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West Lothian Courier
Funding boost for lifeline food charity
A vital community food project supporting thousands of people experiencing food insecurity in West Lothian has received new funding to continue operating.
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June 25, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Nursery nets top marks from care inspectors
Windyknowe Primary School Nursery has received excellent praise from the Care Inspectorate.
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June 25, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Church to boost usage of community centre
An evangelical church hopes to boost usage of a village community centre after taking the keys two months ago.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Councillors striving to guarantee fire station
Councillors have backed a call for guarantees that no West Lothian community with a fire station will see it closed following a review of service.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Kanav hits the Big Bang with national award
A West Lothian student has claimed a top award at a prestigious nationwide competition for young engineers, scientists and technologists.
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June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Pride Month will be celebrated at cinema
This Pride Month, Vue Livingston is celebrating with a curated line-up of queer cinema - including a timeless classic, a modern favourite and a brand-new release.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Busy month but important to highlight safety at events
As we go into June, we are entering a really busy time for local officers, who will be involved in community events across West Lothian.
2 min |
June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Housebuilder to host fun day
A housebuilder will celebrate its commitment to West Lothian over the past decade with an afternoon of fun, food and outdoor activities.
1 min |
June 18, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Residents feel trapped after lift breaks down
Residents of a West Lothian sheltered housing complex have been left virtually ‘trapped in their homes’ for a month after the building’s lift broke down.
3 min |
June 11, 2026
West Lothian Courier
SULLIVAN TO OUTLINE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD STANDARDS IN BRITAIN
Bathgate and Linlithgow MP Kirsteen Sullivan has been appointed as a Parliamentary Champion for the British Standards Institution (BSI), joining a new cross-party network of MPs and Peers committed to promoting the importance of standards in Westminster and beyond.
1 min |
June 11, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Council hits back over private nursery policy
West Lothian Council has defended its funding decisions on private nurseries as a national campaign gets underway to firm up early years care finances.
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June 11, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Court rules mixed sex school loos unlawful
West Lothian Council acted unlawfully in its provision of toilets at a primary school where the main toilets are mixed-sex areas, a judge has ruled.
2 min |
June 11, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Couple's fear after thieves steal equipment
A West Lothian couple fearing for their business “barricade” themselves in at night after a gang of thieves appeared to steal £18,000 of equipment from their yard.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Take simple steps to secure home during holiday season
You'd be forgiven for thinking summer has finally arrived, given the glorious weather we've experienced in West Lothian over the last few days.
2 min |
June 04, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Mum's plea over 'house from hell'
A West Lothian mum has detailed her harrowing experience trying to find a suitable home for her family.
4 min |
June 04, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Householders facing huge rise in energy bills
West Lothian householders are facing an increase of more than £200 to their energy bills after Ofgem announced the energy price cap will increase by 13 per cent in July.
1 min |
June 04, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Councillor questions make-up of new board
A new board to decide how to spend £20m in West Lothian will hear the voices of only two local councillors.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
West Lothian Courier
It's time to nominate your high street heroes for award
People across West Lothian are being urged to celebrate their high street heroes.
1 min |
May 28, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Karen has come such a long weigh as she smashes 5k challenge
A Slimming World consultant from Livingston has completed a Race for Life event and has raised money for the group’s charity partner, Cancer Research UK.
2 min |
May 28, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Sister's death due to tumour rocks Leanne
A West Lothian woman has spoken of her twin sister dying from a deadly brain tumour after she gained three stone and went up four dress sizes in six months.
3 min |
May 28, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Pride worries as event ‘hangs in the balance’
The team behind West Lothian Pride have made a desperate plea as the future of the event hangs in the balance.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Centre plans given go ahead by committee
Controversial plans to change the centre of Winchburgh have been backed by West Lothian Council.
2 min |
May 21, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Youths caught with weapons near shops
Crackdown is ongoing as bad behaviour continues
2 min |
May 21, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Young people can help fight online hatred
The NSPCC is asking West Lothian youngsters to put themselves forward to join their campaigning group ‘The Voice of Online Youth’.
1 min |
May 14, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Your invite to go with Bumps, Babies and Beyond
Young families across West Lothian are invited to come along to Bumps, Babies and Beyond, a new free event designed specially for mums-to-be and families with children under the age of three.
1 min |
May 14, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Hotel conversion fails to get council support
Plans to convert an office block into a hotel on a Livingston industrial estate have been knocked back.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
West Lothian Courier
MP gathers views on online safety for kids
Poynton to talks to locals on social media and technology
1 min |
May 14, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Dad trapped in family home after paralysis
A disabled dad, who was fit and adventurous before a stroke nine years ago left him paralysed, has been “trapped” upstairs in his family home for years.
3 min |
May 14, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Fears for ASN business after rent increases
Owners of a business which supports children with additional support needs (ASN) have been left fearing for their future after West Lothian Council bosses announced sudden rent hikes.
3 min |
May 07, 2026
West Lothian Courier
Proposals to build new office space put on hold
STUART SOMMERVILLE
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