3 h. ago West Lothian vets online pet show raises cash for breast cancer charity

The online pet show, organised by Westport Vets in Linlithgow, received just shy of 100 entries, and raised £380 for Breast Cancer Now.

Politics

4 h. ago Sport Minister launches new sports concussion programme in West Lothian

The programme will be trialled through Active Schools during the current school year, initially starting in West Lothian at Deans Community High School and Winchburgh Academy with the aim to roll it out over the coming years across the Active Schools network which includes all 32 local authority areas.

Politics

28 h. ago Pupils evacuated from school bus that caught fire in West Lothian

The school bus caught fire, forcing pupils to be evacuated

Events

35 h. ago Young West Lothian siblings who lost loving mum 'floored' by funeral costs

Eldest daughter Nicole said her siblings ‘couldn’t believe’ the costs laying their mother Emma to rest.

Politics

35 h. ago Linlithgow MSP highlights number of electric vehicle charging points in West Lothian

Last year, Scotland reached its target of installing more than 6,000 public EV charge points, two years ahead of the 2026 target.

Politics

36 h. ago West Lothian College welcomes Health Secretary as part of Scottish Careers Week

Neil Gray MSP visited the Livingston campus this week to learn how the college is driving the development of skills and innovation for students from its SWAP Access to Nursing and HNC Healthcare Practice courses.

Society

3 d. ago West Lothian homebuyers offered festive gift from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes

The Christmas Collection is a hand-picked selection of new homes, complete with high-value extras worth up to £7,000 on selected homes.

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian locals to get new £3m community centre in village

Councillors on West Lothian’s Executive backed a £3m plan to demolish the existing building and build a new centre as the best value option.

Economics

3 d. ago West Lothian parents win concession on high school consultation

Welcoming the change the opposition SNP group said Labour had “caved-in” in the face of a powerful parent led campaign for a new East Calder High School.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian zoo announces exciting guest for Christmas lights switch

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder shared the exciting news that James Cosmo MBE will be joining them once again for their switch on of the 2025 Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations.

Politics

4 d. ago Invitation from West Lothian Crematorium Christmas memorial service

During the service, visitors will be able to see an image of their loved one displayed as part of a memorial slideshow.

Politics

5 d. ago Sculpture of soldier which was created on front line to go under the hammer

Alexander Carrick made The Gunner sculpture out of clay while serving during the First World War.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian cyclist demands action at noticing 'suspect smell' coming from cars

At the August meeting of Bathgate’s local area committee Labour councillor Harry Cartmill called for vigorous testing of drivers after complaining about smelling cannabis as he cycled past cars.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian Council tenants to be asked their views on 3.5% rent rise

An annual rent rise of 3.5% per year was agreed over a five-year period in 2023, and tenants will be asked to green light the rise which will take the average rent over the £90 a week mark for the first time.

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian crime: Man asked girl, 16, to perform 'sex act' before exposing himself in Livingston

Extensive enquiries are ongoing.

Events

6 d. ago West Lothian veteran's charity hand over donation to help Ukrainian soldiers and civilians

ASA Scotland proudly donated £500 to Sunflower Scotland to support Ukrainian soldiers and civilians caught in the ongoing tragedy of war.

Events

6 d. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Plans for West Lothian storage container yard at entrance to town rejected

Councillors on the Development Management Committee (DMC) turned down plans for the depot on the eastern fringe of the town for the second time this year.

Politics

8 d. ago Cancer charity issues statement after Alan Carr's £87,500 Celebrity Traitors victory

Alan Carr won the first series of Celebrity Traitors

Economics

8 d. ago West Lothian fire crew 'attacked with projectiles' during Bonfire Night chaos

Firefighters were out in Blackridge at around 9.45pm on Bonfire Night when police received a report they were being attacked with “projectiles”.

Events