Local News :

Acoustic jam session at Roadhouse, Penicuik

Penicuik's flourishing music scene will be hitting the high notes this evening (Friday).

Penicuik fire station's £400,000 extension opens

Penicuik now has extra firefighters thanks to a new £400,000 extension.

Tragedy as Mayfield bus driver, Stuart Wilson, dies at wheel

A bus driver from Mayfield died just moments after dropping off elderly passengers in Fountainbridge.

Business Awards 2008

Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce has a roll of honour with a difference this year – one of the rising stars is a company which makes rolls!

3 Day Weather Forecast for Bonnyrigg

• Friday: light showers, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 0°C (32°F)
• Saturday: sunny, Max Temp: 2°C (36°F), Min Temp: -3°C (27°F)
• Sunday: heavy rain, Max Temp: 6°C (43°F), Min Temp: 4°C (39°F)

Edinburgh and Lothian News :

Street lights get dimmer switch

A council is to introduce street lights that can be dimmed late at night in a bid to save energy

Driving's 'deadly mix' targeted

A campaign is launched to try to stop drivers speeding on country roads in the Lothians and Scottish Borders.

Runway revamp ready for take-off

A multi-million pound project to resurface Scotland's busiest airport runway finishes ahead of schedule.

Tram contractors in pay dispute

The company charged with moving pipes to make way for tram works in Edinburgh fails to pay its subcontractors.

Three schools are to be shut down

Three schools in Edinburgh are to close after councillors voted in favour of a report recommending they shutdown.

Fingerprints on Vicky's body bag

Fingerprints of the man accused of killing Vicky Hamilton are found on a bag containing part of her body.

Mother gets wedding green light

A Zimbabwean woman will be able to attend her daughter's wedding in Fife after a u-turn by immigration officials.