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West Lothian dad who lost mum to cancer undertakes brave 1,243-mile charity cycle

Colin says that he hopes to emulate in some way the mental health isolation that his mother, Dot, must have experienced when her cancer robbed her of the ability to speak to her loved ones.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian villages boosted by 25 year extension to windfarm lifespan

Harburnhead windfarm has generated almost £200,000 for local communities since 2017 . It will now operate until 2066

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian bid for bungalows to reduce impact on neighbours dashed

Neighbours of a new housing development in Livingston had made a plea for bungalows as a practical option to protect privacy and supply rare single-level living space in the town. Plot sizes on the site are too small.

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West Lothian man victim of serious assault as police launch appeal

A 47-year-old sustained 'serious injuries to his head' on Tuesday night, with police now asking members of the public who might have witnessed anything to come forward.

Edinburgh Live

Devastated Edinburgh wife pays heartfelt tribute to 'gentle giant' husband

Robin Cole was described as a loving and caring man who had a massive impact on all of those he cared for throughout his long career. His wife Tracey says a huge hole has been left in her heart.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian village wants to create attraction to rival Glasgow Science Centre

Ambitious plans for Co-op Discovery centre in West Calder have been revealed

Daily Record

West Lothian school crowned Edinburgh and Lothians champion in litter competition

Woodmuir Primary School won after collecting 22 bags of litter. while Broxburn Primary School came third

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West Lothian Council leader says decision to privatise care homes 'lies with Scottish Government'

Lawrence Fitzpatrick said he wrote to the First Minister at the end of March pleading with him to allocate more funding

Daily Record

Baby ingests cocaine in Scots couple's home where drug found in milk bottles

Paul Stirling admitted exposing tot to cocaine in West Lothian home which cops found in "horrendous" state and filled with rubbish.

Daily Record

Drone shots show abandoned West Lothian shopping centre that went to ruin

West Lothian has its own designer shopping village - the Livingston Designer Outlet - but back in the day there was another favourite full of brands and places to shop.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian village aiming to create museum that will be a national crowd-puller

Councillors hear West Calder's plans for Co-op Discovery centre could echo success of Glasgow Science Museum

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian couple who built fence to block neighbour's out threatened with hefty fine

Michael and Sarah Laing built the fence in order to shield their garden from eyesore garages and a "crumbling" wall they say could potentially injure their young child.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dance duo LF SYSTEM release new track

Their new single ‘Dancing Shoes (Take Me Higher)’ is available now

Daily Record

'Devastating' West Lothian swimming pool closures 'putting young lives at risk'

Pools are the heart of many deprived communities says local swimming club as it warns depriving youngsters of the opportunity to learn to swim could put lives at risk

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Fury over Labour council attempt to privatise local care homes

COUNCILLORS in West Lothian will be forced to state their position on a bid to privatise local care homes in the area as a row over the plans…

Edinburgh Live

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

West Lothian Love Island star says he's been subjected to body-shaming comments

The reality television star, who hails from West Lothian, has shared that he has always felt insecure about his body, which will be addressed in the new BBC documentary.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian 'lifeline' for vulnerable kids 'will be lost if arts centre closed'

Livingston's Howden Park Centre is home to Firefly Arts which helps hundreds of youngsters.

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Man taken to hospital following serious assault in town centre

A 27-YEAR-OLD man had to be taken to hospital after he was seriously assaulted in West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Dad of West Lothian prisoner who died of stomach ulcer hits out over wait for answers

Christopher Glancy has described the wait for answers as a "joke", after a three year inquiry into the death of Stewart at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man rushed to hospital after serious assault in Broxburn

A 27-year-old man was seriously assaulted in the town of Broxburn, West Lothian on Saturday evening, and police are now appealing for information from any witnesses.

Edinburgh Live

Desperate search for missing West Lothian schoolgirl, 15, last seen in Edinburgh

Extensive enquiries are under way to locate Gail and officers from Police Scotland are appealing to anyone who may have seen her to get in touch with them.

Daily Record

Ghost sign of lost West Lothian pub on show as old image reminds locals of Still Game

The Volunteer Arms used to be a popular pub in the heart of Bathgate, West Lothian - and now the sign of the establishment is all that is left of the once-bustling public house.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian animal farm bans dogs after pup mauls guinea pig and chases donkey

After excessive dog fouling as well as the heartbreaking loss of the rodent over Easter, a ban has been put in place from May 1 to protect the remaining animals.

Daily Record

West Lothian 50+ Network welcomes very special guest

MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop was in Bathgate recently to meet 50+ Network trustees

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