20 h. ago Hundreds of complaints about West Lothian planning enforcement spark call for change

Almost 800 complaints have been made about planning enforcement, which tackles retrospective planning applications, in the last two years.

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21 h. ago Young creatives from West Lothian challenged to design stunning garden for Scotmid HQ

A space that reflects the spirit of co-operation and community will become a permanent feature

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25 h. ago West Lothian garden waste permits now available for residents to purchase

At a cost of £52.75 per household they will be valid from June 1

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26 h. ago West Lothian MPs amongst Labour group urging new future be secured for Grangemouth refinery

West Lothian MPs Gregor Poynton and Kirsteen Sullivan are among a five-strong group of Westminster parliamentarians to sign a joint letter urging that a new future is secured for the oil refinery refinery site in Grangemouth.

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45 h. ago West Lothian locals in huge queues from 4am for popular record store

Low Port Music in Linlithgow was marking Record Store Day, with keen shoppers lined up from 4am on April 12.

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45 h. ago New West Lothian sports bar opens with interactive darts, pool, food and drink

Arrowz Sports Lounge opened on Friday night, April 11, in Broxburn, providing customers with four interactive darts systems, pool tables, live sport and music courtesy of a classic jukebox.

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67 h. ago New West Lothian bowling alley and karting track plans promise 'family fun'

The proposed Hollywood Bowl development involves converting the former shop unit into an e-go-kart track and a ten-pin bowling alley.

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68 h. ago West Lothian teen arrested as police raid home and make disturbing discovery

A significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis was recovered from the property in Livingston.

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4 d. ago West Lothian man's independence returns thanks to Parkinson's fitness programme

John Stirling was diagnosed 18 months ago and couldn't climb stairs without help

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4 d. ago Story of West Lothian homeowners trapped in 'ghost estate' by crumbling concrete retold for radio

In the programme presenter Mark Stephen hears from three of those who fought or almost two decades for a new home after the Deans South estate was cleared of tenants in the early 2000’s.

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4 d. ago West Lothian growers using energy pyramids to supercharge vegetable patch

The project will test the effectiveness of electro culture, a re-emerging concept which harnesses the energy of atmospheric electricity, polar magnetism and natural minerals.

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4 d. ago Dog owners in West Lothian urged to keep Easter eggs and dried fruits away from their pets

Eating chocolate can result in vomiting and diarrhoea, and can even be fatal

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4 d. ago West Lothian mum's horror as house bursts into flames with son, four, inside

Amanda Budzińska, 31, was horrified when the blaze suddenly broke out while her young son was asleep.

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5 d. ago West Lothian College joins global campaign focused on sustainability in education

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Teach-In initiative encourages educators worldwide to integrate the goals into their teaching and learning practices.

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5 d. ago West Lothian to launch three year plan to improve GP and primary health services

A report to the local Integration Joint Board, which oversees care in the community, outlined plans to improve the inequalities which exist across the county in primary provision.

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6 d. ago Silver for West Lothian football club underlines its commitment to excellence on and off the pitch

Fauldhouse United initial bronze level was quickly upgraded by the SFA

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6 d. ago West Lothian bin complaints fall after mild winter sees fewer collections missed

This month’s meeting of the council’s Performance Committee heard that while waste operations continue to bring in the most complaints they have also seen the largest drop as the new opening hours and booking system have bedded down in the public perception.

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7 d. ago West Lothian pupils set up high school coffee shop as part of barista training

Senior students at Whitburn Academy set up their own coffee shop - Brewburn- which offers training to pupils.

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7 d. ago West Lothian school dinners menu given overhaul after pupil suggestions

Jamie Fisher, the head of facilities and support services in the council told councillors that almost 3,000 pupils responded to a survey on what they would like to see on the menu and - within limitations - they got it.

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7 d. ago West Lothian drug and alcohol partnership look at new ways to tackle addiction

The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) will also look to develop services for those with addictions to seek early intervention as well as working with primary health care services to offer training and skills.

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