7 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

7 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

7 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

7 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

13 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

13 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

67 h. ago Biker dies week on from horror Highland crash after man arrested

Steven Twizell, from Armadale in West Lothian, died in hospital a week after the June 19 collision near Inverness.

Events

3 d. ago Shop staff share terror as meat cleaver thug launched attack before £2k till raid

Police have launched a probe after £2,000 was stolen from the Premier Bathville store in Armadale, West Lothian, at around 8.15pm on Thursday.

Economics

3 d. ago Glasgow City Council warns of parking scam messages amid ongoing cyber incident

The local authority said it was investigating the messages ‘as a matter of urgency’.

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian man has cardiac arrest at just 34 after wife notices warning sign

Nicola Beveridge and her husband Calum were getting ready to leave the house on March 29 when Nicola realised she had lost something as the couple started searching their bedroom.

Events

3 d. ago Xciting summer ahead for young people at free camps in West Lothian venues

They aim to help children build confidence and make new friends

Politics

3 d. ago The Rebel Bear's cool street art on show for a day at West Lothian industrial estate

The anonymous artist creates powerful murals that explore themes of love, politics, surveillance, and humanity

Politics

4 d. ago Lewis Capaldi releases "bold and courageous" comeback single hours before expected Glastonbury show

The much-loved singer, from Whitburn, West Lothian – who took an “extended break” from the music business two years ago to concentrate on his physical and mental health – dropped the powerful new single at midnight.

Politics

4 d. ago Future of West Lothian's community centres still uncertain after '15 months of anxiety'

As an Autumn deadline looms, West Lothian’s Council’s Executive heard frustrations from around the chamber about lack of clarity in choices being faced.

Politics

4 d. ago Cafe in West Lothian pensioners’ housing complex given further two month reprieve

West Lothian Integration Joint Board agreed to a motion put forward by chair Councillor Tom Conn postponing a decision on the cafe in the Rosemount complex in Bathgate until in August.

Politics

4 d. ago Hospital balls are a certainty as determined teams clash again in West Lothian rematch

Edinburgh Airport v Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity is raising money for a great cause

Politics

4 d. ago Residents urged to get behind local businesses in West Lothian during Independents Day weekend

The national awareness campaign aims to shine the spotlight on independent businesses and retailers

Politics

5 d. ago New industrial strategy is a 'huge opportunity' for businesses in West Lothian

Energy costs will be slashed by a quarter for eligible manufacturers

Politics

5 d. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

Economics

5 d. ago Drivers and villagers face delays as roadworks to improve bus stop and paths set to begin

The works will be carried out between 9.30am and 4.30pm, and are expected to be completed by Friday, July 4.

Transport