3 h. ago West Lothian man facing terminal diagnosis meets Rangers heroes at club's training centre

Graham Glasgow joined other Rangers fans living with terminal or life-changing illnesses at the club’s Auchenhowie training to meet players and coaching staff, thanks to the club’s Charity Foundation.

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4 h. ago National Insurance rise adds £8m to West Lothian Council wage bill

At a meeting of the full council, SNP opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell branded the increase a “jobs tax” and raised a motion demanding the council write to Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for its revoke.

Economics

4 h. ago Housing Minister to meet West Lothian RAAC home owners next week

Local campaigner Kerry Macintosh told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) she had received an email confirming the meeting for December 3.

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4 h. ago Tributes paid to West Lothian businesswoman following sad death

A woman at the forefront of the Scottish hospitality industry for over fifty years, Anne Davidson alongside her late husband Clive, took over Champany Inn, near Linlithgow, in January 1983, building their restaurant around Scottish produce.

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12 h. ago Residents asked to support West Lothian businesses this festive period

According to the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), 70p from every £1 spent with an independent retailer stays in the local economy.

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13 h. ago West Lothian residents advised over changes to bin collections over festive period

There will be no grey, blue or green bin collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year's Day and January 2 due to the public holidays.

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13 h. ago Livingston MP welcomes Scottish Labour’s proposals for community policing

Gregor Poynton said the proposal represents a “breakthrough Scotland desperately needs” and will make a real difference to communities across West Lothian dealing with trail bikes, illegal off-road biking, the misuse of fireworks and anti-social behaviour.

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25 h. ago UK Budget: Chancellor told to protect 'beating heart' of Scotland's high streets as poll reveals closure fears

More than half of Scots are concerned pubs, cafes and restaurants could close following the Chancellor’s controversial decision to hike National Insurance contributions.

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35 h. ago The end of our locals? More than half of Brits fear their nearest pubs will shut ahead of Rachel Reeves latest 'doom and gloom' Budget

A Savanta survey found that 53 per cent were concerned about their nearest boozers closing due to the Chancellor's raising of National Insurance.

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35 h. ago West Lothian company presents panto classic at Bathgate theatre

Reconnect Theatres is proud to present the panto classic, Snow White, at the Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate which is opening on November 29.

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35 h. ago Almond Valley MSP visits young podcasters who are making their voices heard

“Make Your Message Matter” podcast was formed by youths at the Vennie where they talk openly and honestly with significant people and decision makers within West Lothian.

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35 h. ago West Lothian Council leads application to secure funding for new railway station at Winchburgh

The bid to the Scottish Government is a crucial step in the development of a new station for West Lothian. Train operator ScotRail welcomed the bid.

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35 h. ago West Lothian parliamentarians urge constituents to get winter flu jag

Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance and her Linlithgow counterpart Fiona Hyslop made the plea following the SNP Scottish Government’s announcement of a £20 million boost to strengthen social care and ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

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59 h. ago Brits' pension pots 'could be worth tens of thousands of pounds less' if Rachel Reeves presses ahead with Budget raid

The Chancellor is reportedly planning to limit the amount people can sacrifice from their salaries to put in their pension pots without paying National Insurance.

Economics

3 d. ago Four schemes to help you with your energy bills if you’re struggling including £2,000 grant and free fridge

IF YOU'RE worried about how you are going to pay your energy bill this winter then help is at hand. Last month millions of households saw their energy bills rise by 2% to £1,755 a year. The increase added an extra £35 to the bills of families already struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, from...

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4 d. ago 'I'm ill and have decided to fly to China for treatment instead of using NHS'

A frustrated British woman who says she has contributed £54,000 in National Insurance over the past five years believes it would be a much quicker and smoother process to seek treatment in the Far East

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5 d. ago Susan Boyle 'inspired' to get back in studio after Scotland qualify for World Cup

The West Lothian Singer congratulated the national team on their stunning 4-2 victory against Denmark at Hampden.

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6 d. ago Specsavers Home Visits business kickstarts partnership with West Lothian charity Food Train with £2k donation

The charity aims to help older people across the community, offering members practical support to eat healthier and live well.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves's stealth tax will cost working families more than £1,000 as Chancellor plots 'smorgasbord' of smaller increases

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

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9 d. ago West Lothian veteran's charity collecting donations to support people of Ukraine

With the generous support of businesses across the West Lothian and Falkirk region, there has been a significant donation of t-shirts, joggers, jackets, fleeces, jumpers, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, thermal socks and men’s underwear.

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