37 m. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across West Lothian

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

Events

3 h. ago Fatal crash Edinburgh: Police urge driver to come forward after cyclist dies in fatal West Lothian crash

Police believe the driver of a silver or grey pick up truck may have more information about a fatal collision involving a cyclist and van in West Calder.

Events

3 h. ago West Lothian mental health counsellor receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Jodi McNeill is a counsellor at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling in Livingston.

Events

4 h. ago Tragic last post from British Superbikes rider emerges after fatal crash

Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner both died at a British Superbikes event on Monday at Oulton Park in Cheshire, as an 11-bike collision at the start of the race ended in tragedy

Events

5 h. ago Heartbreaking final post from British Superbikes rider emerges just hours after fatal crash on live TV which left two dead

The horrific incident saw eleven riders fall at turn one of the race on Monday evening. Medical personnel quickly rushed to the scene and the British Superbikes event at Oulton Parkwas cancelled.

Events

5 h. ago Rider's heartbreaking social media post hours before he died in Oulton Park crash

Owen Jenner, 21, was one of two riders to suffer fatal injuries after the 11-bike crash on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday.

Events

15 h. ago Owen Jenner's heartbreaking social media post hours before fatal Oulton Park crash

Owen Jenner, 21, was one of two riders to suffer fatal injuries after the 11-bike crash on the first lap of the British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday

Events

15 h. ago Oulton Park crash leaves two riders dead in British Supersport Championship race

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, sustained fatal injuries in an 11-bike crash at the first corner of the opening lap

Events

20 h. ago Rat sightings in West Lothian soar after bin store rubbish fly

Local area committees have heard that the bin stores have become a “free for all”, with rats seen around piles of black bags and furniture dumped.

Politics

21 h. ago Campaigners fighting to save West Lothian care home cafe have just weeks to come up with plans

The deadline for proposals to come forward for the Bathgate venue is May 27 councillors and members of West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board have been told.

Politics

65 h. ago Lewis Capaldi performs first gig in two years for mental health charity

Lewis Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.

Politics

3 d. ago Man dies in second horror crash in Edinburgh as police seek taxi driver

A 46-year-old man died in the three-vehicle collision on May 2.

Events

3 d. ago 'They want history to repeat itself': Prince Harry makes VERY sinister claim about Diana and his family in shocking interview which has left King 'frustrated and upset'

Prince Harry chillingly insinuated his downgraded security status could leave him and his family to suffer the same fate as the late Princess Diana, who died in a fatal car crash in Paris in 1997.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian schoolboy sums up how it feels after win at international maths competition

Tejas Mittal attends Calderwood Primary School in Livingston

Politics

4 d. ago 'My daughter was attacked by a classmate as 40 other kids filmed it for Snapchat'

Skye Storrar was set upon by another girl outside Whitburn Academy in West Lothian with the attack filmed and shared on social media, her disgusted mum Jennifer claims

Events

4 d. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian's share of national welfare fund stays the same despite rising demands

A report to the council’s Executive offered some comfort that the council can carry over around £500,000 from last year’s emergency funding.

Economics

5 d. ago Police seal off Edinburgh park after 'serious sexual assault'

Detectives have assured they do not believe there is a wider threat to the community.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian woman who had to be revived at birth celebrates her 100th birthday

Margaret Johnston was "blue" when born in her granny's house in Dalmeny back in 1925

Politics

5 d. ago Closure of eight West Lothian nurseries backed by Scottish Government

Ministers had eight weeks to consider the decisions made by the Education Executive in March and in letters issued this week confirmed they will not use their “call-in” powers to stop the closures.

Politics