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Council staff facing 'abuse and threats' as 'feral youths run riot' through building

STAFF claim “feral” teenagers are running riot in a major council building in West Lothian and there’s ‘nothing being done to stop it’ ...

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian baby graves to be protected from flooding after winter damage

Bathgate cemetery's baby section was damaged by flooding over the Christmas period but a new defensive wall should stop the most serious flooding.

Daily Record

West Lothian baby graves to be protected from flooding after winter damage

Bathgate cemetery's baby section was damaged by flooding over the Christmas holidays. Now a new defensive wall should stop all but the most serious flooding from the Bathgate Water

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian park hit by fires becomes no-go area for youngsters

Within hours of councillors meeting police and fire officers to seek answers to ongoing problems, another blaze was started in Bathgate's Balbardie Park

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian pupils are praised for their prose

Students at St Columba’s Primary School in Bathgate have been rewarded for their poetry

Daily Record

Parent power praised as work to make road safer for kids set to start

Bathgate councillor Harry Cartmill has paid tribute to local parents for their tireless campaign

Daily Record

Petition launched in fight against 'crammed in' houses

The petition came in response to houses being approved for Bathgate despite massive opposition

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Petition to save West Lothian greenbelt from housing developments launched

As the Scottish Government backs housing plans for Bathgate angry locals flock to sign petition calling for protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife on the western fringe of the town

Edinburgh Live

Cars to be blocked from pedestrian precinct after illegal parking and accidents

Locals have long complained about cars using Bathgate's busy George Street

Daily Record

Traffic ban for West Lothian shopping precinct after years of accidents

Parking and traffic problems around Bathgate's George Street precinct have led to the council proposing "stopping up" access, backed by police and local councillors

Edinburgh Live

Anger as housing estate refused by council is backed by Scottish Government

The council rejected plans in January by Taylor Wimpey to build almost 200 homes on a field at Sibbald’s Brae in Bathgate but it has been overturned

Daily Record

Controversial West Lothian greenbelt housing backed by Scottish Government

Bathgate development rejected by councillors for "cramming" almost 200 homes onto a field in Sibbald's Brae, but planning appeals Reporter gives Taylor Wimpey plans the green light

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillors voice concerns over lack of progress on scruffy gardens

After calling for a crackdown on tenants who ignored maintaining their gardens, some councillors admitted they'd seen little progress.

Daily Record

West Lothian town's scruffy gardens blasted by councillor over lack of improvement

Councillors are angry that despite calling for a crackdown on scruffy gardens in Bathgate there's little difference from when one councillor first branded the mess as a "sign of society de-evolving"

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West Lothian councillor celebrates a decade of the Bathgate Street Pastors

The volunteer-led Christian support group have been celebrating their tenth anniversary this year.

Daily Record

West Lothian Council to charge tenants who don't keep gardens tidy

The warning came after one councillor unkempt gardens were a sign "society was de-evolving"

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian tenants face action to clean up scruffy gardens

After complaints about "society de-evolving" West Lothian Council is to reinforce rules about maintaining gardens and hedges as part of tenancy agreements to improve appearance of streets

Daily Record

Bathgate Procession organisers forced to defend themselves in new "slave trade" row

One local said the imagery of the Old Academy should also be dropped

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'Slave row' West Lothian festival hits back over fresh concerns over new flag

Formerly known as the John Newland Festival, organisers have renamed the upcoming event as the Bathgate Procession to distance themselves from slave owner Newland.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Council Election 2022: Lib Dems claim Tory seat as Conservatives squeezed

The Lib Dems claimed the first of three Tory seats in West Lothian. Optimistic Conservatives saw early first choice leads wiped out. Both SNP and Labour added to their numbers

Daily Record

West Lothian Council election: Speed restrictions are top of the agenda

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Election 2022: Bathgate looks to improve town centre

Bathgate remains a lively shopping centre and has a vibrant night-time economy. Local councillors want to see that maintained without the problems caused by parking as housing demands surge on the fringe of the town

Daily Record

Bathgate could be possible staging ground for new 'T in the Park' style festival next year

Local councillor Harry Cartmill consulted with Mark Sharp & the Bicycle Thieves about the possibility of a new music festival in Bathgate

Daily Record

Help sent to aid refugees in Poland

St John’s Church in Bathgate was the collection point for donations of nappies, new baby clothes and blankets.

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