More than half the residents of a tiny village have called for speed bumps to be introduced after concerns about speeding increased following the introduction of a 20mph limit.

Locals living in Newlandrig, outside Vogrie Country Park in Midlothian, have been lobbying the council to take action to reduce speeding through their village.

A report due to go before councillors next week says the community, which is made up of 17 homes and surrounding farm operations, has regularly contacted the local authority to raise concerns with the number of calls increasing after speed was reduced to 20mph as part of a county wide campaign last year.

And it said a consultation on options available tackle the issue found nine of the 17 residences in favour of speed bumps being introduced while the o

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