3 h. ago West Lothian battery energy storage site wins approval despite fire concerns

The Development Management Committee agreed to back the facility in the interests of reducing long term carbon emissions.

Events

7 h. ago Migration will make UK population grow faster than any other large EU country and could increase by nearly 7% to 74.3million by the 2100, UN figures suggest

According to the United Nations, the UK's population is expected to balloon 6.8 per cent from 69.6million to 74.3million by the end of the century.

Politics

9 h. ago Subway’s Kids Eat Free deal is back for West Lothian families to tuck into tasty treats

West Lothian residents can enjoy one free kids’ meal with the purchase of any Footlong Sub at participating restaurants in the area, helping to ease the cost of the summer holidays.

Economics

11 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to check if they need to pay any tax ahead of deadline

Advice Direct Scotland has issued a reminder that people must settle their tax bills by midnight on Thursday, July 31, to avoid potential fines from HMRC.

Economics

13 h. ago New store and restaurant will create 41 jobs at West Lothian’s largest shopping centre

“We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store F.Hinds and Marble Buffet’s first site in a shopping centre” – Simon Eatough

Society

13 h. ago People over 50 being woken up in the middle of the night due to infection

In one year, 200,000 patients were hospitalised due to this preventable illness.

Politics

33 h. ago West Lothian councillors hear of resident's frustration with council’s contact centre

Councillors reported fielding repeated complaints from constituents left hanging on the phone when they tried to report issues or make appointments or payments.

Politics

33 h. ago Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine's £200k legal bill after 'calculated attack' libel battle

Former Manchester City and Newcastle footballer Joey Barton will pay than £200,000 of Jeremy Vine’s legal costs after their High Court libel battle

Economics

34 h. ago West Lothian’s population could grow to almost 200,000 within seven years

A growing, but ageing population is one of the key points from the first draft of the council’s ten year Economic Investment Plan.

Politics

34 h. ago Joey Barton to pay more than £200,000 of Jeremy Vine legal costs in libel battle

Vine and Barton agreed to settle their High Court libel battle last year, with the former footballer agreeing to pay £110,000 in damages.

Economics

38 h. ago Councillors given assurance they will learn full costs of West Lothian cyberattacks

Senior officers told councillors before the recess that online systems should be fully operational by August, and the eventual costs would be delivered to committee.

Events

38 h. ago Social landlord’s communities across West Lothian gets top marks in report from leading environmental charity

Wheatley Homes communities were assessed by Keep Scotland Beautiful, the national environmental charity helping create cleaner and greener local environments.

Politics

51 h. ago Lord Ara Darzi has his £200,000 Richard Mille watch snatched from his arm by robbers who then flee on a speed boat on Italian island of Capri

The House of Lords member was seen in footage strolling through a narrow street between the Piazzetta and Via Camerelle in Capri at around 10:30pm on July 13.

Economics

56 h. ago MSP aims to find out if famous West Lothian artwork can be returned from Tate Modern

Derelict Land Art: Five Sisters and the Five Sisters Bing sculpture was created by John Latham in 1976 were purchased by the Tate Modern Gallery the same year.

Politics

57 h. ago West Lothian struggles to meet housing demand despite new builds

The county comes in third place behind neighbour authorities for the number of new houses built since the turn of the century.

Politics

58 h. ago Children from across Livingston celebrate Bastille Day in true French style

The celebration brought France to West Lothian with French music, food, games, and art activities, offering young learners a memorable introduction to both the language and culture of France.

Politics

4 d. ago Fears grow for missing schoolgirl, 14, who was last seen at popular holiday park

Talisha was last seen carrying a black handbag and wearing pink shoes when she vanished

Events

4 d. ago Alcohol licences granted for West Lothian convenience stores despite NHS concerns

The stores in Armadale and Whitburn have been operating under occasional licences without issues, members of West Lothian’s Licensing Board heard.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian man and pet injured after 'incident' involving two dogs in street

Police were called to Bisset Place, Bathgate, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday, July 9, after a 44-year-old man sustained injuries.

Events

4 d. ago West Lothian community groups could see fees for venue surge under new rules

Bathgate, along almost 30 other venues could be taken under direct council control as it battles to reach projected £1m savings from the running costs of community centres across the county.

Politics