The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian Council

Marie Dufty had been left distraught after claiming that her pride and joy back garden was trampled over by contractors for Midlothian Council during roofing work being carried out next door.

A spokesperson for Midlothian Council confirmed they are 'really sorry' for the lack of communication and that the flowers and trees were removed with the intention of putting them back.

Councillors have scrapped plans to run their own glamping site and offer upmarket bar and corporate facilities and will charge visitors to use the car park at new upgraded ski centre

As part of the re-development of the Midlothian Snowsports Centre near Hillend, plans for the coaster, which carries individuals down a slope and in a huge loop, were drawn up years ago.

The chairman of Penicuik YMCA/YWCA has accused the council of 'systematically eroding' funding for the charity's operations which contributed to it going into debt

A parent from Midlothian has revealed the injuries her daughter has sustained at school, following a period of bullying and falling from a height

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school.

The terrified parent says she has been reduced to tears following several incidents at her daughter's primary school in the last year which have led to her coming home with cuts and bruises

Former Midlothian Provost Councillor Peter Smaill says the costs of the project are likely to continue rising and questioned whether the council would have the cash for it as it grapples with a £14m budget deficit in the coming year