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West Lothian firefighters tackle woodland blazes around school

Since April there have been more than 20 fires set in Livingston's Ladywell woodland. Forestry managers now say more ground cover of shrubbery and brambles will discourage fire-setting

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man hurt in public park after he was approached by two men

The man was rushed to hospital and is being treated for 'lacerations' suggesting he was attacked with a sharp object, with police saying they are hunting two men in connection with the incident

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian driver injured after road rage incident between Mini and VW motorist

The unusual altercation reportedly occurred after the two drivers pulled over on the busy road and engaged in a physical exchange, with one driver suffering serious facial injuries

Edinburgh Live

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Son accused of murdering West Lothian nurse mum in Australia pleads not guilty

The nurse, who specialised in cancer treatment, was rushed to the Royal Perth Hospital by paramedics but could not be saved. Her son, Callum Cameron, 29, was arrested at the scene by police officers and charged with murder

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's community call to action on cost of living crisis

The council is calling for a joint response to the cost of living crisis with its Community Planning Partnership board joining forces with business and the Third Sector to help those most in need this winter

Edinburgh Live

Call to action to tackle cost of living crisis in West Lothian

Community leaders met to discuss how to help local households as bills soar

Daily Record

West Lothian's domestic abuse shame: County recorded highest cases in Lothian

Shocking statistics revealed the county reported the highest figures in the Lothians and fifth highest in Scotland

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West Lothian lagging behind in handing out HIV prevention drugs

Patients in the NHS Lothian health board area waited up to 260 days to receive the medication this year

Daily Record

Fire crews have busiest summer for years in West Lothian with camp fires fuelling major blazes

Firefighters in West Lothian have had their busiest July and August for the last six years- including tackling the four day heathland blaze at Harburn.

Edinburgh Live

Thieves break into West Lothian home and steal cash and jewellery

Police officers are appealing for CCTV, dash-cam and doorbell footage to help catch the culprits

Daily Record

West Lothian thieves break into home in broad daylight to steal jewellery

The incident occurred at the home on Almondell Terrace, with police believing those responsible arrived at sometime between 12-12.20pm on Wednesday, August 24.

Edinburgh Live

Serial Scots sex attacker may never be freed from jail after reigning terror on victims

Alexander Thomson, 42, subjected his victims to a catalogue of barbaric abuse across a seven year period in West Lothian between 2012 and 2019.

Daily Record

West Lothian to see huge new toy store launch near site of former Toys R Us

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian taxi fares to rise this winter after Covid delay

The new fare structure - and 40p fare rise- will come into place in November with final agreement by council Executive

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West Lothian bid to avoid legal battle over plans for lochside path

The council will meet with trustees and the tenants of Lady Park in Linlithgow in a bid to broker a solution to a dispute over plans for a public path through the ancient grazing land

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian domestic abuse case reports highest in Lothians

More than 65,000 domestic abuse incidents were reported to police across Scotland in the lockdown year. The average across Scotland was 119 cases per 10,000 population. In West Lothian that figure was 146 - the fifth highest in the country

Daily Record

Ukrainian refugees living in West Lothian student halls until they find new homes

The refugees have been staying at Scotland’s Rural College at Oatridge

Daily Record

Scottish Government won't increase fund to help people in West Lothian who can't pay bills despite cost of living crisis

West Lothian share of Scottish Welfare Fund has dropped this year by £10

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Daily Record

Fair set to help jobseekers

The likes of West Lothian Council, West Lothian College and Skills Development Scotland will be in attendance to offer a range of support

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian warning over new housing after rare victory against developers

A Scottish Government planning Reporter backed the council's refusal to build in open countryside near a nature reserve in Armadale, but underlying fault lines in legislation won't stop more attempts to build on open country

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian residents will receive extra cash to help pay their winter bills

Council's Advice Shops gear up for more cases coming through the door as the cost of living crisis bites and West Lothian sets up new funds to help with fuel poverty

Daily Record

West Lothian refuse workers kick-off strike action today in row over pay

People are being warned that local waste services will be severely impacted during strike action, which runs until the end of the month

Daily Record

Last minute talks held to avoid strike and rubbish piling up in streets of West Lothian

Talks are ongoing today in a bid to halt strikes kicking-off tomorrow

Edinburgh Live

No boost to West Lothian Welfare Fund despite surge in demand

West Lothian Council has already made almost £600,000 in payments from the Scottish Welfare Fund and rising demands means the fund costs the council more to administer

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian student heads to US on American football scholarship

EDINBURGH Napier Knights, the university’s American football team, is aiming to inspire the next generation to go professional following the…

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