58 m. ago Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

Events

8 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across West Lothian

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

Events

10 h. ago Fatal crash Edinburgh: Police urge driver to come forward after cyclist dies in fatal West Lothian crash

Police believe the driver of a silver or grey pick up truck may have more information about a fatal collision involving a cyclist and van in West Calder.

Events

10 h. ago West Lothian mental health counsellor receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Jodi McNeill is a counsellor at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling in Livingston.

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28 h. ago Rat sightings in West Lothian soar after bin store rubbish fly

Local area committees have heard that the bin stores have become a “free for all”, with rats seen around piles of black bags and furniture dumped.

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28 h. ago Campaigners fighting to save West Lothian care home cafe have just weeks to come up with plans

The deadline for proposals to come forward for the Bathgate venue is May 27 councillors and members of West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board have been told.

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3 d. ago Lewis Capaldi performs first gig in two years for mental health charity

Lewis Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.

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4 d. ago West Lothian schoolboy sums up how it feels after win at international maths competition

Tejas Mittal attends Calderwood Primary School in Livingston

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4 d. ago 'My daughter was attacked by a classmate as 40 other kids filmed it for Snapchat'

Skye Storrar was set upon by another girl outside Whitburn Academy in West Lothian with the attack filmed and shared on social media, her disgusted mum Jennifer claims

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4 d. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

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4 d. ago West Lothian's share of national welfare fund stays the same despite rising demands

A report to the council’s Executive offered some comfort that the council can carry over around £500,000 from last year’s emergency funding.

Economics

5 d. ago West Lothian woman who had to be revived at birth celebrates her 100th birthday

Margaret Johnston was "blue" when born in her granny's house in Dalmeny back in 1925

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5 d. ago Closure of eight West Lothian nurseries backed by Scottish Government

Ministers had eight weeks to consider the decisions made by the Education Executive in March and in letters issued this week confirmed they will not use their “call-in” powers to stop the closures.

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5 d. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics

6 d. ago Popular Indian cuisine restaurants in West Lothian scoop trio of awards

The Bayleaf restaurants in both Bathgate and Livingston took home accolades

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6 d. ago West Lothian Council to 'review current practice' after trans toilets decision

The review comes after the Scottish Trades Union Congress branded the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex is defined by biology as “hugely problematic”.

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6 d. ago West Lothian Council warning over cost of meeting National Insurance increase

An update on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and its effects on West Lothian’s finances delivered to councillors at the Executive suggested some of the cost would be met but there was no clarity as to how much.

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6 d. ago West Lothian communities 'should see financial benefit from hosting solar farms'

The county has been a pioneer in community benefits from wind farm technology having dispensed millions in payments from energy suppliers occupying the county’s five wind farms.

Politics

6 d. ago Major stationery chain closing store next month as shoppers say 'this is rubbish!'

The store is being shut down because the lease has expired and the retailer has launched a 50% off sale to help clear stock

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7 d. ago West Lothian athlete needs a boost on her way to World Championships in Norway

Eilin Alsop will represent Great Britain in the World Benchpress Championships

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