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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian demands more cash from Holyrood to maintain services

Facing a funding crisis just weeks into its latest five-year term West Lothian Council has called for a meeting with Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to say more money is vital for all local authorities.

Edinburgh Live

Council bosses warn they will have to cut costs to balance the books: Have your say on what matters most to you

A consultation has been launched to ask people what their priorities are

Daily Record

Health chiefs warn mounting covid cases are again putting pressure on burned-out West Lothian staff

Hospital and community services are once again being stretched as covid infections soar

Daily Record

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Scots Gala Day rammy breaks out as feral youths batter each other with road signs and traffic cones

Videos footage show chaos unfold in Polbeth, West Lothian, on Gala Day on Saturday, June 25.

Daily Record

West Lothian changing room dubbed with racist graffiti branded as 'hate crime'

Officers are now appealing for further information after the site in Linlithgow, West Lothian was spray-painted with "offensive language" at the weekend.

Edinburgh Live

Callous West Lothian thief targets two homes in one night stealing a four figure sum

Police officers in West Lothian are now appealing for information from the public following the two housebreakings in Livingston that are being treated as linked

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian wildfires almost double as fire chief urges parents to warn children

The number of outdoor fires nearly doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian last summer, with 145 avoidable fires recorded up from 74 the previous year - prompting a warning.

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West Lothian 'summer of fun' as £2m of activities for youngsters unveiled

Council unveils a near £2m programme of summer sports and activities available to children and young people across the county

Edinburgh Live

Kids' favourite Funbox will take a bow at final show in West Lothian

The former Singing Kettle crew will embark on their final tour and will perform at Howden Park Centre

Daily Record

West Lothian tennis courts promised upgrade after player breaks wrist

As Wimbledon gets under way Bathgate's popular Kirkton Park courts are due for a facelift after a regular player broke a wrist slipping on a crumbling surface

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian SNP accused of 'throwing toys out the pram' over representation

The SNP refused to take seats on the Licensing Board, and again hit out at a 'democratic deficit' on new council committees.

Edinburgh Live

Wildfires almost double as West Lothian parents urged to warn kids of dangers

Outdoor fires have almost doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian - last summer, 145 avoidable fires in the open were recorded across the region, up from 74 the previous year

Daily Record

Council flies flag for Armed Forces Day

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at West Lothian Civic Centre at 10am on Monday and will remain in place for a week

Daily Record

Only two trains per hour will run on West Lothian routes as strike enters second day

Services will be drastically cut and all trains will stop at 6.30pm tonight

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Third West Lothian council building shut for safety over failed concrete roof

Villagers in Fauldhouse have seen the games hall of the local partnership building shut for safety after the Siporex roof panels were found to be structurally unsound.

Daily Record

Scots mum left housebound over fears light would trigger son's extreme epileptic seizures

Stacey Hutchison, from West Lothian, says she was forced to take her son to the park at night in the hope he can have a normal childhood.

Edinburgh Live

Cash-strapped West Lothian towns allowed to keep money despite having no takers

Blackburn and Armadale can keep the £26,000 they could find no takers for to finance town centre improvement projects, the council's Executive decided

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian schoolgirl, 15, sexually assaulted on footpath as police investigate

The 15-year-old was approached by a stranger on a footpath between Middleton Avenue and Loaninghill Road, Uphall, on Tuesday, June 21, as police have launched an investigation

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West Lothian school uniform charity desperate for people to sponsor children

School Bank West Lothian urgently needs support after referrals double

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum terrified to leave home during the day after son's reaction to light

Stacey Hutchison, from Whitburn, experienced multiple blue light trips to hospital with her young son Frankie beginning when he was a baby before he was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome.

Daily Record

Falkirk Avon Gorge plans pushed back to improve access to M9 motorway

A joint bid from Falkirk and West Lothian councils for levelling up funds will now be made for the M9 junction work, with long-awaited plans for the Avon Gorge still not ready to progress

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Ooni turns up the heat with record turnover

West Lothian pizza oven company reports 264% increase in revenue to £208m

Edinburgh Live

Scots charity supporting mental health issues wins Charity of the Year 2022

SMILE Counselling offers a free counselling service to people from 11-24 years-old throughout West Lothian. Their CEO said they were "overwhelmed" when they won the award.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian prisoner slashed fellow inmate with 'mystery weapon' in lunch queue

Daniel Wallace struck first as Robert McCann waited in the lunch queue at a ground floor café in the Forth Alpha Wing at Addiewell Prison, West Lothian.

Daily Record

West Lothian's SMILE Counselling celebrates Charity of the Year win

The charity young people suffering mental health issues or problems at school or home

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