8 h. ago West Lothian providers host event to support for ageing adults and families

The free event which will support ageing adults, their families, and carers as they navigate through what they’re faced with.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian community centres given more time to look at funding plans

In an update to councillors the head of Housing Customer and Building Services Julie Whitelaw said that the revised saving plans which were scheduled to come to the council Executive in early March would be pushed back to the April meeting.

Politics

9 h. ago House builder supports West Lothian School Bank with bumper donation

Miller Homes’ donation to The School Bank West Lothian will go towards providing schools with “camp clothing packs” to ensure that every child has a chance to fully participate in school camp trips.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian Council claim empty building rates relief change will save them '£1m a year'

West Lothian’s Executive has agreed the changes which will see an end to rates relief on empty properties after six months, and in some cases three months.

Economics

58 h. ago West Lothian couple set to mark an incredible 70 years of married life together

Leslie and Audrey Wilson are both originally from Northumberland but settled in Kirkliston in 1958

Politics

62 h. ago The Café With No Name by Robert Seethaler review – lost souls in postwar Vienna

A slice-of-life portrait of a community suffering the after-effects of the second world warAustrian novelist Robert Seethaler is known for his restrained and sensitive novels that illuminate the struggles and joys of peripheral lives. His debut, A Whole Life, centres on a man who barely leaves his mountain home. The Tobacconist is a coming-of-age novel set against the rise of fascism in Vienna. The Field introduces a chorus of the dead who tell the story of their village.Like The Field, The Café With No Name uses a narrow lens to tell the story of a whole community. At the centre is 31-year-old Robert Simon, an itinerant worker who assists the stall holders of the Karmelitermarkt in Vienna. In the late summer of 1966, Simon notices that the cafe on the corner of the market has closed. He decides to take on the lease in order “to do something which would give his life a positive affirmation. To one day stand behind the bar of his own establishment.” Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago West Lothian commuter town ranked third best in Scotland for EV chargers

The number of charge points across the UK has increased by 49 per cent since April 2023

Politics

63 h. ago West Lothian's controversial 'dog exercise park' refused after locals make same complaint

H&J Russell appealed the refusal of their application for the park last September in fields at Murieston Caste Farm, Livingston.

Politics

63 h. ago East Whitburn care home resident’s dream comes true with special trip to Celtic Park football stadium

At HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home, in East Whitburn, West Lothian, the care team helped make a resident’s wish come true to visit Celtic Park football stadium to watch his beloved team play.

Events

64 h. ago New community garden to be created in old churchyard in centre of Swansea

Gravestones will be stacked into works of art to make room for the garden which will feature planting, seating and bird and bat boxes, among other things

Politics

65 h. ago West Lothian brickworks 'wasteland' to be transformed in new housing plan

Up to 550 new homes could be built on the near 66-acre Bathville site which has become notorious for anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping.

Politics

3 d. ago Welcome drop in number of West Lothian locals claiming Jobseekers Allowance

Those in the 18-24 age group, has seen an eight per cent drop in the number of claimants compared with this time last year.

Politics

3 d. ago Brave West Lothian woman waiting on kidney transplant raises thousands at disco charity night

"Disco Dot" Currie has been described as an absolute warrior

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian Council confirm case of avian flu at Linlithgow Loch

Historic Environment Scotland, who own the loch, are putting up warning signage around the site.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian Council's ambitious £100m plan 'to help end the housing crisis'

Councillors agreed to the plans in a special meeting of the full council on Monday.

Economics

3 d. ago Nine West Lothian areas that could be turned into controversial 20mph zones

Consultation will begin in the largest communities on streets selected for the new speed limit before a community consultation begins.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian Labour politicians meet with East Calder Health Centre campaigners

Gregor Poynton joined Lothians MSP Foysol Choudhury in visiting the site on to meet with local campaigners, hear their concerns and take stock of the issues facing staff.

Politics

4 d. ago The Centre, Livingston announces ‘Support in the Community’ charity partner

SMILE Counselling was founded 10 years ago by Declan Harrigan, to provide counselling for young people between the ages of 11-24 in West Lothian.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian mum says specialist nursery places should be 'available for more kids'

The authority announced on February 10 officers are recommending seven active nurseries in West Lothian close in August, joining two currently inactive nurseries.

Politics

4 d. ago Newmains Community and Conference Centre hosting relaunch of North Lanarkshire brain injury charity

Headway North Lanarkshire is a volunteer led group run by and for brain injury survivors their families and carers.

Events