricultural retailer in a Berwickshire village is earmarking expansion and job creation.

Touching the Void mountaineer Simon Yates is bringing his new talk to Haddington’s Corn Exchange for the only Scottish date on his autumn tour.

East Lothian Council is seeking views on whether community organisations could take a greater role in running a number of local community centres, halls and town houses.

This article has been written by local coach Kate Flory.

Former kennels at a country estate once linked to a Royal murder plot are to be turned into a new house after years of being used for storage.

UCU members from universities across Scotland gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh for a rally against university cuts and job losses.

A ‘skills gap’ has been identified on the board of the charitable trust which oversees cultural and leisure services in the Scottish Borders.

The next generation of an historic Midlothian farm have launched a bid to secure its future by building their own home on the land.

Center Parcs Scottish Borders is creating jobs and economic opportunities across the region as construction progresses on the £450 million development.

Lessons have been learned at a Scottish Borders care home where one resident told inspectors over the summer: “I want to do more”.

Go-ahead has been granted for the conversion of a Berwickshire coach house into tourist accommodation.

Having opened its doors in 2025 as Scotland’s first permanent, community-based support and wellbeing centre for those impacted by breast cancer.

The Outdoor Festival returns this year to Vogrie Country Park and is set to take place from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.

An ambitious five-year housing plan sets a target of more than 1,100 homes to be built in the Scottish Borders – but development of just over 700 is more realistic.

Scottish Borders Council is preparing to keep residents safe on the region’s roads and pathways this winter.

A major new exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots is set to open at Edinburgh’s National Museum of Scotland next year.

A spike in anti-social behaviour in Mayfield that has led to fires has caused major concern amongst local residents, leading to the council and a local MSP to intervene.

A ‘forgotten’ primary school which sparked safety concerns after a fire was only discovered when children smelt smoke is at the centre of new plans for an extension.

The council is currently developing new wheelchair accessible housing targets for the period 2027/28 to 2031/32 and is seeking feedback from local residents.

Living Streets Scotland is encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October.

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today.

Go-ahead has been given for a two block affordable housing development on the site of a demolished Victorian church in Galashiels.

Plans for 64 new homes in Eyemouth may need to clear an environmental hurdle before getting the green light.

Katherine Sangster, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour Party writes her monthly column for Midlothian View.

The Fire Brigades Union is “redoubling efforts” to prevent the downgrading of staff cover in Hawick.

New research from the University of Glasgow has found Menopause Cafés can improve wellbeing and help women feel more able to talk openly about menopause.

Disclosure Scotland is urging Christmas event organisers to check PVG requirements for Santa, elves and other children’s entertainers.

East Lothian residents are being encouraged to pick up a book, magazine or newspaper and join thousands across Scotland for Wee Read on October 7.