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Midlothian call for volunteers to support Tour de France Grand D'part 2027
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (324+ words) Wednesday May 27th 2026 (left to right) Lesley Kelly, the Chief Officer of Midlothian Community Action, Depute Council Leader Councillor Colin Cassidy, competitive cyclist and Scotland learning disability sportswoman Kerri Mackenzie, volunteer Ben Matthew and Emily O'Malley, who are also both keen…...
Tweedbank Indoor Bowling Club
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (44+ words) Thursday May 21st 2026 Error leaves 320 Edinburgh students wrongly told they must pay council tax Local members celebrate democracy and community at Prestonpans Co-op AGM Event Edinburgh carers receive welcome boost in fostering pay Hundreds of Scottish airport workers back summer strikes...
Error leaves 320 Edinburgh students wrongly told they must pay council tax
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (487+ words) Friday May 22nd 2026 Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Kirsty Paterson Councillors in Edinburgh have called for "lessons to be learned" after an error meant around 320 students were wrongly told they were no longer eligible for council tax exemptions. The SNP's newly…...
Parents threat school boycott over primary transfer plans
6+ day, 23+ min ago (421+ words) Thursday May 21st 2026 Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly Parents could boycott their children from attending a Borders school if an unpopular transfer was adopted, councillors have been warned. Two options are on the table over the future of Eyemouth…...
Applications for Holiday Hub support now open in Edinburgh
1+ week, 2+ day ago (385+ words) Monday May 18th 2026 Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council's Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026. The Council has offered Holiday Hubs to eligible school…...
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2+ week, 1+ hour ago (46+ words) Wednesday May 13th 2026 Celtic's 99th minute penalty crushes Hearts' goal difference advantage Venue 13 to launch Fringe's first solar-powered vegan food trailer Residents give thumbs up to Granton Waterfront Five-year plan to manage East Lothian's road network approved by Cabinet...
Family-run Galashiels nursery could double capacity with move to new home
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (479+ words) Wednesday May 13th 2026 Moat House, Gala Park Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly A Galashiels family-run nursery is planning to more than double its capacity with a move to a new home. Husband and wife Graeme and Leisa Mc Iver,…...
National Library seeks Scots Scriever from Shetland
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (409+ words) Wednesday May 13th 2026 The National Library of Scotland The National Library of Scotland is seeking applications for the prestigious Scots Scriever residency, this time from Shetland. A partnership with Creative Scotland, the year-long residency aims to support the creation of original…...
Hard work bearing fruit for pupils and staff at Borders school
2+ week, 1+ day ago (312+ words) Tuesday May 12th 2026 Written by Local Democracy Reporter, Paul Kelly Hard work is bearing fruit at a Borders primary school after staff and pupils gathered for a special ceremony. Youngsters at Earlston Primary showed their gardening skills planting fruit trees in…...
Refurbishments at Borders day care facility " with more needed
2+ week, 5+ day ago (447+ words) Friday May 8th 2026 Refurbishments have been carried out at a day care facility for children in Hawick " but more work is needed. An unannounced Care Inspectorate visit was carried out at Cherrytrees in Noble Place on April 7. It followed recommendations for…...