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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian will ask tenants to back rent rise of up to 4% to fund new houses

With a waiting list stubbornly above 10,000 West Lothian Council needs to build more homes. A 4% rise would mean £3.23 extra on average weekly rents and could help fund 500 new homes

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Lidl stores taking part in Christmas toy donation drive

Customers can drop off new and unopened toys for struggling families

Daily Record

West Lothian's ageing population is putting pressure on already stretched budgets

West Lothian is forecast to have the fastest growth in population of pensionable age in Scotland

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Petition to save West Lothian greenbelt from housing developments launched

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

Edinburgh Live

Celebration of West Lothian's African and Scottish art and culture wows shoppers

The African Scottish Expo 2022 took place in Bathgate recently

Daily Record

West Lothian shoppers in with a chance to pick up everyday items worth £10 for just a penny

The home delivery app Snappy Shopper is offering customers the cut-price deal as part of their Big Brand Bundle.

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Section of M8 shut down as mercy crews race to 'serious' Scots road crash

A medical helicopter is reportedly in attendance assisting with the ongoing incident at Heartlands in West Lothian.

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Edinburgh M8 drivers caught in huge tailbacks as crash closes West Lothian section

Junction 5 westbound between Harthill and Whitburn, West Lothian, is currently closed with emergency services on scene due to the incident, with traffic reportedly starting to built in the area

Edinburgh Live

Hero Scots shopkeeper tackles sneaky beer thief who fled store clutching cans

The brave woman was kicked as she tried to stop the lout escaping from the Keystore in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Daily Record

Hero West Lothian woman tries to tackle sneaky shoplifter who flees with beers

A 45-year-old woman shop worker was kicked by a thief wearing a Rangers top when she tried to stop him from escaping without paying for beers during her busy shift.

Edinburgh Live

Elderly West Lothian dog searching for forever home where she can 'go for naps'

Neena is currently being cared for in a foster home by the Dogs Trust, with the team in West Calder hoping to find a forever family they can rehome her to as soon as possible.

Edinburgh Live

Terrified resident scared to leave his own home as gang of youths wreak havoc in Scots flat block

The building in Whitburn, West Lothian has allegedly attracted all sorts of crime, with door handles snapped off and the front door "kicked in".

Daily Record

West Lothian charity appealing for donations to make sure local children don't go without at Christmas

Team North Pole will be handing out Christmas boxes to families in need once again over the festive period.

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Cuts to West Lothian school budgets 'front and centre' of budget savings as they face £47m gap

West Lothian Council is asking if people are prepared to pay more council tax to protect vital services as they face £47.1m budget gap between 2023 and 2028.

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'I've had my electricity cut three times', people struggling with cost of living speak out

The Larder food poverty charity hosted The West Lothian Cost of Living Crisis Emergency Roundtable Discussion for people to share their stories

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man to stand trial accused of murdering his grandparents on Boxing Day

Tobyn Salvatore allegedly attacked Denis and Mary Fell, both aged 73, at their home in Livingston, West Lothian, on Boxing Day last year.

Daily Record

West Lothian healthcare heroes get the recognition they deserve with awards

Staff from St John's Hospital won prizes at NHS Lothian's annual Celebrating Success Awards 2022

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian boyfriend sexually assaulted girlfriend after she refused his request

Skelton, 26, of Bathgate, West Lothian, pleaded guilty on Monday

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Traffic ban for West Lothian shopping precinct after years of accidents

Parking and traffic problems around Bathgate's George Street precinct have led to the council proposing "stopping up" access, backed by police and local councillors

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West Lothian coach turned to life of crime living on scheme watching gangster show

Martindale has insisted TV shows that glamorise mobsters are partly to blame for enticing young men into crime.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian family of Tobin's teen victim will not celebrate evil killer's death

The family Vicky Hamilton who was brutally murdered by Peter Tobin in 1991, have made a statement saying the 'serial killer no longer in their thoughts' after his death

Daily Record

Scots mum left 'shaking' after being followed by abusive driver on way to Asda

The woman's children filmed the man who followed their car after a near collision in West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's 'island village' needs landowner support to provide path

Building a cycle route and footpath between the "island village" of Stoneyburn and vital services in Fauldhouse will rely on the backing of landowners to become a reality

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian villagers get boost with new community hub funding

In Geenrigg the community council is leading the way in revitalising community facilities for use by both the villagers and as venue for council services.

Daily Record

West Lothian tenants are handed free air fryers to cope with cost of living crisis

Bield tenants received the gifts to help keep their costs down

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