People struggling with fuel bills amid the cost of living crisis are turning to 'dangerous' alternative methods for cooking - including using candles.
Government measures to try and mitigate rising fuel prices are expected to see bills capped at £2500 - but despite this concerns remain about the impact.
At a recent Bathgate Local Area Committee SNP member Councillor Pauline Stafford raised fears of personal safety for families facing a bleak winter with burgeoning fuel bills.