The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Four West Lothian care homes facing closure as budget cuts hit

A review of four council run care homes is one of the budget measures which unions are fighting, claiming social care for the elderly and vulnerable will fail if it is privatised.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 20, 2023

Eight of West Lothian's lost pubs and clubs that are gone but not forgotten

One local adventurer, by the name of The Kilted Cyclist, has taken us on a tour around Bathgate in West Lothian to discover the old pubs and clubs of the 1980s.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 20, 2023

West Lothian shopping centre bans teenagers from entering on Fridays 'to stop trouble'

Livingston's shopping centre has become a magnet for youngsters intent on causing trouble. Now police are helping security staff keep troublemakers out

Edinburgh Live · Mar 20, 2023

Cash and jewellery taken from West Lothian home in early morning break in

Detective Sergeant Keith Sinclair said: “Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with information or who was in the area between these times."

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023

West Lothian Leisure appoints new chair as it faces funding challenges

Sergio Tansini has served as a board member on the Trust which runs gyms and pools as well as cultural venues in the county. Tributes have been paid to Cindy Brook his predecessor

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023

We tried to visit an elusive abandoned shopping centre near Edinburgh

The Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Centre opened in 1996 and contained over 40 stores, claiming to be the next best thing in West Lothian - but it closed in 2004 after a large decline.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023

West Lothian drivers park in disabled bays as police issue 20 tickets in last fortnight

Police warn of random checks as blue badge holders face threats and abuse for complaining as able bodied drivers ignore signs to park where they like

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

West Lothian park and ride plan deadline pushed back with bus services to continue

Commuter bus between East Calder and Kirknewton station will continue as the council agrees a new deadline for a car park as a planning condition of the 2,300 new homes at Calderwood. The developers are keen to develop sustainable transport options.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 17, 2023

Number of drivers using West Lothian electric chargers drops steeply after motorists made to pay

Use of the network dropped from 33 per cent to 11 percent after the council introduced 40p/kWh tariffs to cover costs.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Cruel West Lothian vandals break doors and smash windows at family centre

Those at the Blackburn Family Centre have said that they were overwhelmed by the support shown by their community after they were targeted by vandals last week.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023