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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Work begins on innovative eco learning space

The new hub at West Lothian College will help the move towards a net zero carbon economy in West Lothian

Daily Record

West Lothian deaf dog looking for his forever home after being 'misunderstood'

A 10-year-old dog is looking for a new home after living with a foster family for months. Arthur will need a family who has experience with training or owning a deaf dog.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian buses 'forced to change route' after being attacked by stone-throwing teens

A senior Labour councillor says constituents told him that buses had been removed from Blackburn following vandalism, and called on police to keep councillors better informed about serious incidents

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian restaurant plan rejected over concerns for local woodland

Having had initial concerns about parking, councillors rejected plans for a restaurant in a Livingston shopping centre because of the impact it would have on green space around the Murieston site

Edinburgh Live

'Amazing' West Lothian gran going above and beyond to help local families at Christmas

Norah Coen (85) has donated several boxes of toys, clothes and books for children along with other much needed items for local families at Christmas.

Daily Record

West Lothian Gaelic language plan outlined as number of speakers increases

The number of speakers has risen since the turn of the century but the adoption of Gaelic onto council information boards in buildings, and some signage will be gradual - there'll be no bilingual road signs

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man fronts campaign aimed at getting veterans to open up about their mental health

Sean Brogan, from Livingston, is one of five armed forces veterans acting as the face of the new campaign.

Daily Record

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West Lothian welfare fund demand soaring as councillors call for more support

Running costs for the Holyrood fund cost are double what the Scottish Government gives the council to administer

Edinburgh Live

Charging an electric vehicle will no longer be free in West Lothian as energy prices soar

New tariffs are set to be brought in next year

Daily Record

West Lothian set to end free charging points for electric cars as costs soar

Drivers face a tariff of up to 40p per kilowatt hour to use rapid charging points if the Executive backs new proposals to counter spiralling energy costs.

Edinburgh Live

Performing arts school to open in West Lothian next year

A MULTI-MILLION-POUND performing arts school is set to be built on the site of a former tax office in West Lothian

The National (Scotland)

West Lothian's air quality improvement could lead to removal of monitoring sites

Tens of thousands of pounds has been spent replacing testing equipment because of faults in the last year.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian plans 2,800 new council and social housing homes

The council aims to work with Registered Social Landlords to build affordable homes in the next decade as well as erect some local authority housing.

Edinburgh Live

Scotrail warns of disruption as RMT workers strike

Only two services will run through West Lothian, twice and hour

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Volunteers who have been sprucing up their neighbourhoods recognised with award

Three West Lothian groups have been honoured by Keep Scotland Beautiful

Daily Record

£18,000 pledge to ensure kids are fed during school strikes

More strike action is planned for January

Daily Record

New charity shop has run out of stock twice since opening due to massive demand

The new resource centre in Armadale has been set up by the West Lothian Foodbank

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian high school toilets closed to stop pupils vaping, councillor claims

Vaping question throws spotlight on how high schools tackle misuse of e-cigarettes and vaporiser products by secondary pupils.

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Edinburgh Live

West Lothian constituency changes back council plea for historic links

Whitburn and Blackburn's historic link to its neighbours will ensure the whole area stays within the Bathgate and Linlithgow constituency when the Westminster redraw is complete.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian parents get money for school dinners on teacher strike days

Council executive agrees lockdown style support, giving parents of primary children £3 per pupil to cover school meals on days when schools are closed by indusrial action.

Daily Record

Local services could 'grind to a halt' if council doesn't get more cash

Council bosses have warned West Lothian’s Education service faces bearing the brunt of cutbacks in coming years

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian budget deficit grows by £10m in just four months

Councillors face difficult decisions as the director of finance says urgent action is essential. The finance chief has joined fellow directors across councils of all political colours in warning the Scottish Government of the impending crisis

Edinburgh Live

Scottish Government warned £1 billion spending crisis could shut down local services

West Lothian is one of 32 Scottish councils which have issued blunt warnings to the Scottish Government about the £1bn squeeze on services

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian rent arrears surge to almost £5m amid cost of living crisis

Figures for Whitburn and Blackburn show arrears for three months from July at £953,000 and growing demands for debt advice from council services

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian driver hit with £100 fine after police spotted their steamy windscreen

Road Police Scotland issued a warning to other motorists in the area on Thursday evening (December 1) after the BMW driver was quickly caught out.

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