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Attainment levels for most school year groups across Midlothian are increasing compared with last year. The post Midlothian’s attainment levels rising appeared first on Midlothian View.

Council officers were accused of riding a ‘horse and cart’ through the democratic process . The post Footpath sparks furious row over ‘undemocratic’ decision appeared first on Midlothian View.

Concern about rapidly rising private rental costs in the county which has a council house waiting list of more than 5,000 applicants. The post Plans to look into introducing Midlothian rent control zones have been put on hold appeared first on Midlothian View.

Dalkeith-based Melville Housing Association has made donations to charities that help struggling households. The post Melville donates £4,500 for Christmas appeared first on Midlothian View.

As the festive season approaches NHS 24 is urging the people of Scotland to be prepared. The post People urged to remember their prescription medicines during festive period appeared first on Midlothian View.

ELCAP are an East and Midlothian Charity supporting individuals with learning, physical and mental health disabilities. The post ELCAP staff passionate about making a difference to people across East Lothian and Midlothian appeared first on Midlothian View.

A pair of homeowners have won their fight to build an extension in their back garden. The post Homeowner wins appeal after ‘sacrificing’ garage for extension appeared first on Midlothian View.

A dad’s bid to build a home for his son, who lost his leg in a road accident as a teenager, has been rejected by planners. The post Dad fights for house for disabled son appeared first on Midlothian View.

Work on a new £4.8 million social housing development has started in Midlothian. The post 25 new social homes coming to Rosewell appeared first on Midlothian View.