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West Lothian network of life-saving defibrillators would help 'healthcare crisis'

Councillors back calls for surveys in the numbers of life-saving equipment across the county and to demand more Holyrood funding to develop a network

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: Yellow weather warning issued for West Lothian and across Scotland

The UK Met Office has warned residents up and down the country, including regions of West Lothian, of heavy rains and possible flooding on Friday morning into the afternoon.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian bottler captures stunning pictures of wild animals at local river

The amateur photographer enjoys taking a walk down to the River Almond to grab pictures of the local wildlife. He has captured foxes, badgers, otters, deer, rabbits, hares, kingfishers and herons.

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Edinburgh mum returns to find car's front ripped off and windows smashed

Callous thieves have targeted a number of cars in a West Lothian car park brutally tearing off the front and back of the vehicles in what some believe is organised crime

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council tax rise to meet 'challenging' finances

West Lothian will need to set a 3.5 per cent rise each year for the rest of administration says finance director.

Edinburgh Live

Fears West Lothian becoming 'a dumping ground' for abandoned cars

The number of abandoned cars found around Livingston and other parts of the county is rising, councillors have been warned.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community wealth plans may become just a 'talking shop'

As council embraces community wealth building scheme there are warnings that strict rules on best return for sales could deprive communities of land and buildings for social development

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Campaigners slam decision not install crossing at West Lothian school saying accident was "ignored"

The school, community and local members have been pushing for safer crossings around the school for more than two years.

Daily Record

West Lothian school safety report dismissed after it fails to mention accident

A report which says there's no need for a crossing at a Livingston primary ignored accident evidence and can't be trusted says the community

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian taxi shortage could hit recovery of night-time economy

Bathgate's night-time economy is struggling back on its feet after a two year lockdown. That has been made more difficult with the frustration of customers finding it difficult to get home as the number of taxis plummets

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh call for catchment change to let pupils attend West Lothian school

The newly-opened Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh could welcome South Queensferry pupils under a catchment review.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillor warns of need to support local communities through challenging winter

SNP councillor Willie Boyle admits fears over the coming months.

Daily Record

Gutted West Lothian gymnastics club told they can't relocate to industrial estate

Councillors have no issue with a gymnastic club taken over an empty industrial unit, but. raised concerns about the safety of youngsters attending

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian village park and ride plan rejected over safety fears

Scottish Government dismisses appeal by housebuilder, saying narrow pavements make it impossible to safely walk to planned car park near Kirknewton station

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West Lothian schoolgirl 'may never walk properly again' after being hit by motorbike

The brave sport loving school girl was out playing with a friend when she was knocked down by careless yobs on a motorbike who hit the ten year old before racing away.

Edinburgh Live

Rejected plan for 160 West Lothian homes on farmland goes to appeal

Villagers in Dechmont say the character of their community will be lost if 160 new homes are allowed on surrounding fields

Daily Record

Books of Condolence for HM the Queen are now available

The books are now available in West Lothian Civic Centre and all of West Lothian’s partnership centres in Armadale, Bathgate, Blackburn, Broxburn, East Calder, Fauldhouse, Linlithgow and Livingston North.

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West Lothian opens books of condolence to The Queen in partnership centres

Local people can share their memories of the Queen in council buildings and online. Floral tributes are also accepted at war memorials

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West Lothian high streets may need council support through crisis

High streets such as Bathgate have bucked the trend of decline , but facing soaring bills the council should stand ready to help businesses, says local councillor

Daily Record

Edinburgh Monarchs' stadium hopes dashed as West Lothian Council say they had 'legal duty' to obtain best price for land

The Edinburgh Monarchs had been hoping to purchase the land and build a new West Lothian Community Stadium in Livingston.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police hunt trio of masked thieves who stole £6000 worth of bikes

West Lothian police have launched an investigation after two bikes worth £6000 were stolen by three suspects in a late night break in that took place on Monday

Edinburgh Live

Lewis Capaldi confirms he has Tourette's as fans spot strange 'twitches'

The West Lothian singer told fans he had undergone procedures to try and calm his symptoms as the 25-year-old learns to live with the condition.

Daily Record

New hi-tech talking West Lothian bins say "thank you" for your litter

Not only do the bins thank people for depositing litter, when they are full they message the council asking to be emptied

Edinburgh Live

Watch as West Lothian bin thanks people for their rubbish in a posh English accent

Courteous new bins thank you when you drop litter in and also tell the council when they are full. It may be a game changer for the future of keeping the streets clean

Edinburgh Live

M8 West Lothian closed as hay bales strewn across motorway cause huge delays

Between junctions 3A-4 is currently restricted westbound after hay bales fell from a lorry onto the road, with motorists being urged to approach with caution until police and TRISS clear the incident

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