22 h. ago Bathgate MP sounds alarm over primary care funding in West Lothian

Kirsteen Sullivan's core concern relates to the Barbauchlaw Medical Practice, which serves patients across Armadale and Blackridge, and is facing a growing crisis due to a severe lack of space in their building.

Events

22 h. ago Commissioner praises West Lothian veteran's centre for transforming lives

Susie Hamilton, appointed Scottish Veterans Commissioner in August 2022, met with many of the veterans who regularly attend the Linburn Centre during her visit.

Events

23 h. ago West Lothian College celebrates Higher Education achievements

Some achieved Higher National Certificates or Diplomas (HNCs/HNDs) after completing courses in subjects like accounting, business, childhood practice, health care, computing, engineering, science, sport and art.

Politics

23 h. ago West Lothian theatre project nets £18,000 grant from National Lottery Community Fund

Since its formation, OKVT’s members have presented two sell-out shows at Howden Park Centre, and this season are working on their first-ever film, to be filmed around West Lothian.

Economics

44 h. ago Mental Health Day event in West Lothian brings 50 organisations together under one roof

Strathbrock Partnership Centre in Broxburn provided the venue for the second year

Politics

45 h. ago West Lothian shopping centre to welcome popular global retailer before Christmas

The Centre in Livingston will welcome Danish lifestyle brand, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, to one of its units - with plans for it to open before Christmas.

Economics

69 h. ago Man charged and two rushed to hospital after crash at West Lothian roundabout

Around 3pm on October 21, police and paramedics raced to the A71 and A899 in Dedridge, Livingston, following reports of the incident.

Events

69 h. ago West Lothian employers urged to get involved in Scottish Careers Week

Events and activities are set to take place across to support the campaign, co-ordinated by Scotland’s skills agency Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

Politics

2 d. ago The Azurescens' soaring psychedelic sound finds a Common Bond with indie fans

The new EP is the West Lothian band's first release of 2025

Sport

3 d. ago Concerns over West Lothian Council's travellers working group

Janet Campbell, the leader of West Lothian’s opposition SNP group, pointed out that the chair and vice chair appointed this week had both voted against the SNP proposal to set up the working group in the first place.

Politics

3 d. ago Plans for huge West Lothian housing development pulled before council meeting

Developers at the Heartlands site which covers for former Polkemmet Colliery pulled proposals for almost 2,000 new homes just a day before they were supposed to go to councillors.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian accident blackspot set to get new signs to improve safety

But a promised resurfacing of the road through Harburn will have to wait to combine with other improvement schemes of the rural road.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian locals told safety is paramount this bonfire season

The West Lothian Community Safety Partnership is made up of public organisations such as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and West Lothian Council.

Events

5 d. ago Beckhams' own goal over private beach after Netflix show sparks planning row

Council officials are looking to probe if the 1,000 sq ft sand bank featured in Victoria Beckham's new Netflix documentary breaches very strict UK planning rules

Politics

6 d. ago Timeshare scammers splashed out on private flights, millionaire mansion and £31,500 Lowry

The network of fraudsters conned more than 3,000 people out of £28 million.

Economics

7 d. ago Organisation supporting parents in West Lothian shares concerns over impact of budget cuts

Angela Constance MSP for Almond Valley recently met with the team at Home-Start

Politics

7 d. ago West Lothian Film Festival Director is getting down to raise money for breast cancer support organisation

Christopher McPhillips will complete one squat for every £1 donated

Culture

8 d. ago National Trust to take on Ironbridge Gorge museums with £9m Government grant

The move aims to secure the future of a key British heritage asset that marks the ‘birthplace of the industrial revolution’.

Politics

8 d. ago People in West Lothian can have their say during council's budget consultation

Rising costs are combined with significant increases in demand for some services

Politics

8 d. ago Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood

Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24

Politics