10 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

12 h. ago Tributes paid to former West Lothian headteacher after sad death

Myra Macpherson MBE sadly passed away recently and West Lothian Council shared a touching tribute online.

Events

12 h. ago Joe Bugner, 75, dies as tributes paid to legendary boxer who fought Muhammad Ali

Joe Bugner, the legendary boxer who fought Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, has died at the age of 75, with tributes pouring in for the former heavyweight

Events

13 h. ago Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund offers West Lothian clubs chance to access £2,500 of funding

Aldi Scotland introduced its Scottish Sport Fund in 2016 to support individuals of all ages and abilities to get involved in physical activity in their local communities.

Economics

13 h. ago Taxi fares set to rise across West Lothian in time for Christmas

The largest proposed rise of 9.5%, could see the cost of a Tariff 3 journey of 10 miles rise by more than £4 over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Economics

13 h. ago Britain’s richest divorcee's heartbreak as boyfriend dies four years after £350m breakup

Former Miss UK Kirsty Bertarelli paid a touching tribute to her boyfriend Marc, who suffered a stroke two years after the couple went public with their relationship

Events

14 h. ago West Lothian Council leader and MP meet Linburn residents after veterans’ site sale announcement

Residents of the Linburn housing development in Wilkieston, originally built to provide homes and specialist support for veterans, are facing an uncertain future after Sight Scotland Veterans announced plans to sell the site.

Politics

15 h. ago West Lothian pensioners take café campaign to Scotland's financial watchdog

West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board agreed to close the cafe in Bathgate’s Rosemount Gardens complex to save £136,000 in staffing costs.

Economics

15 h. ago West Lothian bin complaints top table of calls to council after service changes

Joe Murray, a project and systems manager with the council, outlined the annual complaint performance across the different services run by the council.

Politics

33 h. ago Johnny Vaughan 'so very sad' as dad dies and TV star posts heartbreaking tribute

Radio presenter Johnny Vaughan has announced the death of his father Randall, aged 91, as his former Big Breakfast co-star Denise Van Outen paid tribute online

Events

38 h. ago Iconic 80s synth pop pioneer dies as bandmate pays tribute to a 'force of light'

Ray Mayhew, who was the drummer in the iconic 80s band Sigue Sigue Sputnik, has died, it has been confirmed. His bandmate Martin Degville has paid tribute to the star

Events

41 h. ago Man charged after 'shocking death' of woman in Edinburgh as tributes paid

Ndata Bobb died in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following a disturbance at a property on Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh.

Events

51 h. ago Liam Payne's sister Nicola breaks silence on last time she saw him alive

Liam Payne's sister Nicola has paid tribute to the late One Direction star on what would have been his 32nd birthday, and admitted she still finds it "incredibly hard" to process his death

Politics

62 h. ago Tributes paid to three teen boys killed in crash on Scots road

Fergus Ward, Lewis Knox and a third teen who has been named only as Jordan, passed away following the accident on the A830 between Mallaig and Arisaig.

Events

3 d. ago Tributes paid to Scots student who died in tragedy at Edinburgh reservoir

A huge search operation was carried out at Harlaw Reservoir on Monday and Tuesday.

Events

3 d. ago Ryan Reynolds suffers Wrexham 'gut punch' as he pleads for nobody to tell his mum

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has paid a heartfelt tribute to a popular Wrexham player, who even his own mother is fond of, after he left the club to join another team

Politics

3 d. ago Tributes paid to footballer turned fashion entrepreneur who died in horror motorbike crash

His family say they have been left devastated

Events

3 d. ago Tributes paid to 'cracking wee lad' found dead in Scots street

Loved ones took to social media to pay their respects to Scott Boyd, who was died following an incident in Lanark.

Events

3 d. ago 'Inspirational' school teacher killed at equestrian event when horse fell on her

Tributes have been paid to the primary school teacher who had a 7-year-old daughter and was said to be a 'committed and passionate event rider'

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian Council bosses 'furious' as minibus for vulnerable adults 'stolen'

The 17-seater vehicle was allegedly stolen from Quigley House, Craigshill, around 7.50pm on Tuesday evening.

Politics