6 h. ago West Lothian man facing terminal diagnosis meets Rangers heroes at club's training centre

Graham Glasgow joined other Rangers fans living with terminal or life-changing illnesses at the club’s Auchenhowie training to meet players and coaching staff, thanks to the club’s Charity Foundation.

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7 h. ago National Insurance rise adds £8m to West Lothian Council wage bill

At a meeting of the full council, SNP opposition group leader Councillor Janet Campbell branded the increase a “jobs tax” and raised a motion demanding the council write to Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, asking for its revoke.

Economics

7 h. ago Housing Minister to meet West Lothian RAAC home owners next week

Local campaigner Kerry Macintosh told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) she had received an email confirming the meeting for December 3.

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7 h. ago Tributes paid to West Lothian businesswoman following sad death

A woman at the forefront of the Scottish hospitality industry for over fifty years, Anne Davidson alongside her late husband Clive, took over Champany Inn, near Linlithgow, in January 1983, building their restaurant around Scottish produce.

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16 h. ago Residents asked to support West Lothian businesses this festive period

According to the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), 70p from every £1 spent with an independent retailer stays in the local economy.

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16 h. ago West Lothian residents advised over changes to bin collections over festive period

There will be no grey, blue or green bin collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year's Day and January 2 due to the public holidays.

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17 h. ago Livingston MP welcomes Scottish Labour’s proposals for community policing

Gregor Poynton said the proposal represents a “breakthrough Scotland desperately needs” and will make a real difference to communities across West Lothian dealing with trail bikes, illegal off-road biking, the misuse of fireworks and anti-social behaviour.

Events

38 h. ago West Lothian company presents panto classic at Bathgate theatre

Reconnect Theatres is proud to present the panto classic, Snow White, at the Reconnect Regal Theatre in Bathgate which is opening on November 29.

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38 h. ago Almond Valley MSP visits young podcasters who are making their voices heard

“Make Your Message Matter” podcast was formed by youths at the Vennie where they talk openly and honestly with significant people and decision makers within West Lothian.

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38 h. ago West Lothian Council leads application to secure funding for new railway station at Winchburgh

The bid to the Scottish Government is a crucial step in the development of a new station for West Lothian. Train operator ScotRail welcomed the bid.

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39 h. ago West Lothian parliamentarians urge constituents to get winter flu jag

Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance and her Linlithgow counterpart Fiona Hyslop made the plea following the SNP Scottish Government’s announcement of a £20 million boost to strengthen social care and ease pressure on the NHS this winter.

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5 d. ago Susan Boyle 'inspired' to get back in studio after Scotland qualify for World Cup

The West Lothian Singer congratulated the national team on their stunning 4-2 victory against Denmark at Hampden.

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6 d. ago Specsavers Home Visits business kickstarts partnership with West Lothian charity Food Train with £2k donation

The charity aims to help older people across the community, offering members practical support to eat healthier and live well.

Economics

9 d. ago West Lothian veteran's charity collecting donations to support people of Ukraine

With the generous support of businesses across the West Lothian and Falkirk region, there has been a significant donation of t-shirts, joggers, jackets, fleeces, jumpers, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, thermal socks and men’s underwear.

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9 d. ago Well known West Lothian volunteer retires from her role at West Calder Community Centre

Currently, Eileen Milne MBE is co-ordinator for a weekly Seated Exercise Class with 50 members ranging from 60 to 93. In addition she holds a Monday Knitting Club producing shawls and small blankets for local groups.

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1 week ago West Lothian vets online pet show raises cash for breast cancer charity

The online pet show, organised by Westport Vets in Linlithgow, received just shy of 100 entries, and raised £380 for Breast Cancer Now.

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1 week ago Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian

The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority areas.

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1 week ago Pupils evacuated from school bus that caught fire in West Lothian

The school bus caught fire, forcing pupils to be evacuated

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1 week ago Young West Lothian siblings who lost loving mum 'floored' by funeral costs

Eldest daughter Nicole said her siblings ‘couldn’t believe’ the costs laying their mother Emma to rest.

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1 week ago Linlithgow MSP highlights number of electric vehicle charging points in West Lothian

Last year, Scotland reached its target of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target.

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