42 h. ago College students are paying up to $15,000 for dorm makeovers — and decorators already have a wait list for next year

Extreme college dorm makeovers are the latest craze on TikTok. Amber Raiken speaks to designer Shelly Gates about how she’s made a thriving business in the luxury decorating trend

Economics

3 d. ago West Lothian Council bosses 'furious' as minibus for vulnerable adults 'stolen'

The 17-seater vehicle was allegedly stolen from Quigley House, Craigshill, around 7.50pm on Tuesday evening.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian residents accessing charity services averaged 23% in 2024

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on charities for essential needs-based services.

Politics

3 d. ago Baton of Hope will be shining a light on suicide prevention as it makes its way through West Lothian

The baton relay will start at Linlithgow Palace on Friday morning

Events

3 d. ago Conman who advised Livingston FC loses tribunal after accusing club of 'illegal conduct'

Convicted fraudster Gordon Beurskens claimed he was forced to resign by the West Lothian outfit for whistleblowing on 'unlawful payments to players, false accounting and insolvent trading'.

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian fire fears over 'hazardous' batteries in electric scooters and bikes

Paul Harvey, a Watch Commander with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said the spread of lithium ion batteries brought increased frisks of fire from poor equipment.

Events

3 d. ago Parents with newborns can enjoy new “Baby Loves Massage” course in Linlithgow

Devised by Hartbeeps West Lothian, the innovative five-week session is specially designed for babies from birth up to around twelve weeks old.

Politics

3 d. ago Councillors call on villagers to support return of community council to Bridgend

Councillor Sally Pattle said that community councils provided the community with “ direct link” to West Lothian Council to help shape the places represented.

Politics

4 d. ago You can make a difference by becoming a community councillor in West Lothian

Around 300 people will be elected across the local authority

Politics

4 d. ago Hard winter for West Lothian residents after Ofgem confirms energy price cap rise

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

4 d. ago Radio show presenter receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Beth Hailstones, who was nominated by her very proud sister Rachel, has been volunteering with various charities and organisations in West Lothian over the past two years, including the Regal Radio community station where she has been a presenter since last year.

Events

4 d. ago New partnership in West Lothian delivering results for women seeking employment

In a remarkable turnaround, a volunteer at West Lothian Foodbank who had been unemployed for over six years has successfully secured a job after receiving tailored support from Smart Works.

Politics

4 d. ago Views of West Lothian residents sought over plans to change both primary and secondary boundaries

A consultation has been launched to change a number of school catchments , with the aim of making sure they fit better with local community ties as well as community council and natural geographic boundaries.

Politics

4 d. ago More than West Lothian 1,000 students join personal safety courses

The course builds on the successful West Drive scheme but offered practical advice on other issues they could face as they embarked on their last year in school.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian local launching 'ultimate foodie playground' at designer outlet

David Stein is opening Hamilton & Brown in Livingston’s Designer Outlet, and is offering up a gourmet tasting counter, artisan deli, decadent dessert station and more.

Events

5 d. ago Warm welcome was waiting for West Lothian man who walked all the way home to highlight male suicides

Craig Green tried to take his own life after his world fell apart in a matter of days

Events

6 d. ago Smell of cannabis in cars sparks call to crack down on West Lothian's drug drivers

Harry Cartmill, chair of Bathgate’s Local Area Committee raised the question at this month’s meeting as it was revealed that 300 more frontline officers would be trained to carry out drug tests.

Events

6 d. ago Families in West Lothian receive £54.6 million in vital financial support to help with extra costs

The most recently published statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of June 2025, the families of 4,015 children and young people in West Lothian were receiving Child Disability Payment.

Economics

6 d. ago Armed Forces charity host Purple Poppy Day in West Lothian honouring animals who served in wars

Purple Poppy Day is celebrated on August 23 and honours the animals who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts worldwide, such as horses, dogs, pigeons, and camels.

Events

6 d. ago The £9.4m per year impact of spending just £1 per week more with West Lothian businesses

One Linlithgow Business Improvement Districts is among those highlighting the significant difference that can be made - safeguarding the future of businesses and protecting jobs - as part of Scotland Loves Local Week.

Economics