6 h. ago National charity says West Lothian pensioners' café a model for better care

Adam Stachura, the Policy Director at Age Scotland last Thursday’s 11th hour hold was an “opportunity to look to the future.”

Politics

6 h. ago West Lothian schools to get more support teachers thanks to extra £1m funding

It comes amid a ‘spike’ in the numbers of pupils needing additional support in schools and to learn at home.

Economics

6 h. ago West Lothian raids see more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized

A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized.

Events

17 h. ago Education inspectors' 'brilliant' report for West Lothian village's school and nursery class

The inspection team spent time at Longridge Primary in April

Politics

30 h. ago West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans

Livingston South Councillor Maria MacAulay won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April.

Events

30 h. ago West Lothian dog run plan rejected over fears neighbours would face '12 hours of barking'

A planning Reporter rejected an appeal against West Lothian Council’s refusal to allow the park to continue to operate.

Politics

30 h. ago West Lothian village bus protesters want return of service after 'year of isolation'

Elderly and infirm villagers who rely on buses have been cut off from public transport for more than a year. One told a meeting of the council’s Executive: “ We have bus passes, but no buses.”

Events

30 h. ago Council Tax collection rates hold up in West Lothian despite increase

Councillors agreed an 8.95% rise in February, the largest rise in years after a decade of Holyrood imposed freezes.

Politics

36 h. ago Good report card for West Lothian school and nursery class after education inspection

The Education Scotland team spent time at St Mary’s Primary and Polbeth Nursery in April

Politics

36 h. ago Routine scan led to early breast cancer diagnosis for West Lothian woman who's going out walking after midnight

Angela Mairs is taking on the marathon-distance charity challenge to give something back

Science

3 d. ago We bought land behind our homes and erected a 6ft fence to keep yobs out... but then snobby neighbours complained to the council

Residents in Ramsey Court and St Michael's Court, Slough, fear they may have spent thousands on land they will never benefit from after being refused council permission to erect a fence.

Society

3 d. ago Biker dies week on from horror Highland crash after man arrested

Steven Twizell, from Armadale in West Lothian, died in hospital a week after the June 19 collision near Inverness.

Events

4 d. ago Shop staff share terror as meat cleaver thug launched attack before £2k till raid

Police have launched a probe after £2,000 was stolen from the Premier Bathville store in Armadale, West Lothian, at around 8.15pm on Thursday.

Economics

4 d. ago Glasgow City Council warns of parking scam messages amid ongoing cyber incident

The local authority said it was investigating the messages ‘as a matter of urgency’.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian man has cardiac arrest at just 34 after wife notices warning sign

Nicola Beveridge and her husband Calum were getting ready to leave the house on March 29 when Nicola realised she had lost something as the couple started searching their bedroom.

Events

4 d. ago Xciting summer ahead for young people at free camps in West Lothian venues

They aim to help children build confidence and make new friends

Politics

4 d. ago The Rebel Bear's cool street art on show for a day at West Lothian industrial estate

The anonymous artist creates powerful murals that explore themes of love, politics, surveillance, and humanity

Politics

5 d. ago Lewis Capaldi releases "bold and courageous" comeback single hours before expected Glastonbury show

The much-loved singer, from Whitburn, West Lothian – who took an “extended break” from the music business two years ago to concentrate on his physical and mental health – dropped the powerful new single at midnight.

Politics

5 d. ago Mayor of seaside town condemns his OWN council over plans to charge residents £70 to park outside their own homes

George Farquhar claimed he knew nothing about the contentious plans which are in response to visitors parking across driveways, on pavements, grass verges and even roundabouts.

Economics

5 d. ago Demolition set to begin on old Cardiff pub that's earmarked for council housing

Local councillors for Pentwyn said demolition is about to begin more than a year after Cardiff Council approved plans for 11 council homes on the land

Politics