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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

Disappointed Black Bitch campaigners admit defeat as historic pub renamed

Those fighting to keep the pub's name say Greene King have "ignored 12,000 people"

Daily Record

Greene King to change 'racist' name of pub despite protests from furious residents

The pub, called "The Black Bitch", is named after a local legend featuring a black dog, but Greene King sought to change the name for those unfamiliar with the history

Daily Mirror

Scots pub has 'racist' name changed despite backlash from furious locals

The Linlithgow boozer revealed its plans to rename at the start of the year, with thousands of customers expressing their disappointment.

Daily Record

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West Lothian pub to scrap 'controversial' name after Greene King gets permission to change

Greene King was forced to seek help from the government after a decision to rename the pub was previously deferred by West Lothian Council.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian woodland to host a spectacular light trail ahead of Christmas

Beecraigs on the outskirts of Linlithgow is hosting a festive event that will see a spectacular light trail and Santa's grotto take place in the popular woodland spot.

Edinburgh Live

Adorable West Lothian pub with beer garden and log fire searches for new landlord

A 'long-established' venue in the community, and one that has always proved popular with locals, the building sits on a busy route connecting the Queensferry Crossing to both Edinburgh and Linlithgow.

Edinburgh Live

Fly-tipping plunges in parts of West Lothian during strike action

Linlithgow saw a big drop in the reports of fly-tipping this summer compared to last, but the picture remains one of steadily climbing figures across the county

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian major road closures warning as council tackles tree disease

Drivers face diversions around Linlithgow in coming weeks as the council begins felling trees as it tackles Ash Dieback disease

Edinburgh Live

Linlithgow and East Falkirk MP Martyn Day to host cost of living crisis drop-in session

The SNP MP will be joined by representatives from a range of organisations to provide up-to-date advice.

Daily Record

Celebrations as West Lothian town picks up gold award in Britain in Bloom comp

Volunteers from Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow worked hard to prepare the town for the UK’s biggest gardening competition

Daily Record

Stephen Gallacher secures best European Tour finish for nearly two years at Open de Espana

The 47-year-old Linlithgow ace was amongst the leading pack across the first three rounds before ultimately falling away

Daily Record

Folk festival makes welcome return

The first of the Linlithgow Folk Festival events will take place tonight

Daily Record

Books of Condolence for HM the Queen are now available

The books are now available in West Lothian Civic Centre and all of West Lothian’s partnership centres in Armadale, Bathgate, Blackburn, Broxburn, East Calder, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow and Livingston North.

Daily Record

Minister set to take up new post

Pamela Kennedy of Linlithgow will work among the people of Cardrona near Peebles

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Pub bosses face backlash over plans to change historic boozer's 'offensive' name

Even former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has joined calls not the change the pub's name, which has been linked to the town for seven centuries

Daily Record

Volunteers who helped helped secure world-class cycling facility for West Lothian celebrate their achievement

New £1.25 West Lothian Cycle Circuit at Linlithgow Leisure Centre will be completed next year

Daily Record

Councils will face tough decisions in balancing preserving historic buildings with being eco-friendly

Bids to upgrade older buildings in Linlithgow have brought the issue to the forefront

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian bid to avoid legal battle over plans for lochside path

The council will meet with trustees and the tenants of Lady Park in Linlithgow in a bid to broker a solution to a dispute over plans for a public path through the ancient grazing land

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West Lothian cyclist makes gruelling trip to London and back

John Scholes, from Linlithgow took on the cycling challenge earlier this month.

Daily Record

Linlithgow Folk Festival is returning with a full programme for the first time since the pandemic

Daily Record

Pals raise thousands for cancer charity in memory of sorely missed dad

Golfers hold fundraiser in memory of dad-of-two Hugh Wright

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian care home plan 'crammed' onto site with too few parking spaces

Plans for a 60 bed care home in Linlithgow will see staff and visitors using neighbouring streets say objectors

Edinburgh Live

New West Lothian cycle circuit set to be finished early next year

Linlithgow will see a new £1.25m cycling circuit opening next year, playing a key role in developing the sport across the county and Scotland

Daily Record

Linlithgow's Union Canal Day in pictures!

The Linlithgow Union Canal fun day is back after a three year break due to pandemic restrictions

Edinburgh Live

Huge West Lothian fire breaks out as clouds of black smoke seen from Edinburgh

The blaze, in Linlithgow, has triggered a huge response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, with six appliances being deployed just after 11am on Wednesday, August 10

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