11 h. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

Politics

12 h. ago Reform's Dame Andrea Jenkyns wins Greater Lincolnshire mayoral race with 40,000 majority over Tories while Arron Banks misses out in West of England

Dame Andrea, wearing an Abba-inspired glam sequined jumpsuit in Reform blue, won a thumping majority of 40,000 over her former party the Conservatives .

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29 h. ago Manchester Marathon: Temperatures soar as record number complete 26.2 mile course

It was an unseasonably warm day in the North West on Sunday as 36,000 people contributed to the largest day of marathon running in UK history

Sport

34 h. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics

4 d. ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics

7 d. ago Thousands of households to get £250 compensation payout this weekend

South West Water said around 13,000 households will receive £250 in compensation after enduring major problems with their water supplies in recent days.

Economics

9 d. ago Serial killer Rose West's underwear sells for £2,000 and goes on public display

The pants of killer Rose West went for thousands of pounds after being found at HMP Bronzefield – Europe's largest female prison and current residence of Lucy Letby

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1 week ago West Lothian average salaries have risen by more than £5,000 in a decade

Councillors heard this week that the average salary in the county had risen to £31,000.

Economics

1 week ago Nearly 100 pubs in the North West to celebrate St George’s Day with 2,000 free pints

Cheers!

Politics

1 week ago Inside West London's first ever tulip festival with 400,000 flowers

Inside West London's first ever tulip festival with 400,000 flowers  MyLondon

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2 w. ago Israeli raids displaced tens of thousands in the West Bank. Now few places to shelter remain

Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank have driven about 40,000 Palestinians from their homes

Politics

2 w. ago The Nazi 'fashion house' where Jews were forced to make clothes for the rich... using fabric looted from murdered Holocaust victims

Amidst the death and disease of the Lodz Ghetto in occupied Poland, Jewish men, women and children were forced to make clothes and luxury goods for the Nazi regime and Third Reich civilians.

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2 w. ago Bid to fill West Lothian shortage of school crossing patrol staff

Despite regular recruitment drives the school crossing patrol service operates at around 75% of capacity, with a quarter of sites across the county difficult to fill with regular patrol staff, a meeting of the council Performance committee heard.

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3 w. ago M&S issues urgent recall warning for children's clothing as it could suffocate tots

According to the release, the coats have been recalled as they do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 - this is because they have a hood.

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3 w. ago M&S urgent recall of children's clothing which could suffocate

The high street chain is calling on shoppers to return any affected items immediately for a full refund

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian pupils set up high school coffee shop as part of barista training

Senior students at Whitburn Academy set up their own coffee shop - Brewburn- which offers training to pupils.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian school dinners menu given overhaul after pupil suggestions

Jamie Fisher, the head of facilities and support services in the council told councillors that almost 3,000 pupils responded to a survey on what they would like to see on the menu and - within limitations - they got it.

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3 w. ago Parents urged not to dress babies in certain clothes as hot weather looms

With temperatures set to soar to 22C, many parents will be getting their children's light and airy summer clothes ready. However, there are a few items you need to be careful with

Society

3 w. ago The vibrant thrift store bursting with hidden treasures bringing a Greater Manchester community together

The store will be hosting a children's clothing exchange this weekend

Sport

4 w. ago Carl Hooper’s life in sport: from West Indies to Australia via county cricket

The West Indies batter on his effortless style, playing with his idols and how leadership brought out the best in himBy Wisden Cricket MonthlyBorn in Georgetown, Guyana, Carl Hooper, 58, played 102 Test matches for the West Indies between 1987 and 2003, scoring nearly 6,000 runs, taking 114 wickets with his wily off-spin and captaining the side in 22 of those appearances. Known as one of the most stylish, if not necessarily most consistent, batters of the era, he also played 227 ODIs and had five prolific seasons with Kent, making 22 first-class centuries in 85 matches for the club.Hooper returned to the county game with Lancashire in 2003 and is one of only three players to have scored a first-class century against all 18 first-class counties. “He was so talented, yet he didn’t understand just how good he was,” wrote Brian Lara of his former teammate. “People would ask why he didn’t do full justice to his brilliance, and you know what, there is no clear reason for it.” Continue rea...

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