<![CDATA[Midlothian Advertiser - News]]> Feed http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news Copyright 2012, Johnston Press Plc http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/sbma_news_feed_1_48923 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:54:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 <![CDATA[Midlothian family’s plea to end knife crime]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/midlothian_family_s_plea_to_end_knife_crime_1_2129841

In the wake of the trial verdict, Dale Bennett’s parents have called on greater efforts to tackle knife crime.

]]> 1.2129841 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Firm to invest £6m in Bonnyrigg site]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/firm_to_invest_6m_in_bonnyrigg_site_1_2129832

Bonnyrigg is to become home to Europe’s most advanced glass recycling infrastructure following an announcement by waste firm Viridor.

]]> 1.2129832 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Comic course is just dandy!]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/comic_course_is_just_dandy_1_2130947

Midlothian secondary pupils can learn how to create their own comics on a new evening course.

]]> 1.2130947 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Assurances over Midlothian residents’ safety]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/assurances_over_midlothian_residents_safety_1_2129820

Assurances have been given that public safety is paramount when housing registered sex offenders in the community.

]]> 1.2129820 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Cancer claims Newtongrange teenager Brandon Hall]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/cancer_claims_newtongrange_teenager_brandon_hall_1_2129809

TRIBUTES are being paid to a popular Midlothian teenager who has died from germ cell cancer.

]]> 1.2129809 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Loanhead’s Kabin seeks bus drivers]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/loanhead_s_kabin_seeks_bus_drivers_1_2121369

loanhead: The Kabin is trying to recruit volunteers to drive its minibus.

]]> 1.2121369 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Water bills are frozen in Midlothian]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/water_bills_are_frozen_in_midlothian_1_2121364

Scottish Water has announced that household water charges will remain frozen from April 1.

]]> 1.2121364 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Midlothian firm in heaven with new £4.5m deal]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/midlothian_firm_in_heaven_with_new_4_5m_deal_1_2119307

A MIDLOTHIAN-based biotechnology firm has secured a two-year manufacturing deal worth more than £4.5 million.

]]> 1.2119307 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Police to host safety roadshows in Midlothian]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/police_to_host_safety_roadshows_in_midlothian_1_2121355

A POLICE campaign to highlight crime prevention in Midlothian communities has been launched.

]]> 1.2121355 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Midlothian residents to recycle more]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/midlothian_residents_to_recycle_more_1_2121361

A MAJOR overhaul of the recycling system is planned to take effect in Midlothian later this year.

]]> 1.2121361 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Fire chief from Mayfield to retire]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/fire_chief_from_mayfield_to_retire_1_2121143

A MAYFIELD man overseeing reform of Scotland’s fire services will retire next month.

]]> 1.2121143 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Millerhill waste plan - two to bid]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/millerhill_waste_plan_two_to_bid_1_2121350

Alauna Renewable Energy and Viridor Waste Management Ltd have reached the final stages in the process of procuring a contractor to run a food waste treatment plant at Millerhill.

]]> 1.2121350 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Robots built in Dalkeith]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/robots_built_in_dalkeith_1_2117110

DALKEITH school children, in partnership with Heriot-Watt University, have embarked on a technology programme designed to inspire the next generation of engineers.

]]> 1.2117110 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Yes/no vote is hailed by Midlothian Council]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/yes_no_vote_is_hailed_by_midlothian_council_1_2119306

Midlothian Council has welcomed the decision that the referendum on Scottish independence will be decided by a straight yes/no vote.

]]> 1.2119306 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Beware of web scam, Midlothian warned]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/beware_of_web_scam_midlothian_warned_1_2121036

MIDLOTHIAN residents are being warned to be on the look-out for a UK-wide internet scam.

]]> 1.2121036 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Ya beauty – Mayfield shop to become salon]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/ya_beauty_mayfield_shop_to_become_salon_1_2121342

A MIDLOTHIAN shop unit is being given a facelift – and customers will also receive a new look.

]]> 1.2121342 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Help for Midlothian drink and drug addicts]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/help_for_midlothian_drink_and_drug_addicts_1_2117094

People in Midlothian now have extra support to help them move on from problem alcohol and drug use.

]]> 1.2117094 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Concern over Loanhead superstore crossing]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/concern_over_loanhead_superstore_crossing_1_2119299

A LOANHEAD pensioner has claimed that the design of a new pedestrian crossing leaves much to be desired.

]]> 1.2119299 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Warning over Newtongrange facilities]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/warning_over_newtongrange_facilities_1_2121024

RESIDENTS of Newtongrange must make use of community facilities – or risk losing them.

]]> 1.2121024 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[Ten years of fund-raising and fun at Esk Valley Rotary]]> http://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/ten_years_of_fund_raising_and_fun_at_esk_valley_rotary_1_2121335

ESK Valley Rotary Club is celebrating 10 years of fund-raising for good causes.

]]> 1.2121335 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000