10 h. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

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10 h. ago West Lothian 'life saver' mental health fund can now cover two

Third Sector organisers hope the extension will enable the funding reach more people through different grass roots projects.

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11 h. ago West Lothian drivers warning over closure of B792 between Blackburn and Bathgate

The works, which are due to take place over the weekend of September 19 to 22 and on the nights of September 22 to 26, are the latest phase in an ongoing major project to refurbish the B792 bridge.

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11 h. ago West Lothian primary school pick up Gold School Sports Award

Children at Southdale Primary were able to try a whole host of sports including basketball, gymnastics, boccia and taekwondo.

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11 h. ago Mother to join Kiltwalk to raise funds for charity she set up in son’s memory

Six-year-old Jaxon McKenzie, from West Lothian, died last December just eight months after being diagnosed with a brain stem tumour.

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14 h. ago US bakery chain closes all UK branches and quits country despite praise for its 'gorgeous' products

The chain has announced it will be shutting the doors at all 12 of it's branches across the country just five years after launching.

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15 h. ago West Lothian bakery closes as American chain suddenly shuts down all UK stores

Cinnabon opened its first UK store in 2020 and most recently had 12 sites in locations including Livingston, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham.

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15 h. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

16 h. ago Full list of Cinnabon store closures as all UK branches 'shut down'

A popular US bakery chain has closed all 12 of its UK stores

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31 h. ago Scots prisoner 'escapes from ambulance' while being rushed to hospital

The inmate was being transferred from HMP Addiewell in West Lothian to St John's Hospital in Livingston when the incident took place.

Events

34 h. ago Major bakery chain closes all stores after failed expansion in UK

The US bakery chain first launched in the UK in 2020, but has now announced it is closing all 12 of its locations in the nation after a failed expansion that leaves them with no choice

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38 h. ago Linlithgow Academy named as West Lothian’s first Gold Ambassador school

The school received the distinguished accolade from the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), recognising the school’s dedication to delivering inclusive, flexible, and forward-thinking educational pathways.

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58 h. ago West Lothian speed limit cut to bring in 20mph welcomed as 'common sense'

Residents say there is a need for public engagement, saying the streets are too busy to warrant official limits being put in place

Politics

58 h. ago Game on for West Lothian darts fans with opening of new store at The Centre, Livingston

ArrowHeadz is set to open its first store in Scotland at The Centre, Livingston on September 14, stocking the latest darts equipment, dart boards and flights, and will also feature six state-of-the-art, hi-tech dart playing lanes.

Sport

64 h. ago Future of Scotland should be determined by the people not Westminster according to West Lothian MSP

It follows the publication of the SNP’s paper; Your Right To Decide

Politics

64 h. ago Communities turn out in numbers as Baton of Hope passes through West Lothian's towns

The tour relay is the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative

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3 d. ago Call for volunteers to relaunch West Lothian community food store

The Livingston neighbourhood of Ladywell lost its community project, which provided low cost food to locals early on last year .

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3 d. ago Funding for West Lothian buses should be 'forever', councillor claims

The council’s Executive heard details of £240,000 one-off funding to improve bus stop infrastructure across the county.

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3 d. ago Excellence awards for young people from West Lothian for their inspirational achievements

The British Youth International College (BYITC) event brought together, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders

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6 d. ago Warning new West Lothian banking hub in 'challenging' location for the elderly

Both Linlithgow and Bathgate will get new hubs to help residents - but there is disappointment in Bathgate that a campaign to retain the new hub in the town centre has failed.

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