7 h. ago West Lothian woman terrified as 'giant rat jumps at her' and whole street 'infested'

Stephanie Ireland claims rats are “eating through” the walls into her property.

Events

8 h. ago West Lothian musician makes 'gutting' discovery upon returning to car after gig

Kyle Wood had been supporting American touring band Dim Wizard at Bloc+ in Glasgow on Tuesday, December 2, when he made the discovery.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian charity set to open new home furnishing shop in Craigshill

It is one of a range of community based services which Almond Housing has developed from its headquarters in Etive Walk in one of the new town’s first neighbourhoods.

Politics

37 h. ago MSP calls for joint action to deliver new secondary school and replacement health centre for East Calder

Angela Constance has written a joint letter to the Scottish Government’s Health Secretary Neil Gray, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and the Chief Executive of West Lothian Council Graham Hope in the hope of a joint strategy.

Society

58 h. ago West Lothian Council makes 'desperate' plea to government for £15m towards new school

Council Leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick repeated the council’s plea to the Education Secretary to help cover part of the £35m bill for the rebuild.

Politics

59 h. ago More than 400 people turn out to demand new West Lothian high school

Given the choice between that and bussing children to Winchburgh or Livingston a show of hands left council officials in no doubt that a new school for East Calder is the only choice for the majority.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian company takes on iconic Scottish footballers in inaugural Team Jak Cup

The game took place at the Oriam, where Scotland Over 50s team (Scottish Vets FC), faced players from Valneva Scotland, the Scottish Patient Awareness Council and Bouygues Energies & Services.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian crime: 1,700 historical drawings worth £500k destroyed after stolen van set on fire

The drawings were from the Royal Engineers Museum.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian Litter Pickers lift 256 tonnes of rubbish in a year

West Lothian Little Pickers have been applauded by councillors across the county as the stats for the year were passed on to local area committees.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian youngsters shine at Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships

Kirkton Youth Band and Whitburn Youth Band enjoyed great success at the championships, held in Perth.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian outdoor learning company celebrates double success in just 24 hours

On November 27, Kids Gone Wild was crowned “Most Loved Academic or Creative Activity” at the prestigious What’s On 4 Kids Awards in Leicester. Just one night later, on November 28, founder Rob Scott attended the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, where Kids Gone Wild achieved two more major honours.

Politics

4 d. ago Cream of local businesses recognised at West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards

More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Service Solutions Group was voted Best Business of the Year.

Events

4 d. ago BMW robbery gang steal luxury motor from West Lothian home in overnight attacks

The thieves made off with one BMW and set their sights on another just five minute's down the road in the incidents which took place in the early hours of the morning.

Events

4 d. ago Nicky Devlin on why 'rubbish' Aberdeen victory over Livingston was extra sweet

The full back admits the Dons were fortunate to come away from West Lothian with all three points

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Going missing is a sign that something is very wrong’: Lorraine Kelly backs The Independent’s SafeCall campaign

Lorraine Kelly is lending her support to The Independent’s SafeCall campaign as she urges people to donate to help fund a lifeline for missing children in crisis

Events

5 d. ago 'The best way to stop a gun, a gang or a knife' is simple yet profound

When people get work and support to sustain it, involvement in crime drops sharply

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian centre plans branded 'total failure' by community councils

In a war of words that followed almost two years of increasingly politicised and bitter debate and dispute the Joint Forum of Community Councils said it was appalled at what had played out.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian Leisure wins top gong at Chamber of Commerce Awards

The Innovation & Resilience Award celebrates businesses that have demonstrated exceptional innovation in overcoming disruptions, breaking into new markets, adopting creative methods, investing in staff motivation and development, and embracing technology to strengthen long-term resilience.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian nurse receives Manager of the Year at Nursing Times Awards

Lyndsey Dunn, who works with Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, was shortlisted among the final 10 candidates before being announced as the winner in front of hundreds of healthcare professionals from across the UK.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian shoppers wait in huge queues as new store opens ahead of Christmas

Over 300 people turned up in their droves to The Centre, Livingston at the weekend for the opening of the pop culture retailer MINISO over four hours before the store opened.

Politics