14 h. ago Livingston boss David Martindale on how club swung Mo Sylla deal after leaving Dundee

The 31-year-old has penned a long-term deal with the West Lothian outfit

Economics

15 h. ago West Lothian singer's performance of Prince's Purple Rain strikes the right chord in Cyprus

Sean Lynch from Fauldhouse took the You’re a Star 2025 title

Politics

18 h. ago West Lothian student urges others with disabilities to 'go for it' at college or university

Aaron has cerebral palsy, autism, oral motor ataxia, cerebral visual impairment and other issues

Politics

18 h. ago More than nine out of 10 school leavers in West Lothian go on to work, further education or training

Over 91 per cent of last year's 2,201 leavers reached a positive destination

Politics

19 h. ago West Lothian dad wins Father’s Day makeover after heartfelt nomination by son

George Ross, from Livingston, was nominated by his 13-year-old son Harrison who calls him ‘super dad’.

Politics

20 h. ago West Lothian woman fighting fit after dramatic six stone weight loss

Karen Kozlowski says she’s delighted to have found a way to lose weight without having to give up sharing meals with her family.

Events

21 h. ago Families in West Lothian invited to attend free whole family art sessions

These sessions are open to families with a lone parent and/or ethnic minority parent who is experiencing unemployment or underemployment.

Politics

21 h. ago Housing developer launches West Lothian shuttle bus to help commuters get to work

Stirling Developments, the main developer of the Calderwood Core Development Area housing, has reached a deal with West Lothian Council to fund the peak time bus service.

Politics

21 h. ago Livingston school crowned champions in Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!’ Challenge

More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian’s secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy.

Politics

40 h. ago Stress highlighted as major factor in continued rise in sickness absence at West Lothian Council

The services hit most by absence, both long and short term, are Education, Housing, Customer and Building Services and Operational Services.

Politics

42 h. ago New West Lothian flats agreed despite objections as housing crisis continues

The proposals for a vacant site in Stewart Avenue did attract seven objections including one from the village community council voicing concern about potential parking issues.

Events

4 d. ago Superheroes from West Lothian stay safe around water thanks to innovative education approach

The campaign is rooted in the Learn to Swim national framework.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian could see another 12,500 homes built by 2038 under development plan

A full meeting of West Lothian Council agreed to approve the first stage of a new Local Development Plan as a blueprint for the future look of communities.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian lime trees in historic street saved from the chop

West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee was asked to decide on whether to support the TPO that was imposed in March.

Politics

5 d. ago Rare diagnosis left West Lothian man blind as a teen in 'isolating' experience

Neil Atkinson was only 17 when he was diagnosed with a rare degenerative eye condition, Stargardt's Disease.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian disabled veterans facing eviction 'must be offered new homes'

Conservative group leader and ex-RAF serviceman Councillor Damian Doran-Timson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service said he understood the financial problems the charity faced but was “dismayed” at the sell-off plans, and called on it to reconsider.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian RAAC campaigner walks out of Holyrood meeting in disgust

The National UK RAAC campaign had asked for the Scottish Housing Regulator to expand powers to include owners of former council homes.

Politics

6 d. ago Generation game as family trio from West Lothian set to visit every SPFL club ground in 24 hours

Graeme, Colin, and 11-year-old Cole Cunningham will take on the 720-mile challenge to raise money for three causes

Society

6 d. ago Gregor Poynton MP meets UK Veterans Minister to raise plight of Linburn Veterans and Scotland's Military Museum

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, has today met with the UK Labour Government’s Veterans Minister, Al Carns, to highlight the urgent situation facing residents at the Linburn Park in West Lothian.

Events

6 d. ago West Lothian charities need more funding, and say it is an 'investment in communities'

Alan McCloskey, CEO of the Voluntary Sector Gateway (VSG) said that voluntary groups, relied on by the council and by individuals were facing increasing costs.

Economics