The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

Almost £300,000 was paid last year to community groups and charities

Caleb Mackay's family noticed when he was born that he had severe swelling behind his left eye. His mother Chloe Collins claims the youngster was fobbed off by doctors at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh.

Developers wanted to turn a chicken farm east of Livingston into a 410 acre village of 1,800 homes with shops and facilities. West Lothian Council rejected that and now the Scottish Government has dismissed an appeal against that rejection.

The man attempted to rob a service station on Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, with a bladed weapon and then made off in the direction of Starlaw Crescent as staff were left 'shaken'

Council services other than emergencies will be suspended for full bank holiday on Monday to mark the state funeral of the Queen

More than £2m has been paid out to villages near wind farm sites in West Lothian since 2007. In the last year almost £300,000 went to local charities and community groups

The council's leaders shared their condolences and paid tribute following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

Lawrence Fitzpatrick insists a pay deal offered to end strikes by cleansing staff mustn't be allowed to impact other services.

Away from the chambers, political groups in West Lothian unite in respect for life and work of the Queen

Livingston Civic Centre scene of historic announcement of King Charles' Accession on Sunday morning

Clubs across the area expressed their condolences and sympathy following the news.