2 h. ago Closure of West Lothian nursery 'will cost the council rather than save money'

Neil Brady-Campbell told councillors their calculations on saving were wrong, adding that moving all children from Linlithgow Bridge nursery to Linlithgow Primary nursery could actually see an increase in teacher costs by £45,000.

Economics

4 h. ago UK food charity chef tells of Ramadan challenge for refugees in Calais

Refugee Community Kitchen has been supporting displaced people in Calais since 2015.

Events

20 h. ago Dynamic duo urge women in West Lothian to join them for final leg of charity challenge

Their gruelling endurance test is set to begin on the northern shores of Loch Lomond

Politics

20 h. ago Coronation Street fans say the 'world is healing' as soap remembers 'dynamic duo'

Fans of the ITV soap have said the 'world is healing' - in soap land at least

Politics

25 h. ago Man dies at West Lothian industrial estate after horror incident as police launch probe

Emergency services raced to the Pollock (Scotrans) site on Blackburn Road in Bathgate after the alarm was raised at around 10.10am on Tuesday.

Events

26 h. ago West Lothian to shut eight nurseries despite concerns from parents

Only Glenvue Nursery School, Livingston, garnered enough support on an opposition amendment to stay open, by one vote.

Politics

26 h. ago Persimmon Homes lodges proposal for landmark West Lothian development

The project, which is for a site allocated for development in the West Lothian Local Development Plan, includes plans for up to 2,800 high-quality new homes

Politics

30 h. ago Funding boost to support West Lothian Schools Pipe Band from highland games committee

The parents’ committee for West Lothian Schools Pipe Band have accepted a £2,704 donation from the West Lothian Highland Games committee.

Culture

43 h. ago Locals learn about apprenticeship opportunities with West Lothian Council

Information sessions took place at Whitehill House in Bathgate, where attendees had the chance to interact with current and former apprentices and gain an insight in to what it’s like to earn while you learn.

Politics

46 h. ago Loose Women's Frankie Bridge admits 'guilt' as she urges mums to take a break from kids

Frankie Bridge shared how other women online were sending her criticism for going away without her kids

Politics

46 h. ago Major incident in West Lothian as air ambulance rushes to scene

Emergency services were called to the Blackburn Road area in Bathgate after the alarm was raised.

Politics

48 h. ago Livingston MP urging West Lothian Community Safety Partnership do more to curb antisocial use of fireworks

The Community Safety Partnership resisted calls to enforce a Firework Control Zone (FCZ) last year, however it a range of concerns still exist within the community regarding this issue.

Events

50 h. ago Campaign launched to reduce aggression towards West Lothian Council staff

Incidents of violent and verbal assault against council staff are increasing with over 2,500 staff reporting that they have experienced violence and aggression at work.

Events

52 h. ago Linlithgow MP hits out at proposed changes to Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries

In a letter to Boundaries Scotland, Kirsteen Sullivan raised concerns over the proposal to divide the West Lothian local authority area into three separate constituencies — Livingston, Bathgate, and Falkirk East and Linlithgow.

Politics

54 h. ago Garden centre workshops helping residents in West Lothian plant a seed in spring celebration

Thousands of specially developed free packets will be handed out

Economics

63 h. ago Helen Flanagan strips to lace lingerie as she hits back at 'you're a mum' trolls

Former Coronation Star Helen Flanagan looked incredible as she posed in her lingerie and urged women to stick up for one another, after being criticised for her saucy snaps

Events

63 h. ago West Lothian police launch investigation after spate of 'linked' vehicle thefts

A number of thefts have taken place over the last few weeks.

Events

69 h. ago Historic ship completes first leg of journey to become world's largest artificial reef

The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed the first leg of its final voyage

Politics

3 d. ago Manufacturer marks impressive 40 years of operations in West Lothian

Shin-Etsu is the world’s leading silicon wafer manufacturer and supports the semiconductor market with 150mm & 200mm, Polished Wafer & Epitaxial Wafer manufacturing at its bespoke manufacturing facility located in Livingston.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian police catch driver 'using phone' and another 'on drugs' during checks

The checks took place in Livingston, Linlithgow, Uphall and Broxburn with one male being arrested, two drivers having their vehicles seized and various others receiving fines.

Events