Community News
Village trying to find its rhythm with a new samba band
Locals are being encouraged to drum up community spirit by joining a new samba band being launched in Pathhead.
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Kaiser Chiefs predict a great new music festival in Dalkeith
The Kaiser Chiefs are excited to be returning to Scotland to headline the first ever Sunday Sessions Scotland music festival, at Dalkeith Country Park.
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Railway extension remains on the table
The Borders Transport Corridors study draft report recommends that the Borders Railway extension option remains open.
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CCTV appeal after cash register stolen from Sheriffhall Cafe
Police have issued CCTV images in an appeal for information following the theft of a cash register from a Dalkeith cafe.
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Driving up local charity funds
Loanhead masonic lodge members Steve Ritchie and Bill Harra embarked on their mammoth non-stop 1700 mile charity drive to Land’s End, John O’ Groats and back last week, raising £3500 for local charities.
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New single for singer Greg
A Danderhall singer songwriter is set to release his second single, which he hopes will inspire others to follow their dreams like he has.
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Remembering your Newbattle school days
Pupils at Newbattle High School gladly gave up part of their Easter break to tackle a mountain of memorabilia for an exhibition next week.
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Campaign launched to save Newtongrange pool
Newbattle Pool in Newtongrange is set to close next month.
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Disused railway tunnel at Forth Bridge filled in
A disused railway tunnel near the Forth Road Bridge has been filled in – without anyone knowing work was being done!
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Kaiser Chiefs promise to ‘play all the hits’ at Dalkeith gig
The Kaiser Chiefs are excited to be returning to Scotland to headline the first ever Sunday Sessions Scotland music festival, at Dalkeith Country Park.
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Nearly 500 people filled in early learning survey
495 people filled in our survey about how you would like to use the 1140 hours of funded early learning coming in 2020 for eligible two-year-olds and all three and four-year-olds.
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Have you been thinking of flying solo?
Have you ever thought about starting your own business, working for yourself or making money in your spare time?
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Vote to help the community
A parent and child group from Loanhead is calling on the local community to support its bid for £50,000 of funding in a public vote which is now open.
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Cycle path re-opens to the public
The Penicuik to Bonnyrigg cycle path cycleway at Wester Auchendinny Bridge has now reopened.
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Appeal after bikes stolen during Penicuik housebreakings
Police are appealing for witnesses following three housebreakings and thefts in Penicuik.
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Danish Councillors visit Midlothian
Members of the Committee for Labour Market and Education from Council of Hjorring municipality spent Tuesday morning at Midlothian Council’s Fairfield House
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Making a final splash for Newbattle Pool
The local community is planning to come together to say a fond farewell to Newbattle Pool in Newtongrange, which is set to close next month.
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Child abuse inquiry continues
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry will next week continue investigating residential child care establishments run by organisations within the Roman Catholic Church.
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Penicuik to Bonnyrigg cycle path reopened
The cycleway at Wester Auchendinny Bridge has now reopened
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Former Bonnyrigg councillor to take on 12 day walk for charity
Former Bonnyrigg councillor Ian Baxter is set to walk 187 miles in 12 days for a charity which helps provide an education for girls in Malawi.
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