10 h. 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

11 h. 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.

Politics

12 h. ago A&E's 'under siege' from patients arriving with HICCUPS, blocked noses and ingrown toenails as NHS braces for 'one of the busiest ever' winters

Emergency departments dealt with more than 6,300 cases of blocked noses, almost 400 people with hiccups and over 3,800 cases of ingrown toenails between November 2024 and March 2025.

Sport

4 d. ago If toxic humility is a thing, I definitely have it. But perhaps there’s another way | Emma Beddington

We’re taught that modesty is good and pride is bad. This ignores the fact that telling ourselves we’re OK is actually beneficial What’s your favourite thing about yourself? Stylist’s Love Yourself campaign asked over 400 women that, and published eight pages of their answers. People mostly picked low-key, quite specific stuff – “I can cook something out of nothing”; “I’m really strong”; “I can talk to anyone”; “I’ve got an excellent bum” – and it was lovely, and touching, to see women affirm what they like about themselves. It also felt strange – almost shocking? Stylist called giving yourself a compliment “squirm-inducing” and yes, the thought of doing it myself made me squirm.I feel something similar when I see people online expressing uncomplicated, justified pride in their achievements or liking who they are out loud – it’s a sort of “is that allowed?” feeling, like the rules have changed and no one told me. If toxic humility is a thing, I definitely have it, because I get a mas...

Events

7 d. ago Lily Allen adds extra Manchester date to West End Girl Tour due to 'phenomenal demand' for tickets

She is now set to perform in Manchester for a total of four nights in 2026

Sport

8 d. ago West Lothian school inspections create fear and panic, says union

West Lothian’s Education Executive has approved a response to the Scottish Government’s plans to change the national inspections.

Politics

8 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning for workers on minimum wage

Almost 400,000 people on minimum wage should check that they are not being underpaid, Martin Lewis has explained.

Events

9 d. ago Martin Lewis urges almost 400,000 minimum wage workers to check if they’re being underpaid

Almost 400,000 people on minimum wage should check that they are not being underpaid, Martin Lewis has explained.

Politics

2 w. ago Dubai Air Show opens as Emirates announces major Boeing purchase

The Dubai Air Show has opened, with hometown airline Emirates ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft as the carrier looks to increase its fleets off record earnings and unending demand for flights through this East-West travel hub

Politics

2 w. ago Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian

The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority areas.

Politics

2 w. ago Pupils evacuated from school bus that caught fire in West Lothian

The school bus caught fire, forcing pupils to be evacuated

Events

2 w. ago School children 'too scared to drink water' after being locked out of toilets at East Lothian's Knox Academy

There are claims pupils are being locked out of toilets during the school day at the East Lothian academy

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian parents win concession on high school consultation

Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School.

Politics

3 w. ago Less than two thirds of Scots satisfied with local health services – survey

The Scottish Household Survey spoke to more than 10,400 people.

Politics

3 w. ago Deadly tornado in Brazil kills six people leaving scenes like a 'war zone' in its wake

A powerful tornado in Brazil's southern state of Parana has killed six people and injured more than 400 others, officials said - among the dead was a 14-year-old girl

Events

3 w. ago New research may have found the secret to delaying chronic illness in old age

A new study followed more than 2,400 people for 15 years. Here’s what it found

Science

4 w. ago Prevent referrals surge to record high following Southport murders as almost 1,400 people reported in London

The South East saw 1,397 people reported to the counter-terror scheme, with London close behind at 1,354

Events