Penicuik Centenarian Celebrates 100 Remarkable Years
Provost Debbi McCall and Lord-Lieutenant Sarah Barron made a welcome visit to Penicuik today to celebrate the 100th birthday of a much-loved member of the local community. Read full story
Local News: Midlothian
UK Government investigates three hotel giants over alleged 'cartel activity'
THREE of the world’s most famous hotel chains are under UK Government investigation for alleged illegal sharing of information Read full story
Keir Starmer panned for allowing US to use UK bases in ‘illegal Iran war’
KEIR Starmer has been condemned for allowing the US military to use UK bases amid the US-Israel war with Iran … Read full story
Labour minister resigns from UK Government for chemotherapy for advanced cancer
A Labour minister has resigned from government for health reasons Read full story
'Slippery slope': Calls for MPs to vote on UK's involvement in Iran attacks
Calls are growing for MPs to vote on the UK’s involvement in the US and Israel’s military operation against Iran Read full story
See the three Scottish fish and chip shops to win golds at top UK awards
SCOTTISH fish and chips shops have won golds at the 2026 National Fish and Chip Awards – though narrowly missed out on the top prize Read full story
John Curtice gives verdict on what issues will decide Holyrood election
JOHN Curtice has given his verdict on what issues will decide the fast approaching Holyrood elections … Read full story
What is the current terror threat level UK? Everything you need to know
THE UK terror level threat is under review following strikes on Iran by the US and Israel, the UK Government has said. Read full story
Where is RAF Akrotiri? All to know as UK base hit by drone
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed RAF Akrotiri was hit by a drone overnight on Sunday Read full story
Outrage after ‘shameful’ SNL sketch makes fun of Tourette’s incident at Baftas
US comedy show Saturday Night Live has sparked international outrage by performing a skit which made fun of Tourette’s after incident at the Bafta Film Awards last week Read full story
4 UK travel companies close with all flights and trips cancelled – are you affected?
Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages – have you been affected? Read full story
Was Chermiti's overhead kick best Old Firm goal this century?
Is Youssef Chermiti’s overhead kick for Rangers against Celtic the best of the 2000s so far? Or do some of the other strikes in the fixture get your vote? Read full story