You can make sure older people don't go hungry amid cost of living crisis The West Lothian Food Train has launched a fundraising campaign and is looking for donations Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022
West Lothian leader attacks Westminster's 'ideological' tax cuts Hosting a conference on the cost of living emergency this week West Lothian's leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick hit out at the debacle of the Westminster budget and its effect on families Edinburgh Live · Oct 3, 2022
West Lothian network of life-saving defibrillators would help 'healthcare crisis' Councillors back calls for surveys in the numbers of life-saving equipment across the county and to demand more Holyrood funding to develop a network Edinburgh Live · Oct 3, 2022
Edinburgh weather: Yellow weather warning issued for West Lothian and across Scotland The UK Met Office has warned residents up and down the country, including regions of West Lothian, of heavy rains and possible flooding on Friday morning into the afternoon. Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022
West Lothian bottler captures stunning pictures of wild animals at local river The amateur photographer enjoys taking a walk down to the River Almond to grab pictures of the local wildlife. He has captured foxes, badgers, otters, deer, rabbits, hares, kingfishers and herons. Edinburgh Live · Sep 27, 2022
Edinburgh mum returns to find car's front ripped off and windows smashed Callous thieves have targeted a number of cars in a West Lothian car park brutally tearing off the front and back of the vehicles in what some believe is organised crime Edinburgh Live · Sep 25, 2022
West Lothian council tax rise to meet 'challenging' finances West Lothian will need to set a 3.5 per cent rise each year for the rest of administration says finance director. Edinburgh Live · Sep 23, 2022
Fears West Lothian becoming 'a dumping ground' for abandoned cars The number of abandoned cars found around Livingston and other parts of the county is rising, councillors have been warned. Edinburgh Live · Sep 21, 2022
West Lothian community wealth plans may become just a 'talking shop' As council embraces community wealth building scheme there are warnings that strict rules on best return for sales could deprive communities of land and buildings for social development Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022
Campaigners slam decision not install crossing at West Lothian school saying accident was "ignored" The school, community and local members have been pushing for safer crossings around the school for more than two years. Daily Record · Sep 20, 2022
West Lothian school safety report dismissed after it fails to mention accident A report which says there's no need for a crossing at a Livingston primary ignored accident evidence and can't be trusted says the community Edinburgh Live · Sep 20, 2022
West Lothian taxi shortage could hit recovery of night-time economy Bathgate's night-time economy is struggling back on its feet after a two year lockdown. That has been made more difficult with the frustration of customers finding it difficult to get home as the number of taxis plummets Edinburgh Live · Sep 16, 2022
Edinburgh call for catchment change to let pupils attend West Lothian school The newly-opened Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh could welcome South Queensferry pupils under a catchment review. Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022
West Lothian councillor warns of need to support local communities through challenging winter SNP councillor Willie Boyle admits fears over the coming months. Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022 Gutted West Lothian gymnastics club told they can't relocate to industrial estate Councillors have no issue with a gymnastic club taken over an empty industrial unit, but. raised concerns about the safety of youngsters attending
Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022 West Lothian village park and ride plan rejected over safety fears Scottish Government dismisses appeal by housebuilder, saying narrow pavements make it impossible to safely walk to planned car park near Kirknewton station
Edinburgh Live · Sep 15, 2022 West Lothian schoolgirl 'may never walk properly again' after being hit by motorbike The brave sport loving school girl was out playing with a friend when she was knocked down by careless yobs on a motorbike who hit the ten year old before racing away.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 14, 2022 Rejected plan for 160 West Lothian homes on farmland goes to appeal Villagers in Dechmont say the character of their community will be lost if 160 new homes are allowed on surrounding fields
Daily Record · Sep 12, 2022 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.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 9, 2022 West Lothian opens books of condolence to The Queen in partnership centres Local people can share their memories of the Queen in council buildings and online. Floral tributes are also accepted at war memorials
Edinburgh Live · Sep 9, 2022 West Lothian high streets may need council support through crisis High streets such as Bathgate have bucked the trend of decline , but facing soaring bills the council should stand ready to help businesses, says local councillor
Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022 Edinburgh Monarchs' stadium hopes dashed as West Lothian Council say they had 'legal duty' to obtain best price for land The Edinburgh Monarchs had been hoping to purchase the land and build a new West Lothian Community Stadium in Livingston.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022 West Lothian police hunt trio of masked thieves who stole £6000 worth of bikes West Lothian police have launched an investigation after two bikes worth £6000 were stolen by three suspects in a late night break in that took place on Monday
Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022 Lewis Capaldi confirms he has Tourette's as fans spot strange 'twitches' The West Lothian singer told fans he had undergone procedures to try and calm his symptoms as the 25-year-old learns to live with the condition.
Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022 New hi-tech talking West Lothian bins say "thank you" for your litter Not only do the bins thank people for depositing litter, when they are full they message the council asking to be emptied