15 h. ago People in West Lothian can have their say during council's budget consultation

Rising costs are combined with significant increases in demand for some services

Politics

16 h. ago Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood

Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24

Politics

19 h. ago Surge in number of West Lothian residents signing up for Access Xcite memberships

The scheme provides reduced-price opportunities for certain groups of people

Politics

20 h. ago Bright spark Callan came from the land down under and learnt his trade in West Lothian

The Livingston man was named SIJB Apprentice of the Year 2025

Politics

21 h. ago West Lothian: Illegal fireworks that could be worth £100k seized in Addiewell police raid

Enquiries are ongoing.

Events

39 h. ago Livingston MP Gregor Poynton backs The School Bank West Lothian’s annual Halloween Costume Appeal

The kind politician donated new costumes and ‘trick or treat’ bags at the charity’s Broxburn drop-off point.

Economics

4 d. ago Assurances on safeguarding see Hollywood Bowl's age restrictions drop

Despite initial concerns about safeguarding from West Lothian licensing board the managing director and legal representatives gave assurances that youngsters would be safe and only allowed access to age restricted arcade games.

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4 d. ago Food Train launches BOXtober drive to help older people in West Lothian

Food Train has declared this month BOXtober - launching a sponsorship drive to help ensure older people in West Lothian do not go without lifeline shopping supplies.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian Labour leader slams SNP after failed no confidence vote

Lawrence Fitzpatrick branded Tuesday’s special meeting calling for the vote as a move designed to wreck a “stable minority Labour administration”.

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4 d. ago West Lothian health hero honoured at Celebrating Success Awards

Cath Chalmers won NHS Lothian’s Volunteer Award at the Board’s annual Celebrating Success Ceremony for her incredible dedication and impact at Sunndach in West Lothian.

Events

7 d. ago Music star Nathan Evans hits the right note with West Lothian schools

Pupils from Letham and Riverside primaries enjoyed a joint Craigshill Concert of music and song.

Events

7 d. ago Next meeting of West Lothian History and Amenity Society will be talk on Edinburgh’s New Town

Members are at last returning to Bathgate for this meeting, having booked Room 11 (the Crans-Gevrier Room) in Bathgate Partnership Centre.

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7 d. ago West Lothian parents fuming as plans for new high school in expanding village scrapped

Instead children living in the huge Calderwood development in East Calder will go to existing high schools.

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7 d. ago Housebuilder inviting West Lothian residents to enter wildlife and landscape photography competition

The new David Wilson Homes initiative is designed to inspire local residents to pause and appreciate the natural beauty around them.

Culture

7 d. ago Motorist causes '£10,000 of damage' to pillar in suspected West Lothian 'hit and run'

Officers have said they received a report of the damage at roughly 12.20pm on Tuesday, September 16, on Almondvale Avenue.

Events

8 d. ago 'Illegal' campers at West Lothian leisure centre told to leave as police called in

West Lothian Council took to social media to warn several vehicles had set up an ‘unlawful’ encampment behind the 5-aside pitches at Xcite Bathgate on Tuesday, October 7.

Events

8 d. ago West Lothian MSP urges constituents to take part in compulsory purchase consultation

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop spoke out after the Scottish Government opened a consultation on a comprehensive package of proposals to modernise compulsory purchase in Scotland.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian 'dynamic duo' dad and daughter on becoming national champions

John Sinclair, 35, and his daughter Hope, from Whitburn, competed at the 2025 World Kickboxing Organisation’s British Open Championships in Barnsley, where Hope walked away with two gold medals and four silver in late September.

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9 d. ago Young West Lothian woman meets Minister to help shape improvements to children's hearings

Gemma Ferrie, from Linlithgow, was one of seven young people, who all have lived experience of children’s hearings, met with Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.

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9 d. ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

Politics