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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

More than 3,000 West Lothian residents claiming unemployment benefit

Jobless figures higher than elsewhere in south east Scotland but government backed schemes run by the council are having success

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school cleaners drop in pay 'an outrage' as cuts hit lowest paid

Some of the lowest paid council staff could lose £80 a month from their wages when hours are cut back in August

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian's talking bins hit by vandals as six set on fire

West Lothian's talking bins have been a big success for the council but have also become a target for arson attacks

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian housebuilder urged to build bungalows to protect neighbours privacy

Objectors say new two storey homes would give them no privacy, while there is a shortage of housing suitable for wheelchair users

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police issue urgent appeal for teenager last seen two days ago

Police are appealing to trace 15-year-old Kieren McLeish, who is missing from the West Lothian area on Sunday April 4 at around lunchtime.

Edinburgh Live

Love Island star Paige Turley 'nursing hangover' after London half marathon victory

Paige, from West Lothian, was raising funds for Mental Health UK in memory of her late pal Jamie Aitchison, who tragically lost his life to suicide in December last year aged just 20.

Daily Record

Body discovered during search for missing 86-year-old West Lothian man

While formal identification is still to take place, the family of missing 86-year-old James Clark have been made aware.

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian surge in people seeking benefits advice amid cost of living crisis

As the cost of living crisis bites the council's Advice Shops saw the number of customers climb by 22% on the 2021 figures. While many more are seeking advice there are still £15 billion unclaimed benefits in the UK.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian homes plan rejected over fears road would become 'death trap'

Construction traffic would turn East Calder's Raw Holdings into a death trap say neighbours who have already seen their surroundings impacted by huge housing developments

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian Love Island winner Paige Turley raises thousands for tragic 20-year-old

Paige said she wanted to do something in memory of the 20-year-old, who also came from Fauldhouse while raising money for Mental Health Uk.

Edinburgh Live

Talented schoolboy is named West Lothian's top young musician

The Young Musician of the Year competition took place recently at Deans Community High School in Livingston.

Daily Record

Hero cops are praised for quick-thinking in helping man who had severed artery

Four West Lothian police officers were recognised at the Scottish First Aid Awards

Daily Record

West Lothian singer Susan Boyle's humble life as star celebrates her birthday

While many celebrities can't wait to splash the cash on luxury cars and fancy holidays, Susan prefers to invest her money wisely as the 62-year-old still lives in her childhood home in West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Samuel L Jackson poses with Rangers shirt as star shoots scenes for new film

The Hollywood A-lister seems to have picked his Scottish football side as he posed for a snap with a Gers strip in West Lothian to help raise funds for two charities.

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Samuel L Jackson poses with Rangers shirt while filming new movie in West Lothian

The Hollywood A-lister has left several fans starstruck during filming in towns such as Bathgate and Livingston and recently posed with a signed Rangers shirt which is to be auctioned off for charity

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian fraud team warns budget cuts will hit ability to investigate claims

Council investigation team acknowledges " significant impact" of losing staff under new budget restrictions.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian to build new £1m care facility for young people

Whitrigg House in East Whitburn will be replaced with a new centre adjacent to existing care site

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian to sell-off former council buildings in 'spring clean'

Former council buildings in Bathgate and Livingston are on the market as well as other assets including a nursery building. and part of Addiewell bing

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Daily Record

Opening hours at West Lothian recycling centres slashed in half and booking system brought in

A booking system will also be set up for all vehicles attending sites

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi says fame gave him 'terrifying panic attacks’

Lewis Capaldi’s Netflix documentary, How I’m Feeling Now, premieres on April 5 and features parents Mark and Carol as they tell of their fears for Lewis with his epic rise to stardom.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian facing drastic bus cuts for smaller communities

The council's public transport staff are now having to look at options to tackle loss of commercial services in May

Daily Record

Warrior women will take their fight to the big screen

Members of the West Lothian Endo Warriors endometriosis support group have created an informative new film that will soon have its debut in Bathgate before being shown in Beijing

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian hotel will not be used to house asylum seekers, manager says

It is the second time with a year that a Bathgate hotel has had to quash rumours that it will used by Home Office contractors

Daily Record

Heartbreaking pics show devastating damage caused by fire at West Lothian charity base

Armadale Shed was gutted by the blaze yesterday morning

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi shocks flyers by performing new single mid-flight

Lewis Capaldi serenaded passengers on the London Heathrow to LA flight with a new single from his album. He also tried his hand at performing the duties of a cabin crew member.

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