The Latest Breaking News from Andy Johnston

Work to remove West Lothian roadside trees affected by Ash dieback underway

The council is working with contractors felling diseased trees on roadsides and in other safety critical areas. Over 40,000 trees could be affected by fungus

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023

West Lothian's talking bins become a target for arson attacks

Six have been burnt out - at a cost of £24,000

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023

West Lothian's talking bins hit by vandals as six set on fire

West Lothian's talking bins have been a big success for the council but have also become a target for arson attacks

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Stormy weather sees club's prized boat tossed onto beach in Dublin

The boat drifted from its mooring due to the bad weather, and with the help of volunteers it is now back floating in the water

Dublin Live · Sep 4, 2022

Watch as West Lothian bin thanks people for their rubbish in a posh English accent

Courteous new bins thank you when you drop litter in and also tell the council when they are full. It may be a game changer for the future of keeping the streets clean

Edinburgh Live · Sep 2, 2022

West Lothian bid to avoid legal battle over plans for lochside path

The council will meet with trustees and the tenants of Lady Park in Linlithgow in a bid to broker a solution to a dispute over plans for a public path through the ancient grazing land

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

West Lothian Council to charge tenants who don't keep gardens tidy

The warning came after one councillor unkempt gardens were a sign "society was de-evolving"

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

West Lothian tenants face action to clean up scruffy gardens

After complaints about "society de-evolving" West Lothian Council is to reinforce rules about maintaining gardens and hedges as part of tenancy agreements to improve appearance of streets

Edinburgh Live · Jun 14, 2022