60 h. ago Trump refuses to speak to Musk as he says Tesla boss has 'lost his mind'

Donald Trump has said he is "not even thinking about" Elon Musk as the pair's feud continues to spiral. The former allies have become embroiled in a bitter and very public spat

Politics

3 d. ago Admitted lies, emojis and a dehydrator: Erin Patterson spars with prosecutor as fatal mushroom lunch deconstructed

Murder accused cross-examined in Victorian supreme court trial over beef wellington lunch that left three in-laws deadWho are Erin Patterson and the other key figures in Australia’s mushroom trial?There were times in Erin Patterson’s fourth day in the witness box where it seemed as if her lies she has admitted in her testimony, like the mushrooms she prepared for the beef wellington, were being cooked down as much as possible.Had she pretended to have cancer at the fateful lunch or had she not? What, exactly, were the reasons for her repeated lies to Gail Patterson about a lump in her elbow? How about the lies she told to police? Continue reading...

Events

3 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

3 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.

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3 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.

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3 d. ago Planning application lodged with proposals to build 750 houses in West Lothian town

Calton Planning have submitted the application on behalf of M2 Group

Politics

3 d. ago Watch Russell Martin's first Rangers press conference LIVE as new manager paraded at Ibrox

The ex-Southampton boss is set to speak to the press for the first time after his appointment was confirmed

Society

4 d. ago West Lothian community venture secures almost £50,000 in new funding

The Vennie which has served hundreds of children in Knightsridge since it was first set up 16 years ago hopes to develop new benefits to youngsters in the hard hit area.

Economics

4 d. ago Teaching union to hold contested leadership election after facing legal action

Neil Butler, the NASUWT's national officer for Wales, is running against Matt Wrack, the former leader of the Fire Brigades Union, for the position

Politics

4 d. ago Look who it isnae as Still Game star Boabby heads for West Lothian theatre stage

Gavin Mitchell who's best known as Boabby the Barman is heading to Bathgate

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway hosting social enterprise informal session

The Gateway, which acts as an umbrella and support agency for charity groups across the county, is looking to encourage the development of home grown business ideas which help local communities thrive.

Politics

4 d. ago Construction work progressing well at high school in West Lothian with problematic aerated concrete

The project is on track for completion in Spring 2026

Politics

4 d. ago Bus stop in West Lothian town's High Street forms part of striking art exhibition

Beautiful Materials extends from the walls of the gallery in Linlithgow

Events

4 d. ago Michael Schumacher's F1 boss shares tragic update on star's condition after speaking with wife

Michael Schumacher has been fighting to recover from a tragic skiing accident in December 2013

Events

5 d. ago Michael Schumacher's boss opens up on F1 legend's condition after 'speaking to wife'

Schumacher has not been seen in public since suffering a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident in December 2013, but his former F1 boss has given a small update on his condition.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian dog owner thanks Livingston vets after beloved pet was injured in road accident

Six-year-old cocker spaniel Dougal was on a walk when he slid off an icy pavement and was hit by a passing car.

Events

5 d. ago Calls for delayed West Lothian train station to be funded by Scottish Government

As the council and Winchburgh Developments prepare to meet potential funders of the long delayed station, Labour’s Linlithgow councillor Tom Conn called on the SNP government to “stop ducking and diving.”

Politics

5 d. ago Number of empty council homes in West Lothian 'lowest in two years'

Councillors heard this week that the bulk of homes vacated come back needing thousands of pounds spent on them, with costs sometimes difficult to recoup except through debt recovery agencies.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian residents urged to help shut down supplies of illegal vapes across region

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued a plea for people who use vaping products not to buy from illicit sellers.

Events

6 d. ago Senior pupils from primary school in West Lothian visit UK Parliament

P7 pupils took the opportunity to learn more about democracy, politics, and the work of MPs

Politics