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The Latest Breaking News from Blackridge

Tributes as Scottish councillor and former SNP chief of staff dies

A SCOTTISH councillor who previously worked as the SNP's chief of staff has died ...

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian dog groomer allowed to keep garden cabin after neighbour support

Neighbours rallied to support a Blackridge woman who runs a dog grooming business. Councillors recognised that and granted planning permission to maintain the cabin based business in her garden

Edinburgh Live

New bus services hit the road this morning - and were on time!

The routes mean people cut off by changes to the McGill’s network were thrown a lifeline

Daily Record

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Residents of West Lothian village say they are 'trapped' by bus cuts and unreliable service

People in Blackridge say they feel they have been forgotten about

Daily Record

Residents 'trapped' in West Lothian village warn 'we've been completely cut off'

Residents in Blackridge, West Lothian, have fought for a bus route after McGill's announced cuts to the services. These cuts meant that residents that rely on public transport in villages were facing isolation.

Edinburgh Live

Bus protestors tell how cuts are leaving them 'stranded' and 'flooring' their mental health

Communities were thrown a lifeline yesterday - but not before angry protestors had their say

Daily Record

West Lothian residents protest after bus cuts make them feel like 'prisoners'

Scores of West Lothian locals came together on Tuesday against the bus cuts confirmed by McGill's. This comes as local councillors discussed a potential lifeline to isolated villages.

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian Council throws lifeline to villages cut off from bus network

Greenrigg and Blackridge were set to lose all buses. A limited service has been saved but elsewhere across the county dozens of buses especially those many rely on to get to work will disappear next month

Edinburgh Live

Protests planned over West Lothian bus cuts as lifeline services considered

Proposals to throw a lifeline subsidised services to two villages which will lose all buses will go before councillors tomorrow, but many bus service cuts will be seen across the county from 8 May.

Edinburgh Live

Council bosses step in to try and solve bus chaos in West Lothian

West Lothian Council this afternoon pledged to find a solution, particularly to help people living in the Greenrigg and Blackridge areas where bus service will be cut

Daily Record

Cash bid launched to help 'bursting at the seams' GP practices

Growing patient lists are putting massive strain on surgeries

Daily Record

West Lothian set to bid for cash to improve under-pressure GP services

Four GP practices badly need refurbishment and expansion to serve already hefty patient lists as well as a growing population across the county

Edinburgh Live

Watch video of fang-tastic Halloween house light show

Derek Campbell organises the spectacular show for charity at his Blackridge home every Halloween and Christmas

Daily Record

Man attacked and robbed by three thugs in broad daylight

The shocking incident happened in Blackridge yesterday afternoon

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Daily Mirror

Inside two bed 'fixer-upper' cottage on market for just £27,000 with one major catch

Property experts were keen to point out the home's potential despite its poor condition and they suggested its low price it could make for a very good investment when it is auctioned.

Daily Record

Plans for 80 new homes in West Lothian village unveiled

Planning permission is being sought for the new development in Blackridge

Daily Record

West Lothian Council election: Locals can't get an appointment with GP as housing developments grow

Ward profile: Armadale and Blackridge

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Elections 2022: Armadale and Blackridge growth leaves services trailing

Its central location has seen hundreds of new homes built in the ward but infrastructure from schools to GP services and roads have not improved at the same pace.

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian passengers narrowly avoid injury after bus attacked on route

Police in West Lothian shared a warning about the reckless vandalism after the First Bus was targeted while it completed a route through Blackridge last week.

Daily Record

Yobs smash windows on buses for fourth time as police warn someone could get hurt

Windows have been smashed on buses in Blackridge for the fourth time

Daily Record

First picture of 'beloved' pensioner who died in tragic accident on Scots road

Archie Livingstone, 78, died after crashing into a parked car in Blackridge in West Lothian.

The Independent UK

Pensioner killed in West Lothian crash named by police

Archie Livingstone died in a crash in Blackridge on Monday.

Edinburgh Live

First picture of 'beloved' West Lothian pensioner killed in horror crash released

Police in West Lothian confirmed that the pensioner killed in the crash at Blackridge had been 78-year-old Archie Livingstone, with his family also releasing a statement.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian pensioner killed in morning crash with parked car as police launch appeal

Emergency crews rushed to the incident in Blackridge following the collision between the Vauxhall driver and two other vehicles but the 78-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene

Daily Record

Pensioner dies after crashing into parked car on Scots road

Emergency services raced to Harthill Road in Blackridge, West Lothian, after the accident happened at around 9.40am on Monday, February 21.

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