The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

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

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

West Lothian mum 'slurred her words and swayed' during school run

Debbie Lightfoot was seen “swaying” and “unsteady on her feet” after she arrived by car at a school in Armadale, West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

Three West Lothian Leisure pools at risk of closing due to cuts with a loss of 75 jobs

A proposal has been submitted to West Lothian Council advising for a full closure of four of West Lothian Leiure’s venues including Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2023

Haunting photos of designer shopping centre lying abandoned 27 years after hyped opening

Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village in West Lothian, Scotland, had more than 40 stores in its heyday but closed its doors after a huge decline in trade and has been derelict for years

Daily Mirror · May 1, 2023

Dedicated West Lothian volunteer recognised as Coronation Champion

Nancy, from Winchburgh, was one of 500 people from across the UK selected.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

Residents of West Lothian village say they are 'trapped' by bus cuts and unreliable service

People in Blackridge say they feel they have been forgotten about

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

Trainee West Lothian nursery worker pushed child's head back with her fingers

Following a hearing with the Scottish Social Services Council, Cornea was given a 12-month warning on her registration after placing her fingers on the child's head and pushing them back

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

West Lothian crooks break into home and steal four figure sum of cash and jewellery

The incident took place on Wednesday, April 26, in Eliburn in Livingston, West Lothian - and a quantity of cash and jewellery worth a four-figure sum was stolen.

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2023

Police hunt gang of three thieves who stole cash and jewellery worth thousands from West Lothian home

The three thieves targeted the house in broad daylight last Wednesday morning

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

West Lothian mum-of-three jailed after uncle catches her stealing from her dad

Linzi Pettigrew was caught after she lied to her uncle Robin Pettigrew about using some of the cash to fill her dad’s fridge with food.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023