The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian council houses lying empty 'for weeks' due to energy firm delays

One housing officer spent over three hours on the phone to an energy provider

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

West Lothian park a 'no-go area' for kids thanks to fires set by vandals

Balbardie in Bathgate has been plagued by fires

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

West Lothian park hit by fires becomes no-go area for youngsters

Within hours of councillors meeting police and fire officers to seek answers to ongoing problems, another blaze was started in Bathgate's Balbardie Park

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2023

West Lothian roads face delays as Ash Dieback felling gets under way

Council keen to avoid multiple closures as hefty workload awaits staff and contractors cutting down diseased trees on road verges throughout the county

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023

Yellow warning for snow in place for West Lothian this week

The county is set to freeze as temperatures drop

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

West Lothian police training community officers to crack-down on speeding drivers

Normally the task of traffic department, equipment and training is going to community based officers to tackle drivers speeding in the county's towns and villages. Early plans to involve community councillors playing a role have been dropped

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023

Thieves raid West Lothian home and make off with thousands of pounds-worth of jewellery

The thieves targeted the Bathgate property, stealing watches and jewellery

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

True identity revealed of love rat conman who targeted West Lothian women in 30 year scamming spree

The Sunday Mail unmasked David McGinn's true identity as David Anthony Kean, who has been conning women for more than 30 years.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 5, 2023

Search called off for 'missing man' as true identity as West Lothian love rat confirmed

Officers launched a bid to trace 51-year-old David McGinn who was last seen on January 15 at Central Station.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 5, 2023

Livingston 1 Hibernian 4: Enigmatic strikers take centre stage in West Lothian

Here's what we learned as Hibs strengthened their grip on fourth with a come-from-behind victory.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023