4 h. ago Members of West Lothian running club delighted with success of latest event

On Saturday, February 22, TRC (The Running Club) hosted its latest event sponsored by Red Bull, which saw around 120 members come together and run a 5k route around Bathgate.

Politics

6 h. ago West Lothian residents can enjoy exciting activities at Easter Festival

Packed with exciting activities and unforgettable experiences, the festival, which runs every weekend from April 5 to 20, promises a springtime adventure for all ages.

Politics

26 h. ago West Lothian primary school targeted in 'reckless' vandalism attack

The attack took place on Friday, February 21 at Pinewood School in Blackburn.

Events

26 h. ago West Lothian carers say dropping of National Care Service plans 'tragic'

Speaking in her role as the rep for unpaid carers on West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board, Ann Pike told councillors and other board members that unpaid carers, and those that are cared for in Scotland felt left down at the Scottish Government decision’s to desert a national scheme.

Events

28 h. ago Xcite West Lothian Leisure launches weekly classes for people living with Parkinson’s

They can sign up now for the falls prevention class at Xcite Broxburn, stationary cycling at Xcite Bathgate, or the wellbeing circuit session at Xcite East Calder.

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3 d. ago West Lothian providers host event to support for ageing adults and families

The free event which will support ageing adults, their families, and carers as they navigate through what they’re faced with.

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3 d. ago West Lothian community centres given more time to look at funding plans

In an update to councillors the head of Housing Customer and Building Services Julie Whitelaw said that the revised saving plans which were scheduled to come to the council Executive in early March would be pushed back to the April meeting.

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3 d. ago House builder supports West Lothian School Bank with bumper donation

Miller Homes’ donation to The School Bank West Lothian will go towards providing schools with “camp clothing packs” to ensure that every child has a chance to fully participate in school camp trips.

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3 d. ago West Lothian Council claim empty building rates relief change will save them '£1m a year'

West Lothian’s Executive has agreed the changes which will see an end to rates relief on empty properties after six months, and in some cases three months.

Economics

5 d. ago West Lothian couple set to mark an incredible 70 years of married life together

Leslie and Audrey Wilson are both originally from Northumberland but settled in Kirkliston in 1958

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5 d. ago Avram Glazer's response to probes about Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks volumes

Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer appeared eager to avoid questions regarding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's running of the club when asked about his new business partner's work

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5 d. ago West Lothian commuter town ranked third best in Scotland for EV chargers

The number of charge points across the UK has increased by 49 per cent since April 2023

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5 d. ago West Lothian's controversial 'dog exercise park' refused after locals make same complaint

H&J Russell appealed the refusal of their application for the park last September in fields at Murieston Caste Farm, Livingston.

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5 d. ago East Whitburn care home resident’s dream comes true with special trip to Celtic Park football stadium

At HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home, in East Whitburn, West Lothian, the care team helped make a resident’s wish come true to visit Celtic Park football stadium to watch his beloved team play.

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5 d. ago West Lothian brickworks 'wasteland' to be transformed in new housing plan

Up to 550 new homes could be built on the near 66-acre Bathville site which has become notorious for anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.

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6 d. ago Welcome drop in number of West Lothian locals claiming Jobseekers Allowance

Those in the 18-24 age group, has seen an eight per cent drop in the number of claimants compared with this time last year.

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6 d. ago Brave West Lothian woman waiting on kidney transplant raises thousands at disco charity night

"Disco Dot" Currie has been described as an absolute warrior

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6 d. ago West Lothian Council confirm case of avian flu at Linlithgow Loch

Historic Environment Scotland, who own the loch, are putting up warning signage around the site.

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6 d. ago ‘It’s a better time than ever to be really famous’: why comedians are taking over TV gameshows

From Romesh Ranganathan to Lee Mack, big-name standups are increasingly fronting quiz shows. What’s causing the glut of comics?Going from telling jokes about your sex life in a room above a pub to asking someone in a studio what the capital of Malaysia is might not seem like an obvious career transition. It is, however, increasingly common to turn on your TV and see a comedian fronting a gameshow. In recent times, Romesh Ranganathan has hosted The Weakest Link; Michael McIntyre has hosted The Wheel; Lee Mack has hosted The 1% Club; and Jason Manford has hosted The Answer Run. When there are so many other people who would be glad of the work – full-time presenters; actors; Nigel Farage – why is the male-standup-hosting-a-quizshow such a mainstay of modern TV?Joel Dommett is likely as familiar to the general public for his hosting as for his comedy. He thinks the snobbery that used to exist in the comedy industry about gameshows and adverts has subsided a little. “Comedians nowadays c...

Culture

6 d. ago West Lothian Council's ambitious £100m plan 'to help end the housing crisis'

Councillors agreed to the plans in a special meeting of the full council on Monday.

Economics