The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Cash bid launched to help 'bursting at the seams' GP practices

Growing patient lists are putting massive strain on surgeries

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

West Lothian teachers set to strike again at the end of the month

West Lothian EIS members say they have been forced to strike to get a 'fair settlement for Scotland’s teachers'

Daily Record · Jan 13, 2023

West Lothian set to bid for cash to improve under-pressure GP services

Four GP practices badly need refurbishment and expansion to serve already hefty patient lists as well as a growing population across the county

Edinburgh Live · Jan 12, 2023

Tributes paid to Rangers superfan as pals say Ibrox bus will 'never be the same'

Cross Tavern Rangers Supporters Club have led tributes to well-known Gers supporter Philip Morajda, who was reportedly found dead at his home in Whitburn, West Lothian, on Monday.

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Struggling West Lothian NHS staff are turning to food banks to make ends meet

Pantries are being set up by Unison union members in response to the cost of living crisis

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Plans for bridge crossing to West Lothian's isolated 'island village'

Councillors heard engineers will carry out site surveys next week, with bridge designs ready for March to link Stoneyburn and Fauldhouse with a safer route for walking and cycling

Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023

West Lothian mum dies after being left on hospital trolley for two days

Ruth Tonk's son Carl has spoken of the scenes inside St John's Hospital saying the staff looked 'mentally tired and exhausted'

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

West Lothian bus passengers unhappy over reliability of services

Buses need to improve across the county and the council is seeking a share of national funding to improve strategic routes

Edinburgh Live · Jan 9, 2023

West Lothian police search for missing woman last seen in the early hours

Officers in the area issued a statement on Sunday evening to trace 37-year-old Shona Macpherson, who was last seen in the Broxburn area.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 8, 2023

'Well-known' West Lothian woman who disappeared overnight traced 'safe and well'

Shona Macpherson, 37, had not been seen since the early hours of Sunday morning, but has now been found.

Daily Record · Jan 8, 2023