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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian represented by drivers at Cowdenbeath Racewall

The last meeting at the Cowdenbeath Racewall prior to the holiday break was an eventful one for West Lothian drivers

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West Lothian hospital remains shut as doubts cast on future use

A new care strategy moves focus away from long stay hospital care for the elderly and a consultation will start on the future for St Michael's Hospital.

Edinburgh Live

Concert held to mark West Lothian Armed Forces Day featuring Ukrainian cellist living locally

The event was attended by veterans and standing members of the Armed Forces

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Furious West Lothian SNP leader defends party refusal to take up places on board

As new committee structures for the council are agreed SNP members complain they are being excluded from decision making, yet being expected to make up the numbers for the administration on external bodies.

Edinburgh Live

Railway station still planned for community

West Lothian’s Development Management Committee has agreed to allow an extra five years for the submission of planning applications for housing and shopping centres, as well as the new railway station for Winchburgh.

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West Lothian residents have last chance for say on possible parking charges

The council wants views on whether parking charges should be introduced ahead of new legislation governing parking on pavements coming into force next year.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian to see new Edinburgh Monarchs stadium as the Speedway team prepare to move bases

The new stadium could finish construction in Spring 2023, if all goes according to plan

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New railway station still on table for West Lothian town

Winchburgh Developments have won an extension until 2032 for planning applications for housing and town centre shopping centres and they remain committed to developing rail links.

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Recycling centre ban on vans ends for West Lothian families on Saturdays

The council accepts that many families now have vans or pick-ups as their main transport. A trial period allowing vans into the recycling centres will take place next month with families allowed to book spaces.

Edinburgh Live

Failing material Siporex found in third West Lothian Council building

Siporex concrete panels were used in Fauldhouse Partnership Centre meaning its games hall is now closed to the public

Daily Record

West Lothian people asked for spending priorities by council in cash squeeze

The council wants to hear from the public where spending should be targeted in communities as public finances flat-line for the next four years in the face of surging costs.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian demands more cash from Holyrood to maintain services

Facing a funding crisis just weeks into its latest five-year term West Lothian Council has called for a meeting with Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes to say more money is vital for all local authorities.

Edinburgh Live

Council bosses warn they will have to cut costs to balance the books: Have your say on what matters most to you

A consultation has been launched to ask people what their priorities are

Daily Record

Health chiefs warn mounting covid cases are again putting pressure on burned-out West Lothian staff

Hospital and community services are once again being stretched as covid infections soar

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Scots Gala Day rammy breaks out as feral youths batter each other with road signs and traffic cones

Videos footage show chaos unfold in Polbeth, West Lothian, on Gala Day on Saturday, June 25.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian changing room dubbed with racist graffiti branded as 'hate crime'

Officers are now appealing for further information after the site in Linlithgow, West Lothian was spray-painted with "offensive language" at the weekend.

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Callous West Lothian thief targets two homes in one night stealing a four figure sum

Police officers in West Lothian are now appealing for information from the public following the two housebreakings in Livingston that are being treated as linked

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West Lothian wildfires almost double as fire chief urges parents to warn children

The number of outdoor fires nearly doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian last summer, with 145 avoidable fires recorded up from 74 the previous year - prompting a warning.

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West Lothian 'summer of fun' as £2m of activities for youngsters unveiled

Council unveils a near £2m programme of summer sports and activities available to children and young people across the county

Daily Record

Kids' favourite Funbox will take a bow at final show in West Lothian

The former Singing Kettle crew will embark on their final tour and will perform at Howden Park Centre

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian tennis courts promised upgrade after player breaks wrist

As Wimbledon gets under way Bathgate's popular Kirkton Park courts are due for a facelift after a regular player broke a wrist slipping on a crumbling surface

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West Lothian SNP accused of 'throwing toys out the pram' over representation

The SNP refused to take seats on the Licensing Board, and again hit out at a 'democratic deficit' on new council committees.

Daily Record

Wildfires almost double as West Lothian parents urged to warn kids of dangers

Outdoor fires have almost doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian - last summer, 145 avoidable fires in the open were recorded across the region, up from 74 the previous year

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Council flies flag for Armed Forces Day

The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at West Lothian Civic Centre at 10am on Monday and will remain in place for a week

Daily Record

Only two trains per hour will run on West Lothian routes as strike enters second day

Services will be drastically cut and all trains will stop at 6.30pm tonight

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