45 m. ago West Lothian pensioners helped to get vital winter fuel payments

More than 100 OAPs in the county were able to claim more than £28,000 in winter fuel payments following targeted advice from the council’s Anti-Poverty Service.

Economics

50 m. ago Man 'disfigured' bouncer after biting off part of his ear during pub row

Daniel Drever admitted assaulting Patriks Grigors during the brawl at The Saltire Inn in Livingston, West Lothian - but CCTV showed the assault

Politics

1 hour ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics

2 h. ago Bids from voluntary groups seeking help from West Lothian Council topped more than £1m

And with more than half the Third Sector services total budget of £944,000 going to just five organisations there have been calls from the local Voluntary Sector Gateway for the budget to grow to meet rising demand.

Economics

5 h. ago New headteacher appointed at St Kentigern's Academy in West Lothian

Dr Gerry Burns has served at St Margaret's Academy and Sinclair Academy

Politics

5 h. ago Comedy star Karen Dunbar performing at two West Lothian venues during massive tour

'The fact that Karen has so many fresh new stories to share is testament to her talent'

Politics

53 h. ago Cops seize £190k worth of drugs and weapons during raids on homes

One raid took place at around 9.30am yesterday morning - Friday, April 25, 2025 - in the West Lothian village of East Whitburn.

Events

4 d. ago Furious West Lothian home owner ordered to tear down fence protecting her home

Dawn Gardner accused West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee of “bullying” behaviour, and of ignoring a decision by Scottish ministers, which agreed the land belonged to her.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian village to get 48 new homes despite pressure on health services

West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee heard that the site is part of a larger area that first won permission for development in 2021.

Society

4 d. ago Nando's customer finds 2010 receipt that shows prices have DOUBLED at the popular chicken shop

Livi Smith, from Kingston Upon Thames in south west London , stumbled across the vintage receipt from 2010, showing a meal for two at the beloved chicken chain cost just £16.80.

Economics

4 d. ago West Lothian set to welcome 'vibrant' global fried chicken chain

To celebrate this opening, Chicking will hold a grand launch with a special offer which will see their famous chicken burger being just £1 from noon to 4pm.

Politics

4 d. ago New West Lothian homes planned for brownfield site despite flooding concerns

Local councillor Pauline Orr spoke on behalf of two neighbours who feared flood risk and overshadowing from tree planting on the plans for the site.

Events

5 d. ago Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.

Events

5 d. ago Thieves nick luxury BMW from family home on quiet West Lothian street

Police are appealing for any information or private CCTV footage from the area after the £50,000 car was taken from outside the Broxburn property.

Society

5 d. ago Members of West Lothian supermarkets' management teams mark 25 years of service

Emma Ross and Kevin Regan both joined Aldi back in the year 2000

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian villages get welfare help as demand soars through cost of living crisis

Almost 800 vouchers were issued in the ward, which covers villages in the area stretching from Fauldhouse to the western fringe of Livingston including Stoneyburn and Addiewell.

Economics

5 d. ago Documentary charts rise of boy from West Lothian village to terrific Hollywood movie director

Michael Caton-Jones directed a number of big screen movies such as Memphis Belle, Rob Roy, and The Jackal

Culture

5 d. ago Family continue to fight for answers after son died alone in West Lothian prison cell

Calum Inglis, 34, was serving a short sentence in HMP Addiewell in West Lothian when he tested positive for Covid-19 on October 12 2021.

Events

6 d. ago Eligibility change will put more money in the pockets of West Lothian's unpaid carers

The earning limit for the Scottish Carer Support Payment went up from £151 to £196 per week

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian average salaries have risen by more than £5,000 in a decade

Councillors heard this week that the average salary in the county had risen to £31,000.

Economics