90 m. ago Linlithgow MP hits out at proposed changes to Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries

In a letter to Boundaries Scotland, Kirsteen Sullivan raised concerns over the proposal to divide the West Lothian local authority area into three separate constituencies — Livingston, Bathgate, and Falkirk East and Linlithgow.

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3 h. ago Garden centre workshops helping residents in West Lothian plant a seed in spring celebration

Thousands of specially developed free packets will be handed out

Economics

12 h. ago West Lothian police launch investigation after spate of 'linked' vehicle thefts

A number of thefts have taken place over the last few weeks.

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22 h. ago Manufacturer marks impressive 40 years of operations in West Lothian

Shin-Etsu is the world’s leading silicon wafer manufacturer and supports the semiconductor market with 150mm & 200mm, Polished Wafer & Epitaxial Wafer manufacturing at its bespoke manufacturing facility located in Livingston.

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24 h. ago West Lothian police catch driver 'using phone' and another 'on drugs' during checks

The checks took place in Livingston, Linlithgow, Uphall and Broxburn with one male being arrested, two drivers having their vehicles seized and various others receiving fines.

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63 h. ago I was so impressed by how police used DNA to catch my sister's killer Peter Tobin I'm now a forensic science teacher: Courage of victim's family on eve of powerful TV documentary

It was one of Scotland's biggest missing persons investigations and led to the uncovering of a horrific serial killer.

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3 d. ago West Lothian's tree team clearing up more damage after latest storm

Bad weather saw 79 more calls into the NETs land and countryside teams to deal with new hazards as 60 mile an hour winds battered the county hitting all areas.

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3 d. ago Gutted West Lothian pub say 'tip jar and alcohol' taken during early morning raid

A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident, which saw windows broken and items reportedly stolen from The Tower Bar in Livingston.

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3 d. ago Warning as West Lothian Council looks at possible closure of nine nurseries

Councillors on the Education Executive are set to discuss proposals to close nine nurseries in August to address the falling numbers and the high number of surplus spaces currently within council nurseries.

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4 d. ago Kenyan police confident they will catch killer behind murder of Scots businessman found dumped in sack

Kenyan detectives say they will catch the killers of a Scots businessman they fear was tortured before being murdered and dumped in a forest.

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4 d. ago West Lothian woman's cancer journey story to be used as inspiration for business owners

Emma Briggs tripled the size of her company during a year she had chemotherapy and surgery

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian plans for new supported homes saved as new contractor appointed

The news came on the day councillors had sought assurances that the project which had stalled in January would continue.

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4 d. ago Charity urging families in West Lothian to call for free expert advice if they have money worries

With one in four children living in poverty across Scotland, Scotland’s national children’s charity is recommending struggling families seek support and do not suffer in silence.

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5 d. ago West Lothian opposition councillors blast ruling Labour group after debate on closures blocked

West Lothian’s SNP leader Councillor Janet Campbell hit out after Provost Cathy Muldoon ruled SNP budget proposals for funds to ‘save’ this week could not be debated.

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5 d. ago Raging West Lothian neighbour says development will bring 'years of disruption'

Mark Harrison, who lives just 12ft from the edge of the Armadale brickworks site admitted his own business plans mean he may have to move from the house he’s lived in for more than 20 years.

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5 d. ago Call to review West Lothian Council's use of Elon Musk's social media platform X

SNP group leader Janet Campbell asked senior managers whether their use of the platform should also be reviewed.

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5 d. ago West Lothian shop issues statement as it announces high street closure

The owners of a Wee Mindin’ in Linlithgow took to social media to alert locals to their decision, citing in their post the difficulty in making the decision, they also thanked their customers for 13 years of support.

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5 d. ago Moment police catch criminal who spent 45 minutes hiding in lake in bid to escape cops

Crook, Davey Smith, 18, was fished out of a lake by police after submerging himself in a freezing lake in North Yorkshire for 45 minutes in a bid to escape justice. 

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5 d. ago Moment police catch criminal hiding in frigid lake after he spent 45 minutes submerged in bid to escape from cops

Crook, Davey Smith, 18, was fished out of a lake by police after submerging himself in a freezing lake in North Yorkshire for 45 minutes in a bid to escape justice. 

Events

6 d. ago Members of West Lothian running club delighted with success of latest event

On Saturday, February 22, TRC (The Running Club) hosted its latest event sponsored by Red Bull, which saw around 120 members come together and run a 5k route around Bathgate.

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