77 m. ago West Lothian opposition councillors blast ruling Labour group after debate on closures blocked

West Lothian’s SNP leader Councillor Janet Campbell hit out after Provost Cathy Muldoon ruled SNP budget proposals for funds to ‘save’ this week could not be debated.

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3 h. ago Raging West Lothian neighbour says development will bring 'years of disruption'

Mark Harrison, who lives just 12ft from the edge of the Armadale brickworks site admitted his own business plans mean he may have to move from the house he’s lived in for more than 20 years.

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3 h. ago Call to review West Lothian Council's use of Elon Musk's social media platform X

SNP group leader Janet Campbell asked senior managers whether their use of the platform should also be reviewed.

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5 h. ago West Lothian shop issues statement as it announces high street closure

The owners of a Wee Mindin’ in Linlithgow took to social media to alert locals to their decision, citing in their post the difficulty in making the decision, they also thanked their customers for 13 years of support.

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27 h. ago Members of West Lothian running club delighted with success of latest event

On Saturday, February 22, TRC (The Running Club) hosted its latest event sponsored by Red Bull, which saw around 120 members come together and run a 5k route around Bathgate.

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29 h. ago West Lothian residents can enjoy exciting activities at Easter Festival

Packed with exciting activities and unforgettable experiences, the festival, which runs every weekend from April 5 to 20, promises a springtime adventure for all ages.

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29 h. ago Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

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32 h. ago Greater Manchester coffee shop issues defiant message as it closes one of its sites

"What was supposed to be 2 months turned into 4 years and it's been a trip"

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

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

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49 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.

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50 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.

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50 h. ago Manchester United announce another 200 job cuts as Omar Berrada issues statement

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has confirmed that up to 200 more jobs are to go at the club as part of a wider restructuring project

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55 h. ago DWP dodges PIP questions on whether vouchers will replace cash payments under new reforms

The DWP will announce proposed health and disability benefit reforms ahead of the Spring Statement in March.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. 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.

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4 d. ago Premier League issue statement on VAR as they announce number of errors made this season

The Premier League have issued a strong statement backing the use of VAR this season amid mounting criticism from players, managers and fans of the system and the standard of refereeing

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6 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

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6 d. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan return statement in full as Rocket quashes retirement rumours to announce comeback date

The Rocket hasn't played since early January during a frustrating Championship League campaign, but fans don't have much longer to wait

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