West Lothian mirrored the national trends with a substantial rise in drug related deaths in 2025.  Nationally the death toll rose by 11% last year to 1,133.  Recently published National...

Midlothian Council has pledged to support the rights of children from armed forces families after hearing one councillor’s personal experience.  Councillor Pauline Winchester told colleagues...

Until 1996 West Lothian was part of a much larger Lothian and Borders Regional Council- which was based far away in Edinburgh.   It had responsibility for the...

First Minister John Swinney’s announcement that 32 councils could be replaced by just six new regional authorities came on Monday night, just before a meeting of...

A burst water main in Edinburgh has caused flooding and the closure of a busy road in the east of the city. Residents in multiple...

Norwegian bassist Terje Gewelt wanted his latest album, The Old Tree, to reach a wider audience than the jazz listeners his music usually reaches. He...

A city centre hotel has transformed its wellness offerings amid a surge in demand for experiences in the hospitality industry. One Spa, part of Sheraton...

A new partnership will introduce poetry and literature into everyday spaces in the city on the tram network. The history of Edinburgh as the first...

Hibs have announced the appointment of Marink Reedijk as manager, The Dutchman joins the Club following two highly successful seasons with SK Beveren, culminating in...

The latest intake of recruits swore the oath of constable as they joined Police Scotland today, Thursday, 24 September, 2026.  The 183 probationers marked the start of...