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Midlothian Council provides services for more than 96,600 people living in the South East of Scotland.

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Midlothian Council retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJun 27
We're helping people buy their first home. Applications are now open for the First Homes Fund. The fund provides first-time buyers with a contribution of up to £10,000 towards a deposit on their first home. Find out more: mygov.scot/first-homes-fund
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⚠️OPSS has issued a Safety Alert for baby sleep pillows following child fatalities in the UK and overseas.⚠️ gov.uk/government/news/safet…
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⚠️ An EXTREME wildfire warning has been issued for the whole of Scotland for Friday, 26 September. There is also a VERY HIGH warning in place for all of Scotland from tomorrow, Wednesday, 24 September until Thursday, 25 September. More information ➡️ firescotland.gov.uk/news/sco…
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Midlothian Council retweeted
Transport Scotland@transcotland5 Sep 2025
Today @FionaHyslop announces £342 million for new, more reliable trains and electrification of Fife and Borders railways. Ms Hyslop explains how the investment is the next stage in modernising #ScotlandsRailway. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46n5HQX @ScotRail | @NetworkRailSCOT
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Midlothian Council retweeted
Police Scotland
@PoliceScotland3 Aug 2025
The @metoffice has issued an amber weather warning for much of Scotland for #StormFloris The amber warning is in force between 10am until 10pm on Monday, 3 August. Further yellow warnings are also in place. 1/4
On the left side, there's a pink and white box with a warning icon and the word "ALERT" written in it. Below this, an orange box with "AMBER WEATHER WARNING" in bold black letters is displayed. Underneath, a white box contains the text "High risk of disruption" in blue letters. The right side of the image features a blurred, blue-tinted photograph of a snowy/icy road with vehicles, indicating hazardous weather conditions.

ALT On the left side, there's a pink and white box with a warning icon and the word "ALERT" written in it. Below this, an orange box with "AMBER WEATHER WARNING" in bold black letters is displayed. Underneath, a white box contains the text "High risk of disruption" in blue letters. The right side of the image features a blurred, blue-tinted photograph of a snowy/icy road with vehicles, indicating hazardous weather conditions.

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🔥 An extreme wildfire warning is in place across Scotland from Friday, 11 July, until Monday, 14 July. With dry conditions and sunny weather ahead, we’re urging everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. Read more: firescotland.gov.uk/news/ext…
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📢 Want to study planning at Post Graduate level? £5000 free grant offer could help you do that. Visit our Linkedin for more information and details on how to apply - bit.ly/3FW1MjR
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Our weekly water scarcity report has been issued today and shows that all of Scotland is now at some level of water scarcity. Our reports are aimed at organisations and businesses with licences to abstract water from the environment. However, as the dry weather continues, Scottish Water is encouraging everyone to consider how they can adapt their water use in their homes and gardens to help protect resources and maintain normal supplies across the country. Read our latest report at: beta.sepa.scot/water-scarcit… Find out more about this week’s situation at: beta.sepa.scot/news/2025/all…
Scottish Water@scottish_water15 May 2025
🚨 Customers are being urged to use water efficiently in homes & gardens to help maintain normal water supplies. Read more about how you can help us, help you, by saving water: scottishwater.co.uk/About-Us… #WaterIsAlwaysWorthSaving #SaveWater
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⚠️ A VERY HIGH to EXTREME risk of wildfire is in place across areas of Scotland from tomorrow until Monday, 12 May. We urge you to avoid using any items involving a naked flame to help reduce the risk of wildfires. For more information 👉 ow.ly/OUau50VNWmo
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#Loanhead Library had two special guests at their Easter Monday #Bookbug Session! 🌼 'Big' Bookbug met Zara Zavaroni, a finalist for Ms GB Edinburgh, who popped in with her little one, as she is competing for the 'Most Appearances' award and raising funds for Cancer Research.
Two women stand on either side of a large Bookbug mascot wearing red overalls with the "Scottish Book Trust" logo. They are smiling inside a library, with bookshelves and children's artwork visible in the background.

ALT Two women stand on either side of a large Bookbug mascot wearing red overalls with the "Scottish Book Trust" logo. They are smiling inside a library, with bookshelves and children's artwork visible in the background.

A woman holding a baby poses with a large, cheerful Bookbug mascot dressed in red overalls with a "Scottish Book Trust" logo. They are standing inside a bright, child-friendly library decorated with colourful drawings.

