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West Lothian prison inmates report being 'abused, bullied and threatened' by staff

A damning report by HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland found that nearly half of inmates at HMP Addiewell have been threatened, bullied or assaulted by staff, prompting safety fears

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian gran says she can't sleep in bedroom as 'mystery mould' ruining her health

Heather Todd has a letter from her GP saying damp and mould is detrimental to her health

Daily Record

West Lothian gran 'can't sleep in bedrooms' due to 'mystery mould' in council home

Heather Todd claims the mould and damp issue in her home is a mystery to contractors who have surveyed the property and she also has a doctor's letter proving her health is being affected by the conditions

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'Freak whirlwind' throws part of West Lothian cricket club '10 feet in the air'

Witnesses explained how two wicket covers were swept up into the air despite there being no wind elsewhere in the vicinity when a "freak whirlwind" hit the club.

Edinburgh Live

One person rushed to hospital after fire breaks out in West Lothian prison

A fire had broken out within HMP Addiewell and fire crews and Police Scotland rushed to the prison in West Calder. One person was taken to hospital as fire crews tackled the blaze.

Edinburgh Live

Person rushed to hospital after fire at Scots prison as mercy crews race to scene

Emergency services were called to HMP Addiewell in West Lothian after the alarm was raised at around 3.35pm on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Emergency services scramble to West Lothian prison following incident

Emergency services rushed to the prison in West Calder, West Lothian following reports of an incident. A number of fire appliances and police officers were spotted at the scene.

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West Lothian community councils push for more power over key decisions

Local community councils will hold a national conference to push for greater roles in decision making in towns and villages

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum 'slurred her words and swayed' during school run

Debbie Lightfoot was seen “swaying” and “unsteady on her feet” after she arrived by car at a school in Armadale, West Lothian.

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Three West Lothian Leisure pools at risk of closing due to cuts with a loss of 75 jobs

A proposal has been submitted to West Lothian Council advising for a full closure of four of West Lothian Leiure’s venues including Xcite Armadale, Xcite Broxburn Swimming Pool, Xcite Livingston and Howden Park Centre in Livingston.

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West Lothian parking charges backed by council - but at least three years away

There is no quick or cheap way to set up parking rules councillors accept as they vote to back the introduction of council regulation

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police deal with 500 off-road bike complaints in just nine months

New tactics and technology were being used to tackle the problem, and track down bikes and riders

Daily Record

West Lothian police get almost 500 complaints about off road bikes in nine months

Police introduce new tactics to tag bikes and riders but maintain that community help is the only way to tackle the problem

Edinburgh Live

Shopping centre shines spotlight on great work of West Lothian children's charity

River Kids has been announced as The Centre, Livingston’s partner for May

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Haunting photos of designer shopping centre lying abandoned 27 years after hyped opening

Five Sisters Freeport Shopping Village in West Lothian, Scotland, had more than 40 stores in its heyday but closed its doors after a huge decline in trade and has been derelict for years

Daily Record

Dedicated West Lothian volunteer recognised as Coronation Champion

Nancy, from Winchburgh, was one of 500 people from across the UK selected.

Daily Record

Residents of West Lothian village say they are 'trapped' by bus cuts and unreliable service

People in Blackridge say they feel they have been forgotten about

Edinburgh Live

Trainee West Lothian nursery worker pushed child's head back with her fingers

Following a hearing with the Scottish Social Services Council, Cornea was given a 12-month warning on her registration after placing her fingers on the child's head and pushing them back

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West Lothian crooks break into home and steal four figure sum of cash and jewellery

The incident took place on Wednesday, April 26, in Eliburn in Livingston, West Lothian - and a quantity of cash and jewellery worth a four-figure sum was stolen.

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Police hunt gang of three thieves who stole cash and jewellery worth thousands from West Lothian home

The three thieves targeted the house in broad daylight last Wednesday morning

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum-of-three jailed after uncle catches her stealing from her dad

Linzi Pettigrew was caught after she lied to her uncle Robin Pettigrew about using some of the cash to fill her dad’s fridge with food.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian woman says 102-year-old mum faces 'losing her home' due to council

Great-grandmother-of-eight Barbara Reid is one of hundreds of care home residents and staff who could end up having to move if officials agree to sell or close homes to save money.

Edinburgh Live

Residents 'trapped' in West Lothian village warn 'we've been completely cut off'

Residents in Blackridge, West Lothian, have fought for a bus route after McGill's announced cuts to the services. These cuts meant that residents that rely on public transport in villages were facing isolation.

Daily Record

War veteran aged 102 risks losing home as council considers cost-cutting closures

Great-grandmother-of-eight Barbara Reid is one of hundreds of care home residents and staff who could end up having to move if officials agree to sell or close homes to save money.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police hunt trio of thieves who broke into home and stole cash and jewellery

The incident happened at a property in Aller Place, Eliburn, on the morning of Wednesday, 26th April 2023 when a quantity of cash and jewellery worth a four-figure sum was stolen.

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