The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian gran scoops £379,000 on Postcode Lottery

Lily Poland is originally from West Calder and won £379,062

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

West Lothian emergency services close road near motorway after smash involving bus

The area near Heartlands services was locked down after the multi-vehicle smash on Saturday afternoon as multiple police cars and ambulances rushed to the scene

Edinburgh Live · Dec 17, 2022

West Lothian pest control charges set to be hiked in face of budget cuts

Costs for council services to control vermin will almost double for homeowners and landlords. Council tenants will continue to have the service free

Edinburgh Live · Dec 16, 2022

Work begins on innovative eco learning space

The new hub at West Lothian College will help the move towards a net zero carbon economy in West Lothian

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

West Lothian deaf dog looking for his forever home after being 'misunderstood'

A 10-year-old dog is looking for a new home after living with a foster family for months. Arthur will need a family who has experience with training or owning a deaf dog.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 15, 2022

West Lothian buses 'forced to change route' after being attacked by stone-throwing teens

A senior Labour councillor says constituents told him that buses had been removed from Blackburn following vandalism, and called on police to keep councillors better informed about serious incidents

Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022

West Lothian restaurant plan rejected over concerns for local woodland

Having had initial concerns about parking, councillors rejected plans for a restaurant in a Livingston shopping centre because of the impact it would have on green space around the Murieston site

Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022

'Amazing' West Lothian gran going above and beyond to help local families at Christmas

Norah Coen (85) has donated several boxes of toys, clothes and books for children along with other much needed items for local families at Christmas.

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022

West Lothian Gaelic language plan outlined as number of speakers increases

The number of speakers has risen since the turn of the century but the adoption of Gaelic onto council information boards in buildings, and some signage will be gradual - there'll be no bilingual road signs

Edinburgh Live · Dec 13, 2022

West Lothian man fronts campaign aimed at getting veterans to open up about their mental health

Sean Brogan, from Livingston, is one of five armed forces veterans acting as the face of the new campaign.

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022