34 h. ago West Lothian Council leader and MP meet Linburn residents after veterans’ site sale announcement

Residents of the Linburn housing development in Wilkieston, originally built to provide homes and specialist support for veterans, are facing an uncertain future after Sight Scotland Veterans announced plans to sell the site.

Politics

5 d. ago Lanarkshire residents accessing charity services averaged 25% in 2024

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on charities for essential needs-based services.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian residents accessing charity services averaged 23% in 2024

The analysis, based on the Charities Aid Foundation’s (CAF) Local Giving Report 2025 and interactive data map, emphasises the reliance on charities for essential needs-based services.

Politics

6 d. ago Hard winter for West Lothian residents after Ofgem confirms energy price cap rise

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

6 d. ago Views of West Lothian residents sought over plans to change both primary and secondary boundaries

A consultation has been launched to change a number of school catchments , with the aim of making sure they fit better with local community ties as well as community council and natural geographic boundaries.

Politics

7 d. ago Australia’s drowning death toll highest since records began three decades ago

Report reveals 357 deaths from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 – 27% more than the 10-year averageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians’ swimming skills are at crisis levels, lifesaving organisations warn, as a new report shows 357 people drowned last financial year, the highest drowning death toll since records began in 1996.The annual drowning report released by Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia on Tuesday recorded 357 deaths between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 – 34 more than the previous year’s total of 323, and a 27% increase on the 10-year average. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Britons' cars have never been OLDER: Average age of motors on the road reaches record high

A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.

Transport