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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian plan to tackle homelessness enjoys 'miracle' success despite lack of funds

West Lothian has faced huge pressures on its housing supply and a Holyrood scheme to address homelessness has struggled with poor government support and legislative changes which had presented councils with more problems than solutions

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West Lothian weekly market returns full time after thousands flock to trial events

Bathgate's town centre has seen visitor numbers boosted by the return after almost 20 years of a weekly market

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West Lothian dog owner outraged as kennel cremates dead pet before telling family

Pablo, a two-year-old French Bulldog, was dropped off at Scrub a Dug Dug in Whitburn by Adam Gardner McLean before he jetted off to Turkey with his partner and son

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Parts of Edinburgh could join West Lothian in new Holyrood parliament constituency

New plans propose a third constituency for the county recognising the population growth in east

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West Lothian butcher's shortlisted for three prestigious awards

The company has been named as finalists in three categories at the Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards.

Daily Record

West Lothian zoo welcomes adorable new arrival of 'one of Earth's smallest cats'

Five Sisters Zoo has given a first look at the rusty-spotted cat kitten that was born just four weeks ago to Nainika. The rusty-spotted cat is one of the smallest species of cat in the world.

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West Lothian community projects urged to bid for fund to develop new facilities

Holyrood funding funding package to improve community facilities across the county. Groups invited to bid

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We tried Edinburgh's futuristic floating pod therapy and it was a revelation

Float Scotland have purpose-built wellness centres in Bathgate, West Lothian and Ratho, with futuristic therapies including their incredible float plods, Edinburgh Live went along to see what the fuss was about.

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West Lothian scrap plans to sell office after agreeing lease with law firm

Plans to sell off a Livingston council office agreed in February have been thrown out after a rethink on post Covid work patterns and the potential for a new ten-year lease agreement with a tenant

Edinburgh Live

Scots dog dies of heatstroke after walk as devastated owner issues warning

French bulldog Hugo, from Livingston, West Lothian, began foaming at the mouth and panting heavily after being taken to a field by his dog walker on June 5.

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West Lothian mum devastated as dog dies suddenly from heatstroke after walk

Chloe Lamond has been left absolutely devastated after her beloved French bulldog Hugo suddenly passed away during a walk in Muriston, West Lothian in the heatwave.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum who tragically lost son to suicide speaks out over 'healing experience'

The family of Jamie Aitchison has been spreading hope to others after they were left devastated when the 20-year-old tragically took his own life in December 2022

Edinburgh Live

Fifth of West Lothian children living in poverty, with warning the number could rise

Grim reading in new report says that full effects of cost of living crisis have yet to be measured. In some parts of the county almost 50% of children live in impoverished families

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West Lothian triathlete set for 'opportunity of a lifetime' after Commonwealth Youth Games selection

The 17-year-old will travel to Trinidad and Tobago next month as part of the Commonwealth Youth Games team

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West Lothian head teachers facing 'tough choices' as budgets cut

The school budget has to save £8.223m over the next five years

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The sculpture park in Kirknewton is also set to become an all-year-round attraction

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West Lothian child support worker warned for 'mishandling' three children on same day

Alicia Brand has been given a 12-month warning

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West Lothian plan to close hospitals providing elderly respite care put on hold

Councillors force rare vote on proposals to co-locate elderly respite and dementia care in Livingston, closing Tippethill and St Michael's community hospitals

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West Lothian child support worker 'mishandled' three children on the same day

The Scottish Social Services Council agreed that her behaviour was serious as all three incidents took place during the same day, including lifting one child up by her wrist

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West Lothian retail park taken over as huge crowds watch drivers pull car stunts

The footage was recorded from Almondvale Retail Park in Livingston as scores of people lined up to watch motorists show off their modified cars and pull stunts in the evening

Daily Record

West Lothian care homes will remain open as health board backs council plan

The IJB agreed to accept the council's offer and have agreed that there are no plans to close any of the long-term placement care homes

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian care homes remain open as health board backs council plan

Jobs and long term care homes places guaranteed as joint health committee backs £1.2m five-year rescue, but changes to hospital care for the elderly unsettle councillors who call for more information

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West Lothian school headteachers facing tough choices as new budget plan agreed

Tighter rules on spending will impact on staff and school absence management say unions, as councillors back programme designed to shave £8m from education services in the next five years

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West Lothian mum hits out after daughter with Down's Syndrome loses teeth in school accident

Amanda Martin has spoken out after her daughter knocked out her teeth in an accident at school. She claimed an employee told her different versions of how it happened.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian primary school replacement funding delay 'completely unacceptable'

One new school could replace two dilapidated primary school buildings if Holyrood commits to funding

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