ALT A woman holding a baby poses with a large, cheerful Bookbug mascot dressed in red overalls with a "Scottish Book Trust" logo. They are standing inside a bright, child-friendly library decorated with colourful drawings.

A group of young children and parents gathered in a cosy library area decorated with a forest-themed wall mural. Two women lead a Bookbug session, one holding a soft toy Bookbug, surrounded by children sitting on colourful tiered seating.

ALT A group of young children and parents gathered in a cosy library area decorated with a forest-themed wall mural. Two women lead a Bookbug session, one holding a soft toy Bookbug, surrounded by children sitting on colourful tiered seating.

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Easter Fun at Midlothian Libraries🐰 Looking for something FREE to do this school holiday? Midlothian Libraries are hosting a variety of fun activities 🤩 Browse the posters below for event information 👇 1/3
Easter Holidays event poster for Loanhead Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 444 9032 or loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk

ALT Easter Holidays event poster for Loanhead Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 444 9032 or [email protected]

Easter Holidays event poster for Newbattle Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 561 6745 or newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk

ALT Easter Holidays event poster for Newbattle Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 561 6745 or [email protected]

Easter Holidays event poster for Newtongrange Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 663 1816 or newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk

ALT Easter Holidays event poster for Newtongrange Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 0131 663 1816 or [email protected]

Easter Holidays event poster for Penicuik Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 01968 664050 or penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk

ALT Easter Holidays event poster for Penicuik Library. To find out more about the events, please contact the branch via: 01968 664050 or [email protected]

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Struggling to make ends meet?   …and worried making changes could make it worse?      You don't have to figure it out alone. Find out how to get free, confidential support from an employment adviser in your local area ➡️parentclub.scot/work
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If you've been affected by redundancy & you’re not sure where to turn, your local council's employability service is a great place to start ✅ Find someone, locally, who can support you with access to childcare, interview prep & building confidence➡️ parentclub.scot/work
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Midlothian Council retweeted
SGN@SGNgas20 Mar 2025
🚨Two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place from 5.30pm this evening in Old Dalkeith Road, between #Sherrifhall Roundabout and the park and ride, Danderall: bit.ly/31Jfmx7
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Midlothian Council retweeted
Young Scot@YoungScot28 Feb 2025
Do you know what discounts are available in your local area with the Young Scot National Entitlement Card? 🔎 🗺️ The new Young Scot app allows young people to use an interactive map which shows all the places that they can save money in person & online! young.scot/get-informed/youn…
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Midlothian Council retweeted
Midlothian Council@midgov10 Mar 2025
📅Save the Date! 🌟Midlothian Futures Fair🌟 📍One Dalkeith, EH22 1AG 📅 Wed 2 April ⏰ 2-7pm (1-2pm for #Saltersgate & provisions pupils) Essential event for young people with #ASN & parents/carers about life after school @Saltersgate1 @mideduteam ow.ly/4GNM50VeNWx
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We are DELIGHTED to have been named Library of the Year (Regional & Country) for Scotland at the #BritishBookAwards!🎉 We aspire to be a welcoming space for our communities, so come help us to celebrate - pop into your local #Midlothian library! ❤️ #MidlothianCares #Nibbies
The Bookseller
@thebookseller13 Mar 2025
Replying to @thebookseller @HertsLibraries @dkbooks @readingagency @whcclibrary @LewishamLibs @WarwickshireSLS @MancLibraries @hantslibraries @WSCCLibraries @LibrariesUnLtd
Library of the Year winner Regional & Country for Scotland is Midlothian Library! It was also a Library of the Year back in 2014 and continues to serve its local residents brilliantly today. Find out more here: thebookseller.com/british-bo… #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies
An image of the winning library in the shape of the Nibbie, with the text: Library of the Year, regional & country winner. sponsored by DK.

ALT An image of the winning library in the shape of the Nibbie, with the text: Library of the Year, regional & country winner. sponsored by DK.

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We are experiencing a high number of 999 calls. Please only dial 999 and ask for us where there is an immediate risk of harm. For fallen trees or obstacles that do not pose an immediate risk to the public or property, please contact your local authority. #StormEowyn
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Midlothian Council retweeted
Traffic Scotland
@trafficscotland24 Jan 2025
NEW ❗⌚ 08:45 #A9000 - Forth Road Bridge ⛔ CLOSED in both directions due to high winds. @SETrunkRoads
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4⃣ For up to date information about a power cut in your area visit our website spenergynetworks.co.uk/pages… For weather info visit The Met Office website here metoffice.gov.uk/
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