3 d. ago Cops seize £190k worth of drugs and weapons during raids on homes

One raid took place at around 9.30am yesterday morning - Friday, April 25, 2025 - in the West Lothian village of East Whitburn.

Events

5 d. ago West Lothian village to get 48 new homes despite pressure on health services

West Lothian Council’s Development Management Committee heard that the site is part of a larger area that first won permission for development in 2021.

Society

6 d. ago West Lothian villages get welfare help as demand soars through cost of living crisis

Almost 800 vouchers were issued in the ward, which covers villages in the area stretching from Fauldhouse to the western fringe of Livingston including Stoneyburn and Addiewell.

Economics

6 d. ago Documentary charts rise of boy from West Lothian village to terrific Hollywood movie director

Michael Caton-Jones directed a number of big screen movies such as Memphis Belle, Rob Roy, and The Jackal

Culture

7 d. ago Big Brother couple split 18 months after meeting on show as they release sad statement

Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan have told fans that they have split up close to a year and a half after they met and fell for each other when they were on Big Brother

Politics

8 d. ago BBC Breakfast hosts make sad 'breaking news' announcement and share statement

BBC Breakfast hosts Sally Nugent and Ben Thompson shared some sad 'breaking news' in a statement on Monday

Politics

1 week ago Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir withdraw from London Marathon

World-record holder Chepngetich ‘not in right place’Defending women’s champion Jepchirchir has ankle injuryThe women’s world-record holder, Ruth Chepngetich, and the reigning champion, Peres Jepchirchir, have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race.Kenyan Chepngetich broke the women’s record in Chicago last year, running 2hr 9min 56sec to become the first woman to break 2:10, and had hoped to improve on that time in London on 27 April. “I’m not in the right place mentally or physically to race my best in London and I am therefore withdrawing,” she said in a statement. “I am very sad to miss the race and I hope to be back next year.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Housebuilder unveils host of community support initiatives in West Lothian village

'We’re currently preparing for our much-anticipated Easter event'

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian village pub closes suddenly as bosses issue 'deeply sad' statement

The Tally Ho, in Winchburgh, has ceased trading immediately after the owner issued a short statement on Facebook on Friday, April 4.

Politics