The Latest Breaking News from Midlothian

Despite turning to the Scottish Government to save their dream home in Midlothian and spending £100,000 to alter plans, David and Dawn Allan say the battle has taken a toll on their health

The Allans turned to the Scottish Government in a last bid to solve the problem but have been told missed deadlines mean nothing can be done.

Police Scotland officers were called out to the incident in Midlothian and the driver was tested.

The old railway line was created in the early 19th century to help bring coal from the pits in Midlothian into Edinburgh as both domestic and industrial consumption of the fuel ballooned.

Lewis Crosbie was last seen leaving an address on Charles Street in Penicuik, Midlothian, at around 11.10pm on Saturday December 31.

The 31-year-old has always maintained his innocence after he was convicted in 2005 for the murder of his girlfriend Jodi Jones, after her body was found in woodland near Dalkeith in Midlothian in 2003.

The former guitarist with the chart-topping 1970s band denies kicking, punching and spitting on Yvonne McGlynn in Midlothian.

Claire Williams is 'living out of bags' after moving out of the flat in Midlothian that she shared with her toddler.

Midlothian Council faces a budget gap of more than £13million next year but while councillors argued about who was to blame for the lack of cash Labour group leader Derek Milligan said the people who were not to blame were 'Midlothian tax payers'