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West Lothian M8 closed for second time as five-vehicle crash sparks more delays

The busy motorway connecting Edinburgh to Glasgow is now closed for the second time on Saturday, with a five-vehicle crash adding to the earlier police incident which saw the route closed for several hours

Edinburgh Live

One in three Edinburgh NHS Lothian patients waiting over four hours at A&E

Conservatives have slammed the SNP as new government figures reveal waits in A&E and a drop in the overall performance of NHS Lothian compared to the rest of Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Lothian Buses withdraw service after youths 'hurl brick through window and abuse drivers'

Lothian Buses took the decision to withdraw their services due to antisocial behaviour that became criminal on Thursday June 30 in the Midlothian town of Rosewell.

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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

Daily Record

Rape and sexual assault allegations increase across Scotland, police figures reveal

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife have seen significant increases in the number of serious sexual crimes detected by Police Scotland.

Daily Record

Edinburgh weather: Met Office issue thunderstorm warning for East Lothian and Borders

The Met Office have today (June 24) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of East Lothian and much of the borders which is set to come into force today.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian man saw lorry driver 'crawl through windscreen' to flee rail crash

The quick-thinking motorcyclist instantly pulled over and called the emergency services. He says he saw the man kick through his windscreen and crawl to safety from the tracks.

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Key part of east coast mainline reopens after lorry crashes onto train tracks

A MAJOR rail route remains closed after a lorry struck the east coast mainline in East Lothian on Thursday.

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West Lothian man whose life has been turned upside down by long covid set to be part of new pilot care scheme

Greig Brown now struggles to get up and down the stairs after contracting covid despite having once been a keen runner and cyclist.

Daily Record

West Lothian man forced to postpone dream wedding due to long covid struggle

Greig Brown has not been able to return to his job at St John’s Hospital in Livingston due to prolonged symptoms such as breathing difficulties and memory loss.

Edinburgh Live

Thugs who carried out 'terrifying' home raids in Lanarkshire and Lothian hit with lengthy jail terms

Armed with a spade, they ordered two young girls into a bedroom during one break-in

Daily Record

Serial killer Peter Tobin hid body of teen victim 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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Jack Henderson: Growing concerns for missing West Lothian man

The police are appealing to anyone who has seen Jack or has information about where he is to come forward as there are "growing concerns" for the 25-year-old

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West Lothian's biggest vaccination centre to close as vaccinations move to local centres

The vaccination centre at the Pyramids Business Park will close its doors for the last time on Sunday

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh residents appalled after neighbourhood targeted by 'graffiti vandals'

Several businesses and Edinburgh Lothian bus stops have been targeted by vandals in a spate of graffiti incidents that are believed to have taken place on Sunday 24 April on Drumbrae South.

Daily Record

West Lothian town has some of the highest numbers of sex offenders in Scotland

Livingston is fourth in the number of registered sex offenders in Scotland

Daily Record

Locals hit out as bus service is scrapped "without warning"

Lothian Country Buses cancelled the 281 Lothian Country service in Fauldhouse to the anger of villagers

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Disgraceful Edinburgh footage shows moment youths narrowly miss bus in new trend

In the latest viral 'trend' on TikTok, one Edinburgh rider was captured pulling a wheelie whilst riding down Princes Street and narrowly missing a stationary Lothian bus

Daily Record

Have your say on future of healthcare in West Lothian

Following on from the pandemic, there are many reasons why the health board needs to change to ensure everyone in West Lothian has equal access to healthcare

Edinburgh Live

Covid Scotland: NHS Lothian apologises after telling parents their kids had 'underlying condition'

The health board blamed an 'admin' error after parents in Midlothian and West Lothian were told their children had an underlying health condition and invited them to receive their Covid vaccine early

Daily Record

Vaccine letter blunder as parents sent letters saying healthy kids have underlying conditions

NHS Lothian has apologised after the letters were wrongly sent out - but urge parents to keep appointments

Edinburgh Live

Taxi fare rise in Midlothian put to public ahead of price hike

The new charges include a £50 free for cleaning a cab after any 'travel sickness' incidents, and would see fares go up by as much as 20% to help operators cope with rising costs.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian councillors to rule on 'big shed' plans for former power station site

The substation was controversially called in by Scottish Ministers for approval when it was first put forward but a fresh planning application is now being brought to councillors to have their say

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian's most used electric car charger in popular beach town car park

The county has close to 100 public charging points and the least used electric charger was found in a residential street in Haddington where it was used just twice in 12 months.

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