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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian dog groomer allowed to keep garden cabin after neighbour support

Neighbours rallied to support a Blackridge woman who runs a dog grooming business. Councillors recognised that and granted planning permission to maintain the cabin based business in her garden

Edinburgh Live

Popular West Lothian football camps back for summer holidays

Football Buzz will be running the camps for kids during the school holidays.

Daily Record

West Lothian stock car ace retains prestigious European title

The Bathgate racer was too fast for the rest of the field in Cowdenbeath.

Daily Record

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Demand for social housing in West Lothian outstrips supply by 300 per cent

It is just one of the challenges facing the council's housing department

Daily Record

West Lothian demand for social housing outstrips supply by 300%

Already lengthy waiting lists have been added to by people deserting the private rental sector private landlords selling up and many abandoning soaring mortgages

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community charities have 'vital role' amid cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis has seen demand for help soar and charities are at the forefront of support but not immune to issues

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian nursery voted amongst Scotland's best once again

The Whitburn nursery has been listed as one of the top 20 day nurseries in Scotland for 2023.

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West Lothian man suffers 'serious head injuries' in street attack near nightclub

A man in his 40s was the victim of an 'unprovoked attack' in the early hours of Sunday, June 11, where he sustained serious head injuries and was treated at St John's Hospital in Livingston.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian calls on house builders to deliver more bungalows

The current model for new housing, large two story homes packed together, excludes the elderly and disabled from the market - including rental - said councillors .

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian DJ ready for life in the fast lane as he gets behind decks at Grand Prix

Chrissy Meechan has been asked to DJ at the Grand Prix at Silverstone next month

Daily Record

West Lothian martial arts school scoops national bronze just months after being founded

Kuk Sool Won Winchburgh was only formed at the start of the year but produced a brilliant result.

Daily Record

New DWP plans to invite specific group of older people to claim Pension Credit this summer

Pensioner households in 10 local authorities including West Lothian will receive an ‘invitation to claim’ letter.

Daily Record

Police in West Lothian launch desperate search for missing pensioner with dementia

William Glenfield, 73, was reported missing from Ladywell in Livingston as police ask the public for help in tracing the pensioner. There are growing concerns for his safety.

Edinburgh Live

Concerns growing for missing Scots woman who vanished from town

Aileen Bowles, from Whitburn, West Lothian, was spotted leaving an address at Hare Moss View around 12pm on Saturday.

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West Lothian zoo announces 'sad passing' of two donkeys known as longest serving residents

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian have announced the passing of two donkeys who were the 'longest serving residents', after one became ill and the other refused food after his 'life-long companion' was gone.

Edinburgh Live

Blind West Lothian man receives fake coronation invite sent out by fantasist

A couple from West Lothian found themselves targetted by a notorious fantasist. Bill and Heather were convinced to travel 7000 miles to Tanzania where they received the fake invites.

The Guardian - UK

Boy, 14, who collapsed at school in West Lothian died of natural causes

Parents say Hamdan Aslam found to have pre-existing heart condition and call for online speculation to end

Edinburgh Live

Call for West Lothian nail bars to be licensed to tackle safety concerns

Council backs motion from Bathgate councillor Pauline Stafford to improve safety for staff and customers in rapidly growing business

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Warning West Lothian rogue traders could restrict access to recycling sites

As recycling sites across the county prepare to cut their hours councillors agree to monitor use in a bid to catch out rogue traders using the sites for free dumping

The National (Scotland)

Family of teen who died of natural causes request rumours on social media stop

A TEENAGER who died following an incident at a school in West Lothian on Tuesday died of natural causes, police have said.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 14, died of natural causes after 'chokehold' at Lewis Capaldi's old school

Hamdan Aslam died of natural causes after an incident at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday. The teen was rushed to hospital but tragically passed away

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian police confirm schoolboy died of natural causes as family release statement

A post-mortem examination has confirmed that Hamdan died from natural causes and as with any sudden death, a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian issued thunderstorm warning by Met Office as weather takes a turn

Edinburgh has just dodged a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Scotland - but West Lothian has been included in the alert from the Met Office.

Daily Record

West Lothian unemployment figures at 'record' low levels

The figures reflect a pre-pandemic historic low in the county

Daily Record

West Lothian care home closure plans 'the final straw' for Labour party

Councillors from the party say they will oppose the plans

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