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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Demolition of notorious West Lothian ghost estate halted after concerning find

Kerry Mackintosh had waited 18 years to see the demolition of her old home but, on Halloween, the work stopped as soon as it had started for fears of asbestos being uncovered

Edinburgh Live

Former West Lothian school site set to be redeveloped for housing

Springfield Properties will redevelop the former Livingston site of Cedarbank School after buying it from the council for £475,000

Edinburgh Live

Tributes to former West Lothian councillor as colleagues observe minute's silence

Fellow councillors, many of whom had served with Bruce Ferrie stood in tribute when the Executive met this week

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West Lothian thieves snatch jewellery from house in broad daylight break-in

Enquiries are currently ongoing into the incident in East Calder, West Lothian, after a property was targeted on Main Street on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Edinburgh Live

Greg Taylor insists Celtic will treat Livingston like Real Madrid as he demands Champions League standard

The full back has been one of the form players for the Hoops and is focused only on west Lothian on Sunday before turning his attention to Real Madrid.

Daily Record

Schoolboy, 11, on bike killed after being hit by bus pictured as police make public appeal

Mason French, 11, died after being knocked off his bike by a bus in Whitburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday. Inspector Phil Patterson, of Northumbria Police, said inquiries are ongoing

Daily Mirror

West Lothian has 30,000 tonnes of salt ready to tackle the harshest winter

More than 100 staff are ready " as they can be" to tackle the worst that winter can throw in a £2.4m plan backed by a £1m resilience fund.

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West Lothian could cut kettle and microwave use over £2.6m energy bill hike

Even kettle and microwave use could be cut in council buildings as part of drive to trim surging energy bill

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Festive bus service in West Lothian to ensure people can reach vital services

West Lothian council's Executive agreed contracts worth almost £47,000 with local bus firms to ensure services on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

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West Lothian by-election nomination list opens after death of Labour councillor

The Broxburn poll will take place on Thursday December 1, Nominations for the by-election caused by the death of Labour's Ann Davidson are now open

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West Lothian tightens firework sales rules ahead of Bonfire Night

The council is working with emergency services and local schools to get the message across on Bonfire Night safety. Buying fireworks for Under 18s is now an offence.

Edinburgh Live

River Kids launches this year's toy appeal amid fears more families will need help than ever before

You can help by donating toys at a number of locations around West Lothian

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi chucked off Tinder after bosses think he's a catfish

The pop star, from Whitburn, West Lothian, made light of the situation as he joked there would be better celebrities to catfish as he doesn't "get many bites" on his account.

Daily Record

Edinburgh commuters to expect disruption as resurfacing work to take place on M8

BEAR Scotland have said that a section of the M8 by Shotts in West Lothian will be closed for three nights throughout the start of November for resurfacing work to take place.

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West Lothian 'misery and despair' as homeless figures show surge in spending

The percentage of people assessed as homeless applying for housing dealt with in 28 days fell to 48% is the first quarter of this year, coming on the back of surging costs of putting up homeless people in bed and breakfast

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West Lothian will ask tenants to back rent rise of up to 4% to fund new houses

With a waiting list stubbornly above 10,000 West Lothian Council needs to build more homes. A 4% rise would mean £3.23 extra on average weekly rents and could help fund 500 new homes

Daily Record

West Lothian Lidl stores taking part in Christmas toy donation drive

Customers can drop off new and unopened toys for struggling families

Daily Record

West Lothian's ageing population is putting pressure on already stretched budgets

West Lothian is forecast to have the fastest growth in population of pensionable age in Scotland

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Petition to save West Lothian greenbelt from housing developments launched

As the Scottish Government backs housing plans for Bathgate angry locals flock to sign petition calling for protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife on the western fringe of the town

Daily Record

Celebration of West Lothian's African and Scottish art and culture wows shoppers

The African Scottish Expo 2022 took place in Bathgate recently

Daily Record

West Lothian shoppers in with a chance to pick up everyday items worth £10 for just a penny

The home delivery app Snappy Shopper is offering customers the cut-price deal as part of their Big Brand Bundle.

Daily Record

Section of M8 shut down as mercy crews race to 'serious' Scots road crash

A medical helicopter is reportedly in attendance assisting with the ongoing incident at Heartlands in West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh M8 drivers caught in huge tailbacks as crash closes West Lothian section

Junction 5 westbound between Harthill and Whitburn, West Lothian, is currently closed with emergency services on scene due to the incident, with traffic reportedly starting to built in the area

Daily Record

Hero Scots shopkeeper tackles sneaky beer thief who fled store clutching cans

The brave woman was kicked as she tried to stop the lout escaping from the Keystore in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Edinburgh Live

Hero West Lothian woman tries to tackle sneaky shoplifter who flees with beers

A 45-year-old woman shop worker was kicked by a thief wearing a Rangers top when she tried to stop him from escaping without paying for beers during her busy shift.

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