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Disabled Scots mum 'trapped in own home' relies on husband to carry her upstairs

Rebecca Kelly, 34, has told how she even has to crawl through ice to get to her front door in winter because the parking space is so far away from her home in Loanhead, Midlothian.

Daily Record

Midlothian mum 'trapped' in home and relies on husband to carry her upstairs

A full-time mum and teacher with cerebral palsy from Midlothian has been left disappointed and feels discriminated against due to an 'unfit for purpose' government scheme

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian police race to two-car smash as Range Rover crashes on country road

Occurring near the Stair Arms Hotel on July 14, the two vehicles, a Range Rover Evoque and a Scannia HGV are reported to have collided at around 8am.

Edinburgh Live

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Midlothian quarry owner wants restriction on landfill waste lifted

The quarry is being in-filled as part of its restoration but currently has a restriction on only "truly inert materials" being allowed to be used as part of the process

Edinburgh Live

Police launch search after Scots woman vanished over a week ago

Stephanie Bryce, 21, was reported missing from Dalkeith in Midlothian on Friday June 24.

Daily Record

Incredible house near Edinburgh hits the market with huge indoor climbing wall

it's not just the aesthetic that gives the property its edge, inside the Midlothian home there are some very unusual and quirky features that are sure to see it snapped up.

Edinburgh Live

Lothian Buses withdraw service after youths 'hurl brick through window and abuse drivers'

Lothian Buses took the decision to withdraw their services due to antisocial behaviour that became criminal on Thursday June 30 in the Midlothian town of Rosewell.

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Midlothian schoolgirl, 14, not seen in three days as police launch appeal to public

Rachael Lawrie was last seen early in the afternoon on Monday, June 27. She was last seen wearing a white hooded top, black leggings, white Converse shoes and a black backpack

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian council staff to get 35 per cent petrol allowance rise as carers forced to walk to work

The council is one of the first to temporarily increase its mileage allowance to bring workers in line with NHS staff but it could mean employees face additional tax demands.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian movie buff transforms old Volkswagen Beetle into Herbie replica

Film fan, Ross Nicholson, 27, who works as a post worker for Royal Mail, collects as well as creates his own impressive movie props from some of his favourite flicks.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Hibs star Ryan Porteous hurled tumbler that hit woman on the head

Defender Porteous, 23, threw the plastic glass into the air as he stood with a group of friends outside a miners’ club in Dalkeith, Midlothian, earlier this year.

Edinburgh Live

Hibs star Ryan Porteous guilty of throwing tumbler in pub which cut woman's head

The 23-year-old defender appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court and admitted leaving woman injured in Midlothian pub.

Daily Record

Midlothian carers walking to patients as rising fuel costs mean they cannot afford to drive

NHS Scotland has introduced a temporary 5p a mile increase in fuel allowance for health workers and Midlothian's council leader has said councillors will be asked to introduce a similar raise at a meeting later this month.

Edinburgh Live

Homophobic and sexist leaflets being distributed in Midlothian

A CHURCH in Midlothian is distributing thousands of leaflets which promote homophobic and anti-abortion views.

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New Midlothian Aldi store approved after support from local community

The supermarket chain thanked residents for their support after councillors rejected recommendations from their own officers to reject plans for a new store on land designated as countryside

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian guidance teacher accused of making 'provocative movements' to colleagues

Derek Turkington, who taught at Newbattle Community High School in Dalkeith, Midlothian, is accused of making lewd gestures between August 2017 and May 2018.

The National (Scotland)

REVEALED: How women are sidelined for top council roles across Scotland

LESS than a fifth of Scotland’s councils have a gender balance in their top leadership roles with a staggering 60 per cent having only a third of…

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian community 'extremely angry' after rugby club defibrillator vandalised

The incident is thought to have occurred between Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, with the defibrillator at Penicuik Rugby Club having been removed and vandalised.

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Gender-balanced Midlothian leadership sets 'gold standard' for governments

Following local government elections Midlothian Council now has a female Provost, council leader and chief executive along with a 50/50 split of male and female cabinet leaders

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian police warn sextortion of youngsters by overseas criminals increasing

Police said the crime was “often perpetrated overseas and very challenging to detect.", while also revealing that a survey found nearly half of 13-17 year olds were given alcohol by their parents.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian Police warn cost of living crisis expected to spark crime spree

Crimes of house breaking and dishonesty across Midlothian fell in the first three months of this year compared to the last five year average but police are warning they expect them to go up as times get tough

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian fire service false alarm calls at five-year record high

Firms who carry outs safety tests without taking their alarms offline have been blamed for one in 20 unwanted call outs by fire service

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian dad attacked pal after being told to pay for spilling gin on pool table

David Fraser, who helped his mate, Darren Coyle, build the pool table in his new back garden retreat in Loanhead, laid into him after a an argument broke out regarding the bill to repair the damage caused by spilling gin

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian schoolgirl, 14, not seen in two days sparks urgent police appeal

14-year-old Rachael Lawrie was last seen on Thursday morning, May 26, on her way to school in Newbattle, around 11:50am. Since then, nobody has heard from or seen Rachel and concerns are growing for her welfare

Edinburgh Live

Waste recycling firm bids for Midlothian site as it looks to expand business

Hamilton Waste and Recycling has operated its Smeaton Bing processing site in East Lothian for nearly a decade and won awards for its work

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