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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian dementia nurse scoops top honour at awards ceremony

Melissa Rowlands took home a top prize at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi praised by mum of teen with Tourette’s after 'powerful' performance

West Lothian's Lewis Capaldi has been praised by mums of young lads who also have Tourette's. Lewis performed to thousands at Glastonbury on Saturday but struggled after losing his voice and repeated tics.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Indian restaurant to launch afternoon tea cruises from West Lothian

Prahna Indian Grill are going to launch afternoon tea cruises from Linlithgow in July. The cruises will last for two hours and diners will be served a variety of dishes and beverages.

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Edinburgh primary school named one of the best in Scotland by The Times

Edinburgh also had the highest number of top-performing primaries with eight, followed by seven in West Lothian. The local school which impressed had a smaller sample size than those above

Edinburgh Live

Dog owner left with £5,000 Edinburgh vet bill after vicious attack in West Lothian park

Carole is looking at a staggering £5,000 vet bill after her beloved pooch, Lucy was visisouly attacked by another dog in a park in West Lothian, leaving her badly injured.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian 'high-flyer' teacher had sex with teen pupil in woods and school

A teacher from West Lothian once described as a 'high flyer' pled guilty to having a sexual relationship with a schoolboy for six months. Jacqueline Millar previously taught religious education.

Edinburgh Live

Award-winning restaurant to offer Union Canal Sunday Afternoon cruises from West Lothian town

Prahna Indian Grill will be trialling a cruise from Linlithgow after pilot events in Edinburgh proved to be a success.

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West Lothian pedestrians face new menace from electric scooters

Councillors called on police to act over the growing use of electric scooters - which can reach speeds of 25mph- on footpaths across the county. Police suggested only legislation will control sales which are mostly online.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian council call for national fund to tackle crumbling concrete

Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle says a national fund will be needed as more and more public buildings are found to have roofs made of a notorious sponge-like concrete known as RAAC

Edinburgh Live

Support for West Lothian volunteers is recognised

The Advice Shop team were presented with a national award

Daily Record

First headteacher of West Lothian's newest school unveiled

Gerry Burns has been named as the first ever head for the new Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh

Daily Record

Dog owner left with £5000 vet bill after pet savaged in West Lothian park

Jackapoo Lucy was savaged by another dog, leaving her with fractures and a dislocation in her left hind paw

Daily Record

West Lothian Council issue stern response to Scottish Swimming letter following pool closure decision

Scottish Swimming urged the council to reconsider the planned closures, which will see three swimming pools close on August 31, but the council say it's a necessary move.

Daily Record

West Lothian College students end year on a high with art show

The HNC Art Portfolio Production students showcased their work

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Hero police dog helps trace missing 'vulnerable' West Lothian youngster

A vulnerable seven-year-old boy was reported missing from the West Lothian area on Tuesday. However, thanks to Milo, a hero police dog, he was reunited with his parents.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian delay to parking ban decision so villagers can have their say

A decision on a parking ban in the centre of Kirknewton has been delayed until August to allow villagers to air their objections to councillors

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man jailed for six years after attack on 'vulnerable' young woman

Darren Hastie, 34, was sentence during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow after being found guilty for a serious sexual assault on May 30, 2023. The incident took place in 2022

Daily Record

West Lothian police welcome jail sentence for 'dangerous' rapist

Darren Hastie was found guilty of rape last month

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West Lothian theatre could be saved by charity trust behind art deco cinema

Reconnect which runs the Regal, Bathgate's art deco cinema/ theatre could be the long term solution to the running of Howden Park Centre as doubts on local authority funding for services continue

Daily Record

American YouTuber's act of kindness to West Lothian schoolkids on dream trip to New York

The kids were on a school trip to the Big Apple when they bumped into the influencer.

Daily Record

Axe falls on three West Lothian swimming pools but theatre saved

Broxburn pool will close along with Xcite Armadale and Xcite Livingston.

Edinburgh Live

American YouTuber's act of kindness to West Lothian pupils on dream New York trip

West Calder High School's expressive arts department was on a school trip to New York City when they bumped into a jewellery social media influencer who bought them the flash trainers.

Edinburgh Live

Three West Lothian swimming pools to close after no alternative found

Three pools will close at the end of August despite vociferous public campaigns to save them. Howden Park centre wins a few more months thanks to council funding and potentially new management

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian care homes secure £1.2m lifeline to protect residents and jobs

Cash support will protect the four care homes and 171 jobs for the next four years if the Integration Joint Board agrees to maintain the service

Daily Record

West Lothian school had to call in police after student's death sparked online abuse

Following the death of Hamdan Aslam St Kent's was subject to a deluge of threats

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