3 h. ago Scots council unable to confirm when IT will be recovered following cyberattack

West Lothian Council's education network was targetted last week with a criminal investigation ongoing.

Events

7 h. ago Livingston college closes 'with immediate effect' as students 'left in the dark'

The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television announced the facility had gone into liquidation. Many who attend the college, including those in their final year, have been left unsure whether they will be receiving their degrees.

Politics

7 h. ago Musical extravaganza concert Dreamcoat Stars heads to West Lothian later this year

Featuring stars from the worldwide hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the show promises incredible vocal performances in a musical evening of West End and Broadway classics.

Culture

7 h. ago West Lothian College student has secured a place at Chef of the Year finals

This year, at the Scottish regional heat held at West Lothian College, judges were impressed with the outstanding talent from everyone who took part and created an amazing selection of dishes.

Politics

8 h. ago Linlithgow RFC Male Voice Choir visits Denmark for their first overseas tour post

Svendborg and Linlithgow are very similar in that they are both ancient market towns and jewels in the crowns of Funen and West Lothian respectively.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian still clearing away damage from Storm Eowyn four months on

West Lothian Council received more than 1,300 calls about storm damaged trees from January to the end of March this year.

Events

13 h. ago Car crash chaos as 'drag race' ends in wreckage in West Lothian

The incident took place on Saturday night.

Events

31 h. ago Fire crews still battling huge wildfire in West Lothian as helicopter used to drop water

Nine appliances were dispatched to the blaze in a woodland area near Fauldhouse at about midday on Saturday, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said.

Events

37 h. ago 50 firefighters battle large wild blaze as 'extreme' alert in place

There are still Scottish Fire and Rescue Services appliances on the scene at a large wildfire in West Lothian.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian car valeting service gets Sunday opening despite noise fears

A retrospective application was considered by councillors after a site visit to the Linlithgow business.

Politics

4 d. ago Criminal probe into West Lothian schools cyber attack continues as staff thanked for patience

West Lothian’s education executive councillor also paid tribute to council IT staff for their prompt response to the incident.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian primary school pupil named as finalist in national joke competition

John McGlynn, a primary three pupil at St John Ogilvie Primary School, has been crowned the winner of West Lothian’s regional heat in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists’ (RCSLT) VoiceBox competition

Sport

5 d. ago Political row over West Lothian nursery closures as SNP say blame lies with Labour

The council’s opposition SNP said the blame for the controversial decision lies “squarely with the Labour /Tory administration.”

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian day care centre awarded £5,000 by Scotmid members

Answer Day Care Centre in West Lothian is one of three good causes across the East of Scotland that has been awarded a share of a £25,000 Scotmid funding pot.

Economics

5 d. ago Anger at 'bizarre' plan to take Linlithgow out of West Lothian's Holyrood constituency

Boundaries Scotland has recommended welding the town into a new Falkirk East and Linlithgow constituency for the upcoming Holyrood elections - similar to the former Westminster constituency.

Politics

5 d. ago Community centres could come under West Lothian Council's direct control

The new option was tabled after councillors heard that only around half of the £1m needed savings have been identified through communities taking ownership of centres or signing new leases.

Politics

5 d. ago Toccata Ladies Choir to perform two summer concerts in West Lothian venues this weekend

West Kirk Calder

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian doctor responsible for creating successful group of nursing homes dies during family visit to India

Dr Nawal Kishore Bagaria reopened the former Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh

Society

5 d. ago From Nurse to Deputy Manager: East Whitburn care home celebrates colleague’s ‘rollercoaster’ journey on International Nurses’ Day

This International Nurses’ Day on May 12, 2025, HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, is proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring journey of one of its own – Deputy Manager Carina Campos, whose determination, compassion, and leadership reflect the very best of the nursing profession.

Society

6 d. ago Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

Events