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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian council tax rise of 4.5% needed to face 'unprecedented' budget gap

Budget decisions will be taken at the end of February and council committees are considering the costs. If agreed a 4.5% rise will take place for the next five years.

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Mum of teen who took own life after dad abused her left 'disgusted' over fears he will get parole

Megan Reid, from Livingston, West Lothian, died on April 5, 2022 at the age of 17.

Daily Record

Failed Falkirk bid for government cash delays work on accident blackspot

Falkirk's joint bid with West Lothian council would have improved the dangerous Champany junction

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Call for parking fines on West Lothian streets to end 'dangerous free for all'

West Lothian Council needs to introduce parking fines to end the dangerous free for all in towns such as Bathgate and Linlithgow, councillors heard.

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West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

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Urgent call to discuss damp in West Lothian homes delayed ahead of report

The council's Housing Services committee will hear a report on damp homes later this week but a call by Bathgate councillor Pauline Stafford for a debate in full council was rejected

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West Lothian band announced as Lewis Capaldi support act for European leg of tour

Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves are a band from West Lothian that have grown up alongside superstar Lewis Capaldi - now they will be supporting him on his European tour.

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West Lothian charity gets cash boost to provide kids with warm winter coats

Taylor Wimpey has donated £250 to the School Bank West Lothian

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Appeal to help trace missing man last seen boarding train at West Lothian station

Ross Kinghorn has not been seen since Monday, January 16

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CCTV shows West Lothian man boarding train six days ago before disappearing

A man has vanished after boarding a train from Linlithgow to Bridge of Tilt to go hillwalking. After not making contact with family in six days, concerns are growing for his welfare.

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West Lothian schools vaping and smoking ban updated to help pupils get support

Education officers already had strong anti- vaping policies in place but the rules created in 2017 have been updated to reflect national law changes and a new tone

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West Lothian misses out on levelling-up cash to fix accident blackspot

West Lothian had looked for £15m to improve roads around the county as well as the main road to Bo'ness but lost out in the funding round

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Callous crooks raid West Lothian home on quiet residential road in broad daylight

Police are appealing for the public's help after a property was broken into in West Lothian on Thursday afternoon. Thieves stole an amount of jewelry in broad daylight.

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West Lothian school catchments are changing - find out if you're affected

Changes are taking place in three areas

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West Lothian author has popular book series snapped up by major publisher

The bestselling series has been acquired by the publisher.

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West Lothian mum refuses to move back to damp and mouldy council house that causes health issues

On top of causing health issues, the damp has ruined clothes, carpets, blinds and furniture throughout her home, costing thousands of pounds.

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Controversial West Lothian care home wins approval as plans dubbed 'least worst option'

Plans for a care home in Linlithgow Bridge were redrawn taking an exit road away from neighbours, but objections remain and new fears have surfaced about its effect on surrounding roads.

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Moves by Scottish Government to decide school places a 'piece of nonsense'

Councillors from all parties agreed it would mean huge costs with little gain

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West Lothian driver crashes into garage as emergency services race to scene

Police Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as well as the Scottish Ambulance Service attended the crash in Bathgate on Tuesday January 15 in Bathgate.

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West Lothian mum goes viral with her honest memories of being in the young team

A West Lothian mum has admitted she misses being in the 'young team' in her latest viral TikTok video where she makes parody songs about growing up in Livingston.

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West Lothian budget debate sparks political row over 'dire finances'

As councillors face tough decisions on spending next month a row erupts between parties over the funding settlement the Labour minority led council will have to work with

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West Lothian council rejects 'nonsense' bid for school placement appeals

Plans by Holyrood to take centralised control of school placing appeals branded undemocratic, impractical and expensive nonsense

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West Lothian raid uncovers massive illegal tobacco factory worth £1 million

A major illegal tobacco factory has been uncovered in West Lothian after police and HMRC carried out an operation. Police say it is one of the biggest they've seen.

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Four tonnes of illegal tobacco worth £1m seized in one of Scotland's biggest HMRC raids

Police Scotland and HMRC raided a state-of-the-art factory in West Lothian, which they claim was capable of evading millions of pounds of duty per year.

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Eerie Scots 'ghost town' looks frozen in time with haunting abandoned buildings

Known as Bangour Village in West Lothian, an urban explorer has taken viewers on a rare tour at the collection of the crumbling town that has a haunting history.

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