8 h. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

8 h. ago West Lothian wheelie bin lid clips 'impractical and dangerous' for collection crews

Other councils said health and safety issues had been identified, and where they were allowed residents were asked to remove them before putting bins out for collection.

Politics

10 h. ago UK households could be fined up to £600 for 'unknown' wheelie bin mistakes

Many Brits could be fined for making 'unknown' mistakes with their wheelie bins, with penalties reaching up to £600. Here are some of the common errors you may be making

Economics

13 h. ago West Lothian woman launches initiative to support stressed healthcare staff

Mahnaz Sharif has created Better Boundaries – a series of small-group online workshops designed to help nurses, carers, and professional women protect their energy, reduce overwhelm, and sustain their performance without guilt.

Politics

13 h. ago Young dog nursed back to health after digestive system became paralysed thanks to West Lothian vets

One-year-old Hungarian vizsla Fred was referred to Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS) in Livingston after losing nearly 10 per cent of his bodyweight.

Politics

35 h. ago Vital West Lothian food network teams up with Jamie Oliver's Ministry of Food

Members of the Food Network plan to showcase the day to day variety of the work members do through their Food for Thought: Time for Action day.

Society

39 h. ago Warning of West Lothian traffic disruption as main road set to close for resurfacing

Major resurfacing work will close the Dechmont Hills road for up to two weeks, diverting traffic through some equally winding routes.

Events

39 h. ago Survey highlights challenges faced by West Lothian residents when heating homes

A total of 42% of residents in West Lothian Council describing that their home is usually or always cold, or not as warm as they’d like.

Society

39 h. ago West Lothian villagers reject future plans for community hall

Answering to a September 5 deadline, the villagers who run Torphichen’s community centre refused to sign up to any option.

Politics

39 h. ago West Lothian shopping centre set for new Clarks store bringing back 'much loved' footwear

The launch coincides with Clarks’ 200-year anniversary celebrations, marking two centuries of innovation, craftsmanship, and enduring style.

Economics

56 h. ago 'XL Bully latched onto my arms in horror mauling – I'm lucky to be alive'

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES: Lesley Anne Robinson and her granddaughter's puppy were viciously attacked by an XL Bully in West Lothian - despite complaints about the dog previously being made to the council

Events

59 h. ago Police appeal for information after Ford Fiesta set on fire in West Lothian

The incident took place on Wednesday, September 10, when a black Ford Fiesta was deliberately set on fire in the West Holmes Place area of Uphall.

Events

4 d. ago Vaccine producer pledges to raise 10,000 for West Lothian charity partner

Employees from across Valneva Scotland have come together to raise funds and awareness for Team Jak Foundation, a Livingston-based charity that supports children and young people with cancer, and their families.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian residents cannot find local library three years after it moved

And there’s no money in place to put up signs showing them the way in Carmondean and Deans, councillors heard this week.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian community centre managers refuse to sign up to changes

The current management committee which oversees lets of public space in the Bathgate partnership building on South Bridge Street had proposed its own dissolution.

Politics

5 d. ago Putting the bins a LONG way out! Wheelie bin washes up on beach 800 miles from where it went missing

A Cumberland Council wheelie bin has been washed up more than 350 miles away on the shores of Southend-on-Sea in Essex - having possibly travelled 800 miles around England's coast.

Events

5 d. ago Brits risk being fined up to £600 for breaking 'unknown' wheelie bin rules

A home expert is warning that many Brits are at risk of fines for simple wheelie bin mistakes

Economics

6 d. ago West Lothian Council may struggle to make savings in its school community wings

In January the 12 schools were controversially included in the £1m savings plan built around community centres.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian 'life saver' mental health fund can now cover two

Third Sector organisers hope the extension will enable the funding reach more people through different grass roots projects.

Politics

6 d. ago West Lothian drivers warning over closure of B792 between Blackburn and Bathgate

The works, which are due to take place over the weekend of September 19 to 22 and on the nights of September 22 to 26, are the latest phase in an ongoing major project to refurbish the B792 bridge.

Events