12 h. ago Four West Lothian schools get uniform hubs to help families in need

The bank had funding from West Lothian Climate Action Network for a scheme which helps families in need and clothes thousands of children a year.

Politics

22 h. ago West Lothian Film Festival announces partnership with breast cancer support charity based in Bathgate

Breast Friends and Family emerged as the winner from 30 nominated organisations

Culture

36 h. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

Politics

36 h. ago West Lothian planning laws 'complicated and expensive to enforce'

But a report made clear that legal enforcement of planning remains a complicated and expensive process for the council if it is faced with deliberate and determined planning breaches.

Politics

36 h. ago West Lothian school transport applications open for children starting primary and secondary

Anyone who has a child going into P1 or S1 in August should apply before June 23

Politics

36 h. ago Exam clash fears prompt change to West Lothian school holidays

The changes will see the Easter holiday moved forward, and will also take account of the council election in early May 2027.

Politics

39 h. ago Councillor from West Lothian who climbed Ben Nevis with broken back had incurable blood cancer

Myeloma occurs in the bone marrow but is frequently missed as symptoms are vague

Events

64 h. ago Partnership equips West Lothian students to turn up the heat with key green technology

The college has teamed up with Mitsubishi Electric to tackle a shortage of heat pump installers

Society

66 h. ago West Lothian schoolboy joins big bunch of jokers at the Scottish Parliament

P3 pupil John McGlynn from Livingston left MSPs in fits of laughter

Politics

3 d. ago Dilapidated West Lothian farm house set for new future thanks to community team

Members of Livingston’s Community Shed pride themselves on solving practicable problems.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian 'shopping centre' site to get more homes and only four shops

Plans to develop more than 70 homes on the site, as well as four shops, were rejected by West Lothian Council last year, amid concern the community needed shops rather than more home.

Economics

3 d. ago West Lothian carers group helps secure more than £1.5m for most vulnerable

The boost comes from the work CoWL has put in working with West Lothian Council’s council’s Advice Shop teams and saw an 87% uplift in incomes for carers and their families.

Economics

3 d. ago Seven West Lothian communities left with no council homes to let

Turnover of West Lothian’s social housing dropped at the start of the year, a report revealed.

Politics

3 d. ago Caring volunteer receives award for her dedication and long service at West Lothian event

Nancy Baker was recognised as Volunteers' Week was marked

Events

3 d. ago Charity announced its intention to sell land for potential housing development in West Lothian

Sight Scotland Veterans said it plans to sell the land near to its Linburn Veterans Centre near Kirkliston.

Politics

3 d. ago Pupils from West Lothian school make final preparations for life

Armadale Academy has a partnership with Khaya School in the Mulanje district of Malawi

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian cemetery waiting room site set to be sold off for development

Other assets to be disposed of include the former Bathgate West Nursery and a bowling green and changing pavilion in Philpstoun.

Politics

6 d. ago Commonwealth Stone erected in Hartwood Cemetery to remember World War One soldier

Thanks to the dedication of the Friends of Hartwood Paupers Cemetery, Patrick Tierney’s service and sacrifice have finally been recognised.

Events

7 d. ago British Soap Awards fans ask 'what is going on' as Denise Welch receives 'special' award

The British Soap Awards 2025 were broadcast on ITV1 on Thursday night, with Denise Welch receiving a special award

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian organisation receives funding from Scottish Government to continue climate change actions

Projects range from community growing initiatives and local energy solutions to flood prevention

Politics