39 h. ago West Lothian Council say "small percentage" of data stolen in recent cyber attack

On May 6, the council experienced a “sophisticated” ransomware attack from a group of unknown cyber-assailants.

Events

39 h. ago West Lothian Specsavers Home Visits team take action to support customers with dementia

The full team has recently become qualified Dementia Friends, after completing a training course to professionally care for the eye health and hear care of customers who have the condition.

Economics

59 h. ago Lanarkshire locals in with chance of winning year’s supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant

Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation’s biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria.

Politics

62 h. ago West Lothian councillor known for defending greenbelt to lead planning committee

Labour’s Harry Cartmill returned to the council’s Development Management Committee this week.

Politics

64 h. ago West Lothian locals in with chance of winning year’s supply of free beer thanks to supermarket giant

Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation’s biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria.

Politics

67 h. ago Bid to save West Lothian pensioners' café fails as councillors reject call to step in

A meeting of the full council voted down a motion from the SNP’s Willie Boyle to intervene in plans to close the cafe in Rosemount Gardens in Bathgate.

Events

3 d. ago Praise for West Lothian teenager Jak's lasting legacy from cabinet secretaries

There are now five pop-up dens across Scotland thanks to the teenager's vision

Politics

4 d. ago Partnership project in West Lothian could be implemented in communities across Scotland

The pilot programme, run jointly by West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP), Almond Housing Association and Spark – a Livingston-based social enterprise dedicated to tackling social isolation and loneliness – has been praised for its innovative approach to tackling social issues while exploiting the added value of pooling resources and expertise.

Politics

4 d. ago Siblings from West Lothian farm prepare to give it some welly with a marathon run in the capital

Rain or shine, a sister and brother from West Lothian will be prepared for the weather when they take on the Edinburgh Marathon wearing wellies.

Politics

5 d. ago Family run West Lothian butchers celebrates half a century of business

Boghall Butchers in Bathgate welcomed the community to their shop where they marked half a century of trade with a performance from a local piper and a visit from their first ever customer.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian gran turns her life around losing almost four stones and becoming Slimming World consultant

After years of battling yo-yo dieting, unsustainable meal plans, and restriction, Karen Robertson from Livingston has found her forever plan with Slimming World

Politics

8 d. ago Private nurseries in West Lothian warn over impact of national insurance rise

A spokesperson for the private nurseries said that despite “open and frank” talks the education department had not recognised the financial pressure caused by rises in the minimum wage thresholds and NI contributions.

Events

9 d. ago Warning West Lothian community centre plans could lead to closures

Livingston North SNP member Andrew Miller said he won’t be surprised if most centres opt for full council control - a new option proposed last week.

Events

9 d. ago Fewer cuts for West Lothian grassland as council opts for low maintenance plan

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive agreed to the new five year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian MS researcher taking on Edinburgh Half Marathon for MS charity

Dr Rozanna Meijboom is a Research Fellow in Neuroimaging and has been working on MS research since 2017.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian acro gymnastics club elevated to new heights thanks to British champions

Alice Dimanna, 14 and nine-year-old Sydney Ryan took the tile at the Acrobatic National Finals in Stoke-on-Trent.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian Council unable to confirm when IT will be restored after cyberattack

The council is working with Police Scotland and the Scottish Government on a criminal investigation after its education network was targeted last week.

Events

1 week ago Livingston college closes 'with immediate effect' as students 'left in the dark'

The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television announced the facility had gone into liquidation. Many who attend the college, including those in their final year, have been left unsure whether they will be receiving their degrees.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian College student has secured a place at Chef of the Year finals

This year, at the Scottish regional heat held at West Lothian College, judges were impressed with the outstanding talent from everyone who took part and created an amazing selection of dishes.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian still clearing away damage from Storm Eowyn four months on

West Lothian Council received more than 1,300 calls about storm damaged trees from January to the end of March this year.

Events