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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Date for West Lothian by-election sparked by death of councillor agreed

December 1 has been set as the day for polling in Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh for seat held by Labour councillor Ann Davidson, who died on 8 September.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian football round-up: Linlithgow Rose climb top of the table while Blackburn United hit six past Vale of Leithen

There was plenty of drama for West Lothian's East of Scotland Football League teams at the weekend.

Daily Record

West Lothian playgroup to close at Christmas after funding mix-up

A Craigshill playgroup will close at Christmas because it missed out on funding under a new government scheme to provide early years care. West Lothian Council has promised it could qualify for funds in a year.

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West Lothian police pledge to crack down on off-road bikes

Officers are planning a day of action following the arrest of a teenager

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West Lothian warned cuts are inevitable 'without a better Holyrood offer'

The Scottish Government needs to boost its funding of councils, says leader as he warns of difficult decisions in a tough winter ahead

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian tributes to sporting heroes after Commonwealth Games success

The council will send letters of congratulation to Commonwealth Games medallists and national team coaches.

Edinburgh Live

Fundraising page launched to help West Lothian lad whose car was stripped for spare parts

Dylan Laidlaw (18) was devastated to find his car smashed up with the bonnet and boot missing after leaving it parked in a train station car park in Livingston

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West Lothian police plan day of action to crack down on motorcycle menace

After an arrest and charges there are plans for further action to curb the menace of motorcycles on West Lothian footpaths

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Cost of Living emergency declared as council demand more support

The council will ensure public buildings can provide warm spaces for people during the winter months and Labour and SNP members voted together to demand more money from Holyrood and Westminster governments

Edinburgh Live

Number of alcohol-related deaths in West Lothian remain worryingly high

The number of deaths due to alcohol sit higher than higher than before the pandemic

Daily Record

West Lothian placed third in country for attracting foreign investment

Only Edinburgh and Glasgow have had more success in drawing in money and businesses from abroad

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West Lothian warned to brace for 3.5 per cent increase in council tax next year

Council bosses have warned anything less would severely impact services

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Inquiry into West Lothian death of businesswoman set alight by her ex-partner

Kevin Marks stood over Ann Drummond, 47, and laughed as she rolled around the ground in a bid to extinguish the flames engulfing her body. He started the lethal blaze in her car.

Edinburgh Live

'Corsa Cartel' cops launch appeal as officers confirm seven Scots Vauxhalls targeted by bonnet thieves

Officers are probing a number of incidents involving thieves ripping the bonnets off cars in West Lothian, Edinburgh and Fife.

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West Lothian drivers issued urgent warning after spate of cars destroyed

Police in the area have told locals to be aware of their 'vehicle security' after a series of reports of Vauxhall Corsas being targeted and having parts stolen in West Lothian.

Daily Record

'Corsa Cartel' target Vauxhall motors across Scotland as thieves rip bonnets off cars

Police are probing a number of incidents after vehicles were torn apart in Fife and West Lothian over the last few days.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian celebrate chart topping DJ duo and school band for musical success

County which has produced winners from across musical spectrum now congratulates DJ duo for 8 weeks at No1 and schools pipe band in successful return to competition

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West Lothian woman says attending Queen's funeral was "tremendous honour"

Lord Lieutenant Moira Niven MBE was among the 2000 people at the service in Westminster Abbey.

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Tributes after death of 'caring and devoted' West Lothian councillor

Broxburn's Labour councillor, well known community activist Ann Davidson died on the same day as the Queen

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West Lothian councillors praise late Queen's 'enduring dignity'

At their first full meeting in the chambers for two years councillors remembered the 70 years of service in tributes following the death of Queen Elizabeth

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Sneaky West Lothian thieves break into home overnight before making off with car

According to officers, thieves had arrived at the property in Joseph Scott Gardens at around 3.45am, before making their way inside the home and stealing the keys.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian shopper bags £760 of Aldi goods in local supermarket sweep

A West Lothian man scored a big win for himself and a local food bank during an Aldi supermarket sweep at the start of September.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian author discusses mental health and drug addiction at library event

Powerful testimony of addiction and recovery is one of the first author events staged in Armadale Library as the council service re-establishes itself in the wake of Covid lockdowns

Daily Record

Livingston boss hails Scottish football's response to Zander Murray becoming first openly gay player

The 30-year-old Gala Fairydean Rovers striker came out earlier this month and enjoyed spells at two West Lothian clubs earlier in his career.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian ghost estate families burn fence at homes they fought to leave for 18 years

After an 18 year battle neighbours on Livingston's Deans South estate gathered to say farewell, after moving out . As the security grills went up on their old homes they remembered the battle for a new home and looked forward to moving back

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