The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Drug-fuelled West Lothian driver killed two young pals in high speed crash

Connor Elgey (19) and Troi Lawton (23) lost their lives as a result of the crash and two others were seriously injured

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

West Lothian asks women and girls how to make the streets safer

The Community Safety Partnership has set up a forum where woman and girls can request actions to improve their safety in the county's public spaces

Edinburgh Live · Jan 30, 2023

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

West Lothian families benefit from Warm Homes scheme

The project helps people where energy efficiency improvements can be mad

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Homelessness surges in West Lothian after end of covid eviction protection

Councillors are calling for more funding from the Scottish Government to help tackle the growing crisis

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Disappointment as West Lothian misses out on Levelling Up cash to upgrade accident blackspot

A joint bid by West Lothian and Falkirk councils to carry out work was refused

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

West Lothian homelessness surged after end of covid eviction protection

The ban on evictions was lifted in the Autumn. That, coupled with surging mortgage costs pushed up the numbers looking for a council home

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2023

Residents given keys to new-build homes in West Lothian town

The 14-home housing development has a mix of semi-detached and cottage flats.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

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

West Lothian Council is being urged to introduce parking fines to solve the issue

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023