The Latest Breaking News from Pauline Clark

1-foot boundary dispute leaves 77-year-old with £113,266 bill, £420k home sold

A seemingly minor dispute over just a foot of land spiraled into an exhaustive five-year legal struggle for Jenny Field. After disputing a court's decision, she accrued a staggering £113,266 in costs. Ultimately, her home valued at £420,000 was mandated to be sold to cover the debt, and bailiffs enforced…

The Times of India · Sep 16

Community councils 'divorce' after just one year

Carmondean and Deans will now have separate community councils

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

West Lothian celebrate chart topping DJ duo and school band for musical success

County which has produced winners from across musical spectrum now congratulates DJ duo for 8 weeks at No1 and schools pipe band in successful return to competition

Edinburgh Live · Sep 28, 2022

West Lothian Council barking up the wrong tree with dog park restrictions

Managers of a dog exercise field have won an appeal to remove restrictions on how many pooches can use it

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

West Lothian dog run's 'arbitrary' restrictions lifted after appeal

Dog exercise fields between a railway line and the M9 had restrictions on visitor numbers, but owners questioned who's amenity was being spoiled. Councillors "took the lead" and scrapped the limit

Edinburgh Live · Aug 26, 2022

Prison criticised after suicide watch inmate who died was allowed razors

Inquest into death of remand prisoner at HMP Chelmsford finds officers were unaware that access to razor blades should have been monitored

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

West Lothian Council elections: Big concerns are affordable housing and healthcare

Ward profile for Fauldhouse and the Breich Valley

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Housing plan to double the size of West Lothian village knocked back

A total of 300 homes would have engulfed historic cottages built before the First World War to promote sustainable living and green space in the village of Bents.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 7, 2022