2 h. ago Huge expansion of walking and cycling routes planned around town centre

The aim is to create a ‘connected network of walking and cycling routes’ to key locations

Politics

2 h. ago West Lothian homebuyers offered festive gift from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

The Christmas Collection is a hand-picked selection of new homes, complete with high-value extras worth up to £7,000 on selected homes.

Politics

2 h. ago West Lothian locals to get new £3m community centre in village

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive backed a £3m plan to demolish the existing building and build a new centre as the best value option.

Economics

6 h. ago West Lothian parents win concession on high school consultation

Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School.

Politics

8 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe told 'not a penny' as Man Utd get huge New Trafford stadium plan update

Manchester United are planning to build a new 100,000-seater stadium and controversial co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested taxpayers could help fund the £2billion project

Politics

30 h. ago Turkish military plane crashes as footage shows horror moment aircraft plummets in Georgia

A Turkish military plane has crashed prompting a huge search and rescue response in Gerogia following reports the cargo plane plummeted at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border

Events

31 h. ago New £5 billion Paramount Pictures theme park to open after plans for huge UK attraction were dropped

Hwaseong International Theme Park will open near Seoul in South Korea, which is already home to multiple large amusement parks, including Lotte World.

Economics

32 h. ago West Lothian zoo announces exciting guest for Christmas lights switch

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder shared the exciting news that James Cosmo MBE will be joining them once again for their switch on of the 2025 Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations.

Politics

32 h. ago Invitation from West Lothian Crematorium Christmas memorial service

During the service, visitors will be able to see an image of their loved one displayed as part of a memorial slideshow.

Politics

50 h. ago Sculpture of soldier which was created on front line to go under the hammer

Alexander Carrick made The Gunner sculpture out of clay while serving during the First World War.

Events

52 h. ago West Lothian cyclist demands action at noticing 'suspect smell' coming from cars

At the August meeting of Bathgate’s local area committee Labour councillor Harry Cartmill called for vigorous testing of drivers after complaining about smelling cannabis as he cycled past cars.

Politics

52 h. ago West Lothian Council tenants to be asked their views on 3.5% rent rise

An annual rent rise of 3.5% per year was agreed over a five-year period in 2023, and tenants will be asked to green light the rise which will take the average rent over the £90 a week mark for the first time.

Politics

54 h. ago West Lothian crime: Man asked girl, 16, to perform 'sex act' before exposing himself in Livingston

Extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Events

60 h. ago Brunaupark review – housing estate dwellers vs property developers in rousing but unequal battle

This heartfelt film bears witness to a defiant community, forms a vital piece of oral history and shows the resilience of those determined to stay onIn many cities across Europe, there is a familiar sight of longstanding housing estates being gutted to make way for more expensive builds. Felix Hergert and Dominik Zietlow’s heartfelt film focuses on one such complex, the vibrant Brunaupark in Zurich. Consisting of five residential tenements, the area is home to more than 400 tenants, who have created a close-knit multicultural community over the decades. Credit Suisse, whose pension fund owns the building, has other ideas. The people of Brunaupark are served with notices as proposals for partial demolition and new construction get under way.Going from door to door, this documentary forms a vital piece of oral history, bearing witness to the defiance and resilience of those determined to stay. Each story is filled with colourful memories: one restaurant owner, who has been forced to g...

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian veteran's charity hand over donation to help Ukrainian soldiers and civilians

ASA Scotland proudly donated £500 to Sunflower Scotland to support Ukrainian soldiers and civilians caught in the ongoing tragedy of war.

Events

4 d. ago Kate Forbes announces £42million fund to build hundreds of new homes in Edinburgh

The Deputy FM confirmed the housing development is part of a £1.3billion project to regenerate Granton Waterfront.

Economics

4 d. ago Plans for West Lothian storage container yard at entrance to town rejected

Councillors on the Development Management Committee (DMC) turned down plans for the depot on the eastern fringe of the town for the second time this year.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian fire crew 'attacked with projectiles' during Bonfire Night chaos

Firefighters were out in Blackridge at around 9.45pm on Bonfire Night when police received a report they were being attacked with “projectiles”.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian's Lewis Capaldi announced as headline act for TRNSMT 2026

The Someone You Loved star is set to take to the stage for the final show of the weekend in Glasgow Green on Sunday June 21.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian housing officers work to cut number of trashed council homes

Housing officer Jennifer Benson told councillors that “ negative tenancy ends” often result in homes needing major repairs before they can be re-let.

Society