83 m. ago West Lothian battery energy storage site wins approval despite fire concerns

The Development Management Committee agreed to back the facility in the interests of reducing long term carbon emissions.

Events

7 h. ago Subway’s Kids Eat Free deal is back for West Lothian families to tuck into tasty treats

West Lothian residents can enjoy one free kids’ meal with the purchase of any Footlong Sub at participating restaurants in the area, helping to ease the cost of the summer holidays.

Economics

9 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to check if they need to pay any tax ahead of deadline

Advice Direct Scotland has issued a reminder that people must settle their tax bills by midnight on Thursday, July 31, to avoid potential fines from HMRC.

Economics

11 h. ago New store and restaurant will create 41 jobs at West Lothian’s largest shopping centre

“We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store F.Hinds and Marble Buffet’s first site in a shopping centre” – Simon Eatough

Society

31 h. ago West Lothian councillors hear of resident's frustration with council’s contact centre

Councillors reported fielding repeated complaints from constituents left hanging on the phone when they tried to report issues or make appointments or payments.

Politics

32 h. ago West Lothian’s population could grow to almost 200,000 within seven years

A growing, but ageing population is one of the key points from the first draft of the council’s ten year Economic Investment Plan.

Politics

36 h. ago Councillors given assurance they will learn full costs of West Lothian cyberattacks

Senior officers told councillors before the recess that online systems should be fully operational by August, and the eventual costs would be delivered to committee.

Events

36 h. ago Social landlord’s communities across West Lothian gets top marks in report from leading environmental charity

Wheatley Homes communities were assessed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, the national environmental charity helping create cleaner and greener local environments.

Politics

54 h. ago MSP aims to find out if famous West Lothian artwork can be returned from Tate Modern

Derelict Land Art: Five Sisters and the Five Sisters Bing sculpture was created by John Latham in 1976 were purchased by the Tate Modern Gallery the same year.

Politics

55 h. ago West Lothian struggles to meet housing demand despite new builds

The county comes in third place behind neighbour authorities for the number of new houses built since the turn of the century.

Politics

56 h. ago Children from across Livingston celebrate Bastille Day in true French style

The celebration brought France to West Lothian with French music, food, games, and art activities, offering young learners a memorable introduction to both the language and culture of France.

Politics

4 d. ago Alcohol licences granted for West Lothian convenience stores despite NHS concerns

The stores in Armadale and Whitburn have been operating under occasional licences without issues, members of West Lothian’s Licensing Board heard.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian man and pet injured after 'incident' involving two dogs in street

Police were called to Bisset Place, Bathgate, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday, July 9, after a 44-year-old man sustained injuries.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian community groups could see fees for venue surge under new rules

Bathgate, along almost 30 other venues could be taken under direct council control as it battles to reach projected £1m savings from the running costs of community centres across the county.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian Oasis tribute band says reunion tour has 'opened so many doors'

The band, Definitely Maybe, have revealed how they’ve had to change their set because of the new tour.

Politics

6 d. ago Depraved West Lothian rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected his partner at the time to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week' between April 2020 and April 2022.

Politics

6 d. ago Depraved Scots rapist caged after preying on women as they slept

Craig Dodds subjected a woman to horrific repeated sexual attacks 'several times a week'.

Politics

6 d. ago Emergency services race to West Lothian train station after reports of 'person on the line'

The incident, which happened at around 7.30am, saw ScotRail ‘working closely’ with police. Delays on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line via Shotts are ‘subject to delays’.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian Council issue update to parents following May’s cyberattack

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

Events

6 d. ago West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi adds new tour dates for his comeback tour

The singer-songwriter revealed that the gig for the majority of his dates had sold out within minutes of going live on general sale.

Politics