The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

Ward maps produced by the council show most streets in towns and villages which have 30mph restrictions will be reduced to 20mph under new speeding policy

The company behind the proposals says the state of the art home will also include all day cafe for family and friends a suite for residents to entertain guests and its own local shop which will be used by the surrounding community as well

Some small rural communities which are surrounded by 60mph roads will need substantial traffic calming measures brought in to enforce the new speed limits if they go ahead

Robert and Gina Parker, who own the Robert Parker Hotel Collection, have decided to retire, meaning the historic Dalhousie Castle & Aqueous Spa near Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, has been put up for sale

Two men were startled after three-legged robots started "shouting" at them in Dalkeith. The robots had a strong Northern Irish accent and the lads were warned the "owner and police" had been informed.

It was estimated 8,000 adults went hungry in one month alone because they did not have enough money to feed themselves with nearly three times as many unable to afford a balanced meal

Sean Hogg was able to dodge a prison sentence for the attack on a 13-year-old because he’s aged 21. It emerged last week that the Crown Office is to appeal Hogg’s sentence.

The Tesco car park on Bonnyrigg Road has yet again been a target for feral youths as cars were reportedly covered in sunscreen on Wednesday before the police were called

Aaron McLauchlan, 23, used a tattoo gun to permanently mark the autistic man’s knuckles with large black dots following a drinking session at a home in Gorebridge, Midlothian.

PC Gavin Donaldson, 45, was helping to investigate the allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse made by 17-year-old victim Anisha Yaseen when he took advantage of his position

The incident, in Bilston, Midlothian, has left the homeowner shaken and fearful in his own house.