Iconic West Lothian theatre wins Government funding for facelift Bathgate's Regal Theatre continues its revival both inside and out, winning Town Centre funding for repainting and other improvements Edinburgh Live · Jul 22, 2022
Vandals topple West Lothian cemetery gravestones in 'appalling' attack 20 headstones knocked over in Whitburn's Manse road cemetery in what has been branded an "appalling and upsetting" attack. Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022
Campaign to save West Lothian hospital shop raised with health secretary Labour's Health spokesperson Jackie Baillie has written to Humza Yousaf expressing concern at the loss of St John's Hospital shop , set to close this weekend Edinburgh Live · Jul 21, 2022
West Lothian community fridge membership booms as it marks second birthday 'Take what you need, donate what you can' is the ethos of the community fridge which helps the vulnerable and saves food from landfill, with more than 1,000 people now benefitting. Edinburgh Live · Jul 20, 2022
West Lothian basks in sunshine amid record-breaking temperatures The heatwave is expected to peak today - but not before we hit record temperatures Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022
Popular West Lothian street market set to return in new venue Bathgate's Lucy Lawson hopes the new Saturday morning market, with an added car boot sale, will be as vibrant as its predecessor, with a wide range of traders and stalls, and a magnet for shoppers Edinburgh Live · Jul 18, 2022
Speed limits on West Lothian's dangerous rural roads set to be cut New speed limits could be brought in on three rural roads around Bathgate following a two year campaign by local residents who say the narrow road are too dangerous for 40mph limits. Edinburgh Live · Jul 18, 2022
Amber weather warning extended to Edinburgh as 'extreme heat' to affect capital Previously, the rare warning was only issued to parts of Midlothian and the Borders, but on Sunday, July 17, forecasters updated the warning to spread across the capital and most of Scotland, including East and West Lothian Edinburgh Live · Jul 17, 2022
Concern as West Lothian's St John's Hospital set to lose shop Retail business says trade is 65% of what it was pre-pandemic but local council leader says its retention is vital for patients and visitors. Hospital managers are looking for new tenants Edinburgh Live · Jul 15, 2022
West Lothian ghost estate's last residents ready to say goodbye after 18 years Homeowners in Livingston have fought for new home after the estate was condemned in 2004 . Soon they'll say goodbye to condemned houses and look forward to returning to new build Edinburgh Live · Jul 15, 2022
West Lothian's army of dedicated volunteers recognised at special celebration The West Lothian Volunteer Network (WLVN) Volunteers’ Celebration was held recently - don't miss this week's Courier for more Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022
West Lothian Courier celebrates 150 years of delivering the news Don't miss this week's Courier for a special on our milestone anniversary, including a look back at key stories and the chance to win a £150 gift card Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022
West Lothian leader 'stunned' as planning decisions overturned by government Developers are winning appeals on everything from conditions attached to planning consent to housing plans as well as a controversial distillery expansion Edinburgh Live · Jul 13, 2022
Fight to improve West Lothian river water quality as sunshine sees crowds gather The River Almond has long been the place to cool off during a heatwave. SEPA says not enough people use it to warrant bathing quality status but the council and Forth Rivers Trust support campaigners working for cleaner waters. Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022
Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022 Work is completed on new state-of-the-art school The new Winchburgh Academy has been completed ahead of schedule and on budget.
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022 Exclusive pictures from the West Lothian Courier at the Jousting tournament at Linlithgow Peel! A time was had by all at ye olde jousting tournament on Linlithgow Peel set up by Historic Environment Scotland
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022 In Pictures: Brave knights battle it out at jousting tournament Four champions took to the arena in West Lothian to provide an exhibition of exhilarating horsemanship.
Daily Record · Jun 30, 2022 Theatre group offers kids chance to develop skills Don't miss more pictures of At the Root Theatre company in this week's West Lothian Courier
Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022 Police urge West Lothian drivers and bikers to stay safe on the roads this summer Officers say they are focusing on bikers during the summer months who are more vulnerable on roads
Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022 West Lothian train passengers told to continue to expect disruption this week as strikes kick off Only a handful of services are running through West Lothian on days of industrial action
Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2022 West Lothian pupils' dog poo map encourages owners to pick up after their pets Livingston primary pupils decided to draw up a map of the worst hit areas around Harrysmuir Primary to launch a poster campaign aimed at dog owners.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2022 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
Edinburgh Live · Jun 13, 2022 West Lothian taxi fares set to increase for first time in six years West Lothian people have been asked to comment on plans which will see standard meter tariffs for taxi and private hire fares rise by 40p
Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2022 Entrance to historic West Lothian house would be spoiled by new home, officials claim Councillors rejected proposals to build in the grounds of an Edwardian villa built as home to one of the county's shale oil pioneer families.
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2022 New housing development near West Lothian village gets go-ahead Planning permission in principal has been granted for a new 54-home residential development at Broompark Nursery, East Calder