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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Teachers brave the weather to take to picket lines as fight for better pay continues

All schools in West Lothian were shut to pupils today as teachers walked out

Daily Record

Women and girls urged to point out where they feel unsafe in West Lothian

Have your say on public spaces and places that are avoided

Daily Record

West Lothian hails bonfire night success after no call-outs for firefighters

The partnership between the council, youth project workers, police and fire crews did much to douse the criminality and bad behaviour seen in previous years

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Drug-fuelled West Lothian driver killed two young pals in high speed crash

Connor Elgey (19) and Troi Lawton (23) lost their lives as a result of the crash and two others were seriously injured

Daily Record

West Lothian asks women and girls how to make the streets safer

The Community Safety Partnership has set up a forum where woman and girls can request actions to improve their safety in the county's public spaces

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record

West Lothian driver killed two young men after driving more than 100mph

Taylor Hanlon lost control of his high-powered Subaru on the A706 near Kepscaith Farm in West Lothian on August 29 2020.

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Yellow warning for strong winds in place for West Lothian

The Met office warning kicks-in tomorrow night and runs until Wednesday morning

Daily Record

Luke Crosbie hopes his long journey takes him to Twickenham

When Luke Crosbie – self-described as a “big skinny drip” – went for a wander in West Lothian with his father on a Saturday afternoon in…

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West Lothian to put damp and mould monitors in 100 council homes

Sensor monitoring of 100 council homes has been developed in wake of the death of a two year old boy from respiratory problems in Greater Manchester. Staff will compile a database and report to councillors on a regular basis.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian families benefit from Warm Homes scheme

The project helps people where energy efficiency improvements can be mad

Daily Record

Homelessness surges in West Lothian after end of covid eviction protection

Councillors are calling for more funding from the Scottish Government to help tackle the growing crisis

Daily Record

Disappointment as West Lothian misses out on Levelling Up cash to upgrade accident blackspot

A joint bid by West Lothian and Falkirk councils to carry out work was refused

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West Lothian homelessness surged after end of covid eviction protection

The ban on evictions was lifted in the Autumn. That, coupled with surging mortgage costs pushed up the numbers looking for a council home

Daily Record

Residents given keys to new-build homes in West Lothian town

The 14-home housing development has a mix of semi-detached and cottage flats.

Daily Record

Call for parking fines on West Lothian streets to end 'dangerous free for all'

West Lothian Council is being urged to introduce parking fines to solve the issue

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council tax rise of 4.5% needed to face 'unprecedented' budget gap

Budget decisions will be taken at the end of February and council committees are considering the costs. If agreed a 4.5% rise will take place for the next five years.

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Mum of teen who took own life after dad abused her left 'disgusted' over fears he will get parole

Megan Reid, from Livingston, West Lothian, died on April 5, 2022 at the age of 17.

Daily Record

Failed Falkirk bid for government cash delays work on accident blackspot

Falkirk's joint bid with West Lothian council would have improved the dangerous Champany junction

Edinburgh Live

Call for parking fines on West Lothian streets to end 'dangerous free for all'

West Lothian Council needs to introduce parking fines to end the dangerous free for all in towns such as Bathgate and Linlithgow, councillors heard.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community councils getting 'divorced' only a year after merger

Neighbourhoods in northern Livingston will be better represented by two distinct community groups, say councillors after three month consultation

Edinburgh Live

Urgent call to discuss damp in West Lothian homes delayed ahead of report

The council's Housing Services committee will hear a report on damp homes later this week but a call by Bathgate councillor Pauline Stafford for a debate in full council was rejected

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian band announced as Lewis Capaldi support act for European leg of tour

Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves are a band from West Lothian that have grown up alongside superstar Lewis Capaldi - now they will be supporting him on his European tour.

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West Lothian charity gets cash boost to provide kids with warm winter coats

Taylor Wimpey has donated £250 to the School Bank West Lothian

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