55 m. ago Funding boost for community development trust in West Lothian village

It's part of a £2.5 million package supporting almost 80 organisations across Scotland

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7 h. ago Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship timeline after new intimate details revealed

Two years since their relationship began, the Standard takes a look back at the celebrity couple’s relationship timeline

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24 h. ago West Lothian's new British Champion wasn't sure she'd run again after having steel rods inserted in her back

The 24-year-old Livingston AC athlete had surgery for scoliosis as a teenager

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26 h. ago Changes to Lothian Country bus services welcomed by West Lothian Council leader

Lothian Country have announced improvements to the network starting on September 7

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27 h. ago Kirk of Calder congregation marks VJ Day with moving commemoration in West Lothian

August 15, 1945 was the date Japan's forces announced their surrender to the Allies

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34 h. ago Fish, teapots and a pineapple! Ghana’s most stylish coffins – in pictures

Under the mantra ‘celebrate death as we celebrate life’, funerals in Ghana can be colourful affairs filled with dancers and personalised coffins – as Regula Tschumi’s stunning photos attest This gallery contains a photo of an embalmed body that some readers may find distressing Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Big Brother's only surviving couple who have been married for 16 years and have 4 kids

As the new series of Big Brother is set to hit our screens, we take a look at one couple from the show who are still married to this day – Mikey Dalton and Grace Adams-Short

Events

52 h. ago Essentials donation from MP for West Lothian children going to school

'I’d encourage everyone who can to get involved... every contribution makes a real difference'

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3 d. ago Jennifer Saunders and Ade Edmondson in new planning row over £250k Dartmoor extension

The celebrity couple have owned the Grade II-listed property in Devon for 30 years

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3 d. ago West Lothian club's summer drive to help youngsters get into the game of golf

Coaching was delivered by PGA Professional David MacMullen

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4 d. ago Woman once Britain's 'youngest mum' who had baby aged 12 reveals she is expecting fifth child at 31

Tressa Middleton, 31, from Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the happy news following a series of ordeals.

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5 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

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6 d. ago Microplastics are everywhere, even in human testicles. So will the patriarchy finally step in? | Van Badham

It’s not the sisterhood busting your balls, fellas – it’s the fossil fuel interests making money from the tonnes of synthetic garbage spewed on to the planet every dayThere is plastic in your balls!Surely this should be headline news every day until the news breaks that “there is no longer plastic in your balls”, accompanied by photographs of celebration parades and ecstatic couples kissing in the streets. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago West Lothian Youth Action project sets 500 miles target for new vehicle

You can walk, swim, cycle or even stilt walk - anything goes!

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7 d. ago Colourful celebration for West Lothian couple as they celebrate 65 years of marriage

Colin and Margaret Bailey marked their Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary

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7 d. ago Wait over for pupils in West Lothian as exam results are received and continue to improve

Support and guidance is available for anyone who requires help

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8 d. ago New primary school in West Lothian village completed ahead of time and ready to welcome pupils

Hawkhill Primary will open its doors to pupils on Wednesday, August 13

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8 d. ago Revealed: The 'hurt and upset' Queen's scathing comment about Harry and Meghan's wedding

Her Majesty is said to have disapproved of their guestlist and the couple's preference to invite 'random' celebrities over family members to Windsor in May 2018.

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8 d. ago Historic stately home in West Lothian provides splendid backdrop for Boiler Room session

Armand van Helden and Ewan McVicar delighted thousands of revellers at Hopetoun House

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9 d. ago BREAKING: Calvin Harris and Vick Hope welcome baby boy with beautifully unique name

Celebrity power couple Calvin Harris and Vick Hope have welcomed their first child together as the Scottish DJ gushes that he's in awe of TV presenter Vick after teh birth

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