6 h. ago Assurances on safeguarding see Hollywood Bowl's age restrictions drop

Despite initial concerns about safeguarding from West Lothian licensing board the managing director and legal representatives gave assurances that youngsters would be safe and only allowed access to age restricted arcade games.

Politics

6 h. ago Food Train launches BOXtober drive to help older people in West Lothian

Food Train has declared this month BOXtober - launching a sponsorship drive to help ensure older people in West Lothian do not go without lifeline shopping supplies.

Politics

8 h. ago West Lothian Labour leader slams SNP after failed no confidence vote

Lawrence Fitzpatrick branded Tuesday’s special meeting calling for the vote as a move designed to wreck a “stable minority Labour administration”.

Politics

8 h. ago West Lothian health hero honoured at Celebrating Success Awards

Cath Chalmers won NHS Lothian’s Volunteer Award at the Board’s annual Celebrating Success Ceremony for her incredible dedication and impact at Sunndach in West Lothian.

Events

3 d. ago Music star Nathan Evans hits the right note with West Lothian schools

Pupils from Letham and Riverside primaries enjoyed a joint Craigshill Concert of music and song.

Events

3 d. ago Next meeting of West Lothian History and Amenity Society will be talk on Edinburgh’s New Town

Members are at last returning to Bathgate for this meeting, having booked Room 11 (the Crans-Gevrier Room) in Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian parents fuming as plans for new high school in expanding village scrapped

Instead children living in the huge Calderwood development in East Calder will go to existing high schools.

Politics

3 d. ago Housebuilder inviting West Lothian residents to enter wildlife and landscape photography competition

The new David Wilson Homes initiative is designed to inspire local residents to pause and appreciate the natural beauty around them.

Culture

3 d. ago Motorist causes '£10,000 of damage' to pillar in suspected West Lothian 'hit and run'

Officers have said they received a report of the damage at roughly 12.20pm on Tuesday, September 16, on Almondvale Avenue.

Events

4 d. ago 'Illegal' campers at West Lothian leisure centre told to leave as police called in

West Lothian Council took to social media to warn several vehicles had set up an ‘unlawful’ encampment behind the 5-aside pitches at Xcite Bathgate on Tuesday, October 7.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian MSP urges constituents to take part in compulsory purchase consultation

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop spoke out after the Scottish Government opened a consultation on a comprehensive package of proposals to modernise compulsory purchase in Scotland.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian 'dynamic duo' dad and daughter on becoming national champions

John Sinclair, 35, and his daughter Hope, from Whitburn, competed at the 2025 World Kickboxing Organisation’s British Open Championships in Barnsley, where Hope walked away with two gold medals and four silver in late September.

Politics

5 d. ago Young West Lothian woman meets Minister to help shape improvements to children's hearings

Gemma Ferrie, from Linlithgow, was one of seven young people, who all have lived experience of children’s hearings, met with Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

Politics

5 d. ago Livingston firm announces charity partnership with counselling service

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), has signed an initial 12-month deal with Smile, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West Lothian suffering from mental health problems.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian locals warned over Amazon Prime Big Deal Days scams

Advice Direct Scotland has encouraged customers to stay safe while shopping online and be aware of fake deals presented through phishing emails, texts, and calls.

Events

6 d. ago Nearly one in four West Lothian children living in poverty is 'mark of shame'

Despite the shocking statistics laid before the council’s Corporate Policy and Resources PDSP, the baseline level of child poverty has marginally improved since the last years of the pandemic.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian locals urged to take part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk

Communities across the area are being invited to join the event in Lauriston Castle Gardens in Edinburgh where they can walk in memory of loved ones affected by the illness.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian Council chiefs 'unable to quantify' what cyberattack cost

Councillors were told this week that a live investigation remains ongoing though the IT system recovery phase is now complete.

Events

8 d. ago Moment Scots motorists drive through 'broken barrier' on level crossing

The shocking incident took place in Kirknewton, West Lothian, at around 10pm on Friday October 3.

Transport