73 m. ago West Lothian centre plans branded 'total failure' by community councils

In a war of words that followed almost two years of increasingly politicised and bitter debate and dispute the Joint Forum of Community Councils said it was appalled at what had played out.

Events

85 m. ago West Lothian Leisure wins top gong at Chamber of Commerce Awards

The Innovation & Resilience Award celebrates businesses that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in overcoming disruptions, breaking into new markets, adopting creative methods, investing in staff motivation and development, and embracing technology to strengthen long-term resilience.

Events

91 m. ago West Lothian nurse receives Manager of the Year at Nursing Times Awards

Lyndsey Dunn, who works with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, was shortlisted among the final 10 candidates before being announced as the winner in front of hundreds of healthcare professionals from across the UK.

Events

2 h. ago West Lothian shoppers wait in huge queues as new store opens ahead of Christmas

Over 300 people turned up in their droves to The Centre, Livingston at the weekend for the opening of the pop culture retailer MINISO over four hours before the store opened.

Politics

4 h. ago MINISO West Lothian: Hundreds queue for hours ahead of MINISO Scottish store opening

The first 200 shoppers who spent £5 received a goody bag worth £25.

Politics

42 h. ago I'm A Celeb viewers brand Vogue Williams 'Superwoman' as gym loving model 'smashes' brutal 'Total Wipeout style' trial

The model, 40, came face-to-face with the Wrecking Balls of Rage, which saw her fight her way through a slime covered obstacle course.

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43 h. ago I'm A Celeb viewers brand Vogue Williams 'Superwoman' after the gym loving model 'smashes' brutal 'Total Wipeout style' trial: 'She puts everyone else to shame!'

The model, 40, came face-to-face with the Wrecking Balls of Rage, which saw her fight her way through a slime covered obstacle course.

Politics

57 h. ago Million pound cost of shopping centre demolition as town’s regeneration ramps up

Detailed plans to clear a large section of Prestwich centre and then rebuild there are expected by the spring

Economics

3 d. ago Revamp of Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries to begin next year as masterplan approved

Buchanan Galleries owner Landsec has received planning approval for an overhaul of the landmark shopping centre with new leisure and retail concepts, including a new food hall.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian College appoints Hazel Brady as Interim Principal

Hazel has held numerous roles since joining the college as a business lecturer in 2006. She moved from Faculty Director for Business, Creative and Enterprise to Vice Principal of Learning and Attainment in June 2024.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian man honoured with esteemed recognition at Scottish Care Awards

Alan Galloway, a resident at Croftware Care Home in Fauldhouse, won the Outstanding Achievement Award category.

Events

3 d. ago New townhouses available to buy from West Lothian housing development

Ideal for those looking to maximise their budget, a townhouse can offer greater flexibility of space compared with an apartment.

Politics

3 d. ago Canada minister resigns from cabinet over Carney’s controversial oil pipeline deal

Minister Steven Guilbeault says Indigenous nations were not consulted and the pipeline would have ‘major environmental impacts’Mark Carney has agreed an energy deal with Alberta centred on plans for a new heavy oil pipeline reaching from the province’s oil sands to the Pacific coast, a politically volatile project that is expected to face stiff opposition.The move proved politically damaging within hours, with the minister of Canadian culture, Steven Guilbeault, who is the former environment minister, announcing he would leave cabinet. Guilbault, a former activist and lifelong environmental advocate, said he strongly opposed the plan. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mark Carney reaches deal with Alberta for oil pipeline opposed by First Nations

Prime minister says deal ‘sets the state for an industrial transformation’, but project is likely to face wide oppositionMark Carney has agreed an energy deal with Alberta centred on plans for a new heavy oil pipeline reaching from the province’s oil sands to the Pacific coast – a politically volatile project that is expected to face stiff opposition.“It’s a great day for Alberta and a great day for Canada,” the prime minister said on Thursday as he met the beaming Alberta premier, Danielle Smith. He said the agreement “sets the state for an industrial transformation” and involved not just a pipeline, but also nuclear power and datacentres. “This is Canada working,” he said. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Two farmers arrested and tractor seized by police at Westminster protest over Rachel Reeves' budget

Farmers from across the UK descended on central London yesterday to demonstrate against Rachel Reeves's plans on controversial UK inheritance tax reforms.

Events

4 d. ago Charity claims a fifth of older people in West Lothian are in danger of becoming malnourished

Screening by Food Train has found that 20% of people aged 65 and over in the region are at risk of malnourishment and falling ill.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian school inspections create fear and panic, says union

West Lothian’s Education Executive has approved a response to the Scottish Government’s plans to change the national inspections.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian Semichem partnership provides home delivery service

The Snappy Shopper service brings Semichem’s trusted range of products from the stores directly to customers’ doors within 60 minutes, with delivery available within a three-mile radius.

Society

4 d. ago West Lothian community groups awarded £32,000 grant to improve facilities

Three groups will benefit; the local Scout pack, Winchburgh Albion football club and Winchburgh Growers.

Economics

5 d. ago West Lothian electrical firm makes fourth promotion of busy year

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) have appointed long-serving Calvin Dodds as its new Automation and Controls Manager.

Politics