6 h. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian wheelie bin lid clips 'impractical and dangerous' for collection crews

Other councils said health and safety issues had been identified, and where they were allowed residents were asked to remove them before putting bins out for collection.

Politics

11 h. ago West Lothian woman launches initiative to support stressed healthcare staff

Mahnaz Sharif has created Better Boundaries – a series of small-group online workshops designed to help nurses, carers, and professional women protect their energy, reduce overwhelm, and sustain their performance without guilt.

Politics

11 h. ago Young dog nursed back to health after digestive system became paralysed thanks to West Lothian vets

One-year-old Hungarian vizsla Fred was referred to Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) in Livingston after losing nearly 10 per cent of his bodyweight.

Politics

19 h. ago Transport Secretary confirms scheme to improve A84 road safety for school pupils

Fiona Hyslop confirmed that a scheme to introduce new road signage, a new footpath and associated crossing points for a pupils of a primary school on the A84 is scheduled for "this financial year".

Politics

33 h. ago Vital West Lothian food network teams up with Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food

Members of the Food Network plan to showcase the day to day variety of the work members do through their Food for Thought: Time for Action day.

Society

37 h. ago Warning of West Lothian traffic disruption as main road set to close for resurfacing

Major resurfacing work will close the Dechmont Hills road for up to two weeks, diverting traffic through some equally winding routes.

Events

38 h. ago Survey highlights challenges faced by West Lothian residents when heating homes

A total of 42% of residents in West Lothian Council describing that their home is usually or always cold, or not as warm as they’d like.

Society

38 h. ago West Lothian villagers reject future plans for community hall

Answering to a September 5 deadline, the villagers who run Torphichen’s community centre refused to sign up to any option.

Politics

38 h. ago West Lothian shopping centre set for new Clarks store bringing back 'much loved' footwear

The launch coincides with Clarks’ 200-year anniversary celebrations, marking two centuries of innovation, craftsmanship, and enduring style.

Economics

55 h. ago 'XL Bully latched onto my arms in horror mauling – I'm lucky to be alive'

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Lesley Anne Robinson and her granddaughter's puppy were viciously attacked by an XL Bully in West Lothian - despite complaints about the dog previously being made to the council

Events

57 h. ago Parents fury over school transport row which has 'split village in half'

One parent has said it is 'physically impossible for young children to walk that distance twice a day everyday' after a Welsh council changed its rules of free transport to schools

Politics

57 h. ago Police appeal for information after Ford Fiesta set on fire in West Lothian

The incident took place on Wednesday, September 10, when a black Ford Fiesta was deliberately set on fire in the West Holmes Place area of Uphall.

Events

4 d. ago Vaccine producer pledges to raise 10,000 for West Lothian charity partner

Employees from across Valneva Scotland have come together to raise funds and awareness for Team Jak Foundation, a Livingston-based charity that supports children and young people with cancer, and their families.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian residents cannot find local library three years after it moved

And there’s no money in place to put up signs showing them the way in Carmondean and Deans, councillors heard this week.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian community centre managers refuse to sign up to changes

The current management committee which oversees lets of public space in the Bathgate partnership building on South Bridge Street had proposed its own dissolution.

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. 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