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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian schools need free Covid tests returned urgently, teachers warn

The head of Scotland's largest teaching and local secretary reports teachers falling ill with Covid since free tests were scrapped in April.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian facing mountain of rent arrears fuelled by benefit roll-out

Rent arrears in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward have surged by more than £100,000 in a year, driven by the roll-out of Universal Credit.

Edinburgh Live

Two men who targeted West Lothian homes sentenced for abduction and robbery

Partrick Mooney, 41, and Patrick Keenan, 23, have been sentenced to ten and nine years respectfully at the High Court in Paisley on Monday, June 6, after targeting several homes across Scotland

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Two men sentenced for abduction of two young girls and robbery charges

They broke into houses in Chryston, Lanarkshire, Glasgow and East Calder, West Lothian in February 2021 and carried out the attacks.

Daily Record

The evolution of Paige Turley - Love Island, Britain's Got Talent and Capaldi love

The West Lothian winner of Love Island was actually on television long before her stint on the ITV2 dating show, and has been performing live from a young age.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian celebrates The Queen's Platinum Jubilee with beacon lighting ceremony

Newly-elected Provost Cathy Muldoon was in attendance

Daily Record

Meet the West Lothian lad who went from council estate to Dubai high-life

Chris Lock is a 27-year-old sales broker from Livingston in West Lothian, and is now living the high life in Dubai, making thousands of pounds on commission selling properties in the city.

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Serial killer Peter Tobin hid Vicky Hamilton's body under rockery in back garden of West Lothian home

Crime scene expert Peter Faulding carried out a search of Tobin’s previous address where he also discovered the knife the evil fiend used to kill Vicky Hamilton.

Daily Record

West Lothian musician Luke LaVolpe urges locals to 'support small music venues'

The singer-songwriter, who hails from West Lothian, has reaffirmed his statement on the importance of small venues across Scotland, and aims to support them throughout his career.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian gets ready to party as Platinum Jubilee celebrations kick off

Events are taking place around the county - are you celebrating? Send your pics to debbie.hall@reachplc.com

Daily Record

West Lothian man left shaken after thug broke into house and robbed him

The 61-year-old from Blackburn was left petrified after a ruthless thug broke into his home and robbed him before demanding money and stealing his phone

Edinburgh Live

MP demands apologies over treatment of West Lothian Ukrainian refugees asked to move to Aberdeen

MP Hannah Bardell said refugees were given little notice and ended up upset and distressed

Daily Record

New base for older people's charity

The West Lothian 50+ Network marked a new milestone at the official opening of its new Members’ Hub.

Daily Record

Ukrainian refugees get helping hand in making West Lothian their home

A pop-up shop was held where they could meet one another and pick up essentials for free - don't miss next week's Courier for more pictures

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West Lothian man "making a difference" by offering home to Ukrainian sisters

The women were forced to flee their homes for a second time following Russia's invasion

Daily Record

People in West Lothian should expect cuts in council services thanks to spending squeeze

The leader of West Lothian Council, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, has hit out at the Scottish Government following its spending review

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum loses incredible seven stone after seeing picture of herself

Nicola Ann, 39, is a single mum of two who managed to lose seven stone in one year after getting help from her Slimming World group. She now helps others in West Lothian realise their weight loss dreams.

Edinburgh Live

'Slave row' West Lothian festival hits back over fresh concerns over new flag

Formerly known as the John Newland Festival, organisers have renamed the upcoming event as the Bathgate Procession to distance themselves from slave owner Newland.

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Daily Record

West Lothian will be shining light during Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Platinum Jubilee Beacons at Beecraigs Country Park will be lit to join the rest of UK

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian beacon set to be lit to mark Queen's Jubilee year

The Platinum Jubilee of the Queen's reign will be marked by a variety of events this year. A beacon will be lit on Thursday as one of thousands across the world to mark 70 years on the throne

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school get life skills lessons to tackle homelesness

Senior pupils can take advantage of learning practical skills such as household budgeting and how to apply for a tenancy from a new SQF qualification pioneered in the county

Daily Record

Work gets underway on 20 new affordable homes in West Lothian

The £4.2 million development in Livingston will provide much needed low-cost housing for rent

Edinburgh Live

Gutted Ukrainian refugees in West Lothian told to move to Aberdeen weeks after arriving

About 34 women and children who had been staying in Livingston after fleeing the war were shocked when they were asked to leave their accommodation on Friday and board a bus to Aberdeen the same evening.

The National (Scotland)

Cracks starting to show in Scottish Labour as key figures blast 'shameful' Tory council deals

A current MSP and two former party politicians have hit out at the numerous deals made between Labour and the Tories in chambers across Scotland

Daily Record

War of words breaks out over salaries for West Lothian councillors

A row broke out after SNP councillors wanted to delay a decision to allow further scrutiny - described as “nonsensical rhetoric” by Labour

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