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West Lothian councillors warned council tax rise could come back to haunt them

Labour's 5.8 per cent hike in council tax is defended by the party as practical way to maintain services but other backers are unhappy and the Tories have said they won't support it long term.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian park being 'destroyed' by vandals setting deliberate fires

Tommy Davidson has hit out at council officers, claiming they are 'ignoring the issue'

Daily Record

West Lothian hikes council tax by 5.8 per cent to 'save services'

Subsidised buses, free garden waste uplift and libraries protected as finance compromise agreed.

Edinburgh Live

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Council tax in West Lothian rises by an eye watering 5.8 per cent

But the hike means many services have been saved from the axe

Daily Record

Body discovered in canal in West Lothian town

A body has been recovered from a canal in a Scottish town.

The National (Scotland)

Body pulled from water in West Lothian canal as investigation launched

Local reports suggest officers have cordoned off sections of Strawberry Bank and the nearby Manse Road while enquiries are ongoing.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian comedian speaks out on daily challenges she faces with late autism diagnosis

Bathgate's Fern Brady has spoken out about the challenges she faces daily following a late autism diagnosis. The comedian talks to Hannah Stephenson about her new book and why more understanding is needed about autism.

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West Lothian public transport passengers set to lose out in council budget

West Lothian's councillors have tough decisions to take tomorrow which will bring very visible changes to the county and affect thousands.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian car bursts into flames on M8 as motorists face severe tailbacks

Motorists on the M8 in West Lothian have been stuck in lengthy tailbacks as emergency services have attended an incident that has saw a grey Audi engulfed in fire.

Edinburgh Live

£10m pledged to tackle substandard material in school roofs

The cash will fix structural issues caused by Siporex at three West Lothian schools.

Daily Record

West Lothian woman found footage of man raping her while she tried to uncover affair

The victim was sickened to discover Martin Gavin had taken advantage of her while she was asleep.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum tells of heartache after losing baby to cot death

Little Charlotte Joyce died at just eight weeks old

Daily Record

West Lothian mum tells of heartache at losing beloved eight-week-old baby to cot death

A West Lothian woman has launched a fundraiser for her niece after the eight week old baby girl died from sudden infant death syndrome, hoping to give her the 'send off she deserves.

Edinburgh Live

'Missing' serial love rat who conned Edinburgh and West Lothian women seen on flight

The serial conman is the subject of a missing person appeal from police in Glasgow, although several of his previous victims insist that he is not missing. Kean is said to go by many different names and has multiple previous convictions

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Daily Record

James Tavernier sends Rangers soaring into Celtic Hampden showdown with brace against Livingston - 3 talking points

The skipper was at the double in west Lothian while substitute Kemar Roofe was also on target.

Daily Record

Malik Tillman's surprise Rangers absence explained by Michael Beale as playmaker leads 3 Viaplay Cup Final doubts

The Bayern Munich loanee is has been in impressive form in recent weeks but is a surprise absentee for the visit to West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Huge art sculpture park near Edinburgh could get new indoor gallery, café and shop

The beautifully aesthetic outdoor attraction, located between West Lothian and the capital, have lodged plans that would see a purpose-built gallery and 'art distillery' built

Edinburgh Live

Fears West Lothian elderly and infirm cannot access warm hubs

Use of community centres and transport link to warm spaces would give those most at risk more confidence to attend, says councillor

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West Lothian school buildings need £10 million works to tackle 'cracking' concrete

Schools in Livingston, Bathgate and Stoneyburn will see structural work to remove Siporex panels and repair concrete lintels

Daily Record

Range Rover deliberately set on fire in West Lothian neighbourhood

Police officers are appealing for witnesses

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian cancer patient slams NHS Lothian for 'inappropriate' data breach

Martin Laing from Blackburn, West Lothian, says he feels 'left in the dark' after his medical records were 'inappropriately' accessed by a member of NHS Lothian staff.

Daily Record

West Lothian SNP councillors say First Minister was 'exemplary'

They've been paying tribute to her following her resignation announcement earlier this week

Daily Record

West Lothian cancer patient hits out after records 'inappropriately’ accessed by health worker

Martin Laing received a letter from NHS Lothian confirming the data breach

Daily Record

Over 1000 faults found on EV chargers as tariffs introduced

Officials admitted the network was ‘nearing the end’ of its lifespan

Daily Record

Welfare fund payments to those most in need could be slashed by more than £1m

West Lothian Council could bring the axe down next week when it sets its budget

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