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The Midlothian Young People Awards Ceremony recently took place at Rosslyn Chapel. Black Diamond FM was there to hear from some of the successful young people, Midlothian’s Provost Debbie McCall and The Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian, Lt Col Richard Callander. Listen in on Thursday’s Breakfast and Drive programmes to hear what they had to say.

ACTOR LEWIS HOWDEN INTERVIEW On Wednesday's Breakfast Show and Drivetime Show, Ian Hunter chats to actor Lewis Howden. Listen on 107.8 & 100.7 FM or via our website on Wednesday 6 December. Contact the studio: [email protected] or Tweet the programme @blackdiamondfm

Young adults from Midlothian Youth Platform have been interviewed by Alan and will feature on The Breakfast Show on Wednesday 18 October at 09:30am. MYP offer young people in Midlothian a collective youth voice. It is an independent and youth-led organisation free from influence, and where young people can give their views to policy makers without hindrance, fear or barriers.

Pupils from Newbattle Community High School have been involved with Work Experience this week. Isla and Jordan are presenting the Breakfast Show on Black Diamond FM from Monday to Thursday between 8 am and 10 am. They have been involved in radio production including choosing the music played, reading the news and weather and taking control of the mixing desk. If you would like to learn more about Community Radio […]

MID MORNING WITH GEOFF RUDERHAMMeet Gareth Dennis - he's a rail engineer and writer who specialises in transport systems and policy.

Alan spoke with Sheryl Skelton from the Newtongrange Development Trust. They have recently moved into new premises in Gardiner Place, and Sheryl speaks about the varied community driven activities of the Trust.