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West Lothian pensioner with dementia disappears as frantic police search launched

John Wilson, 79, was last seen around 11.45am this morning in the Westfield Farm area of Bathgate, with concerns growing for his welfare. He was last seen wearing a pink polo shirt and navy shorts

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2023

West Lothian pensioner assaulted as he walks his dog at industrial estate

At around 6.20am on Sunday, a 70-year-old man was assaulted whilst walking his dog by three men within the Pyramids Business Park, Easter Inch Steadings, Bathgate.

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2023

West Lothian mental health nurse who sexually assaulted vulnerable patient struck off

Richard McLellan, from Bathgate, attacked the woman during a night shift while she was being treated at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in January 2019

Edinburgh Live · May 27, 2023

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Controversial plans for 160 homes on greenbelt refused

Planners have rejected proposals from houses at Eastoun Farm

Daily Record · May 26, 2023

West Lothian town rejects plans for 160 more homes on its greenbelt

A meeting of the full council supported more than 100 objectors in Bathgate to say no to new development on the edge of town

Edinburgh Live · May 25, 2023

Famous Bathgate Market is set to return next month - once site is cleaned up

The market will be based at the old station car park off Whitburn Road.

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Return of West Lothian market set to revitalise derelict site in town centre

Bathgate market is set to return in June, revitalising a derelict site in the heart of the town

Edinburgh Live · May 19, 2023

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Popular West Lothian butchers enjoy sizzling success at sausage awards

Bathgate Butchers Hugh Black and Son were delighted after success on two fronts

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Ghost sign of lost West Lothian pub on show as old image reminds locals of Still Game

The Volunteer Arms used to be a popular pub in the heart of Bathgate, West Lothian - and now the sign of the establishment is all that is left of the once-bustling public house.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

West Lothian 50+ Network welcomes very special guest

MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop was in Bathgate recently to meet 50+ Network trustees

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

Bathgate star Luke La Volpe hits the road this summer on United By Music Tour

Luke will play eight shows starting on September 1 at the Dreadnought

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

Ghost sign of lost West Lothian pub on show as old image reminds locals of Still Game

The Volunteer Arms used to be a popular pub in the heart of Bathgate, West Lothian - and now the sign of the establishment is all that is left of the once-bustling public house.

Edinburgh Live · May 11, 2023

Primary school given £1000 to make anniversary gala day float extra special

Windyknowe Primary in Bathgate was announced as one of Persimmon’s Community Champions

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

West Lothian abattoir site left derelict for 20 years to be transformed into housing

A redraw of plans won the support of councillors for 154 homes and 12 flats on the brownfield site in Bathgate's Whitburn Road

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

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Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023

John Hannah visits West Lothian bar just weeks after Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson was spotted in Bathgate

John Hannah popped into The Tower Bar in Craigshill whilst filming for new movie Damaged.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 17, 2023

West Lothian man ditches career as plumber to become full time DJ

Christian Rogers, 23, from Bathgate in West Lothian has recently ditched his career as a plumber for a full-time career in DJing after releasing his music online which has amassed a following.

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

Detailed plans for first 400 homes at former Bangour Hospital revealed

Developers want to eventually build 1000 houses, a school and other facilities

Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023

'No buses are running today' - locals furious after service axed by under-fire operator

The 21 - which also takes in Bathgate, Whitburn, Armadale and Livingston - has been axed for today by McGill's

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2023

Samuel L Jackson poses with Rangers shirt while filming new movie in West Lothian

The Hollywood A-lister has left several fans starstruck during filming in towns such as Bathgate and Livingston and recently posed with a signed Rangers shirt which is to be auctioned off for charity

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2023

West Lothian to sell-off former council buildings in 'spring clean'

Former council buildings in Bathgate and Livingston are on the market as well as other assets including a nursery building. and part of Addiewell bing

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2023

Bathgate hotel insists it won't be used to house asylum seekers despite rumours

It is the second time within a year the hotel has had to quash rumours that it will used

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

West Lothian hotel will not be used to house asylum seekers, manager says

It is the second time with a year that a Bathgate hotel has had to quash rumours that it will used by Home Office contractors

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

Bathgate mum overwhelmed after her hilarious encounter with Hollywood idol Samuel L Jackson goes viral

Deborah Gemmell tracked down the star last week in the town

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

Aldi launch adult breakfast club for Scots parents skipping meals to feed their children

The supermarket giant has now donated 10 tonnes of cereal and 5,000 gallons of milk to food banks across the country, including a community centre in Bathgate, West Lothian.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Call for traffic survey in town plagued by bad parking ruled out by cost

Councillors were told the moves for Bathgate would cost £100,000

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