12 h. ago Calls for more urgency over need for new medical centre in West Lothian village

Built to serve just 4,500 it is now responsible for 16,000 patients

Science

14 h. ago West Lothian artist partners with multiple sclerosis charity after living with condition for 10 years

Linda Hoskins, owner of Linda Hoskins Art in West Lothian, has selected MS Society Scotland as her next Charity of the Year.

Politics

15 h. ago Rock the Crossbar brings musicians and footballers to West Lothian for a great cause

Jonathan and Michael Ward wanted to raise money for the Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh

Sport

15 h. ago Doctors pinpoint subtle sign of deadly neurological disease that kills thousands

Multiple sclerosis could be diagnosed over a decade earlier following intriguing new research which found signs of the condition develop 15 years before diagnosis.

Events

35 h. ago West Lothian community centre group to 'dissolve' next year due to running costs

The move comes in protest at West Lothian Council’s proposals to press ahead with changes to the way community centres and halls are run as the council tires to wring £1 million in budget savings from them.

Politics

36 h. ago New West Lothian Xcite community gym set to open with 'state

The community gym, located at West Calder High School will be opening mid-September with the same kit used in all Xcite gyms.

Politics

37 h. ago Pitches were perfect before quad riders tore across turf in West Lothian park as season kicked off

Whitburn FC use the community facility at King George V Park for matches and training

Politics

40 h. ago Remarkable West Lothian mum urges people to consider fostering

Denise Hopkinson, who has been married to husband Rick for almost 50 years, was herself fostered as a young girl, and it was this period of her life that gave her the motivation and drive to become a foster carer herself.

Politics

41 h. ago West Lothian town rallies together to save gala day after vandals strike

Residents of Armadale were devastated when several rented items were damaged by a handful of youths at the gala day in June.

Events

41 h. ago West Lothian locals in poor areas 'more likely to experience loneliness'

A region wide survey conducted in the wake of the Covid pandemic saw the county trail behind Edinburgh and East Lothian in physical and emotional health issues.

Politics

60 h. ago West Lothian Schools Pipe Band were crowned World Champions in their grade

The talented band members picked up the top trophy in the Novice A section for the first time, after being runners-up for the last four years.

Culture

61 h. ago West Lothian pancake spot closes as diners say it 'came out of nowhere'

Stack and Still have thanked their customers in Livingston, after closing their doors for the final time.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Government failing West Lothian stroke survivors according to leading charity

Figures released by Public Heath Scotland this week as part of their Scottish Stroke Improvement Programme revealed the country is falling unacceptably short of its own target of 80% of stroke patients receiving an inpatient bundle which aims to ensure the best chance of survival and recovery.

Events

3 d. ago Award winning kitchen company announces expansion into West Lothian

Silver Birch Interiors is set to open a brand-new state-of-the-art showroom in Livingston on September 27

Events

3 d. ago Pensioners lose battle to save West Lothian community cafe in their retirement home

An 11th-hour rescue plan, which would have kept just one paid member of staff at the Rosemount Gardens cafe, was rejected by the Integration Joint Board which oversees social care.

Events

6 d. ago Boots team could play an even greater role in delivering NHS services in West Lothian

The challenge of retail crime was also discussed during the visit

Sport

6 d. ago Rapist who attacked three women in West Lothian and Falkirk caged

Kevin Malloy, 39, has been caged for nine years.

Events

6 d. ago Fashion accessories chain Claire's files for administration putting West Lothian stores at risk

Employees at the Almondvale Centre and Livingston Designer Outlet are being contacted

Events

7 d. ago Funding boost for community development trust in West Lothian village

It's part of a £2.5 million package supporting almost 80 organisations across Scotland

Politics

8 d. ago West Lothian's new British Champion wasn't sure she'd run again after having steel rods inserted in her back

The 24-year-old Livingston AC athlete had surgery for scoliosis as a teenager

Politics