The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

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

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

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

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

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 · Sep 29, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 28, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 28, 2022

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 · Sep 28, 2022

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 · Sep 28, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Sep 27, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022