2 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

28 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.

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28 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.

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46 h. ago Sculpture of soldier which was created on front line to go under the hammer

Alexander Carrick made The Gunner sculpture out of clay while serving during the First World War.

Events

48 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.

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48 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.

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50 h. ago West Lothian crime: Man asked girl, 16, to perform 'sex act' before exposing himself in Livingston

Extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Events

2 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

4 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.

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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's Lewis Capaldi announced as headline act for TRNSMT 2026

The Someone You Loved star is set to take to the stage for the final show of the weekend in Glasgow Green on Sunday June 21.

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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 Double UK wide win for West Lothian Leisure at UK Active Awards

West Lothian Leisure, which manages health, sport and leisure services on behalf of West Lothian Council, was the only Scottish Community Leisure Trust to win an award.

Events

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.

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6 d. ago Care firm wins permission for new residential home in West Lothian

The bungalow in Armadale’s South Street will be converted to form residential care for up to four youngsters from troubled backgrounds.

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6 d. ago Housebuilder's plan for first time buyers and their pets at Winchburgh site

At Bellway’s Winchburgh Grange development in West Lothian the sales team have seen a surge in first time owners opting for a home with a garden.

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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.

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7 d. ago MSP hails number of free bus journeys made by young people from West Lothian

This follows news earlier this month that over 250 million free bus journeys have been made across Scotland since the SNP launched the scheme in January 2022. The total number of journeys has now risen to more than 257 million.

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7 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.

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7 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.

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