16 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

17 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

30 h. 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

30 h. 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

30 h. 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

31 h. 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

36 h. 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

37 h. 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

37 h. ago Reform UK backs plan to put swift bricks in every new home in England

Party joins MPs across political spectrum in supporting bird conservation amendment similar to one blocked by LabourReform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.Richard Tice , a former housing developer and the Reform deputy leader, said his party’s MPs would support a revised amendment tabled by Labour’s Barry Gardiner to incorporate the measure in the government’s increasingly controversial planning bill. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. 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

38 h. 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

43 h. ago New document aims to highlight Dumfries and Galloway housing opportunities

The South of Scotland Housing Prospectus outlines the unique development opportunities in the region

Politics

60 h. ago Poll shows voters have huge housing demand amid 'charter for greed' warning

Polling by YouGov found people are three times more likely to want the Government to build more social housing than encouraging developers to build more private homes

Events

3 d. ago Labour struggling to slash 'unsustainable' foreign aid spending on asylum hotels, despite vow to end practice

The Government is spending £2.2 billion of overseas development funds to house migrants

Events

3 d. ago Man Utd move ahead of Arsenal in Viktor Gyokeres race after Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless decision

Manchester United are back in the hunt for Viktor Gyokeres as they eye a new frontman with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's financial decisions potentially freeing up funds to land the Sporting Lisbon star

Sport

4 d. ago England rugby captain announced as new ambassador for King’s charity

Maro Itoje, 30, co-founded an artists’ residency that hosts creators at The King’s Foundation’s headquarters in Scotland.

Politics

5 d. ago STV Children’s Appeal launches Ignite Fund with 11 charity partners from across Scotland

The STV Children’s Appeal has announced 11 charity partners that will receive multi-year funding and support through its newly created Ignite Fund. The charities will receive a share of over £1 million this year, delivering positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families in Scotland.

Politics

5 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

5 d. ago West Lothian volunteer recognised for hard work with local kids initiative

Donna Watson from Livingston, received a £100 Gift Card from The Centre, Livingston in recognition of her 10th anniversary as a volunteer with the social enterprise, Kidzeco during Volunteers Week.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian Council’s headquarters used for filming of hit BBC & Netflix series

Eagle-eyed viewers may have spotted West Lothian Civic Centre was used in hit series The Bombing of PanAm 103.

Events