19 h. ago Man charged and two rushed to hospital after crash at West Lothian roundabout

Around 3pm on October 21, police and paramedics raced to the A71 and A899 in Dedridge, Livingston, following reports of the incident.

Events

19 h. ago West Lothian employers urged to get involved in Scottish Careers Week

Events and activities are set to take place across to support the campaign, co-ordinated by Scotland’s skills agency Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Politics

20 h. ago The Azurescens' soaring psychedelic sound finds a Common Bond with indie fans

The new EP is the West Lothian band's first release of 2025

Sport

43 h. ago Stuart Pearce's son Harley tragically died at 'dangerous accident blackspot' in crash

Former England defender Stuart Pearce's son, Harley, was killed in a tragic tractor accident, and local residents have spoken out about the dangerous stretch of road

Events

43 h. ago Arsenal set for toughest test as similar Atletico Madrid present significant step up

LaLiga giants are one of the few sides in Europe who can play the streetwise Gunners at their own game

Politics

45 h. ago Concerns over West Lothian Council's travellers working group

Janet Campbell, the leader of West Lothian’s opposition SNP group, pointed out that the chair and vice chair appointed this week had both voted against the SNP proposal to set up the working group in the first place.

Politics

45 h. ago Plans for huge West Lothian housing development pulled before council meeting

Developers at the Heartlands site which covers for former Polkemmet Colliery pulled proposals for almost 2,000 new homes just a day before they were supposed to go to councillors.

Politics

45 h. ago West Lothian accident blackspot set to get new signs to improve safety

But a promised resurfacing of the road through Harburn will have to wait to combine with other improvement schemes of the rural road.

Politics

65 h. ago West Lothian locals told safety is paramount this bonfire season

The West Lothian Community Safety Partnership is made up of public organisations such as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and West Lothian Council.

Events

69 h. ago More banks hit out at £11billion car finance compensation plan

Both Bank of Ireland and Secure Trust Bank were also forced to significantly ramp up provisions set aside for compensation.

Economics

3 d. ago Women are being put off cycling because of drivers overtaking too closely, campaigners say

Glow rides will be taking place on the evening of 22 October to raise awareness of improving safety standards for women.

Politics

3 d. ago Japan set for first woman prime minister after ruling party finds coalition partner

Sanae Takaichi of LDP and Hirofumi Yoshimura of Ishin set to sign agreement sealing alliance on Monday

Politics

5 d. ago Organisation supporting parents in West Lothian shares concerns over impact of budget cuts

Angela Constance MSP for Almond Valley recently met with the team at Home-Start

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian Film Festival Director is getting down to raise money for breast cancer support organisation

Christopher McPhillips will complete one squat for every £1 donated

Culture

5 d. ago Exactly who is eligible for free school meals as 500,000 more kids meet criteria

The free school meals scheme is set for a significant change as the eligibility criteria is expanded to help more than 500,000 children - here's exactly who is able to get the benefit, and the rules you need to know

Politics

6 d. ago People in West Lothian can have their say during council's budget consultation

Rising costs are combined with significant increases in demand for some services

Politics

6 d. ago Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood

Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24

Politics

6 d. ago Celtic 'set' to complete signing of starlet compared to 34 cap England man with seven figure fee mooted

Celtic have agreed a deal for the highly-rated youth international, according to reports.

Politics

6 d. ago Surge in number of West Lothian residents signing up for Access Xcite memberships

The scheme provides reduced-price opportunities for certain groups of people

Politics

6 d. ago Bright spark Callan came from the land down under and learnt his trade in West Lothian

The Livingston man was named SIJB Apprentice of the Year 2025

Politics