3 h. 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.

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3 h. 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.

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3 h. 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.

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7 h. 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.

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9 h. 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.

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13 h. 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

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27 h. 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.

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27 h. 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.

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27 h. 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.

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28 h. 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.

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30 h. ago MINISO West Lothian: Hundreds queue for hours ahead of MINISO Scottish store opening

The first 200 shoppers who spent £5 received a goody bag worth £25.

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62 h. ago Youth violence crisis 'underestimated' as almost one in five violent crimes involves a child

Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, said official data did not “reflect reality on the ground”.

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4 d. ago West Lothian College appoints Hazel Brady as Interim Principal

Hazel has held numerous roles since joining the college as a business lecturer in 2006. She moved from Faculty Director for Business, Creative and Enterprise to Vice Principal of Learning and Attainment in June 2024.

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4 d. ago West Lothian man honoured with esteemed recognition at Scottish Care Awards

Alan Galloway, a resident at Croftware Care Home in Fauldhouse, won the Outstanding Achievement Award category.

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4 d. ago New townhouses available to buy from West Lothian housing development

Ideal for those looking to maximise their budget, a townhouse can offer greater flexibility of space compared with an apartment.

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5 d. ago Charity claims a fifth of older people in West Lothian are in danger of becoming malnourished

Screening by Food Train has found that 20% of people aged 65 and over in the region are at risk of malnourishment and falling ill.

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5 d. ago West Lothian school inspections create fear and panic, says union

West Lothian’s Education Executive has approved a response to the Scottish Government’s plans to change the national inspections.

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5 d. ago West Lothian Semichem partnership provides home delivery service

The Snappy Shopper service brings Semichem’s trusted range of products from the stores directly to customers’ doors within 60 minutes, with delivery available within a three-mile radius.

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5 d. ago West Lothian community groups awarded £32,000 grant to improve facilities

Three groups will benefit; the local Scout pack, Winchburgh Albion football club and Winchburgh Growers.

Economics

6 d. ago West Lothian electrical firm makes fourth promotion of busy year

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) have appointed long-serving Calvin Dodds as its new Automation and Controls Manager.

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