6 h. ago Alcohol licences granted for West Lothian convenience stores despite NHS concerns

The stores in Armadale and Whitburn have been operating under occasional licences without issues, members of West Lothian’s Licensing Board heard.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian man and pet injured after 'incident' involving two dogs in street

Police were called to Bisset Place, Bathgate, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday, July 9, after a 44-year-old man sustained injuries.

Events

7 h. ago West Lothian community groups could see fees for venue surge under new rules

Bathgate, along almost 30 other venues could be taken under direct council control as it battles to reach projected £1m savings from the running costs of community centres across the county.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian Oasis tribute band says reunion tour has 'opened so many doors'

The band, Definitely Maybe, have revealed how they’ve had to change their set because of the new tour.

Politics

51 h. ago Depraved West Lothian rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected his partner at the time to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week' between April 2020 and April 2022.

Politics

51 h. ago Depraved Scots rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected a woman to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week'.

Politics

56 h. ago Emergency services race to West Lothian train station after reports of 'person on the line'

The incident, which happened at around 7.30am, saw ScotRail ‘working closely’ with police. Delays on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line via Shotts are ‘subject to delays’.

Politics

60 h. ago West Lothian Council issue update to parents following May’s cyberattack

On May 6, the council experienced a “sophisticated” ransomware attack from a group of unknown cyber-assailants.

Events

60 h. ago West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi adds new tour dates for his comeback tour

The singer-songwriter revealed that the gig for the majority of his dates had sold out within minutes of going live on general sale.

Politics

3 d. ago UK’s largest ever suicide prevention initiative coming to West Lothian

The Baton of Hope Tour, is coming to West Lothian on Friday, September 5, and has officially entered the 10-week countdown.

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

The council’s Trading Standards team took to social media to alert the public about the replica dolls potentially being unsafe to children, as well as breaching the genuine products trademark.

Events

4 d. ago Local government staff at West Lothian Council vote to accept Cosla’s two

Members of Scotland’s biggest local government union UNISON have voted overwhelmingly (83 per cent) to accept a deal worth four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2026/27.

Politics

5 d. ago Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce cracks down on shoplifting in West Lothian

From May 26 to July 2, enforcement action has been carried out in Livingston, Bathgate, Blackburn, Whitburn, Pumpherston and Armadale following a series of offences that took place at convenience stores in these areas.

Events

5 d. ago Livingston MP marks Independent Traders Day by visiting West Lothian butchers

The annual Independent Traders Day celebrates the huge contribution of local, independent businesses to our economy and communities.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian public pools and gyms get funding assurance from council

Councillors agreed to a “letter of comfort” for the auditors of West Lothian Leisure (WLL) as the sports provider continues to fight back to strength after financial woes made worse by the Covid lockdown.

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6 d. ago Police scour woodland after 'disturbance' at West Lothian home

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection.

Events

9 d. ago Promise West Lothian 'tourist tax' cash 'will go back into the industry'

Council officers promised the cash generated by any ‘tourist tax’ has to be ploughed back into the industry, and a trade-led forum will have oversight.

Economics

9 d. ago More West Lothian school leavers going to 'positive destinations'

Linlithgow councillor Pauline Orr said the council should be proud that the improvements were seen throughout the county’s 12 high schools.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘We would never do that’: Ringo Starr says he asked for changes in Beatles movie script

The drummer says he met with director Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife MaureenFormer Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said that he personally intervened in the script of the forthcoming four-film Beatles biopic directed by Sam Mendes to clarify the depiction of himself and his then wife Maureen.In an interview with the New York Times, Starr said that he had met Mendes in London in April and spent two days discussing the script for the section of the project focusing on him. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago New learning module for drug and alcohol support workers can help people in West Lothian kick tobacco

'When a cigarette burns it releases a dangerous cocktail of more than 5,000 chemicals'

Events