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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian chosen as new base to develop lasers that will shoot down drones

Raytheon Technologies will open the facility in Livingston, creating dozens of jobs

Daily Record

West Lothian police renew warnings on cold water plunge as temperatures climb

Warnings on the hidden dangers of cold water swimming are issued as the thermometer tops 29c Council says it has issued stay safe advice to outdoor staff but expects little disruption to services.

Edinburgh Live

New West Lothian weapons base will build futuristic lasers to shoot down drones

The planned laser integration centre will be a European hub for high-energy laser weaponry and will be based in Livingston, West Lothian, creating dozens of jobs.

Edinburgh Live

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Brazen thieves stole car from outside West Lothian home and used it in another theft in same town

Police officers have launched a manhunt after the series of thefts in Winchburgh and Broxburn

Daily Record

West Lothian thieves nab car to use as getaway vehicle in spate of break-ins

Officers have shared details regarding a series of incidents in Winchburgh, where a car was stolen only to be used in another break-in just a few hours later.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian M8 driver reported after five-car pile up causes seven hour closure

The busy motorway was closed twice in quick succession after police dealt with an 'incident' in the early afternoon, with traffic completely ground to a halt, as motorists were pictured getting out of their vehicles to see what was going on

Edinburgh Live

Police charge 23-year-old man after M8 smash that closed road for hours

Cops had barely left the scene on the M8 in West Lothian after responding to calls of "concern for a person" when the crash took place.

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Section of West Lothian M8 reopens after police 'incident' sparked two-hour closure

Traffic Scotland and West Lothian Police informed motorists of the closure between Junction 3A and 4 near Whitburn, shortly after 11am on Saturday, with both lanes now reopening

Edinburgh Live

Hero West Lothian vets fight to save adorable puppy that went blind overnight

Sarah Millar feared for the worst when her beautiful Golden Retriever pup Gus woke up with no eyesight, with his case being one of the worst vets had ever seen.

Edinburgh Live

Hero pensioner has raised over £50,000 for West Lothian charities

79-year-old John Thompson stepped out again completed a 15-mile walk for Beatlie School

Daily Record

The Centre, Livingston launches exciting new plan to support local good causes

The mall will kick off the Support in the Community initiative by helping Craigsfarm Community Hub and West Lothian Youth Action Project’s Food Bank

Daily Record

Controversial West Lothian green bin roll-out continues despite delays and negative feedback from local householders

The new green bins aim to promote more recycling within the local authorities district

Daily Record

Over 7000 West Lothian kids living in poverty as cost of living crisis bites

West Lothian Council has set out an action plan to help tackle childhood poverty

Daily Record

West Lothian finance worker and WAG went on police chase in her Smart car

Jo-Hannah Eardley - partner of Livingston FC ace Cristian Montano - repeatedly struck a central reservation and drove her Smart car in the dark with no headlights in Edinburgh earlier this year.

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Inside the two bed West Lothian 'fixer-upper' cottage on the market for just £27k

A new property has gone up for sale in West Lothian for just £27,000, and while it needs some renovation, it could be turned into a stunning family home for buyers willing to put in the work

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian green recycling bins to be rolled out despite 'annoyed' residents

Councillors say public needs to see greater connection between efforts to recycle and the money saved by tax-payers as a delayed roll-out programme continues

Daily Record

West Lothian Pride to make live comeback this month for first time in three years

The last in-person pride event was in 2019 - where the parade was caught in a torrential downpour

Daily Record

West Lothian police warn buying booze for under 18s could land you with a prison sentence

Local officers are highlighting the It’ll Cost You campaign - stressing it is a criminal offence to buy alcohol for someone under 18

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West Lothian Avon Gorge road upgrades essential 'whatever the cost'

Plans to update the road infrastructure through the Avon Gorge are delayed again as decade old proposals need reworked and new costs worked out but joint bids by West Lothian and Falkirk will see road connections improving on the M9

Daily Record

West Lothian dance duo knock Kate Bush off number one spot after three weeks

The West Lothian DJ duo have scored their first ever UK chart-topper with their inspired '70s disco sample Afraid To Love

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian park and ride plans go to appeal despite safety fears

Villagers living near Kirknewton station fear for their safety if a car park designed to serve residents in a new housing development two miles away is given the go ahead by the Scottish government

Daily Record

Council helps foodbank grow for it

The project has seen a once overgrown, yard area converted into a market garden to grow fruit and veg for the free benefit of West Lothian Foodbank service users.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian prison officers suspended over allegations of misconduct inside jail

The three members of staff are said to have been told to leave HMP Addiewell three months ago following numerous investigations at the West Lothian jail.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dance duo LF System knock Kate Bush off number one spot after three weeks

The West Lothian DJ duo, comprising of Sean Finnigan and Conor Larkman, have scored their first ever UK chart-topper with their inspired '70s disco sample Afraid To Love

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian M8 partially closed as two crashes cause huge tailbacks

Traffic Scotland alerted motorists to the crash around 11:45am on Friday, July 8, issuing an update saying that the M8 westbound at junction 3A is blocked and consequently closed around 20 minutes later

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