9 h. ago Eligibility change will put more money in the pockets of West Lothian's unpaid carers

The earning limit for the Scottish Carer Support Payment went up from £151 to £196 per week

Politics

10 h. ago The 'Italian Stallion' MMA fighter's lucrative side hustle that led police to his door

Pietro Menga's home was raided after he was identified from Encrochat messages discussing the large-scale sale of drugs

Events

10 h. ago West Lothian average salaries have risen by more than £5,000 in a decade

Councillors heard this week that the average salary in the county had risen to £31,000.

Economics

10 h. ago Brazen West Lothian customer slams door on driver after dodging £62 takeaway payment

The brazen custom allegedly placed a £62 order from Curry Club in Broxburn on Sunday, April 20.

Economics

12 h. ago One man and his inspirational guide dog are highlight of West Lothian annual fundraising event

Make Every Cuppa Count was held at Chain Runner in Livingston

Politics

13 h. ago Kids prehistoric show heading to West Lothian later this year

RED Entertainment is thrilled to announce Dinosaur Adventure Live is back with its third chapter touring across the UK in 2025.

Culture

35 h. ago West Lothian carer slapped resident's hands after pinning them against her chest

The incident took place while Mary Cotterell was employed as a care assistant by Peakcock Medicare at Woodlands Nursing Home in Livingston as she tried to avoid faeces transferring onto her uniform.

Politics

52 h. ago Police investigate shooting on subway platform that led to Harvard students sheltering in place

Transit police in Boston are investigating a shooting on a subway platform near Harvard University that prompted the school to issue a shelter-in-place order for students and staff

Events

5 d. ago 'Monster' taxi driver kills woman before sleeping with corpse and burying her

Monster taxi driver Esteban Chicche Sullo, 51, has confessed to kidnapping and murdering Mercedes Sánchez Querevalú, 19, who was a mother of a two-year-old girl in Lima, Peru

Events

5 d. ago Housebuilder unveils host of community support initiatives in West Lothian village

'We’re currently preparing for our much-anticipated Easter event'

Politics

5 d. ago Search launched to trace West Lothian pensioner who went missing overnight

Police say they are becoming increasinly concerned for Elizabeth Hamilton who was last seen at 4pm on Wednesday.

Events

7 d. ago Mum offers her medium skills to raise money for Jamie's Sanctuary in West Lothian

Hazel's son ended up in St John’s Hospital on a number of occasions with suicidal thoughts

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian volunteer hero recognised by The Centre, Livingston

The aim of the Award, which has been running for many years, is to reward and recognise the great work by people in West Lothian who go above and beyond to help others.

Politics

7 d. ago Bid to fill West Lothian shortage of school crossing patrol staff

Despite regular recruitment drives the school crossing patrol service operates at around 75% of capacity, with a quarter of sites across the county difficult to fill with regular patrol staff, a meeting of the council Performance committee heard.

Politics

7 d. ago 'Disastrous' private construction schemes accounting for £18.6 million of council tax in West Lothian

Angela Constance MSP fears that the Chancellor could be set to reintroduce PFI

Economics

8 d. 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.

Events

8 d. 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

Politics

8 d. ago Benidorm tourist warning issued over infamous hotspot after Brit's horror experience

A British tourist's horror experience in Benidorm, Spain, has led to police issuing a travel warning - the tourist was targetted as he returned to his holiday apartment in the early hours of the morning.

Events

8 d. 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

Politics

8 d. 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.

Politics