6 h. ago West Lothian homebuyers offered festive gift from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

The Christmas Collection is a hand-picked selection of new homes, complete with high-value extras worth up to £7,000 on selected homes.

Politics

6 h. ago West Lothian locals to get new £3m community centre in village

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive backed a £3m plan to demolish the existing building and build a new centre as the best value option.

Economics

10 h. ago West Lothian parents win concession on high school consultation

Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School.

Politics

35 h. ago West Lothian zoo announces exciting guest for Christmas lights switch

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder shared the exciting news that James Cosmo MBE will be joining them once again for their switch on of the 2025 Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations.

Politics

36 h. ago Invitation from West Lothian Crematorium Christmas memorial service

During the service, visitors will be able to see an image of their loved one displayed as part of a memorial slideshow.

Politics

56 h. ago West Lothian cyclist demands action at noticing 'suspect smell' coming from cars

At the August meeting of Bathgate’s local area committee Labour councillor Harry Cartmill called for vigorous testing of drivers after complaining about smelling cannabis as he cycled past cars.

Politics

56 h. ago West Lothian Council tenants to be asked their views on 3.5% rent rise

An annual rent rise of 3.5% per year was agreed over a five-year period in 2023, and tenants will be asked to green light the rise which will take the average rent over the £90 a week mark for the first time.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian veteran's charity hand over donation to help Ukrainian soldiers and civilians

ASA Scotland proudly donated £500 to Sunflower Scotland to support Ukrainian soldiers and civilians caught in the ongoing tragedy of war.

Events

5 d. ago Plans for West Lothian storage container yard at entrance to town rejected

Councillors on the Development Management Committee (DMC) turned down plans for the depot on the eastern fringe of the town for the second time this year.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian fire crew 'attacked with projectiles' during Bonfire Night chaos

Firefighters were out in Blackridge at around 9.45pm on Bonfire Night when police received a report they were being attacked with “projectiles”.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian housing officers work to cut number of trashed council homes

Housing officer Jennifer Benson told councillors that “ negative tenancy ends” often result in homes needing major repairs before they can be re-let.

Society

6 d. ago New West Lothian work experience grant brings long term success

Now the council is keen to encourage private industry to take up the new Employment Pathway Grant as a way connecting jobseekers to careers in the county.

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian veteran ‘lost for words’ as he prepares to march in Cenotaph parade

Ian Baker said the opportunity to take part and salute the King is the honour of a lifetime.

Politics

8 d. ago The number of council homes let in West Lothian dropped by almost 100 in a year

Lower turnover of properties is the principal reason for the drop from 243 between April and June last year to just 150 in the same period this year.

Politics

8 d. ago None of 260 new West Lothian Council vehicles purchased are electric

The council’s Operational Services department is testing some light commercial EVs, a meeting was told, but none have entered full time service with the council.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian housing officers welcome increased funding for 'buy

The Scottish Government has pledged to deliver up to £4.9 billion of investment across Scotland in the coming four years with homes delivered through a mixture of public and privately targeted funding.

Economics

9 d. ago Child poverty figures focus of blame game among West Lothian councillors

The Local Democracy Reporting Service first revealed West Lothian is in the top ten of highest levels of child poverty in the country. In a list of shame the county’s figure of 24.1% outstrips Edinburgh and neighbour South Lanarkshire.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian mum follows daughter into midwifery after rekindling dream

Jilliane McAdam collected her BM Midwifery degree alongside fellow School of Health & Social Care students at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian chiefs quizzed over 'redundant and ugly' equipment on high street

Tom Conn, the local Labour councillor, asked environmental health staff why the apparatus was still in place a year after a monitoring order had been revoked.

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian course proving championship golf doesn’t stop when clocks go back

Deer Park is offering golfers the chance to enjoy superb playing conditions 365 days a year, ensuring the course remains in peak form, whatever the weather.

Sport