7 h. ago National charity says West Lothian pensioners' café a model for better care

Adam Stachura, the Policy Director at Age Scotland last Thursday’s 11th hour hold was an “opportunity to look to the future.”

Politics

7 h. ago West Lothian schools to get more support teachers thanks to extra £1m funding

It comes amid a ‘spike’ in the numbers of pupils needing additional support in schools and to learn at home.

Economics

7 h. ago West Lothian raids see more than 11,000 illegal cigarettes and tobacco seized

A total of 11,560 cigarettes and 14 pouches of rolling tobacco were removed from sale. A vehicle involved was also seized.

Events

12 h. ago Best deals on fridge freezers for July 2025 from Hisense, Russell Hobbs, Haier and more

The coolest offers to shop now

Economics

17 h. ago Singer, 11, launches Busk Stop for musicians to perform in shopping centre

Rachel Ronnie was the first to perform at the dedicated space within the Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.

Economics

17 h. ago Best vacuum cleaner deals for July 2025: Cordless, handheld, robot cleaners and more

Tidy deals on vacuum cleaners to bag right now

Economics

18 h. ago Education inspectors' 'brilliant' report for West Lothian village's school and nursery class

The inspection team spent time at Longridge Primary in April

Politics

19 h. ago Home Bargains shoppers 'run' for 'amazing' £300 beauty set reduced to £40

Home Bargains shoppers dubbed the set "absolutely amazing" and "well worth the money"

Economics

30 h. ago Best mattress deals for July 2025: single, double, king and super king beds

Find the best new mattress deals for the month right here

Economics

31 h. ago West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans

Livingston South Councillor Maria MacAulay won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April.

Events

31 h. ago West Lothian dog run plan rejected over fears neighbours would face '12 hours of barking'

A planning Reporter rejected an appeal against West Lothian Council’s refusal to allow the park to continue to operate.

Politics

31 h. ago West Lothian village bus protesters want return of service after 'year of isolation'

Elderly and infirm villagers who rely on buses have been cut off from public transport for more than a year. One told a meeting of the council’s Executive: “ We have bus passes, but no buses.”

Events

31 h. ago Council Tax collection rates hold up in West Lothian despite increase

Councillors agreed an 8.95% rise in February, the largest rise in years after a decade of Holyrood imposed freezes.

Politics

35 h. ago Best LG washing machines for small, medium, and large capacities

Washing machine tub-thumper, Stuart Pritchard, heads headlong into LG’s over 100-strong models to whittle them down to its finest four

Politics

37 h. ago Good report card for West Lothian school and nursery class after education inspection

The Education Scotland team spent time at St Mary’s Primary and Polbeth Nursery in April

Politics

38 h. ago Routine scan led to early breast cancer diagnosis for West Lothian woman who's going out walking after midnight

Angela Mairs is taking on the marathon-distance charity challenge to give something back

Science

41 h. ago Best tabletop mini dishwashers for compact kitchens, tried and tested

Struggling with space in the kitchen? Discover our pick of the top tabletop dishwashers that maximise efficiency and save energy without taking up much room

Politics

42 h. ago Home Bargains selling 100ml bottle of £100 designer perfume for £40

The budget store has knocked a huge 60% off the price of a popular Marc Jacobs perfume

Economics

45 h. ago The £2.99 Home Bargains buy that keeps you cool in the hot weather and cost just pennies to run

Temperatures are set to soar across the region

Economics

56 h. ago Completely nude man strolls through town centre in front of shocked shoppers

Footage shows a naked pedestrian, who wasn't even wearing shoes, on the High Street in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire - and he casually walked past stunned shoppers

Events