3 h. ago Teenager who murdered family was planning shooting at his former primary school

Nicholas Prosper, 19, shot his mother and two siblings and was planning a mass killing at his old primary school in Luton.

Events

4 h. ago West Lothian primary school targeted in 'reckless' vandalism attack

The attack took place on Friday, February 21 at Pinewood School in Blackburn.

Events

4 h. ago West Lothian carers say dropping of National Care Service plans 'tragic'

Speaking in her role as the rep for unpaid carers on West Lothian’s Integration Joint Board, Ann Pike told councillors and other board members that unpaid carers, and those that are cared for in Scotland felt left down at the Scottish Government decision’s to desert a national scheme.

Events

5 h. ago Xcite West Lothian Leisure launches weekly classes for people living with Parkinson’s

They can sign up now for the falls prevention class at Xcite Broxburn, stationary cycling at Xcite Bathgate, or the wellbeing circuit session at Xcite East Calder.

Politics

7 h. ago Miquita Oliver reveals her first kiss at primary school was with ISIS 'Beatle' Jihadi George

The former Popworld star opened up about her shocking encounter to best friend Lily Allen on their Miss Me podcast

Events

8 h. ago Head teacher retires after 18 years of service to All Saints Primary School in Airdrie

Michelle McMullen was honoured with a celebration Mass at Holy Trinity and All Saints Church in Coatbridge.

Society

8 h. ago TV legend Miquita Oliver reveals her first kiss at London primary school was with ISIS Beatle Jihadi George who went on to behead, rape, torture and murder as an Islamist terrorist

The former Popworld host, 40, made the surprise revelation while talking to best friend Lily Allen on their Miss Me podcast.

Events

10 h. ago TV legend Miquita Oliver reveals her first kiss at London primary school was with ISIS Beatle Jihadi George wh

TV legend Miquita Oliver reveals her first kiss at London primary school was with ISIS Beatle Jihadi George wh  Daily Mail

Events

21 h. ago Charity launches guide for parents of LGBT children to help tackle homophobia

Research by Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people’s charity says 78% of primary school children have reported hearing derogatory comments.

Society

51 h. ago West Lothian providers host event to support for ageing adults and families

The free event which will support ageing adults, their families, and carers as they navigate through what they’re faced with.

Politics

51 h. ago West Lothian community centres given more time to look at funding plans

In an update to councillors the head of Housing Customer and Building Services Julie Whitelaw said that the revised saving plans which were scheduled to come to the council Executive in early March would be pushed back to the April meeting.

Politics

52 h. ago House builder supports West Lothian School Bank with bumper donation

Miller Homes’ donation to The School Bank West Lothian will go towards providing schools with “camp clothing packs” to ensure that every child has a chance to fully participate in school camp trips.

Politics

52 h. ago West Lothian Council claim empty building rates relief change will save them '£1m a year'

West Lothian’s Executive has agreed the changes which will see an end to rates relief on empty properties after six months, and in some cases three months.

Economics

3 d. ago Horror as 'boy's severed hand' is dropped from sky by bird in primary school playground

The child's hand was found after it dropped on the playground of over Our Lady Immaculate school in Darndale, north Dublin last Friday morning, Irish Police believe.

Events

3 d. ago Children face walking six miles a day due to school transport cuts

Primary school pupils have been spared but secondary-aged children are set to lose out as the council mulls over its future policies on home to school transport

Politics

3 d. ago Private primary school wants to build new classrooms to house more children

Planning application submitted for standalone buidling

Society

4 d. ago Falkirk Council primary school closed for at least six months after defects discovered

Falkirk Council education bosses have announced a primary school will be closed until at least August with pupils sent to other schools across the district.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian couple set to mark an incredible 70 years of married life together

Leslie and Audrey Wilson are both originally from Northumberland but settled in Kirkliston in 1958

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian commuter town ranked third best in Scotland for EV chargers

The number of charge points across the UK has increased by 49 per cent since April 2023

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian's controversial 'dog exercise park' refused after locals make same complaint

H&J Russell appealed the refusal of their application for the park last September in fields at Murieston Caste Farm, Livingston.

Politics