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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian unemployment figures being kept down by new businesses

New start businesses are worth £16m to local economy councillors hear as 308 firms launch in last year alone.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillors welcome plans to keep some Spaces for People changes

Some controversial Covid measures will stay, and councillors said it should have been this way from the outset

Edinburgh Live

Carers of West Lothian pay tribute to volunteers during Carers Week

The organisation has helped carers across the area for the last 30 years.

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West Lothian village attacked by thousands of bees as locals 'run for their lives'

A man from West Lothian was shocked when he saw 'thousands' of bees swarming in the village leaving passerby spooked and 'running for their lives'.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian residents get chance to question officials over swimming pool closure threat

It will be the first time West Lothian Leisure staff have faced public scrutiny on pool and theatre closure plans

Edinburgh Live

Young West Lothian local caught on CCTV confessing to killing a man

Jonathon Bell, 37, took 39-year-old James Johnstone’s life during a frenzied attack at his victim’s home in Drumpark Avenue, Bo’Ness, West Lothian, on April 17 2021.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian star Susan Boyle feared she wouldn't sing again after stroke

The health scare came last April

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West Lothian singer Susan Boyle feared she could no longer perform after suffering stroke

The health scare came as recently as last April, with the 62-year-old admitting it was 'crazy' to be back on stage so soon. The Britain's Got Talent prodigy found fame after her spine-tingling audition in 2009

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian car fires on quiet street treated as 'wilful' as police launch appeal

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information after two cars were set on fire on the same street, which is being treated as 'wilful'. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the 'full circumstances'.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police appeal after golf clubs worth £16k stolen from property at night

The incident took place during a ten minute window on June 1 at a premises near Dechmont Roundabout, Uphall. Officers say the value of the clubs stolen are believed to be around £16,000

Edinburgh Live

Two West Lothian prison guards rushed to hospital after being 'poisoned'

The emergency incident took place on Thursday as prison guards fell ill from what appeared to be an unknown substance within the jail. Two were rushed to St John's Hospital as a precaution.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council agrees to build supported housing for young people in Livingston

A site in Livingston close to the shopping centre and local college has been earmarked for the supported housing block which will provide homes for young people living in temporary accommodation.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian town looks forward to revival of weekly market

Local litter picker volunteers joined promoter Lucy Lawson in a clean up of the new market's home in Bathgate old station car park in the centre of town

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man with same brain condition as Bruce Willis speaks of the impact on his life

Scott Gardner (51) developed aphasia after experiencing stroke in 2021

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Urgent appeal to help trace missing West Lothian man

Andrew Hamilton has not been seen since he left his home on Wednesday

Edinburgh Live

Hero police dog helps trace missing West Lothian pensioner with dementia

Orca the police dog was an essential part of a police search team that helped to locate the missing John Wilson, 79, who disappeared in West Lothian on Tuesday May 30.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Addiewell prison 'locked down' after 'health-related incident'

HMP Addiewell are currently dealing with an incident and have confirmed that police, the ambulance service and Scottish Fire and Rescue are supporting the prison

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Addiewell prison 'locked down' after staff members allegedly fall ill during 'incident'

The West Lothian jail said the emergency services had been supporting prison management to deal with a health-related incident.

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West Lothian medic leading the way in ensuring more home treatment for patients

Latana Munang is helping to build service across the country that allow people to be treated at home rather than hospital.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's Civic Centre café to start taking cash for first time since covid

Councillors agree that card only payment excludes many from using public facility in Civic Centre and drops pandemic ban on cash

Daily Record

West Lothian pupils proudly unveil 'unusual' Lewis Capaldi statue

Pupils at the singer's former school were sworn to secrecy over the project

Edinburgh Live

Push for new West Lothian railway station to help rapidly expanding village

Councillors have voted to press for round table talks with partners to see the building of a railway station for Winchburgh. The move comes a week after news that commercial bus operators have abandoned services to the growing community

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man speaks of moment he was told he had dementia at just 58

“I just want to get the message out there that you can still live well with dementia and that your life isn’t over,” said Stuart, whose mother and grandmother both had dementia.

Daily Record

West Lothian backs call for ban on disposable vapes

Councillors say the health risks are unknown and the vapes are often just discarded

Edinburgh Live

Angry protests as West Lothian Council debate on care home cuts stifled

Having raised the issue at last week's Executive Labour stalled debate by councillors on the future funding of care homes and the budget for social care

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