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West Lothian News
17:01, 25 AUG 2025
Smell of cannabis in cars sparks call to crack down on West Lothian's drug drivers
Police Scotland
Harry Cartmill, chair of Bathgate’s Local Area Committee raised the question at this month’s meeting as it was revealed that 300 more frontline officers would be trained to carry out drug tests.
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NHS Lothian stats prompts call for volunteers to support stroke survivors
West Lothian
In 2024, only 56.3% of stroke patients attending NHS Lothian hospitals received the stroke care bundle – which is associated with better patient outcomes – against a Scotland-wide health board average of 52.9% and a national, government target of 80%.
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Families in West Lothian receive £54.6 million in vital financial support to help with extra costs
West Lothian News
The most recently published statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of June 2025, the families of 4,015 children and young people in West Lothian were receiving Child Disability Payment.
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Armed Forces charity host Purple Poppy Day in West Lothian honouring animals who served in wars
West Lothian News
Purple Poppy Day is celebrated on August 23 and honours the animals who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts worldwide, such as horses, dogs, pigeons, and camels.
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Linlithgow MSP's delight that peak rail fares are gone for good
Scotrail
From Monday, September 1, ScotRail customers will pay the same fare no matter what time or day of the week they travel.
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Linlithgow RFC Male Voice Choir hosting open evening for new members
West Lothian News
Choir members are making preparations for their new 2025/26 musical programme.
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The £9.4m per year impact of spending just £1 per week more with West Lothian businesses
West Lothian News
Linlithgow Business Improvement District is among those highlighting the significant difference that can be made - safeguarding the future of businesses and protecting jobs - as part of Scotland Loves Local Week.
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West Lothian RAAC campaigner blasts John Swinney as housing minister promises meeting
West Lothian News
The agreement by Mairi McAllan comes after months of lobbying by the UK RAAC campaign led by Wilson Chowdhry and vice chair, local ghost estate campaigner Kerry Macintosh.
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West Lothian businesses celebrated as part of Scotland Loves Local Week
West Lothian News
The theme for this year’s national campaign, which aims to encourage people to think local when they shop, is People Make Places, celebrating the important role played by business people at the heart of our communities.
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Almond Valley MSP praises work of Livingston Polar Academy
Livingston
The Polar Academy, now in its 11th year of operation is a charity set up in 2013 by Founder & Managing Director Craig Mathieson who has now earned a place as one of the Top 50 global influencers in newly formed ‘The Explorers Club 50’.
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West Lothian plan to boost uptake of Covid and flu jabs
NHS Scotland
Scotland as a whole has seen fewer people taking the vaccine - even though more people now qualify - as the pandemic recedes into memory.
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Livingston young people's housing project back on track after delay
Livingston
The affordable homes programme was launched in 2023 and will run until 2027/2028.
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Scottish Water calling on West Lothian locals to use water as efficiently as possible
Scottish Water
Following the driest spring in Scotland in 70 years, August has been drier than average, meaning many reservoirs are below normal levels.
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West Lothian town among first to see plans for national 20mph speed limits
West Lothian Council
The speed limit through the town centre would be cut back in the first tier of communities which will see lower speed limits as part of a Scottish Government strategy.
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Suicide prevention initiative The Baton of Hope heads to West Lothian
West Lothian News
Both Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing, and Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance will attend the tour in West Lothian.
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New Home Bargains store set to open in West Lothian
Home Bargains
The company is creating 60 new jobs in the local community with its store in Whitburn.
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West Lothian's 'pandemic generation' of students 'over-perform' in exam results
Schools
The pass rates topped 76% for sixth year pupils, members of the Education Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel heard.
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Livingston village will see regular bus service restored next month
Livingston
The agreement follows discussions with West Lothian Council’s public transport staff and a robust campaign and petition raised by villagers which started earlier this year.
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Calls for more urgency over need for new medical centre in West Lothian village
West Lothian News
Built to serve just 4,500 it is now responsible for 16,000 patients
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West Lothian artist partners with multiple sclerosis charity after living with condition for 10 years
Charity
Linda Hoskins, owner of Linda Hoskins Art in West Lothian, has selected MS Society Scotland as her next Charity of the Year.
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West Calder High School’s work to tackle bullying receives national recognition
Schools
The school have been awarded the Respect Me Reward by Scotland’s leading anti-bullying organisation for their positive efforts in this area.
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Marble Global Buffet announces opening at The Centre in Livingston next year
Livingston
The buffet chain serves up dishes from around the world, and it will be the second restaurant in Scotland, with the first previously opening in Glasgow.
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Rock the Crossbar brings musicians and footballers to West Lothian for a great cause
West Lothian News
Jonathan and Michael Ward wanted to raise money for the Maggie’s Centre in Edinburgh
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POLICE COLUMN: Inspector Emma Wright
Police Scotland
Inspector Wright, from the Retail Crime Taskforce, spoke on the continued rise in retail crime incidents occurring across the country.
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