33 h. 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

36 h. 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

36 h. 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

40 h. 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

57 h. 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

58 h. 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

61 h. ago Keir Starmer warned at least 80 Labour MPs could lose their seats as their majorities are smaller than the number of constituents who are set to have their disability benefits cut

Those opposed to the squeeze on benefits are using an analysis of data to highlight the 'real electoral risk' of the Prime Minister's actions.

Events

62 h. 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

62 h. 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

3 d. ago West Lothian locals in huge queues from 4am for popular record store

Low Port Music in Linlithgow was marking Record Store Day, with keen shoppers lined up from 4am on April 12.

Politics

3 d. ago New West Lothian sports bar opens with interactive darts, pool, food and drink

Arrowz Sports Lounge opened on Friday night, April 11, in Broxburn, providing customers with four interactive darts systems, pool tables, live sport and music courtesy of a classic jukebox.

Politics

4 d. ago New West Lothian bowling alley and karting track plans promise 'family fun'

The proposed Hollywood Bowl development involves converting the former shop unit into an e-go-kart track and a ten-pin bowling alley.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian teen arrested as police raid home and make disturbing discovery

A significant quantity of cocaine and cannabis was recovered from the property in Livingston.

Events

4 d. ago Labour faces calls to nationalise British Steel as MPs urged to pass emergency law today to save UK steelmaking and thousands of jobs

Both the Commons and the Lords have reconvened during Easter recess for a highly unusual Saturday sitting to debate a Bill aimed at blocking Jingye from closing the Scunthorpe site.

Society

5 d. ago West Lothian man's independence returns thanks to Parkinson's fitness programme

John Stirling was diagnosed 18 months ago and couldn't climb stairs without help

Politics

5 d. ago Story of West Lothian homeowners trapped in 'ghost estate' by crumbling concrete retold for radio

In the programme presenter Mark Stephen hears from three of those who fought or almost two decades for a new home after the Deans South estate was cleared of tenants in the early 2000’s.

Politics

5 d. ago Labour MPs call on UK and Scottish Governments to use diplomatic networks to back Grangemouth’s industrial future

A group of Labour MPs representing constituencies with close economic and community ties to Grangemouth have jointly written to both the UK and Scottish Governments urging them to mobilise their international networks to help secure a new industrial future for the site.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian growers using energy pyramids to supercharge vegetable patch

The project will test the effectiveness of electro culture, a re-emerging concept which harnesses the energy of atmospheric electricity, polar magnetism and natural minerals.

Politics

6 d. ago Dog owners in West Lothian urged to keep Easter eggs and dried fruits away from their pets

Eating chocolate can result in vomiting and diarrhoea, and can even be fatal

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian mum's horror as house bursts into flames with son, four, inside

Amanda Budzińska, 31, was horrified when the blaze suddenly broke out while her young son was asleep.

Events