The Latest Breaking News from Bathgate

Housebuilders want more open countryside on the fringe of Bathgate for 160 new homes. The plans come only weeks after a petition was raised to save natural landscape around the town.

The No Reel Productions team have created a studio complete with green screen at Bathgate Cinema

Anyone who is struggling can "ask for Henry" and receive a free baked potato and beans

Local people say rural roads around Bathgate are dangerous. Traffic surveys said there's not a speeding problem, and this week the council's Executive backed roads engineers who said work was not justified and money was not in the budget for work

The petition came in response to houses being approved for Bathgate despite massive opposition

As the Scottish Government backs housing plans for Bathgate angry locals flock to sign petition calling for protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife on the western fringe of the town

The African Scottish Expo 2022 took place in Bathgate recently

The event, which will be held at the Regal Theatre later this month, will give local groups the chance to promote what they have to offer.

Locals have long complained about cars using Bathgate's busy George Street