4 h. ago West Lothian 'dynamic duo' dad and daughter on becoming national champions

John Sinclair, 35, and his daughter Hope, from Whitburn, competed at the 2025 World Kickboxing Organisation’s British Open Championships in Barnsley, where Hope walked away with two gold medals and four silver in late September.

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5 h. ago Young West Lothian woman meets Minister to help shape improvements to children's hearings

Gemma Ferrie, from Linlithgow, was one of seven young people, who all have lived experience of children’s hearings, met with Natalie Don-Innes MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise.

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5 h. ago West Lothian school's delight at positive Education Scotland inspection

Pupils and staff at Dedridge Primary School are reflecting on positive feedback.

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5 h. ago Livingston firm announces charity partnership with counselling service

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), has signed an initial 12-month deal with Smile, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West Lothian suffering from mental health problems.

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25 h. ago West Lothian locals warned over Amazon Prime Big Deal Days scams

Advice Direct Scotland has encouraged customers to stay safe while shopping online and be aware of fake deals presented through phishing emails, texts, and calls.

Events

25 h. ago Nearly one in four West Lothian children living in poverty is 'mark of shame'

Despite the shocking statistics laid before the council’s Corporate Policy and Resources PDSP, the baseline level of child poverty has marginally improved since the last years of the pandemic.

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25 h. ago West Lothian locals urged to take part in Alzheimer Scotland’s Memory Walk

Communities across the area are being invited to join the event in Lauriston Castle Gardens in Edinburgh where they can walk in memory of loved ones affected by the illness.

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28 h. ago West Lothian Council chiefs 'unable to quantify' what cyberattack cost

Councillors were told this week that a live investigation remains ongoing though the IT system recovery phase is now complete.

Events

30 h. ago Photographer's private prosecution for assault at hunt meet sees woman fined

The photographer said he took legal action himself after 'months of inaction' from police. The force said it was investigating a complaint

Events

3 d. ago Moment Scots motorists drive through 'broken barrier' on level crossing

The shocking incident took place in Kirknewton, West Lothian, at around 10pm on Friday October 3.

Transport

3 d. ago West Lothian parents fume at 'confusing, half finished' crossing on busy road

This comes after new homes were constructed in the area, bringing changes to the pavements and road outside the Livingston school.

Transport

3 d. ago West Lothian locals baffled as demountable camper 'dumped and set on fire'

The massive object was pictured on the side of the road on Drumshoreland Road near Livingston after it was dumped.

Events

5 d. ago Cops launch probe after Audi torched outside plush West Lothian home

Emergency services scrambled to the residential street in the early hours of this morning.

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5 d. ago West Lothian RAAC campaigner welcomes Holyrood decision to keep petition live

The petition, one of hundreds before MSPs, had faced being closed because of time constraints of the current parliament, which faces an election next May.

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5 d. ago West Lothian chippy hosts grand reopening raises cash for charity

Tony’s Fish Bar in Whitburn has reopened its doors under new management and had special prices for two days with all of the profits being donated to West Lothian Woman’s Aid.

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5 d. ago West Lothian home robbed of five figure sum of jewellery as police appeal for information

Officers believe that multiple people were involved in the break in on Daisyhill Court in Blackburn between 7.15pm and 9pm on Tuesday, September 30.

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5 d. ago 'I loved you and didn't want to let you go': Mother's heartbreaking message from beyond the grave to son she was forced to give up for adoption

Jayne, 60, who lives in Esse, had never met her brother, Andrew, until recently, but she had thought about him every day since her mother, Kathleen, told her of his existence.

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5 d. ago Nicole Kidman 'blindsided' by Keith Urban split as he 'meets younger woman'

The A-list couple recently confirmed their shock split.

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6 d. ago West Lothian crime: Hunt for thief after jewellery worth five

Officers say they believe there would have been ‘more than one person’ involved in the break-in.

Events

6 d. ago Livingston man refurbishes 200 iconic Guide Dogs collection boxes

Jim Grundison, who is part of the Guide Dogs West Lothian fundraising group, began repairing the life-sized dog collection boxes from his home workshop in 2022.

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