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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

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

Reaction in West Lothian as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces her resignation

Ms Sturgeon made the bombshell announcement at Bute House this morning

Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023

Illegal West Lothian off-road bikers leaving residents afraid to walk the dog

Illegal off-roaders are leaving many too frightened to walk pets, while many say there should be purpose-built tracks for bikers. Police across the county and nationwide have been trying to tackle the problem for years

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

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West Lothian pupils who made dog fouling map and tackled bad parking congratulated

The P6 class at Harrysmuir Primary in Livingston created a dog fouling map to shame those not cleaning up after pets. They improved their own grounds to encourage wildlife and have plans to improve the way parents park around their school

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

West Lothian steps up to help earthquake victims

Over 500 bags of clothing and bedding will soon be on the way to Turkey and Syria

Daily Record · Feb 13, 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

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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

SSPCA helped 3000 animals in need in West Lothian last year

The charity responded to thousands of calls from the public

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Scotland's UFO walk where man 'saw flying dome' sparking police alien investigation

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

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Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

West Lothian Council will build almost 400 homes in five years

£27m will be used to build new houses and more than £100m will be used to upgrading existing

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

Top Scottish Olympian dives in to give youngsters a specialist swim class

YOUNGSTERS in West Lothian have participated in a "once-in-a-lifetime" swim class with Olympic champion Duncan Scott.

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

Scots mum opens up on adopted son's daily struggles after birth mother drank during pregnancy

Karen, from West Lothian, has backed calls or national FASD (Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders) services after waiting six years for a diagnosis for her boy.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian Council to build almost 400 homes in five years

Councillors agreed a housing budget which will see £27m set aside for new builds and more than £100m to be spent upgrading its existing stock.

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Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian residents fume as much-loved 'Garden City' to get 300 new homes

Garden City, a street of Edwardian cottages built to promote a sustainable life in open spaces could be surrounded by new homes after the Scottish Government overturned the council's rejection of plans that will double the size of the tiny community of Bents

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian prisoner jailed for stabbing man in street row dies behind bars

The Scottish Prison Service released a statement that a prisoner had passed away at HMP Addiewell last week. The death will be investigated in a Fatal Accident Inquiry.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023

West Lothian mum says legacy of amazing son keeps them going through darkest of days

Allison Barr paid tribute to her son seven years after his death. Although she would rather have Jak here alongside his sister, she says she takes comfort in the wonderful legacy he has left behind.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

West Lothian Wolves going for triple Scottish Cup glory in Dundee

The basketball club has three finalists in this year's Scottish Cup Finals weekend.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

West Lothian mum 'hands baby to strangers' in bid to get on packed bus

Dee commutes to work four to five days a week but has been left feeling distressed due to the unreliability of the services in the Whitburn area and is worried it's affecting their job.

Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023

Charity that has supported West Lothian families for 22 years closes due to funding crisis

Signpost is shutting because of the pressures of the pandemic and cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live · Feb 8, 2023

West Lothian council recruits 149 more teachers over three years

As a numbers dispute between a local MSP and the council goes on senior officials say Government statistics prove they have spent all funds allocated to them.

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