2 h. ago Fetterman calls bombshell report about his health a ‘hit piece’ but won’t say if he’s taking his meds

Pennsylvania senator claims ‘anonymous disgruntled staffers’ are saying ‘absolute false things’

Events

4 h. ago Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

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6 h. ago Stigma stops one in three Brits from seeking mental health support, reveals survey

A new study of 1,000 Brits has revealed the extent of the stigma which still surrounds mental health, with 35% worrying they will be judged if they seek professional help

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7 h. ago Habit most parents are guilty of is DESTROYING children's brains and increasing depression risk, study suggests

Australian researchers, analysing data from 15,000 children under five, found those whose parents were guilty of this common habit had poorer cognitive abilities and emotional issues.

Society

9 h. ago Australian rock band Sly Withers to make Glasgow debut at Slay tonight

Perth-based alt-rock band Sly Withers will play their first-ever Glasgow show on Tuesday, May 6, taking to the stage at Slay as part of their debut UK tour. The date follows the release of their latest single Restless, a powerful new track exploring the complexities of mental health, relationships, and self-growth.

Politics

10 h. ago Scotland's mindful dog walk for Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May), Rover.com has joined forces with Mental Health Mates to launch a series of mindful dog walks across the UK – highlighting the powerful role pets play in supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping more people access the comfort that canine companionship can bring.

Events

11 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across West Lothian

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

Events

13 h. ago Mental health stigma stopping one in three Brits from seeking help

Over a third (37%) of people made the admission as Mental Health Awareness Month gets underway, with nearly two-thirds (60%) believing stigma discourages others

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14 h. ago Panto pals Grado and Stephen Purdon team up for Livingston show next month

Presented by Aberdeen-based promoters, Breakneck Comedy, the 22 date tour sees them perform across the country and will at the Grand Central in Livingston on Tuesday, June 3.

Politics

14 h. ago Fatal crash Edinburgh: Police urge driver to come forward after cyclist dies in fatal West Lothian crash

Police believe the driver of a silver or grey pick up truck may have more information about a fatal collision involving a cyclist and van in West Calder.

Events

14 h. ago West Lothian mental health counsellor receives volunteer award from The Centre, Livingston

Jodi McNeill is a counsellor at S.M.I.L.E. Counselling in Livingston.

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26 h. ago Woman killed and baby injured after driver suffers 'mental health episode' at the wheel

A woman was killed and three others injured when a car hit them in two separate incidents in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, at the weekend, as police have provided an update

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29 h. ago Driver 'suffering mental health episode' killed woman and injured mother and child in pram after 'deliberately' ploughing into pedestrians

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested after a black BMW was driven into people at two locations on Saturday afternoon.

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30 h. ago Hollyoaks fans set to finally meet Ro Hutchinson's online friend Nina in special episode

Hollyoaks is set to air a special episode in Ro Hutchinson's gender transitioning storyline, highlighting the importance of positive peer support and specific LGBTQ+ dedicated aid during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Sport

31 h. ago Rat sightings in West Lothian soar after bin store rubbish fly

Local area committees have heard that the bin stores have become a “free for all”, with rats seen around piles of black bags and furniture dumped.

Politics

32 h. ago Campaigners fighting to save West Lothian care home cafe have just weeks to come up with plans

The deadline for proposals to come forward for the Bathgate venue is May 27 councillors and members of West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board have been told.

Politics

32 h. ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I’m scared to tell my boss about my depression and anxiety’

Worker Charlotte says her mental health struggles are affecting her work – but she’s worried about facing discrimination if she tells her employer. Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some much-needed advice

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32 h. ago Renfrew man who ran 300 kilometres in 30 days raises thousands of pounds for mental health charity

Adam Donnelly, who detailed his journey to his tens of thousands of followers on TikTok, presented a cheque worth around £2,500 to Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH).

Politics

43 h. ago A child on thin ice: EA Hanks on life with her abusive mother – and world

One half of the author’s early life was spent with a mother who struggled with addiction, her mental health and caring responsibilities. The other was with her father Tom on film sets and in a house full of love and structure. She discusses her road trip back into her complicated pastWhen EA Hanks was 14, her mother announced she had bought a Winnebago and they were going to drive across the US in it. It was 1996, and Hanks (her initials stand for Elizabeth Ann), had recently left her mother, Susan, to go to live with her father, the actor Tom Hanks, in Los Angeles. “Things between my mother and I were at an absolute low point,” she says. The drive, she remembers, from California – long hours on the road, her mother chain-smoking and listening to Christian rock music, stopping only to eat and sleep – was “three awkward, silent, painful months that would end up with us in Florida”. It is not clear what the point of the road trip was – though Hanks met members of her mother’s family f...

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47 h. ago How to stop yourself being annihilated by your teenager's demands

Our teenagers are in trouble. Mental health conditions affecting young people are on the rise. Suicide is the biggest killer of under-35s in the UK.

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