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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9 d. ago Lucas Paqueta slams FA in extraordinary outburst after red card against Liverpool: 'Ridiculous'

West Ham star accuses football authorities of not providing ‘psychological support’ during spot-fixing investigation

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9 d. ago Lucas Paqueta breaks red silence with scathing statement after Liverpool red card

Lucas Paqueta was shown a red card in Liverpool's 2-0 win at West Ham and has now criticised the FA over lack of support during his two-year betting investigation

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1 week ago Global ‘Free Marwan’ campaign calls for Palestinian political leader’s release

Locked away in prison for decades, Marwan Barghouti is a longstanding advocate for a two-state solutionA global campaign is being launched to secure the release of Marwan Barghouti, the Palestinian prisoner seen by many as the best hope of leading a future Palestinian state, as negotiations continue in the context of the current Gaza ceasefire.The campaign, being led by Barghouti’s West Bank-based family with UK civil society support, is seeking to put the 66-year-old’s fate at the centre of the next stage of the ceasefire. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Residents asked to support West Lothian businesses this festive period

According to the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), 70p from every £1 spent with an independent retailer stays in the local economy.

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2 w. ago West Lothian parliamentarians urge constituents to get winter flu jag

Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance and her Linlithgow counterpart Fiona Hyslop made the plea following the SNP Scottish Government’s announcement of a £20 million boost to strengthen social care and ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

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3 w. ago European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years

Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creaturesThe prospect of European wildcats prowling in south-west England has taken a leap forward after a two-year study concluded a reintroduction was feasible – and most local people were positive about the idea.Having been absent for more than a century, mid-Devon has been judged to have the right kind of habitat to support a population of Felis silvestris.The south-west contains enough woodland cover connected by other suitable habitat to support a sustainable wildcat population.Two surveys were conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter. In one, 71% of 1,000 people liked the idea of wildcat return. In the other, 83% of 1,425 who responded expressed positivity.Wildcats pose no significant risk to existing endangered wildlife populations such as bats and dormice. Wildcat diets concentrate on widespread commonly found species, with 75% of their prey consisting of sm...

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3 w. ago West Lothian veteran's charity collecting donations to support people of Ukraine

With the generous support of businesses across the West Lothian and Falkirk region, there has been a significant donation of t-shirts, joggers, jackets, fleeces, jumpers, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, thermal socks and men’s underwear.

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3 w. ago Lucas Paqueta opens up on Man City heartbreak and reveals final transfer wish

West Ham playmaker Lucas Paqueta reveals he needed “psychological support” after his big-money move to Manchester City collapsed when he was charged over spot fixing

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3 w. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights number of electric vehicle charging points in West Lothian

Last year, Scotland reached its target of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target.

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4 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

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4 w. ago Linlithgow MSP urges constituents to take part in Climate Change consultation

The draft plan, announced in early November, sets out over 150 actions to reduce emissions across sectors between now and 2040.

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