8 h. ago Charity urges people in West Lothian to organise their 2026 Tartan Tea Party

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is bringing back its signature event for 2026 after raising £49,000 last year.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian Council agrees motion calling for ban on manufacture and sale of loud fireworks

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson called on the council’s Chief Executive to write to both Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister and John Swinney, Scotland’s First Minister urging a ban.

Economics

11 h. ago Crackdown on empty and void West Lothian Council homes agreed

A common theme across the chamber in Livingston was the desire to cut down the number of void, or empty homes, which require thousands of pounds of refurbishment after abandonment.

Politics

11 h. ago West Lothian residents urged to think carefully before switching energy suppliers

With gas and electricity costs increasing again earlier this month, many households are weighing up the potential savings of switching suppliers.

Politics

12 h. ago West Lothian charities invited to apply for share of housebuilder’s Community Fund

Barratt and David Wilson Homes have launched a £63,000 Community Fund to promote healthy, active lifestyles across Scotland.

Politics

15 h. ago West Lothian cars torched on country road as police probe early morning attack

The incident took place around 3.20am within a secure driveway near the village of Longridge.

Events

30 h. ago Home Office supports asylum seeker site for Welsh village despite council's objections

The Home Office asylum adjudication panel has decided procurement will go ahead for Oak Alyn Hall in Sydallt, near Gwersyllt, despite Wrexham Council's formal objections on community safety grounds

Society

32 h. ago South London council to acquire 146 social homes after developer said it could deliver none

South London council to acquire 146 social homes after developer said it could deliver none  MyLondon

Society

32 h. ago Renfrewshire Council performing 'relatively well' in key areas relating to homelessness amid challenging landscape

Annual benchmarking report allows council to compare performance with others across Scotland.

Politics

33 h. ago West Lothian facing 'years of funding cuts' as leader vows to be 'honest'

In a sit-down with the Local Democracy Reporting Service after last week’s announcement by the Scottish Government, Councillor Lawrence Fitzpatrick, the council leader, said the council: “still faces real terms funding cuts in coming years.”

Politics

34 h. ago HMRC issues warning to West Lothian residents over online selling activity

From the beginning of this year, HMRC started receiving data on sales and users for anyone who has more than 30 transactions per year, regardless of profit.

Events

37 h. ago ‘Unjustified money grab’: Why my £500k beach hut shouldn’t be slapped with extra £750

For almost 30 years, the owners of the 344 beach huts at Mudeford Sands in Dorset have enjoyed a discount on their second home council tax, but that is about to end. Alex Ross arrived by boat to discover a community feeling aggrieved

Economics

38 h. ago ‘Unjustified money grab’: Why my beach hut shouldn’t be slapped with extra £600

For almost 30 years, the owners of the 344 beach huts at Mudeford Sands in Dorset have enjoyed a discount on their second home council tax, but that is about to end. Alex Ross arrived by boat to discover a community feeling aggrieved

Economics

38 h. ago Parents launch crowdfunder to raise cash for West Lothian Schools Pipe Band

Members of the Pipe Band’s Parent Fundraising Committee have taken to social media in a bid to raise £2,000 for new uniforms for the award-winning band

Economics

40 h. ago Man jailed for over five years for serious sexual assault in West Lothian

Craig Murray, 21, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday, January 19. He was also placed on the Sex Offenders Register and made subject to an indefinite Non-Harassment Order.

Events

58 h. ago Plans for banking hub in West Lothian supermarket car park delayed

There was widespread opposition to the initial plans to site the hub in Morrison’s supermarket car park, just off Whitburn Road.

Economics

61 h. ago West Lothian drivers warned over series of road closures on M8

A series of overnight lane closures is scheduled on the M8 between Junctions 2 and 3, to allow trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out drainage construction works on the motorway near Newhouses Road south of Broxburn.

Events

3 d. ago Furious homeowner vows to fight council after being fined for parking outside his house

David Miller, 49, was furious after finding a parking ticket on his Jaguar F-Type, which he had left on the six metre long tarmac outside the gate of his home in Chester, Cheshire.

Society

4 d. ago Stephen Robinson wants cup win over Livingston to be turning point for St Mirren

Robinson saw his side triumph on penalties.

Politics

4 d. ago Rents for council housing to go up significantly in one area of Wales

Vale of Glamorgan Council homes will see a rental increase of more than 4% in 2026/2027

Politics