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West Lothian leader calls on Holyrood to drop National Care Service plans

Millions wasted on consultancy fees and plans would be better spent funding care boards already providing social care for council across Scotland, says council leader.

Edinburgh Live

Table tennis volunteer takes game point with award

This month The Centre, Livingston and the West Lothian Courier are paying tribute to another worthy volunteer

Daily Record

Shameless West Lothian prison inmates post music video on social media from cell

The TikTok clip, which has received over 10,000 views since it was uploaded earlier this month from HMP Addiewell shows several inmates in the cell while one performs part of a rap song

Edinburgh Live

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Lewis Capaldi gifted with 'beautiful and bizarre' papier-mache statue of himself

Lewis Capaldi, 26, looked delighted as he posed with the statue made by pupils at his former school, St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian

Daily Mirror

West Lothian schools boosted by £60m contribution from housebuilders

Infrastructure contributions demanded as part of the planning process from housing developers are helping develop the council's school buildings portfolio

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian pub row escalated when drunken mum tried to 'act as peacemaker'

Jayde McFarlane stood between two men as they argued and pushed one another after watching a football match in a West Lothian bar.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian town rejects plans for 160 more homes on its greenbelt

A meeting of the full council supported more than 100 objectors in Bathgate to say no to new development on the edge of town

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian parents and carers urged to ask for help with school costs if needed

West Lothian Council say progress is being made but want to ensure parents and carers are getting help if they need it.

Daily Record

West Lothian villagers say industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

Seafield is facing developments on open land after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Daily Record

West Lothian hub aimed at improving housing technology launched

Bield Housing and Care officially opened their new hub in Linlithgow.

Daily Record

Lewis Capaldi's heartfelt message to West Lothian boy who also has Tourette's

Danny's mum Debbie Harkness asked the singer for advice on how to help him

Daily Record

West Lothian heart attack survivor in emotional plea to save pool

SNP opposition accuse Labour of casting pools adrift by rejecting funding plan after hearing appeal to save Broxburn as a centre for health and community well-being

Edinburgh Live

Lewis Capaldi is 'loved up' with Edinburgh girlfriend but not ready for one major step

West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi has given a rare glimpse into his relationship with Edinburgh actress Ellie MacDowall who he described as 'chilled, cool' and 'understanding' of jet-setter lifestyle.

Edinburgh Live

'Lifeline' funding for West Lothian theatre facing threat of closure

Council will fund Howden Park from August until the end of March while the search for new operator goes on

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Lewis Capaldi's kind-hearted action to West Lothian mum at gig praised by fans

West Lothian star Lewis Capaldi gave a heart-felt message to a young lad from Livingston who also suffers from Tourettes. Mum Debbie attended his intimate gig in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school faces £30m rebuild to tackle crumbling concrete

Council officers say partial demolition and rebuild of St Kentigern's the cheapest and fastest way to solve dangerous roof problems. It's the biggest bill the council will have faced since the faulty building material was found in council buildings in 2021

Daily Record

West Lothian man speaks of heartbreaking dementia diagnosis at just 58

Stuart Dougall wants to reduce the stigma around the condition and give people hope

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school dates for next year, including Christmas holidays, announced

The dates for the 2024/25 school term have been set by the council and announced now to give parents and carers plenty of time to plan ahead.

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West Lothian villagers say huge industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

The village of Seafield is facing developments on surrounding open land, after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Daily Record

West Lothian foster parents tell of joy of transforming lives of youngsters

They hope they will inspire others to become foster carers with their story

Daily Record

Livingston skipper Nicky Devlin set for 'emotional' farewell as he nears Aberdeen move

The 29-year-old will bring an end to his four year stint in West Lothian following Sunday's final game of the season.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dad confronts thieves after spotting them on CCTV while he cared for baby

Stuart Colquhoun rushed outside when he heard a strange noise come from near his work van. After spotting two masked men, he chased them away until one revealed a knife.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teenager missing as local police appeal for information

Lee Rintoul, 17, has been missing from the West Lothian area from 6pm on Monday, May 22, and was last seen in Livingston. Police are appealing for information on his whereabouts.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian worker tricked customers into paying cash into his own bank account

Scott McAllister issued false invoices to con company customers into paying cash directly into his own bank account. He then used the stolen money to place reckless bets.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teachers warn budget changes mean cuts to schools

Unions say the council has passed the buck on cuts to headteachers with changes to school management budgets

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