The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Protests over plans to shut down 'beating heart' of community

Howden Park Centre is at risk, along with three swimming pools

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Protests at West Lothian plans to close down 'beating heart' of local community

Protestors are calling for the planned closure of the Howden Centre in Livingston, and three local leisure centres, to be stopped - and councillors have voted to call for extra funding from the Scottish Government.

Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2023

Labour-led council had 'heads in the sand' as arts centre faces threat of closure

SCOTTISH Greens co-leader Lorna Slater is among those backing a petition to save an arts centre in Livingston after the Labour-led administration…

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023

West Lothian sees surge in calls for help over domestic abuse and fraud

There's been an almost 50% jump in the numbers of people using a domestic abuse hotline in a year councillors were told

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

West Lothian pledge on swimming lessons after pool closure threat

The council confirms it will continue to support a learn to swim programme as leisure trust names pools marked for closure

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Popular West Lothian playpark set to be improved

Works will include a supported swing unit, a toddler multi-unit, sensory play panels and a wheelchair roundabout

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

West Lothian community councils push for more power over key decisions

Local community councils will hold a national conference to push for greater roles in decision making in towns and villages

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

West Lothian plan to convert 'party venue' pumphouse into a home rejected

Local Review Body rejects appeal to convert old water treatment plant into house and garden on banks of River Almond at Seafield

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

West Lothian McDonald's apologise to family as they pledge to 'never eat there again'

The family visited the Almondvale Avenue branch on Wednesday night and were shocked at the smell and mess at the restaurant

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

West Lothian McDonald's apologise to family as they rage 'we will never eat here again'

The gran took her grandaughter to the Mcdonald's branch at the Centre on Almondvale Road after a nice day out and was left feeling shocked by the smell and mess around the eatery.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023