4 h. ago West Lothian schoolboy sums up how it feels after win at international maths competition

Tejas Mittal attends Calderwood Primary School in Livingston

Politics

10 h. ago 'My daughter was attacked by a classmate as 40 other kids filmed it for Snapchat'

Skye Storrar was set upon by another girl outside Whitburn Academy in West Lothian with the attack filmed and shared on social media, her disgusted mum Jennifer claims

Events

11 h. ago More than 7,000 West Lothian school children given help with clothing grants

The school clothing grants administered by the council are one of a range of services to help families struggling in the cost of living crisis.

Politics

11 h. ago West Lothian's share of national welfare fund stays the same despite rising demands

A report to the council’s Executive offered some comfort that the council can carry over around £500,000 from last year’s emergency funding.

Economics

33 h. ago West Lothian woman who had to be revived at birth celebrates her 100th birthday

Margaret Johnston was "blue" when born in her granny's house in Dalmeny back in 1925

Politics

34 h. ago Closure of eight West Lothian nurseries backed by Scottish Government

Ministers had eight weeks to consider the decisions made by the Education Executive in March and in letters issued this week confirmed they will not use their “call-in” powers to stop the closures.

Politics

34 h. ago Over 17,000 West Lothian families receive £1.34m towards heating bills last winter

Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to people who get certain low-income benefits, including households with young children, disabled people or older people.

Economics

52 h. ago Popular Indian cuisine restaurants in West Lothian scoop trio of awards

The Bayleaf restaurants in both Bathgate and Livingston took home accolades

Events

53 h. ago West Lothian Council to 'review current practice' after trans toilets decision

The review comes after the Scottish Trades Union Congress branded the Supreme Court’s ruling that sex is defined by biology as “hugely problematic”.

Politics

53 h. ago West Lothian Council warning over cost of meeting National Insurance increase

An update on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement and its effects on West Lothian’s finances delivered to councillors at the Executive suggested some of the cost would be met but there was no clarity as to how much.

Events

54 h. ago West Lothian communities 'should see financial benefit from hosting solar farms'

The county has been a pioneer in community benefits from wind farm technology having dispensed millions in payments from energy suppliers occupying the county’s five wind farms.

Politics

3 d. ago TV star Adam Thomas on the lookout for nation's cheekiest kids as parents share embarrassing moments

All parents will know that children are capable of getting up to all sorts of antics when left unattended and Petits Filous are on the lookout to find the UK’s biggest mischief maker

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian athlete needs a boost on her way to World Championships in Norway

Eilin Alsop will represent Great Britain in the World Benchpress Championships

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian dad with cerebral palsy who suffered stroke as baby realises dream

Jamie Mitchell, 28, was born three months premature alongside his twin brother, Lewis.

Politics

3 d. ago Cars firebombed in West Lothian as thugs target house twice in two weeks

A source told the Record that the firebombings are thought to be drug-related.

Events

3 d. ago West Lothian resident calls for hospitals to be made safer for immunosuppressed patients

Heather Pentler is urging the public to support a petition calling for new measures to protect vulnerable patients from airborne infections in healthcare settings.

Science

3 d. ago Booming West Lothian technology helping to explore the surface of Mars

Among the firms leading the way locally are are Alter UK in Livingston, who provided key electronic components to the NASA Mars Perseverance Rover which landed on Mars in 2020.

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian pensioners helped to get vital winter fuel payments

More than 100 OAPs in the county were able to claim more than £28,000 in winter fuel payments following targeted advice from the council’s Anti-Poverty Service.

Economics

4 d. ago Man 'disfigured' bouncer after biting off part of his ear during pub row

Daniel Drever admitted assaulting Patriks Grigors during the brawl at The Saltire Inn in Livingston, West Lothian - but CCTV showed the assault

Politics

4 d. ago Leading children’s charity announces funding support of £40,000 to schools across West Lothian

This initiative will enable 20 local schools to provide enriching experiences, resources and well-being projects designed to improve the lives of children who need it most.

Economics