12 h. ago West Lothian primary school pupil named as finalist in national joke competition

John McGlynn, a primary three pupil at St John Ogilvie Primary School, has been crowned the winner of West Lothian’s regional heat in the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists’ (RCSLT) VoiceBox competition

Sport

14 h. ago Nevada hearing could provide look into dispute over who will control Murdoch empire

Case has been unfolding in state court in Reno but proceedings have remained under sealA hearing before Nevada’s high court today could provide the first public window into a secretive legal dispute over who will control Rupert Murdoch’s powerful media empire after he dies.The case over the Murdoch family trust has been unfolding behind closed doors in state court in Reno, Nevada. But the proceedings have remained under seal, with the Nevada courts barely acknowledging the legal action even exists. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Nevada hearing could provide look into legal battle to control Murdoch empire

Case has been unfolding in state court in Reno but proceedings have remained under sealA hearing before Nevada’s high court on Wednesday could provide the first public window into a secretive legal dispute over who will control Rupert Murdoch’s powerful media empire after he dies.The case over the Murdoch family trust has been unfolding behind closed doors in state court in Reno, Nevada. But the proceedings have remained under seal, with the Nevada courts barely acknowledging the legal action even exists. Continue reading...

Events

14 h. ago Political row over West Lothian nursery closures as SNP say blame lies with Labour

The council’s opposition SNP said the blame for the controversial decision lies “squarely with the Labour /Tory administration.”

Politics

15 h. ago West Lothian day care centre awarded £5,000 by Scotmid members

Answer Day Care Centre in West Lothian is one of three good causes across the East of Scotland that has been awarded a share of a £25,000 Scotmid funding pot.

Economics

15 h. ago Anger at 'bizarre' plan to take Linlithgow out of West Lothian's Holyrood constituency

Boundaries Scotland has recommended welding the town into a new Falkirk East and Linlithgow constituency for the upcoming Holyrood elections - similar to the former Westminster constituency.

Politics

16 h. ago Community centres could come under West Lothian Council's direct control

The new option was tabled after councillors heard that only around half of the £1m needed savings have been identified through communities taking ownership of centres or signing new leases.

Politics

16 h. ago Toccata Ladies Choir to perform two summer concerts in West Lothian venues this weekend

West Kirk Calder

Events

16 h. ago West Lothian doctor responsible for creating successful group of nursing homes dies during family visit to India

Dr Nawal Kishore Bagaria reopened the former Elsie Inglis Memorial Maternity Hospital in Edinburgh

Society

17 h. ago 'Family man' dies after Lloyds Bank stabbing as friend says 'it makes no sense'

The UK tragedy has left the man's family 'devastated' at the 'senseless' incident

Events

17 h. ago Brit dad dies after horror accident on friend's stag do as family speak out

Alex Jones, 34, was left in a coma after fracturing his skull in Liverpool on March 28 and died on April 10 - he left behind his girlfriend, Paige, and four children

Events

19 h. ago From Nurse to Deputy Manager: East Whitburn care home celebrates colleague’s ‘rollercoaster’ journey on International Nurses’ Day

This International Nurses’ Day on May 12, 2025, HC-One Scotland’s Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian, is proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring journey of one of its own – Deputy Manager Carina Campos, whose determination, compassion, and leadership reflect the very best of the nursing profession.

Society

19 h. ago Huge new retirement village with shop and community hall unveiled for Swansea

If built it would be adjacent to a nursing home and care home and would include 124 one and two-bedroom flats and affordable housing

Politics

20 h. ago Tragedy of woman who died aged just 31 after family first thought she was 'ditsy'

Gemma Illingworth, from Manchester, was 28 when she was diagnosed with posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), a rare form of dementia, in 2021

Events

25 h. ago 'We didn't get the classic knock at the door': Grieving family open up about finding out Disneyland worker had died in a crash

Courtney Davies, 24, was killed in December 2020 when her red MG was struck with such force it was thrown off the A15 in Lincolnshire during a multi-vehicle pile-up.

Events

26 h. ago Member of beloved grizzly bear family hit and killed in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park

A 5-year-old bear that was a member of a beloved grizzly family in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park has died

Events

33 h. ago Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

Events

40 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across West Lothian

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

Events

42 h. ago Fatal crash Edinburgh: Police urge driver to come forward after cyclist dies in fatal West Lothian crash

Police believe the driver of a silver or grey pick up truck may have more information about a fatal collision involving a cyclist and van in West Calder.

Events

42 h. ago West Lothian mental health counsellor receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Jodi McNeill is a counsellor at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling in Livingston.

Events