Sport

At the weekend the first Walking Football Festival took place where 15 teams from all over Scotland came along to take part in a sport that has seen success since it was introduced to Midlothian, with a lot of young lads over 50 taking part. Organised and run, walking football has been seen as a great way to encourage people who have or may not have had an active life […]

At this time of the year when the local junior football season comes to an end, we see plans forming for next season. One of our Local 5 Junior teams, Dalkeith Thistle, after Brian McNaughton left the club, have appointed a new coach, Jamie Burrell. Coming from teams like, Craigroyston and Bonnyrigg Rose, Jamie brings a wealth of experience to the club. It was close, down to goal difference and […]

On Sunday the Edinburgh Falcons were down at the track racing against Stockport who travelled up and raced against Glasgow Cycle Speedway Club in the morning and then the Edinbugh Falcons in the afternoon. There was in total around about 70 people turned up either to take part or to watch. Stockport have been unbeaten for 4 seasons so I am told, so a win would have been a great […]

FOOTBALL With the junior football season coming to a close, there are still games to be played. Yesterday we had two of our Local 5 football teams playing, Penicuik Athletic and Newtongrange Star. Penicuik Athletic away from home against Sauchie, went down to 10 men when Jordan Lister got sent off. The final score was Penicuik Athletic 2 Sauchie 4. (The 2 goals from Neil Jancyzk)http://www.thejuniors.info/2015/05/penicuik-v-sauchie-highlights/ Newtongrange Star at home, […]

Brian McNaughton leaves Dalkeith Thistle JFC http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dalkeiththistle/news/brian-mcnaughton-leav...

2 out of our local 5 Junior football teams had games left to play, Newtongrange Star and Penicuik Athletic. Last night Newtongrange Star at home played in front of a small crowd, less than 100 to Linlithgow Rose and got beat 3-0 The second game was Penicuik Athletic, who, away from home came back home last night with a win of 3-2 against Camelon Juniors. You can watch the extended […]

Tonight, Dean Rilley talked about running in the London Marathon and the one he will take part in next, the Edinburgh Marathon. Suffering from MS Dean, shows his determination and his success in taking part in an events that most people would not even think about. This will be his 4th Marathon he has taken part in. Part 1 - https://t.co/Ijy0oJZ9xz Part 2 - https://t.co/Xl39HeYhnS Part 3 - https://t.co/pGxskyJ54A My […]

If you are a Hibs supporter, I have a treat for you tonight on Talking Sport, I will be interviewing Riley Briggs at 6.30pm on "Come on Stubbsy", the unofficial anthem for Hibernian and then playing the track. It is an ode to Hibernian coach Alan Stubs, Hibernian and tribute to the fans that cheer the players on at their games. KO tonight is at 7.45 it is Rangers v […]

The next edition should be coming through your door in the Newtongrange, Gorebridge and Moorfoot areas of Midlothian shortly. You can of course pick up a copy from your local community centres or other outlets. Make sure you get your copy, and don't just stick it in a drawer as I have been working closely with the editor, Jason over the last few weeks to produce another double page, centre […]