2 h. ago Fatal crash Edinburgh: Police urge driver to come forward after cyclist dies in fatal West Lothian crash

Police believe the driver of a silver or grey pick up truck may have more information about a fatal collision involving a cyclist and van in West Calder.

Events

2 h. ago West Lothian mental health counsellor receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Jodi McNeill is a counsellor at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling in Livingston.

Events

19 h. ago Rat sightings in West Lothian soar after bin store rubbish fly

Local area committees have heard that the bin stores have become a “free for all”, with rats seen around piles of black bags and furniture dumped.

Politics

20 h. ago Campaigners fighting to save West Lothian care home cafe have just weeks to come up with plans

The deadline for proposals to come forward for the Bathgate venue is May 27 councillors and members of West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board have been told.

Politics

64 h. ago Lewis Capaldi performs first gig in two years for mental health charity

Lewis Capaldi, from Bathgate, West Lothian, has Tourette’s Syndrome, and released his first album in 2019 and a second album in 2023.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian schoolboy sums up how it feels after win at international maths competition

Tejas Mittal attends Calderwood Primary School in Livingston

Politics

4 d. ago 'My daughter was attacked by a classmate as 40 other kids filmed it for Snapchat'

Skye Storrar was set upon by another girl outside Whitburn Academy in West Lothian with the attack filmed and shared on social media, her disgusted mum Jennifer claims

Events

4 d. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian's share of national welfare fund stays the same despite rising demands

A report to the council’s Executive offered some comfort that the council can carry over around £500,000 from last year’s emergency funding.

Economics

5 d. ago West Lothian woman who had to be revived at birth celebrates her 100th birthday

Margaret Johnston was "blue" when born in her granny's house in Dalmeny back in 1925

Politics

5 d. ago Closure of eight West Lothian nurseries backed by Scottish Government

Ministers had eight weeks to consider the decisions made by the Education Executive in March and in letters issued this week confirmed they will not use their “call-in” powers to stop the closures.

Politics

5 d. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics

5 d. ago Popular Indian cuisine restaurants in West Lothian scoop trio of awards

The Bayleaf restaurants in both Bathgate and Livingston took home accolades

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian Council to 'review current practice' after trans toilets decision

The review comes after the Scottish Trades Union Congress branded the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex is defined by biology as “hugely problematic”.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian Council warning over cost of meeting National Insurance increase

An update on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and its effects on West Lothian’s finances delivered to councillors at the Executive suggested some of the cost would be met but there was no clarity as to how much.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian communities 'should see financial benefit from hosting solar farms'

The county has been a pioneer in community benefits from wind farm technology having dispensed millions in payments from energy suppliers occupying the county’s five wind farms.

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian athlete needs a boost on her way to World Championships in Norway

Eilin Alsop will represent Great Britain in the World Benchpress Championships

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian dad with cerebral palsy who suffered stroke as baby realises dream

Jamie Mitchell, 28, was born three months premature alongside his twin brother, Lewis.

Politics

7 d. ago Cars firebombed in West Lothian as thugs target house twice in two weeks

A source told the Record that the firebombings are thought to be drug-related.

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian resident calls for hospitals to be made safer for immunosuppressed patients

Heather Pentler is urging the public to support a petition calling for new measures to protect vulnerable patients from airborne infections in healthcare settings.

Science