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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian facing mountain of debt and rent arrears following Universal Credit roll-out

Rent arrears have soared and some debt may eventually be written off

Daily Record

West Lothian man organises special concert to help Ukrainian orphans

Peter Adams set up the concert to host a networking event for Ukrainian refugees while raising cash for Dnipro Kids

Daily Record

Prices at Edinburgh and West Lothian petrol stations sky rocket to nearly £2

Fuel prices are on the rise again hitting nearly £2 per litre and the highest daily price jump in 17 years which the RAC describe as a national crisis

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Here are next year's school term dates for West Lothian - with return of week-long February break

School holidays dates for 2023/24 have been signed off by council bosses

Daily Record

West Lothian schools holiday dates agreed as week-long February break returns

New term dates and holidays represents " best possible option" for parents and teachers in the 2023-24 school year says council leader in Livingston

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian celebrates Queen's Platinum Jubilee in style

The were parties galore to mark the historic occasion - don't miss this week's Courier for more pictures

Daily Record

West Lothian schools need free Covid tests returned urgently, teachers warn

The head of Scotland's largest teaching and local secretary reports teachers falling ill with Covid since free tests were scrapped in April.

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West Lothian facing mountain of rent arrears fuelled by benefit roll-out

Rent arrears in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward have surged by more than £100,000 in a year, driven by the roll-out of Universal Credit.

Edinburgh Live

Two men who targeted West Lothian homes sentenced for abduction and robbery

Partrick Mooney, 41, and Patrick Keenan, 23, have been sentenced to ten and nine years respectfully at the High Court in Paisley on Monday, June 6, after targeting several homes across Scotland

Edinburgh Live

Two men sentenced for abduction of two young girls and robbery charges

They broke into houses in Chryston, Lanarkshire, Glasgow and East Calder, West Lothian in February 2021 and carried out the attacks.

Daily Record

The evolution of Paige Turley - Love Island, Britain's Got Talent and Capaldi love

The West Lothian winner of Love Island was actually on television long before her stint on the ITV2 dating show, and has been performing live from a young age.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian celebrates The Queen's Platinum Jubilee with beacon lighting ceremony

Newly-elected Provost Cathy Muldoon was in attendance

Daily Record

Meet the West Lothian lad who went from council estate to Dubai high-life

Chris Lock is a 27-year-old sales broker from Livingston in West Lothian, and is now living the high life in Dubai, making thousands of pounds on commission selling properties in the city.

Edinburgh Live

Serial killer Peter Tobin hid Vicky Hamilton's body under rockery in back garden of West Lothian home

Crime scene expert Peter Faulding carried out a search of Tobin’s previous address where he also discovered the knife the evil fiend used to kill Vicky Hamilton.

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West Lothian musician Luke LaVolpe urges locals to 'support small music venues'

The singer-songwriter, who hails from West Lothian, has reaffirmed his statement on the importance of small venues across Scotland, and aims to support them throughout his career.

Daily Record

West Lothian gets ready to party as Platinum Jubilee celebrations kick off

Events are taking place around the county - are you celebrating? Send your pics to debbie.hall@reachplc.com

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian man left shaken after thug broke into house and robbed him

The 61-year-old from Blackburn was left petrified after a ruthless thug broke into his home and robbed him before demanding money and stealing his phone

Daily Record

MP demands apologies over treatment of West Lothian Ukrainian refugees asked to move to Aberdeen

MP Hannah Bardell said refugees were given little notice and ended up upset and distressed

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Daily Record

New base for older people's charity

The West Lothian 50+ Network marked a new milestone at the official opening of its new Members’ Hub.

Daily Record

Ukrainian refugees get helping hand in making West Lothian their home

A pop-up shop was held where they could meet one another and pick up essentials for free - don't miss next week's Courier for more pictures

Daily Record

West Lothian man "making a difference" by offering home to Ukrainian sisters

The women were forced to flee their homes for a second time following Russia's invasion

Daily Record

People in West Lothian should expect cuts in council services thanks to spending squeeze

The leader of West Lothian Council, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, has hit out at the Scottish Government following its spending review

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian mum loses incredible seven stone after seeing picture of herself

Nicola Ann, 39, is a single mum of two who managed to lose seven stone in one year after getting help from her Slimming World group. She now helps others in West Lothian realise their weight loss dreams.

Edinburgh Live

'Slave row' West Lothian festival hits back over fresh concerns over new flag

Formerly known as the John Newland Festival, organisers have renamed the upcoming event as the Bathgate Procession to distance themselves from slave owner Newland.

Daily Record

West Lothian will be shining light during Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Platinum Jubilee Beacons at Beecraigs Country Park will be lit to join the rest of UK

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