The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

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

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023