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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

War veteran aged 102 risks losing home as council considers cost-cutting closures

Great-grandmother-of-eight Barbara Reid is one of hundreds of care home residents and staff who could end up having to move if officials agree to sell or close homes to save money.

Daily Record

West Lothian police hunt trio of thieves who broke into home and stole cash and jewellery

The incident happened at a property in Aller Place, Eliburn, on the morning of Wednesday, 26th April 2023 when a quantity of cash and jewellery worth a four-figure sum was stolen.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillor claims 20mph zone plans 'a trade-off to protect coalition'

A survey which identified more than 1,500 roads which would see a new 20mph speed limit is part of a Transport Scotland strategy but council has been criticised for the work

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian man jailed for abducting and seriously assaulting woman

Charles Arthurs was found guilty at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday

Daily Record

West Lothian cuts recycling centre opening times and staff numbers in half

Budget cuts will mean reduced opening and a booking system for all. Two sites, at Linlithgow and Broxburn move to one day a week and half day weekends

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian OPAL celebrates 10 years in the community

The charity, run by the Cyrenians brought together volunteers and clients for the event

Daily Record

West Lothian HMV worker praised by mum-of-four for helping her clean up sick baby in shop

Tammy Evans, 35, was out shopping to prepare for her upcoming getaway with her family to celebrate her son's birthday, when ten-month-old daughter Braylynn had other plans.

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West Lothian provost refutes claims of taxpayer-funded Texas trip

Invite was presented the Executive this week but Councillor Cathy Muldoon had already ruled out joining the trip to the Texan city of Grapevine in September

Daily Record

Police arrest three men following disturbance at West Lothian shop

Police say that the three men left the scene of the incident which was later found following a crash at Blackburn Cross

Daily Record

Safety concerns at Susan Boyle and Lewis Capaldi's old West Lothian school

St Kentigern's in Blackburn faces a £1.2m bill to relocate an entire department to keep the school open and enable repairs as engineers complete survey. The repair bill will be known by the summer holidays

Edinburgh Live

Young team nets over £2000 for charity

kids at West Lothian Football Academy helped raise the fantastic sum for the Ronald McDonald House Charities

Daily Record

West Lothian woman woke to find her ankles bound together by vile attacker

Violent Charles Arthurs dumped his victim in the bath and sat on top of her, crushing her chest before trying to drown her.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian provost refutes claims of taxpayer-funded Texas trip

Invite was presented the Executive this week but Councillor Cathy Muldoon had already ruled out joining the trip to the Texan city of Grapevine in September

Edinburgh Live

Police catch pedestrian 'hitchhiking' at side of M8 motorway

Officers clocked the punter on their dashcam on the M8 near West Lothian yesterday

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Police catch pedestrian 'hitchhiking' at side of Scotland's busiest motorway

The punter was discovered walking on the other side of the outer crash barrier on the M8 motorway linking Edinburgh to West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Lewis Capaldi shares hilarious voice note he sent to new Edinburgh girlfriend Ellie

The West Lothian lad had audiences and the radio co-hosts in stitches after sharing a hilarious voicenote that he had sent to his new capital girlfriend Ellie MacDowall.

Daily Record

Kaim Park owners buy former social work office to convert into hotel

The property could be used to house homeless people in the future

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council and emergency services working to tackle hidden illness of hoarding

Long a staple of TV shows, the risks to the lives of vulnerable people whose homes are stuffed with rubbish are recognised as a mental health and public safety issue by the council and emergency services

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Former West Lothian social work offices could be used to house homeless after sale

SNP opposition claim council could retain building as homeless unit to save paying a hotel firm for the same service

Daily Record

Police stop 'erratic' West Lothian driver allegedly under influence of cocaine

Officers received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Livingston on Tuesday

Daily Record

Shocked Scots footballer claims referee asked ‘do you have a mental illness’ during match

Alan Murray was playing for Oxgangs Trinity at the home of Livingston FC Community Club at Eliburn Park in West Lothian on Sunday when the remark was allegedly made.

Edinburgh Live

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

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

West Lothian thief jailed after OAP thrown onto suburban street during crime rampage

Sneaky Duncan Johnstone preyed on unsuspecting pensioners in a catalogue of what a sheriff called “frankly despicable” crimes.

Daily Record

Councillors vote to cut hours at recycling centres and bring in booking scheme

Councillors said that by reducing hours, they'll be able to keep all centres open

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