The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

A judge sparked national outrage after handing Hogg a community service sentence instead of caging the brute for his horrific attack on the then 13-year-old in a Midlothian park.

The Scottish Fire Service and police raced to the scene shortly after 4am after receiving reports of a fire in Watt Grove, Dalkeith and found a van on fire.

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

Planners raised concerns about losing residential accommodation to a short term let when the council's waiting list has more than 4,400 applicants on it

Planning officers refused permission for solar panels on roof of house because it would impact the character of the conservation area in Dalkeith