The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

More than half of West Lothian council staff off sick for at least one day last year

Stress is the reason most given for sickness and long term absence makes up for almost three-quarters of those off.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023

Are you due hundreds in unclaimed benefits?

£2m was distributed last year to West Lothian folk who need it most

Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023

West Lothian anti-poverty service helps families get more than £2m in unclaimed benefits

In just one council ward the service won £2.2m extra, with the county wide total of almost £30m generated for struggling residents in the last year

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

West Lothian SNP leader makes call for cross-party alliance to lead council

Councillor Campbell said the SNP group have now formally approached the Labour group to discuss joining forces on West Lothian Council.

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

West Lothian Elections 2022: SNP offers alliance with Labour

As councillors prepare to meet face to face in Livingston for the first time in two years the SNP offers an alliance deal to Labour to "lock out the Tories"

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2022

West Lothian water workers to strike over pay

Volia Water provides and maintains wastewater treatment facilities across West Lothian - and it's staff are set to strike

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2022

West Lothian Fencing Club awarded over a dozen medals in the last few weeks

Phenomenal form from West Lothian Fencing Club as they win string of medals

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2022