Council gives the go ahead to student flats on Dundas Street

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The council is recommending that an application to change the planning permission at the former RBS site at the bottom of Dundas Street is...

Conservatives lay out plans for dealing with delayed discharge problem

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Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay MSP led the party's health team in announcing the party’s plans to tackle delayed discharge from hospital in Scotland. A delayed...

Grant Scott praises youngsters as Hibs win cup-tie 7-0

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Grant Scott has praised young Academy talents Jess Ramsay and Isla Taylor following yesterday's 7-0 Scottish Gas Scottish Cup third round victory over Dryburgh...

Developer accuses Midlothian Council of ‘manipulating’ refusal for housing

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A local businessman has accused Midlothian Council of manipulating a vote on his plans to build housing on a former gas works with ‘inflammatory...

Second chance to form new community councils in Linlithgow area

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Two villages in the Linlithgow area could get a second chance to set up community councils.  Bridgend and Philpstoun didn’t manage to gather enough support to set up...

Midlothian set to create world cup ‘legacy

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Plans to ensure Scotland’s World Cup campaign leaves a lasting legacy in Midlothian are set to be put before councillors for approval later this...

Sickness absence in West Lothian rates similar to national trends

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High sickness absence rates among bin lorry crews are the norm across local authorities, councillors have been told.  The physical nature of the work leads to often double-digit percentages of staff absence compared to...

Capital Service Solutions cleans up with top award

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The cream of local businesses has been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local...

Cllr McKenzie goes Green

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Cllr Ross McKenzie who was first elected as a Scottish Labour representative has joined the Scottish Green Party. The councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie has been...

Palovaara switches to Berwick from Edinburgh

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Berwick Bandits have signed a former Edinburgh Monarchs No 1 as they continue to build towards the 2026 season. Victor Palovaara (pictured by Jack Cupido)...