The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

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

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

Urgent appeal to help trace missing West Lothian man

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

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

West Lothian pupils proudly unveil 'unusual' Lewis Capaldi statue

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

Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023

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 · Jun 1, 2023

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

West Lothian backs call for ban on disposable vapes

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

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

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

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023

West Lothian ambulance crew aim to tackle three peaks challenge for charity

The team will be raising cash for TASC (The Ambulance Staff Charity).

Daily Record · May 31, 2023

West Lothian Council joins call for Scotland-wide ban on disposable vapes

Cross-party support to call on Holyrood government to ban throwaway e-cigarette products amid growing health fears and harm to the environment

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2023