38 h. ago Next meeting of West Lothian History and Amenity Society will be talk on Edinburgh’s New Town

Members are at last returning to Bathgate for this meeting, having booked Room 11 (the Crans-Gevrier Room) in Bathgate Partnership Centre.

Politics

38 h. ago West Lothian parents fuming as plans for new high school in expanding village scrapped

Instead children living in the huge Calderwood development in East Calder will go to existing high schools.

Politics

41 h. ago Housebuilder inviting West Lothian residents to enter wildlife and landscape photography competition

The new David Wilson Homes initiative is designed to inspire local residents to pause and appreciate the natural beauty around them.

Culture

42 h. ago Over a thousand go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s London Memory Walk

Over a thousand go the extra mile at Alzheimer’s Society’s London Memory Walk  London Post

Politics

62 h. ago 'Illegal' campers at West Lothian leisure centre told to leave as police called in

West Lothian Council took to social media to warn several vehicles had set up an ‘unlawful’ encampment behind the 5-aside pitches at Xcite Bathgate on Tuesday, October 7.

Events

62 h. ago West Lothian MSP urges constituents to take part in compulsory purchase consultation

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop spoke out after the Scottish Government opened a consultation on a comprehensive package of proposals to modernise compulsory purchase in Scotland.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian 'dynamic duo' dad and daughter on becoming national champions

John Sinclair, 35, and his daughter Hope, from Whitburn, competed at the 2025 World Kickboxing Organisation’s British Open Championships in Barnsley, where Hope walked away with two gold medals and four silver in late September.

Politics

3 d. ago Young West Lothian woman meets Minister to help shape improvements to children's hearings

Gemma Ferrie, from Linlithgow, was one of seven young people, who all have lived experience of children’s hearings, met with Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian locals warned over Amazon Prime Big Deal Days scams

Advice Direct Scotland has encouraged customers to stay safe while shopping online and be aware of fake deals presented through phishing emails, texts, and calls.

Events

4 d. ago Nearly one in four West Lothian children living in poverty is 'mark of shame'

Despite the shocking statistics laid before the council’s Corporate Policy and Resources PDSP, the baseline level of child poverty has marginally improved since the last years of the pandemic.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian locals urged to take part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk

Communities across the area are being invited to join the event in Lauriston Castle Gardens in Edinburgh where they can walk in memory of loved ones affected by the illness.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian Council chiefs 'unable to quantify' what cyberattack cost

Councillors were told this week that a live investigation remains ongoing though the IT system recovery phase is now complete.

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian parents fume at 'confusing, half finished' crossing on busy road

This comes after new homes were constructed in the area, bringing changes to the pavements and road outside the Livingston school.

Transport

7 d. ago West Lothian locals baffled as demountable camper 'dumped and set on fire'

The massive object was pictured on the side of the road on Drumshoreland Road near Livingston after it was dumped.

Events

8 d. ago West Lothian RAAC campaigner welcomes Holyrood decision to keep petition live

The petition, one of hundreds before MSPs, had faced being closed because of time constraints of the current parliament, which faces an election next May.

Politics

8 d. ago West Lothian chippy hosts grand reopening raises cash for charity

Tony’s Fish Bar in Whitburn has reopened its doors under new management and had special prices for two days with all of the profits being donated to West Lothian Woman’s Aid.

Politics

8 d. ago West Lothian home robbed of five figure sum of jewellery as police appeal for information

Officers believe that multiple people were involved in the break in on Daisyhill Court in Blackburn between 7.15pm and 9pm on Tuesday, September 30.

Events

9 d. ago West Lothian SNP calls special meeting citing no confidence in administration

The meeting of the full council follows the opposition group’s recent walkout after their bid to debate the future of community centres was rejected.

Politics

9 d. ago West Lothian receives £500,000 to install new electric car charging points

The scheme will help develop a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the county and southern Scotland.

Economics