13 h. ago West Lothian man had 'massive shock' from broken neck caused by rare disease

Craig Mackenzie, from Uphall, was diagnosed this year with multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

Events

16 h. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights carers support across West Lothian

More than 96,000 carers across Scotland received the Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment with money being paid into accounts from Thursday, December 4.

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34 h. ago One tree planted every hour as green infrastructure takes root in West Lothian town

An average of 20 trees per day – almost one every hour – have been planted in the past five years, meaning 38,000 trees planted since 2021 now punctuate the vast Auldcathie Park that runs through the core of the growing community and in woodland adjacent to the Union Canal.

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37 h. ago High sickness rates among West Lothian bin lorry crews are 'normal'

The physical nature of the work leads to often double digit percentages of staff absence compared to other areas of council work.

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38 h. ago Mutant ‘superflu’ collides with 2 horror winter bugs in ‘triple whammy’ surge – as schools shut and NHS swamped

SCHOOLS are shutting and hospitals are reinstating Covid-style measures as 'superflu' and two other winter bugs tear through communities, leaving hundreds of pupils off sick. Headteachers across the UK warn soaring sickness rates feel like “being back in Covid times”, with some even cutting singing in assemblies to curb the spread of illness. It comes...

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39 h. ago Mutant 'superflu' outbreak: Schools shut down, London hospitalisations triple and people are told to wear masks as 100 cruise passengers are struck down with norovirus

Headteachers across the UK have warned escalating sickness rates are causing alarm with some even reducing singing in assemblies to cut the spread of illness.

Science

3 d. ago West Lothian woman terrified as 'giant rat jumps at her' and whole street 'infested'

Stephanie Ireland claims rats are “eating through” the walls into her property.

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian musician makes 'gutting' discovery upon returning to car after gig

Kyle Wood had been supporting American touring band Dim Wizard at Bloc+ in Glasgow on Tuesday, December 2, when he made the discovery.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian charity set to open new home furnishing shop in Craigshill

It is one of a range of community based services which Almond Housing has developed from its headquarters in Etive Walk in one of the new town’s first neighbourhoods.

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4 d. ago MSP calls for joint action to deliver new secondary school and replacement health centre for East Calder

Angela Constance has written a joint letter to the Scottish Government’s Health Secretary Neil Gray, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and the Chief Executive of West Lothian Council Graham Hope in the hope of a joint strategy.

Society

5 d. ago West Lothian Council makes 'desperate' plea to government for £15m towards new school

Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick repeated the council’s plea to the Education Secretary to help cover part of the £35m bill for the rebuild.

Politics

5 d. ago More than 400 people turn out to demand new West Lothian high school

Given the choice between that and bussing children to Winchburgh or Livingston a show of hands left council officials in no doubt that a new school for East Calder is the only choice for the majority.

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6 d. ago West Lothian company takes on iconic Scottish footballers in inaugural Team Jak Cup

The game took place at the Oriam, where Scotland Over 50s team (Scottish Vets FC), faced players from Valneva Scotland, the Scottish Patient Awareness Council and Bouygues Energies & Services.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian crime: 1,700 historical drawings worth £500k destroyed after stolen van set on fire

The drawings were from the Royal Engineers Museum.

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian Litter Pickers lift 256 tonnes of rubbish in a year

West Lothian Little Pickers have been applauded by councillors across the county as the stats for the year were passed on to local area committees.

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian youngsters shine at Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships

Kirkton Youth Band and Whitburn Youth Band enjoyed great success at the championships, held in Perth.

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7 d. ago West Lothian outdoor learning company celebrates double success in just 24 hours

On November 27, Kids Gone Wild was crowned “Most Loved Academic or Creative Activity” at the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards in Leicester. Just one night later, on November 28, founder Rob Scott attended the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, where Kids Gone Wild achieved two more major honours.

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7 d. ago Cream of local businesses recognised at West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards

More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Service Solutions Group was voted Best Business of the Year.

Events

7 d. ago BMW robbery gang steal luxury motor from West Lothian home in overnight attacks

The thieves made off with one BMW and set their sights on another just five minute's down the road in the incidents which took place in the early hours of the morning.

Events

7 d. ago Nicky Devlin on why 'rubbish' Aberdeen victory over Livingston was extra sweet

The full back admits the Dons were fortunate to come away from West Lothian with all three points

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