6 h. ago New West Lothian bowling alley and karting track plans promise 'family fun'

The proposed Hollywood Bowl development involves converting the former shop unit into an e-go-kart track and a ten-pin bowling alley.

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7 h. ago West Lothian teen arrested as police raid home and make disturbing discovery

A significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis was recovered from the property in Livingston.

Events

35 h. ago West Lothian man's independence returns thanks to Parkinson's fitness programme

John Stirling was diagnosed 18 months ago and couldn't climb stairs without help

Politics

36 h. ago Story of West Lothian homeowners trapped in 'ghost estate' by crumbling concrete retold for radio

In the programme presenter Mark Stephen hears from three of those who fought or almost two decades for a new home after the Deans South estate was cleared of tenants in the early 2000’s.

Politics

42 h. ago Bobi Wine to run for president in Uganda’s 2026 election ‘if I am still alive and not in jail’

Exclusive: Opposition leader says he has ‘no choice’ but to challenge Yoweri Museveni’s regime, despite threats and previous attacksThe musician turned opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he will stand again against Uganda’s authoritarian leader, Yoweri Museveni, in next year’s presidential elections. Despite being jailed, attacked, shot, and facing threats of violence, including from Museveni’s son, Wine said he felt he had little choice but to try to advance the hope for change that was energising Ugandans, especially the young.“We cannot just give the election to General Museveni,” he said, in an interview with the Guardian. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago West Lothian growers using energy pyramids to supercharge vegetable patch

The project will test the effectiveness of electro culture, a re-emerging concept which harnesses the energy of atmospheric electricity, polar magnetism and natural minerals.

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55 h. ago Dog owners in West Lothian urged to keep Easter eggs and dried fruits away from their pets

Eating chocolate can result in vomiting and diarrhoea, and can even be fatal

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57 h. ago Cory And Imperial College London Join Forces To Advance Carbon Capture

Cory And Imperial College London Join Forces To Advance Carbon Capture  Carbon Herald

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58 h. ago West Lothian mum's horror as house bursts into flames with son, four, inside

Amanda Budzińska, 31, was horrified when the blaze suddenly broke out while her young son was asleep.

Events

60 h. ago West Lothian College joins global campaign focused on sustainability in education

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Teach-In initiative encourages educators worldwide to integrate the goals into their teaching and learning practices.

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62 h. ago A hundred trees to be planted in grounds of West Lothian schools in buddy programme

Livingston Designer Outlet aims to offset carbon emissions by its team

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3 d. ago West Lothian to launch three year plan to improve GP and primary health services

A report to the local Integration Joint Board, which oversees care in the community, outlined plans to improve the inequalities which exist across the county in primary provision.

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3 d. ago These are hot investments that professional stock pickers are buying NOW to profit from Trump's trade tariff wars

Uncertainty, market volatility and negative sentiment are back in spades and there seems little light at the end of the tunnel.

Economics

4 d. ago How the fund boffins in charge of your savings are planning to profit from Trump's new global order: JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Uncertainty, market volatility and negative sentiment are back in spades and there seems little light at the end of the tunnel.

Economics

4 d. ago Silver for West Lothian football club underlines its commitment to excellence on and off the pitch

Fauldhouse United initial bronze level was quickly upgraded by the SFA

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian bin complaints fall after mild winter sees fewer collections missed

This month’s meeting of the council’s Performance Committee heard that while waste operations continue to bring in the most complaints they have also seen the largest drop as the new opening hours and booking system have bedded down in the public perception.

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4 d. ago Civic reception held at Burgh Halls for West Lothian's winning bowlers

There was a prestigious double for the first time since 2018

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4 d. ago Labour's selection of 'fresh' candidates for Scottish Parliament seats in West Lothian welcomed by MP

Management consultant Jordan Stokoe and former teacher Jenny Young will stand in the Almond Valley and Bathgate constituencies

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4 d. ago Danger to drivers after tree cuttings dumped in the middle of road in West Lothian

The incident is similar to another that took place near Beecraigs Country Park in December

Transport

4 d. ago Nervous billionaires turn on Trump amid global financial meltdown as even tycoons who backed him for reelection line up to condemn 'ignorant' and 'arrogantly extreme' tariffs

Trump's billionaire allies have issued stark warnings of an 'economic nuclear war' that will crash markets and drive the global economy into a downturn if the tariffs are not halted.

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