38 h. ago West Lothian volunteers welcome news mental health funding set to continue

The government funding, first launched at the height of the Covid pandemic has provided around £2m to local mental health and well-being projects, supporting hundreds “through hard times in their lives.”

Politics

40 h. ago West Lothian Council facing £85m bill to tackle crumbling concrete

It is understood negotiations between the council and the Scottish Government about support for RAAC costs is ongoing.

Economics

44 h. ago West Lothian school teacher is running to help other women suffering domestic abuse

Mum-of-three Vicky says she got her life back thanks to Women's Aid

Events

63 h. ago West Lothian homeless numbers rising as Edinburgh and Glasgow 'full up'

A senior housing officer outlined the effect of the removal of local connection rules as she described the council’s own Homeless Strategy to replace a national programme.

Politics

64 h. ago Lion rescued from circus and rehomed in West Lothian recovers well after losing an eye

Skinny was one of four lions who moved into Five Sisters Zoo in 2015

Events

65 h. ago West Lothian woman found her faithful companion after barking mad move to Romania

Pauline MacLachlan Dunlop flew to Romania to help establish a dog rescue charity

Politics

5 d. ago Bathgate’s Regal Theatre hosts commemoration of 80th anniversary of VE Day

Armed Forces charity ASA Scotland organised the commemoration which featured performances from Whitburn Brass Band, Sing West Lothian Choir and pupils from various primary schools.

Politics

5 d. ago Two 'toxic' sites in West Lothian among national list of untreated contaminated land

Two sites in the county were identified in a BBC led investigation as the council responded to Freedom of Information requests.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian IJB open to proposals aimed at retaining café facing closure at assisted living complex

It is open six days but currently operating at a loss of £100,000 per year

Politics

5 d. ago Last supper for West Lothian woman as popular village chippy owners hang up their aprons

Aldo's served up deep-fried food in East Calder for 30 years

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian police warning after spike traps found on local trail for second time

In August last year it was reported that police were hunting a person who laid a home made “stinger” to deter motorcyclists from using trails on the Philpstoun Bing.

Events

6 d. ago Parking in West Lothian town 'an ongoing problem' admit police

There area only 400 parking spaces in Linlithgow town centre, and the town’s Local Area Committee accepted there would never be enough room to serve the number of visitors.

Events

7 d. ago Over £39million paid to families in West Lothian since launch of Scottish Child Payment

The amount for each eligible child will increase to £27.15 per week

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of West Lothian students benefitted from free tuition fees last year

'This policy has been life-changing for students over the years'

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian Civic Centre will light up purple on international day for epilepsy awareness

The headquarters in Livingston will join over 40 iconic Scottish landmarks on March 26

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian Leisure trust will have to cover cost of National Insurance increase

Kenneth Ribbons, the acting head of finance, said the arms length operator of the county’s leisure and swimming facilities would be expected to cover the increased staff costs from its own budget.

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian working with other councils to develop electric vehicle infrastructure

Edinburgh council is the lead local authority in a group which includes immediate neighbours in Falkirk, Mid and East Lothian as well as the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and Fife.

Politics

7 d. ago Cocker Spaniel from West Lothian scoops best of breed winner at Crufts

David Todd from Mid Calder was delighted when his dog was named a winner

Politics

8 d. ago Disabled West Lothian couple 'unsafe' in their own home after masked yobs target house

The incident - which was caught on CCTV - took place on Saturday, March 9, at 6.48pm on Cathcart Court, Calderwood, East Calder.

Society

8 d. ago West Lothian wishlist offers community groups a chance to realise dream projects

The Community Benefit Wishlist was launched last month on the council’s web pages and aims to put groups in touch with suppliers who can provide financial and practical help to strengthen and develop communities.

Politics