Tag: Livingston
Livingston MP applauds performing arts institution
The Livingston MP has praised a West Lothian higher education institution for its commitment to supporting the next generation of performers.
Gregor Poynton MP has commended The Scottish Institute (SI) for its top-tier facilities and...
Lothians carp fishery closing
The owner of Selmmuir Carp has confirmed he is closing the fishery near Livingston permanently.
Lee Brodie informed anglers in a post on the fishery Facebook page at lunchtime on October 11.
He said: "The site...
Defender Halkett glad to be back and seeking win to kick-start Hearts
Craig Halkett scored with a header in a losing cause at St Mirren in the William Hill Premiership on Saturday, a rare moment of joy in a difficult season for Hearts and after a...
Ghost estate campaigner moves into new home
Ghost estate campaigner, Kerry Macintosh, today turned the key in the front door of the new home she fought 20 years for.
On the doorstep with children Jared and Rebecca, Kerry spoke to the Local Democracy Reporting Service – just...
Spittal makes it a treble for ambitious Hearts
Steven Naismith continues his drive to improve Heart of Midlothian FC and boost his squad having signed a third player who is also set to join the cinch Premiership club in the summer transfer...
Council invests in charity coats for rough sleepers
Homeless charity Streetwork receives 50 all weather coats bought by the council from a not-for-profit outdoor clothing firm
Edinburgh Council have partnered with Livingston's The Ootsider" to provide 50 sleeping coats for rough sleepers....
Park events cause pain and mess for residents
Neighbours of a public park in West Lothian are demanding tighter rules for licensing circus events and fairs after facing years of trouble.
Residents around Livingston’s Howden Park say they have suffered for years from noise and public disturbance...
Carp attraction at Eliburn, but there is so much more
Alastair Wicksted had been bankside for four hours from 7am waiting for a bite at Eliburn Reservoir. He had even started tying some rigs to pass the time then his alarm sounded.
Seconds later and...
Hibs slip to bottom after Lions roar at Easter Road
A quick look at the cinch Premiership table shows that Hibs have slipped to the bottom of the pile after their 3-2 home reverse to Livingston, not where they want to be.
The Easter Road...
Hibs out to tame Lions after UEFA disappointment
Hibs must banish their 5-0 midweek defeat by Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off from their memory and focus on the visit of Livingston to Easter Road on Saturday (15.00).
Former Scottish...
Latest on Bass Rock league, Eliburn and Bowden Springs
The Bass Rock Shore Angling League is back in business after their mid-summer break and Skateraw Beach is the venue for their latest match.
Fishing is from 7pm to 10pm and only sizeable fish should be...
Bowden Springs closed for a week
Popular Bowden Springs Fishery near Linlithgow will be closed on Monday, August 14 until it re-opens on Monday, August 21, owner Jim Gargaro has confirmed.
Meanwhile, Drumtassie Coarse Fisherey near Blackridge has re-opened after being...
West Lothian community hospital closures agreed
Plans to close West Lothian’s two community hospitals and create a new purpose built centre in Livingston have been agreed.
The proposals will see Tippethill Hospital in Armadale and St Michael’s in Linlithgow, which has...
18 years on, Livingston woman to lay first bricks for new home
A woman who fought for 18 years for a new home in West Lothian after her property was condemned is set to lay the first brick of her new house.
Springfield Homes are set to...
Hearts draw Rangers, Hibs are paired with Aberdeen
Hearts women face holders Rangers in the tie of the second round of the Sky Sports Cup and Hibernian have have been paired with Aberdeen. Both ties are in Edinburgh while Spartans travel to...
Hearts and Hibs both at home in Viaplay Cup
Hearts begin their challenge for the Viaplay Cup at home to Partick Thistle and the Capital's other cinch Premiership club, Hibs, are also at home. They play Raith Rovers.
Celtic begin their defence of the...
Howden Park Centre thrown a lifeline
The community theatre has been given short term financial aid by West Lothian Council, but closure still looms for pools
The council’s Executive has agreed to provide £20,000 a month from September until the end of...
Over 50 shopping trolleys hooked in Almond clean up
A staggering total of 55 shopping trolleys were removed from the River Almond by members of West Lothian Angling Association (WLAA) during an initiative and that's not all.
Trolleys from leading supermarket chains were prominent...
Anger and bewilderment at Howden plans
Children in West Lothian will be losing a vital lifeline if a local arts centre is allowed to close, says a popular youth theatre fighting to keep the venue open.
The first many young people...
WEST LOTHIAN: Police take £1m of drugs off the street
A police crackdown has seen almost £1m worth of drugs seized and a ‘multi-million’ pound illegal tobacco operation shut down.
Police officers revealed the results of what has been branded ‘Operation Wingman’ to the latest...
Protestors gather to save Howden Park as councillors meet to discuss closures
Around 100 campaigners gathered outside the Civic Centre in Livingston calling for threatened West Lothian leisure facilities to be saved.
Money to save an under threat venue described as ‘the beating heart’ of the local community,...
Fishing – Bass Rock boys back on the beach this week
The Bass Rock Shore Angling League hosts the second round of their Summer League with a pegged match at Belhaven Beach on Wednesday night.
Registration is at the car park at 6pm to 6.30pm with...
Hot-stop Clark looking to extend recent run
Hearts head for the Tony Macaroni Stadium in Livingston on Sunday (kick-off 13.30) looking to avenge a defeat there earlier this term and minus Euan Henderson who has gone on loan to Queen's Park until...
Hearts edged at Ibrox by Tillman strike
American international Malik Tillman slotted after 66 minutes to separate Rangers and Hearts and keep the Ibrox men seven points behind Old Firm rivals Celtic in the cinch Scottish Premiership title race.
Ryan Kent set...
Qatar-bound Devlin admits the World Cup with the Socceroos is a dream come true
Cameron Devlin revealed the longest 15 minutes of his life so far was waiting for a call to confirm that he was one of seven Scottish-based players, including three from Hearts, named in the...
Playgroup to close after funding mix up
By Stuart Sommerville, LDR
A popular West Lothian playgroup will close at Christmas after missing out on funding to provide pre-school care.
The Daisy Drop In playgroup has served the impoverished Craigshill area in Livingston for...
Monarchs rev-up search for super stadium site after West Lothian Council opt for commercial...
Edinburgh Monarchs bosses have expressed their frustration at West Lothian Council who have sold the site of the club's proposed super stadium at Livingston to an alternative bidder.
The speedway club claim the move "goes...
Edinburgh Monarchs launch dream £1.2m stadium plans and appeal for cash
Edinburgh Monarchs have confirmed plans for a £1.2m dream, 1,500-seat home in Livingston which could be hosting speedway in the Spring of next year.
West Lothian Community Stadium will host Monarchs plus a range of...
Tears for one of the last residents on Livingston ghost estate
One of the last residents of a West Lothian ghost estate has admitted there will be tears of sadness and joy as she finally looks forward to moving out after 18 years.
Kerry Mackintosh explained her...
Livingston company expands to England
Livingston company Workflo Solutions founded in 2007 has just expanded to East Lancashire. There are plans for the outsourced managed services provider to increase its workforce and they are moving to a 4000 square...
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