Midlothian
Man in hospital after being saved from River Esk
A MAN was rescued early today after falling 30ft down a riverbank in Dalkeith.
Funeral for Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan
The funeral of one of three soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan will take place today.
Weather: Edinburgh set for thunderstorms and hail
EDINBURGH and the Lothians was today braced for heavy thunderstorms - and possibly hail - as temperatures rose.
3 commentsSoldier killed in bomb blast is laid to rest
A FUNERAL for one of three Penicuik-based soldiers killed last month by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has been held at Canongate Kirk.
Dead body at Millerhill bypass ‘not suspicious’
POLICE said today there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body near the city bypass.
2500 signatures halt sport centre and library axe
PEOPLE power has forced a major U-turn on plans to demolish vital facilities including a library and sports centre.
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Four taken to hospital after car overturns
FOUR people, including two children, have been treated in hospital after a car in which they were travelling overturned.
Borders rail link: £150m plan for Penicuik spur
A VITAL £150 million rail line connecting Penicuik to central Edinburgh could be reopened for the first time in half a century.
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Cyclists hail traffic-free route to Midlothian
CYCLISTS will be able to ride under the busy Edinburgh Bypass from next year on a new £500,000 route linking Edinburgh to Midlothian as part of ambitious plans to make the city bike-friendly.
41 commentsBogus work duo hunted by officers
BOGUS workmen who conned a resident by carrying out shoddy work on their home for a five-figure sum are being hunted by police.
Hibs hero is streets ahead
HE once led the way as Hibs travelled the road to Hampden en route to lifting the Skol Cup – and now he’s laying the concrete himself.
Edinburgh Trams plan to go to Dalkeith
“NEXT stop Dalkeith” is something future tram commuters could be hearing if ambitious plans to extend the controversial travel network out to the Midlothian town are realised.
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Recycling site ‘will endanger children’s health’
Horrified parents claim proposals to build a major recycling facility next to a primary school will put their children at risk.
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Scots soldiers killed by IED to be repatriated
The bodies of three soldiers killed when their armoured vehicle hit a roadside bomb in Afghanistan on 30 April arrived back in the UK today.
Soldier’s bodies flown home
The bodies of three soldiers killed in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK today.
Trad team says this year will be ‘best ever’
ORGANISERS of the rapidly growing Trad on the Tyne festival are claiming this year’s will be the “best ever” after announcing the list of performers that will headline the event.
Tragic soldier’s recorded story for unborn baby
ONE of the three soldiers killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan had recorded a story for his unborn baby “so he can get used to my voice”.
MSP wants warning signs after fatal crash
CALLS have been made for more warning signs to be erected at an accident blackspot which has claimed the lives of three people in six years.
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Edinburgh college powered by new solar meadow
SCOTLAND’S first solar meadow has been switched on – helping one of the Capital’s largest educational institutions become energy self-sufficient.
10 commentsDalkeith restaurant Itihaas up for two awards
A RESTAURANT has been shortlisted for two top awards and praised in a prestigious eating out guide.
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Filofax bought out by chief executive
THE Dalkeith-based maker of Filofax leather organisers has been bought by its chief executive, according to reports today.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North
