4 h. ago ‘Arson attack’ on MP’s office wrecks charity and veterans’ mental health unit

The constituency office of Labour MP for Washington and Gateshead South Sharon Hodgson was allegedly targeted.

Society

5 h. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

Politics

5 h. ago West Lothian 'life saver' mental health fund can now cover two

Third Sector organisers hope the extension will enable the funding reach more people through different grass roots projects.

Politics

5 h. ago West Lothian drivers warning over closure of B792 between Blackburn and Bathgate

The works, which are due to take place over the weekend of September 19 to 22 and on the nights of September 22 to 26, are the latest phase in an ongoing major project to refurbish the B792 bridge.

Events

5 h. ago West Lothian primary school pick up Gold School Sports Award

Children at Southdale Primary were able to try a whole host of sports including basketball, gymnastics, boccia and taekwondo.

Events

6 h. ago Mother to join Kiltwalk to raise funds for charity she set up in son’s memory

Six-year-old Jaxon McKenzie, from West Lothian, died last December just eight months after being diagnosed with a brain stem tumour.

Politics

9 h. ago Team GB star reveals secret motivation in bid to turn World Championship silver into gold

The 400m sprinter begins his latest bid for glory in Tokyo on Sunday after both world and Olympic silver medals over the last two years, having fought back from mental health struggles and considering taking his own life

Politics

9 h. ago Harry visits Diana Award on last day of UK visit after reuniting with King

Duke of Sussex hears from young people about how social action has positively impacted their mental health

Events

9 h. ago West Lothian bakery closes as American chain suddenly shuts down all UK stores

Cinnabon opened its first UK store in 2020 and most recently had 12 sites in locations including Livingston, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

9 h. ago Prince Harry discusses mental health with youngsters at Diana Awards reception in memory of his late mother

The Duke of Sussex carried out a final engagement this morning linked to the Diana Award in London as he brought his four-day solo trip to a close before flying home.

Politics

11 h. ago Man asks girl, 5, for cuddle before sexually assaulting her on bed

The victim, now a young adult, reported the incident in June last year following disclosures to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Events

13 h. ago You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop picking up other people’s litter?

Darryl thinks Abi’s obsession is affecting her mental health. She says she’s just helping to save the planet. You decide whose argument is rubbish• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorAbi is an amazing person and full of heart, but litter-picking is dirty and makes her depressedDarryl thinks helping the planet is someone else’s problem. We all have a responsibility to muck in Continue reading...

Events

25 h. ago Scots prisoner 'escapes from ambulance' while being rushed to hospital

The inmate was being transferred from HMP Addiewell in West Lothian to St John's Hospital in Livingston when the incident took place.

Events

27 h. ago Previous charges, delayed mental health evaluation were missed opportunities in Charlotte stabbing

After Decarlos Brown Jr. was arrested for the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee aboard a North Carolina commuter train, he was quickly sent to a state mental hospital for an evaluation

Politics

27 h. ago Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust named among worst non

The NHS Trust has faced a turbulent few years

Politics

30 h. ago Prince of Wales visits new mental health hub on World Suicide Prevention Day

William was at the Principality Stadium where the Jac Lewis Foundation is launching a new centre.

Politics

31 h. ago Prince Harry and King Charles to be in London at the same time today sparking hopes of reconciliation meeting

Prince Harry was visiting Imperial College London's Centre for Blast Injury Studies today, while Prince William travelled to a new mental health hub at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Politics

31 h. ago Man with mental health needs 'left without basic facilities' by east London council for a year

Newham Council was ordered to pay the man £1,000 for the ‘distress and uncertainty’ caused

Politics

31 h. ago Surf therapy charity makes waves with new kit thanks to homebuilder community support

A charity in Dunbar which provides Surf Therapy to young people facing mental health challenges has been able to purchase vital new kit, thanks to the support of a recently launched community initiative in the town.

Politics