4 h. ago West Lothian Royal Mail workers 'pulling out all the stops' in run

Angela Constance MSP visited the Livingston Delivery Office and met with the dedicated management, postmen and postwomen who are working tirelessly to sort and deliver the huge volume of Christmas mail.

Politics

5 h. ago Nigel Farage hails Reform’s ‘fantastic’ first ever election win in Scotland

Reform emerged victorious in a West Lothian by-election in a breakthrough moment for the party.

Politics

5 h. ago West Lothian first in Scotland to have councillor elected on Reform ticket

David McLennan won the Whitburn and Blackburn ward by-election with 1,177 votes, beating the SNP by 149 votes.

Politics

9 h. ago Royal Mail reveals the most wanted Christmas presents in letters to Santa

No electric gadgets are in the list of the 10 most popular requests

Politics

10 h. ago Royal Mail issues 'you should' alert for customers 'before it's too late'

The postal delivery service has told customers they may need to take action before it is 'too late'

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Never mind the trees and the design code – here’s 53 more homes’

Development approved on site of former Royal Mail sorting office

Politics

11 h. ago West Lothian crime: Police hunt two masked men who broke into property and fled scene on a motorbike

Enquiries are ongoing.

Events

22 h. ago Royal Mail issues Christmas delivery warning for dozens of UK postcodes including London

The postal service says these delays are the result of an increasing strain on the service in the run-up to Christmas

Events

27 h. ago Royal Mail postwoman, 30, took her own life while on the phone to HR boss after being sexually assaulted by colleague, inquest finds

Carly Wealleans, 30, died at her home in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, in March 2022 during a distress call to Royal Mail, the coroner was told.

Events

28 h. ago West Lothian primary pupils build creativity with festive hard hat designs

The creative design initiative invited children to showcase their imagination by transforming construction hard hats into Christmas themed creations, with nearly 200 primary school pupils across Scotland getting involved.

Politics

28 h. ago West Lothian schoolkids missing out on swim assessments due to lack of basic kit

A new initiative between West Lothian Leisure and swimwear manufacturer Zoggs aims to fix that.

Events

28 h. ago West Lothian homeowners 'hopeful' after crisis meeting with government minister

Mairi McAllan, the Housing Minister, met with local home owners at Livingston’s Civic Centre to hear often tearful evidence from owners of former council and housing association homes which have RAAC roofing panels.

Politics

29 h. ago Royal Mail leaves Christmas shopper fuming after delivering 1 baffling item

A man has been left fuming after he did a little Christmas shopping online. Daniel Jordan was floored by the parcel he was handed by Royal Mail, expecting it to be a present

Politics

51 h. ago West Lothian family 'shaken' as huge branch crashes onto car during Storm Bram

Michal Dohnal was travelling home with his wife and toddler on Monday, December 9, when the frightening incident occurred at around 6.30pm.

Events

51 h. ago West Lothian land sold for £500k as more than 200 homes to be built

West Lothian Council’s Executive agreed the sale to enable the building of more than 200 homes.

Economics

54 h. ago West Lothian Council set to agree policy on use of AI tools in services

The policy- a year in the making- has drawn on work done by councils around the country as AI tools develop into the mainstream.

Events

54 h. ago Royal Mail fires postman under investigation for 'hate crime' after rainbow gnome knocked over

The resident said she was left 'absolutely stunned' after watching the doorbell footage

Events

56 h. ago Royal Mail asks 'wait ten minutes' to anyone receiving deliveries in plea update

The postal delivery service explained when people should follow a 'ten-minute rule' after receiving post

Politics

58 h. ago Royal Mail postman axed after 'homophobic hate crime' filmed by horrified homeowners

Ring doorbell footage appears to capture a Royal Mail worker allegedly committing a hate crime outside a home in Belfast - police are investigating the matter

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian man had 'massive shock' from broken neck caused by rare disease

Craig Mackenzie, from Uphall, was diagnosed this year with multiple myeloma, a cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

Events