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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Festive bus service in West Lothian to ensure people can reach vital services

West Lothian council's Executive agreed contracts worth almost £47,000 with local bus firms to ensure services on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022

West Lothian by-election nomination list opens after death of Labour councillor

The Broxburn poll will take place on Thursday December 1, Nominations for the by-election caused by the death of Labour's Ann Davidson are now open

Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022

West Lothian tightens firework sales rules ahead of Bonfire Night

The council is working with emergency services and local schools to get the message across on Bonfire Night safety. Buying fireworks for Under 18s is now an offence.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 24, 2022

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River Kids launches this year's toy appeal amid fears more families will need help than ever before

You can help by donating toys at a number of locations around West Lothian

Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022

Lewis Capaldi chucked off Tinder after bosses think he's a catfish

The pop star, from Whitburn, West Lothian, made light of the situation as he joked there would be better celebrities to catfish as he doesn't "get many bites" on his account.

Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022

Edinburgh commuters to expect disruption as resurfacing work to take place on M8

BEAR Scotland have said that a section of the M8 by Shotts in West Lothian will be closed for three nights throughout the start of November for resurfacing work to take place.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 21, 2022

West Lothian 'misery and despair' as homeless figures show surge in spending

The percentage of people assessed as homeless applying for housing dealt with in 28 days fell to 48% is the first quarter of this year, coming on the back of surging costs of putting up homeless people in bed and breakfast

Edinburgh Live · Oct 21, 2022

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West Lothian will ask tenants to back rent rise of up to 4% to fund new houses

With a waiting list stubbornly above 10,000 West Lothian Council needs to build more homes. A 4% rise would mean £3.23 extra on average weekly rents and could help fund 500 new homes

Edinburgh Live · Oct 20, 2022

West Lothian Lidl stores taking part in Christmas toy donation drive

Customers can drop off new and unopened toys for struggling families

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

West Lothian's ageing population is putting pressure on already stretched budgets

West Lothian is forecast to have the fastest growth in population of pensionable age in Scotland

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

Petition to save West Lothian greenbelt from housing developments launched

As the Scottish Government backs housing plans for Bathgate angry locals flock to sign petition calling for protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife on the western fringe of the town

Edinburgh Live · Oct 19, 2022

Celebration of West Lothian's African and Scottish art and culture wows shoppers

The African Scottish Expo 2022 took place in Bathgate recently

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

West Lothian shoppers in with a chance to pick up everyday items worth £10 for just a penny

The home delivery app Snappy Shopper is offering customers the cut-price deal as part of their Big Brand Bundle.

Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022

Section of M8 shut down as mercy crews race to 'serious' Scots road crash

A medical helicopter is reportedly in attendance assisting with the ongoing incident at Heartlands in West Lothian.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Oct 17, 2022

Edinburgh M8 drivers caught in huge tailbacks as crash closes West Lothian section

Junction 5 westbound between Harthill and Whitburn, West Lothian, is currently closed with emergency services on scene due to the incident, with traffic reportedly starting to built in the area

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Hero Scots shopkeeper tackles sneaky beer thief who fled store clutching cans

The brave woman was kicked as she tried to stop the lout escaping from the Keystore in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 17, 2022

Hero West Lothian woman tries to tackle sneaky shoplifter who flees with beers

A 45-year-old woman shop worker was kicked by a thief wearing a Rangers top when she tried to stop him from escaping without paying for beers during her busy shift.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 15, 2022

Elderly West Lothian dog searching for forever home where she can 'go for naps'

Neena is currently being cared for in a foster home by the Dogs Trust, with the team in West Calder hoping to find a forever family they can rehome her to as soon as possible.

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Daily Record · Oct 15, 2022

Terrified resident scared to leave his own home as gang of youths wreak havoc in Scots flat block

The building in Whitburn, West Lothian has allegedly attracted all sorts of crime, with door handles snapped off and the front door "kicked in".

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

West Lothian charity appealing for donations to make sure local children don't go without at Christmas

Team North Pole will be handing out Christmas boxes to families in need once again over the festive period.

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

Cuts to West Lothian school budgets 'front and centre' of budget savings as they face £47m gap

West Lothian Council is asking if people are prepared to pay more council tax to protect vital services as they face £47.1m budget gap between 2023 and 2028.

Daily Record · Oct 12, 2022

'I've had my electricity cut three times', people struggling with cost of living speak out

The Larder food poverty charity hosted The West Lothian Cost of Living Crisis Emergency Roundtable Discussion for people to share their stories

Edinburgh Live · Oct 11, 2022

West Lothian man to stand trial accused of murdering his grandparents on Boxing Day

Tobyn Salvatore allegedly attacked Denis and Mary Fell, both aged 73, at their home in Livingston, West Lothian, on Boxing Day last year.

Daily Record · Oct 11, 2022

West Lothian healthcare heroes get the recognition they deserve with awards

Staff from St John's Hospital won prizes at NHS Lothian's annual Celebrating Success Awards 2022

Edinburgh Live · Oct 11, 2022

West Lothian boyfriend sexually assaulted girlfriend after she refused his request

Skelton, 26, of Bathgate, West Lothian, pleaded guilty on Monday

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