The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

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

Neil Stocks, 44, posted a message on Facebook saying he would “burst” the retired Welsh international if “your daughter or her pals go near my daughter again”.

Councillors expressed concern about the impact of holidaymakers staying in the flat in a residential area adding they would not want to live next to it

Residents of Gorebridge in Midlothian have said the problem is only worsening, with troublesome youngsters seemingly flocking to the area.

Sean Hogg, 21, attacked the girl in a park when she was just 13 but a judge only gave him 270 hours of community work and didn’t put him behind bars because of his age.

May Drysdale, 75, from Midlothian jetted off to the Canary Islands on April 7 after beating breast cancer.

Debbie has been overwhelmed by the support back home after her celebratory family holiday got off to the worst start imaginable when her mum slipped and fell while unpacking, fracturing her spine and shoulder

Reports of assaults, vandalism, verbal abuse and intimidation have occurred, leading to some people in the area fearing for the safety of their family.

A reduced funding offer from Midlothian Council has been rejected by the Integration Joint Board who say if no more money is offered it may have to pull out of plans to provide extra care support at a new £17m housing complex due to open this summer