1 hour ago Funding boost for community development trust in West Lothian village

It's part of a £2.5 million package supporting almost 80 organisations across Scotland

Politics

25 h. ago West Lothian's new British Champion wasn't sure she'd run again after having steel rods inserted in her back

The 24-year-old Livingston AC athlete had surgery for scoliosis as a teenager

Politics

26 h. ago World’s swankiest manhole covers? A thrilling tour of the new embankments concealing London’s £4.6bn super sewer

Built to tackle 18m tonnes of rising excrement, the Tideway project has also generated dramatic new public spaces dotted with giant artworks. Our writer takes the ‘stink tower’ tour of the capitalA group of colossal black tombstones has landed on the north bank of the Thames in London, looking like mysterious monoliths from another civilisation. They stand near Blackfriars Bridge as imposing bookends, rising almost 10 metres, folded in places to form platforms and benches, slipping down in others to become one with the pavement. Water trickles from the summit of one huge slab, running down ridges and splashing into a sunken pool. Another pair rise straight out of the river wall, hoisting wooden fenders with them from the swirling brown waters below.“I wanted to make something that comes from nowhere,” says Scottish artist Nathan Coley, as he clambers on to one of his concrete blocks, which form part of the most prominent new public artwork in Britain’s capital, set to be unveiled ne...

Economics

27 h. ago Changes to Lothian Country bus services welcomed by West Lothian Council leader

Lothian Country have announced improvements to the network starting on September 7

Politics

28 h. ago Kirk of Calder congregation marks VJ Day with moving commemoration in West Lothian

August 15, 1945 was the date Japan's forces announced their surrender to the Allies

Politics

53 h. ago Essentials donation from MP for West Lothian children going to school

'I’d encourage everyone who can to get involved... every contribution makes a real difference'

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian club's summer drive to help youngsters get into the game of golf

Coaching was delivered by PGA Professional David MacMullen

Sport

4 d. ago Woman once Britain's 'youngest mum' who had baby aged 12 reveals she is expecting fifth child at 31

Tressa Middleton, 31, from Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the happy news following a series of ordeals.

Politics

5 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian Youth Action project sets 500 miles target for new vehicle

You can walk, swim, cycle or even stilt walk - anything goes!

Events

7 d. ago Colourful celebration for West Lothian couple as they celebrate 65 years of marriage

Colin and Margaret Bailey marked their Blue Sapphire Wedding Anniversary

Politics

7 d. ago Wait over for pupils in West Lothian as exam results are received and continue to improve

Support and guidance is available for anyone who requires help

Politics

8 d. ago New primary school in West Lothian village completed ahead of time and ready to welcome pupils

Hawkhill Primary will open its doors to pupils on Wednesday, August 13

Politics

8 d. ago Historic stately home in West Lothian provides splendid backdrop for Boiler Room session

Armand van Helden and Ewan McVicar delighted thousands of revellers at Hopetoun House

Politics

9 d. ago Bonnie babies were the most popular in West Lothian last year

A total of 1,673 newborns were registered in West Lothian

Politics

3 w. ago Results helpline to support West Lothian pupils with SQA results

The pupils and students- along with their parents and carers - will be able to get support with their results through Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) Results Helpline, which opens from 8am on results day which is Tuesday, August 5.

Politics

3 w. ago Locals share tributes after beloved West Lothian zoo animal passes away

Shadow, the pygmy goat, was born at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder in 2014 where she lived her life happily, well-known to visitors.

Politics

3 w. ago Digging Into Wellness: Residents and colleagues at East Whitburn Care Home create Ttriving vegetable garden together

There’s something special growing at HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, and it’s more than just vegetables. With the help of dedicated care colleagues and enthusiastic residents, the home has transformed an unused outdoor space into a bustling vegetable garden, brimming with life, colour, and community spirit.

Events

3 w. ago Plan for 'five storey' telecoms mast in West Lothian delayed over concern for public artwork

There was cross-party doubt at proposals that the pole -the height of a five-storey building - which is to replace an existing one nearby could not be built on the same spot.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team reissue warning over Labubu dolls

Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm.

Events