Plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network to Granton have been put on hold.

South Scotland Green MSP Laura Moodie has called for improved evening bus services between Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders.

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has upheld a complaint regarding the consultation process.

Councillors have urged West Lothian Council to press the new Scottish Transport Secretary for a meeting on plans for the new railway station for Winchburgh.

The grid capacity in a Borders village is in “dire need of improvement” a councillor has warned while speaking in support of a constituent’s attempt to overturn refusal of a planning bid.

Young people across the UK are calling on the government to do more to support them into good jobs, and many are considering moving abroad if none are available.

Private tenants and home owners are being offered council support to improve living conditions with nearly a half of housing falling below ‘tolerable standards’ according to a recent study.

This View has been written by Midlothian View reader, Philip Reilly

A major new fund to reinvest Visitor Levy proceeds directly back into Edinburgh’s visitor economy has launched today.

The first Employability Day 2026 takes place on 10 September, championing employability services and the support available across Scotland.

Scottish Borders Council has raised the Merchant Navy flag in tribute to merchant seafarers past and present.

Miles Briggs, MSP for Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party writes his first monthly column of the new parliament for Midlothian View.

A crumbling 1950s council house and shop unit will be sold off by West Lothian Council.

A new sporting era is being served up at a South Tyneside school after work was launched on a £3.8m tennis centre.

The results of two Edinburgh by-elections have been announced, with Labour winning Southside/Newington and the Scottish Greens taking Portobello/Craigmillar.

West Lothian’s Pride in Place board is looking for locals in the three communities to bring hopes for the future on board.

Edinburgh Innovation Hub (EIH) was officially opened today by Parliamentary Under Secretary for Scotland, Melanie Ward and Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn.

Midlothian residents looking for higher paid employment, a new career opportunity or support with job applications are being invited to attend a free Job and Employability Fair.

Antisocial issues in an East Lothian town centre has led to residents protesting plans to turn a terraced home into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

The Council has launched a new investment initiative giving residents and local businesses the opportunity to support projects that reduce climate damaging emissions.

Edinburgh Council has highlighted how the ‘South Sub’ feasibility study compliments the tram proposal with plans to recommend a Strategic Business case at a council meeting next week.

There has been a slight reduction in the number of Borderers claiming unemployment-related benefits, senior councillors will be informed next week.

A new £1m bunkhouse at an historic site being regenerated in the Scottish Borders will soon be ready to welcome its first guests.

Linlithgow’s Lib Dem Sally Pattle said she was shocked that ancient memorials had been broken up into sections and laid out at the 12th century Abercorn church near the town.

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

More than 9,000 people in West Lothian applied for crisis grants from the Scottish Welfare fund last year.

A statement defining the environmental requirements of a proposed Berwickshire £2 billion AI data centre has been issued by Scottish Borders Council.

West Lothian schools will have a sea of empty desks in ten years as school rolls plummet.

The 27-foot contemporary sculpture will be on display at Kirkgate, at the bottom of Leith Walk, until Sunday 27 September.

Local community groups, charities and third sector organisations can now apply for this year’s funding awards from East Lothian Council’s One Council Partnership Fund (OCPF).

Campaigners at the weekend took their campaign to block plans for a massive Scottish Borders AI data centre to the doorstep of the man behind it.

Local authorities will share £15 million to expand and enhance breakfast club provision, First Minister John Swinney has announced.

Claims the introduction of walls as part of a £54 million flood prevention scheme could put people at risk of drowning will be heard at a special emergency services review later this year.

Concern has been raised that Scottish Borders Council’s IT provider has delivered only half of the local jobs originally promised.

By-elections in Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) take place this Thursday.

75 new council homes have been completed at Newbyres in Gorebridge, a decade after homes on the site were demolished due to mining-related issues.