2 h. ago Watch: Scottish schoolchildren team up with TikTok viral sensation Kabin Crew in rap song on Gaelic heritage

The Edinburgh children are pupils at the Gaelic primary school

Culture

2 h. ago Welsh primary school goes into lockdown after incident nearby

The school went into lockdown as police dealt with the incident

Politics

2 h. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian 'life saver' mental health fund can now cover two

Third Sector organisers hope the extension will enable the funding reach more people through different grass roots projects.

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian drivers warning over closure of B792 between Blackburn and Bathgate

The works, which are due to take place over the weekend of September 19 to 22 and on the nights of September 22 to 26, are the latest phase in an ongoing major project to refurbish the B792 bridge.

Events

3 h. ago West Lothian primary school pick up Gold School Sports Award

Children at Southdale Primary were able to try a whole host of sports including basketball, gymnastics, boccia and taekwondo.

Events

3 h. ago Jamie Carragher reacts to 'honour' of landing surprise award as statement is issued

Jamie Carragher spent his entire playing career with Liverpool and the former England international has been recognised for his status as one of football's one club men

Events

4 h. ago Mother to join Kiltwalk to raise funds for charity she set up in son’s memory

Six-year-old Jaxon McKenzie, from West Lothian, died last December just eight months after being diagnosed with a brain stem tumour.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian bakery closes as American chain suddenly shuts down all UK stores

Cinnabon opened its first UK store in 2020 and most recently had 12 sites in locations including Livingston, Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

23 h. ago Scots prisoner 'escapes from ambulance' while being rushed to hospital

The inmate was being transferred from HMP Addiewell in West Lothian to St John's Hospital in Livingston when the incident took place.

Events

30 h. ago Linlithgow Academy named as West Lothian’s first Gold Ambassador school

The school received the distinguished accolade from the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), recognising the school’s dedication to delivering inclusive, flexible, and forward-thinking educational pathways.

Politics

32 h. ago Giant sinkhole opens up outside primary school as kids return after summer

A huge sinkhole has suddenly emerged outside Litchard Primary School, in Bridgend, south Wales, forcing the road to be closed off while the cause is investigated

Politics

33 h. ago Inferno Perth primary school building to be razed by mid November

Works to demolish the former Balhousie Primary School began on August 11 and are expected to take approximately 14 weeks to complete

Politics

49 h. ago Dundee crime: Primary school worker jailed for 16 months after stealing £28,000 from school funds

The administrative officer spent the stolen money on items including PlayStation games, beauty products and pet goods.

Economics

50 h. ago Scots primary school teacher jailed for embezzling £28,000 from school trip fund

She splurged on items including PlayStation games, supermarket goods, beauty products, shoes, home items and pet goods.

Economics

50 h. ago West Lothian speed limit cut to bring in 20mph welcomed as 'common sense'

Residents say there is a need for public engagement, saying the streets are too busy to warrant official limits being put in place

Politics

50 h. ago Game on for West Lothian darts fans with opening of new store at The Centre, Livingston

ArrowHeadz is set to open its first store in Scotland at The Centre, Livingston on September 14, stocking the latest darts equipment, dart boards and flights, and will also feature six state-of-the-art, hi-tech dart playing lanes.

Sport

56 h. ago Future of Scotland should be determined by the people not Westminster according to West Lothian MSP

It follows the publication of the SNP’s paper; Your Right To Decide

Politics

57 h. ago Communities turn out in numbers as Baton of Hope passes through West Lothian's towns

The tour relay is the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative

Politics