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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian village bid to ban HGVs on main street ruled out

A plea for traffic gates to ban HGVs from Dechmont Main Street would also exclude a service bus, West Lothian Council officials said, but traffic calming measures will be delivered during the development of the neighbouring Bangour site.

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West Lothian woman's Ukrainian family 'in limbo' over Home Office visa decision

Olena Hutchison said she is ready to give sister Nataliia Polushvaiko, niece Daryna and nephew, Aretmiy, sanctuary at home in East Calder but a delay in processing their visa applications has left them waiting in Poland.

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Police race to Scots rail station amid ‘ongoing incident’ as travellers warned to expect delays

Both platforms at Uphall station in West Lothian have been closed by officers who were called to the scene shortly before 5pm on Friday.

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Disgusted West Lothian cafe captures moment man appears to steal from tip jar

The local Italian café says the crime occurred this afternoon just before 2pm during their lunch services, and they confirmed that they have contacted Police Scotland

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West Lothian building skills partnership will boost local industry

West Lothian Council joins forces with construction industry and West Lothian College to improve training and recruitment and develop resilience in this important sector of the local economy

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When West Lothian residents will get the £150 council tax boost

Bills will go out this month and most homes will see their council tax drop this year thanks to a Westminster giveaway designed to help people cope with rising fuel prices and a cost of living crisis.

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West Lothian vet launches appeal to provide pet provisions for Ukraine

The Westport Veterinary Clinic in Linlithgow launched the appeal, urgently requesting pet food and bedding for the animals affected by the conflict in Ukraine.

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West Lothian council forced to pay private contractors to clean up storm damage

Contractors brought in to help council staff clear tree fall across county after winter storms

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Deliberate Fires started in West Lothian nearly double in just one year

There has been an 86 per cent increase in the amount of deliberate fires started in West Lothian

Daily Record

Leading artist will help West Lothian residents express their creative sides

Locals will have the opportunity to get involved and help shape the visual development of Winchburgh.

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Small West Lothian business receives boost from Dragons Den star

Laura Carey, owner of Big Heart, Little Minds, got the business boost from Dragons Den star Theo Paphitis

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New social housing for West Calder

Springfield Partnerships, is working on the delivery of 69 new affordable homes for West Lothian Council at their Mossend site

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New forum to boost construction jobs

The forum has been established by West Lothian Council alongside local construction partners and West Lothian College.

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Path out of West Lothian 'Island village' will cost almost £1m

Villagers in Stoneyburn, cut off from vital services, have been looking for safer routes to walk and cycle for healthcare and other facilities. Plans will include a new footbridge over a busy main road

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Ukraine crisis bites as fuel prices soar in West Lothian

Broxburn garage accused of "profiteering" after diesel hits nearly £2 a litre

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Police warn West Lothian 'wall of silence' protecting off road bikers

West Lothian's housing estates are plagued by off road bikers. Residents know who they are but won't tell police, despite the dangers to riders and pedestrians

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West Lothian town's 'scruffy hedges' are a sign that society is 'de-evolving'

Cutbacks and staff shortages have left Bathgate streets looking scruffy and overgrown and householders neglecting their own gardens just adds to the problem, say councillors

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West Lothian drivers 'shout at staff' after being charged £2 per litre for fuel

Multiple customers have complained over the recent hike in the price of diesel at the Shell Fairfield garage, with the company confirming that it belongs to an independent dealer, so they have no control over prices.

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West Lothian library renamed to honour service of local councillor

Lex Davidson served as a councillor for Broxburn for 25 years. This week his family visited the town's library as it was given his name to mark his service to the community

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West Lothian town's shops need to be more diverse to survive, councillors warn

Bathgate has fared better than many towns through the lockdowns, but too many businesses of the same kind could damage the town centre's survival, councillors have warned

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West Lothian family say new council housing gives them 'new hope' after traumatic year

Ella Green's short life has been marred by disability and the death of her mother. Her father William says the newly built council bungalow in Bathgate offers a fresh start for the family

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School wins top award from UNICEF

Inveralmond Community High in Livingston has been awarded Gold in the charity’s Rights Respecting School programme.

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West Lothian Winter Paralympics ace falls short of medal bid in Beijing

Shona grabbed a sixth place and a Did Not Finish in two events at her maiden Winter Paralympic Games.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man, 31, hospitalised after attack on local footpath

The 31-year-old man was hospitalised with head and body injuries after he was attacked whilst walking along a footpath on Deans North Road, Livingston, on Sunday March 6

Edinburgh Live

New West Lothian additional learning school ready for summer term

West Lothian Council takes delivery of new Cedarbank school for special needs pupils bringing S1 to S6 years from three buildings to all under one roof

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