31 h. ago Don Cowie claims Livingston fan spat in Ross County staff member's face amid 'ugly' playoff penalty drama scenes

Ronan Hale stepped up to the spot for the Staggies to level the showdown in West Lothian

Events

38 h. ago West Lothian Council say "small percentage" of data stolen in recent cyber attack

On May 6, the council experienced a “sophisticated” ransomware attack from a group of unknown cyber-assailants.

Events

38 h. ago West Lothian Specsavers Home Visits team take action to support customers with dementia

The full team has recently become qualified Dementia Friends, after completing a training course to professionally care for the eye health and hear care of customers who have the condition.

Economics

40 h. ago Army Reserves help to keep the cycle going with generous donation to West Lothian Bike Library

They were handed over as part of a wider community engagement effort

Politics

56 h. ago Chef found in house with £34,00 worth of heroin and cocaine hidden inside a washing machine

Police found 300 deals of cocaine and heroin and Mohammad Saad drove off from the raid after telling police he had ID in his car

Economics

61 h. ago West Lothian councillor known for defending greenbelt to lead planning committee

Labour’s Harry Cartmill returned to the council’s Development Management Committee this week.

Politics

61 h. ago Pothole fixing machine 'not worth it' for West Lothian due to problems with winter repairs

The Pothole Pro has been promoted by the opposition SNP group as the answer to the almost £2m problem of fixing the county’s roads.

Politics

63 h. ago West Lothian locals in with chance of winning year’s supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant

Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation’s biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria.

Politics

65 h. ago Bid to save West Lothian pensioners' café fails as councillors reject call to step in

A meeting of the full council voted down a motion from the SNP’s Willie Boyle to intervene in plans to close the cafe in Rosemount Gardens in Bathgate.

Events

3 d. ago Praise for West Lothian teenager Jak's lasting legacy from cabinet secretaries

There are now five pop-up dens across Scotland thanks to the teenager's vision

Politics

3 d. ago Over £3 million received by people in West Lothian since Carer Support Payment introduced

'This is a lifeline for people across West Lothian who care for loved ones every day'

Economics

4 d. ago Partnership project in West Lothian could be implemented in communities across Scotland

The pilot programme, run jointly by West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP), Almond Housing Association and Spark – a Livingston-based social enterprise dedicated to tackling social isolation and loneliness – has been praised for its innovative approach to tackling social issues while exploiting the added value of pooling resources and expertise.

Politics

4 d. ago Siblings from West Lothian farm prepare to give it some welly with a marathon run in the capital

Rain or shine, a sister and brother from West Lothian will be prepared for the weather when they take on the Edinburgh Marathon wearing wellies.

Politics

4 d. ago Positive response to music video by West Lothian man who says the sound of his voice would clear a room

Scott Kerr released a TikTok video of himself singing to inspire others

Culture

5 d. ago Family run West Lothian butchers celebrates half a century of business

Boghall Butchers in Bathgate welcomed the community to their shop where they marked half a century of trade with a performance from a local piper and a visit from their first ever customer.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian gran turns her life around losing almost four stones and becoming Slimming World consultant

After years of battling yo-yo dieting, unsustainable meal plans, and restriction, Karen Robertson from Livingston has found her forever plan with Slimming World

Politics

5 d. ago More than £1m a year to help families with school clothing costs paid out by West Lothian Council

The council offers among the biggest grants in Scotland in administering the Scottish Government scheme.

Economics

6 d. ago Home care company owner in West Lothian appeals to UK Government to reconsider national insurance hike

Home Instead joined thousands calling for the social care sector to be exempt

Politics

7 d. ago 'The devil told me to do it' Dad set house on fire while teen son inside

Alexander Reape caused more than £91,000 of damage at the property in Livingston, West Lothian.

Events

8 d. ago Private nurseries in West Lothian warn over impact of national insurance rise

A spokesperson for the private nurseries said that despite “open and frank” talks the education department had not recognised the financial pressure caused by rises in the minimum wage thresholds and NI contributions.

Events