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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Police chiefs warn budget cuts could hit officer numbers on West Lothian streets

The number of staff could be cut by 4, 500 by 2026 to meet budget demands

Daily Record

Eerie footage of abandoned UK village 'stuck in time' goes viral on TikTok

An urban explorer uploaded a new TikTok surveying the abandoned Bangour Village in West Lothian, showing its 32 buildings that have fallen into a state of disrepair

Daily Mirror

West Lothian police warn budget cuts could hit staff numbers

Senior officer outlines increasing demands on depleted force numbers as cost of living crisis hits all public services

Edinburgh Live

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Housing estate gets green light despite fierce opposition from locals

West Lothian Council's Planning Committee threw out the proposal by Hallam Land Management - but the Scottish Government has backed it

Daily Record

Love Island's Paige Turley admits 'milking it' as West Lothian star prepares to give up crown

Paige Turley, who won the show with partner Finley Tapp back in 2020 during the first winter series, has said that they pair are welcoming the changes being made ahead of the first episode tonight.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian farmland set to become housing development despite concerns

90 new homes will be built on open farmland outside East Calder after councillors rejected the proposals for their threat to an already creaking infrastructure

Edinburgh Live

Eerie clip shows 'stuck in time' abandoned village just outside Edinburgh

An urban explorer uploaded a new TikTok exploring the abandoned Bangour Village in West Lothian, showing its 32 buildings that have fallen into a state of disrepair.

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Staff shortages hits plan for more winter beds at West Lothian hospital

Plans for more beds for elderly folk have hit a snag due to staff shortages

Daily Record

New West Lothian homes set to be refused over fears bins could not be collected

Proposals for a narrow cul-de-sac of new homes have been recommended for refusal because the bin lorry couldn't turn in the street

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian electric charging survey to help design future network

The council has asked for views on the development of the EV charging network in the weeks before tariffs are imposed.

Edinburgh Live

Cash bid launched to help 'bursting at the seams' GP practices

Growing patient lists are putting massive strain on surgeries

Daily Record

West Lothian teachers set to strike again at the end of the month

West Lothian EIS members say they have been forced to strike to get a 'fair settlement for Scotland’s teachers'

Daily Record

West Lothian set to bid for cash to improve under-pressure GP services

Four GP practices badly need refurbishment and expansion to serve already hefty patient lists as well as a growing population across the county

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian hospital staff shortage hits plan for more winter beds

Health and social care services struggle to recruit and retain staff for hospital and care at home provision

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Ukrainian artists' exhibition to be staged in West Lothian

Two talented artists will have their work on display next week at Livingston Designer Outlet

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian village faced almost 40 fires and bus vandalism from teenage rampage

The community of Fauldhouse set up a range of new youth activities to divert teens away from violence and fire-raising after spate of incidents this summer

Edinburgh Live

Former West Lothian war veteran injured in bomb blast has lifeline car vandalised

Joe Patterson was left furious after the "targeted" attack which left his specially designed car out of action for a while. Police have now launched a probe into the incident.

Daily Record

Tributes paid to Rangers superfan as pals say Ibrox bus will 'never be the same'

Cross Tavern Rangers Supporters Club have led tributes to well-known Gers supporter Philip Morajda, who was reportedly found dead at his home in Whitburn, West Lothian, on Monday.

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Struggling West Lothian NHS staff are turning to food banks to make ends meet

Pantries are being set up by Unison union members in response to the cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live

Plans for bridge crossing to West Lothian's isolated 'island village'

Councillors heard engineers will carry out site surveys next week, with bridge designs ready for March to link Stoneyburn and Fauldhouse with a safer route for walking and cycling

Daily Record

West Lothian mum dies after being left on hospital trolley for two days

Ruth Tonk's son Carl has spoken of the scenes inside St John's Hospital saying the staff looked 'mentally tired and exhausted'

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian bus passengers unhappy over reliability of services

Buses need to improve across the county and the council is seeking a share of national funding to improve strategic routes

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police search for missing woman last seen in the early hours

Officers in the area issued a statement on Sunday evening to trace 37-year-old Shona Macpherson, who was last seen in the Broxburn area.

Daily Record

'Well-known' West Lothian woman who disappeared overnight traced 'safe and well'

Shona Macpherson, 37, had not been seen since the early hours of Sunday morning, but has now been found.

Edinburgh Live

Six cars belonging to prison guards torched outside West Lothian jail

Emergency services were called to the car park after crooks set alight the vehicles of prison guards who were working their night shift. The scene remained closed on Sunday.

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