The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Drivers warned busy road will be shut for eight weeks

There is likely to be disruption on the popular route between West Lothian and South Lanarkshire

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Yellow warning for wind as gusts expected to hit 59mph in some areas of West Lothian

The warning is in place from 5am tomorrow

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon praised by West Lothian SNP leader for 'exemplary leadership'

Janet Campbell shares surprise at First Minister's resignation and praises premiership as " head and shoulders" above anyone else who has held the post

Edinburgh Live · Feb 15, 2023

West Lothian set to slash £1m from welfare payments in budget

The council backed up its allocation from the Scottish Welfare Fund with an extra £1m in the last year. As things stand a repeat of that is unlikely

Edinburgh Live · Feb 13, 2023

Thieves raid West Lothian home to steal cash and jewellery

A 'four figure' sum was taken from the house in Whitburn on Saturday night

Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023

The West Lothian walk where a local man saw 'flying dome' sparking huge investigation

West Lothian local Robert 'Bob' Taylor claimed to have seen a flying dome in the skies. After he returned home with unexplained cuts, the police launched an investigation.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023

West Lothian Wetherspoons pub wins approval for more outdoor space

Livingston's Newyearfield can add extra mall side seating to the busy pub in the designer outlet at the town centre

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023

Interactive service to help West Lothian tenants access repair service

As the council announces a £22m bathroom and kitchen programme tenants will be able to find out where they sit on the list for work

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023

Looking back at West Lothian's famous UFO encounter

The unusual Robert Taylor incident in West Lothian has the distinction of being the only UFO sighting in the UK to ever be designated as a criminal investigation.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

West Lothian mum on adopted son's struggles after birth mother drank while pregnant

Karen and her husband John noticed their son was struggling with his emotions and behaviour as he started to grow older. After a six-year wait, they were finally told he has FASD after his birth mother drank heavily.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2023