16 h. ago West Lothian Council’s Trading Standards team warns of counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

The council’s Trading Standards team took to social media to alert the public about the replica dolls potentially being unsafe to children, as well as breaching the genuine products trademark.

Events

29 h. ago Local government staff at West Lothian Council vote to accept Cosla’s two

Members of Scotland’s biggest local government union UNISON have voted overwhelmingly (83 per cent) to accept a deal worth four per cent this year and 3.5 per cent in 2026/27.

Politics

41 h. ago Hundreds of fake and dangerous Labubu dolls seized from Ayrshire stores

“It might look like a good deal, but these dolls are usually really poor quality and made with inferior materials and are not made to last at all."

Politics

61 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards team warns parents of potentially dangerous, counterfeit versions of Labubu dolls

Officers have received complaints from residents about dolls coming apart and creating a choking hazard.

Events

65 h. ago West Lothian public pools and gyms get funding assurance from council

Councillors agreed to a “letter of comfort” for the auditors of West Lothian Leisure (WLL) as the sports provider continues to fight back to strength after financial woes made worse by the Covid lockdown.

Politics

6 d. ago Parents warned of 'dangerous' Labubus in Wales after counterfeit versions of viral toy are found

Labubus are the latest trend to make waves on social media and some sell for hundreds of pounds online

Events

7 d. ago Trading standards warning over fake Labubu dolls in Ayrshire

Ayrshire residents are being warned to be careful when buying Labubu dolls after counterfeits entered the market.

Events

7 d. ago Scots kids 'heartbroken' by flood of fake Labubu dolls as counterfeit craze spirals out of control

Advice Direct Scotland said counterfeit Labubu dolls – the latest toy craze – were duping collectors, draining wallets and disappointing kids.

Events

9 d. ago West Lothian dog run plan rejected over fears neighbours would face '12 hours of barking'

A planning Reporter rejected an appeal against West Lothian Council’s refusal to allow the park to continue to operate.

Politics

9 d. ago Council Tax collection rates hold up in West Lothian despite increase

Councillors agreed an 8.95% rise in February, the largest rise in years after a decade of Holyrood imposed freezes.

Politics

1 week ago Glasgow City Council warns of parking scam messages amid ongoing cyber incident

The local authority said it was investigating the messages ‘as a matter of urgency’.

Events

1 week ago Labubus are taking over the internet – and they’ve just been restocked here

Maximalism is having a moment

Politics

1 week ago Future of West Lothian's community centres still uncertain after '15 months of anxiety'

As an Autumn deadline looms, West Lothian’s Council’s Executive heard frustrations from around the chamber about lack of clarity in choices being faced.

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics

2 w. ago Housing developer launches West Lothian shuttle bus to help commuters get to work

Stirling Developments, the main developer of the Calderwood Core Development Area housing, has reached a deal with West Lothian Council to fund the peak time bus service.

Politics

2 w. ago Stress highlighted as major factor in continued rise in sickness absence at West Lothian Council

The services hit most by absence, both long and short term, are Education, Housing, Customer and Building Services and Operational Services.

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian could see another 12,500 homes built by 2038 under development plan

A full meeting of West Lothian Council agreed to approve the first stage of a new Local Development Plan as a blueprint for the future look of communities.

Politics

2 w. ago West Lothian lime trees in historic street saved from the chop

West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee was asked to decide on whether to support the TPO that was imposed in March.

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: The world has gone wild for Labubus. Why the heck is everyone obsessed with these hideous little gremlins?

The latest trend causing society to lose its collective mind is bizarre, childish and – quite frankly – hideous, writes Mike Bedigan

Politics

3 w. ago Freaky 4ft Labubu doll sells for more than £110,000 at auction as viral craze continues

The Labubu craze has seen recent fights in POP MART stores; 235,984 mentions online; celebs like Dua Lipa, Rihanna and LISA sporting the bag-charm; and now a million yuan sale for a life-sized doll

Economics