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West Lothian – Labour calls for reset of local government
West Lothian Council’s Labour group has called for a “reset” of the relationship between Holyrood and all 32 Scottish local councils as they highlight...
Flood defence to protect baby graves
A new flood defence barrier to protect the graves of babies in Bathgate cemetery is being built, following a Christmas flooding incident.
The new barrier will...
Hook final link for Academy side
Jacob Hook (pictured) completes a powerful Monarchs Academy line-up to challenge for the National Development League this season.
He joins Kyle Bickley in a strong...
Whitburn celebrates link to rock guitar icon
Chief of US music giant Fender, a Whitburn man, donates iconic Stratocaster guitar to town's new museum
The Chief Executive Officer of one of the...
Police being trained to administer overdose life saver
Naloxone training rolled out to all West Lothian officers
Police across West Lothian are being trained to deliver the lifesaving drug Naloxone in a bid...
Drumtassie Coarse Fishery gearing up for busy summer
Drumtassie Coarse Fishery is getting back to normal after the cold snap and anglers are catching in the three ponds available within yards of...
Monarchs look set for Armadale reprieve
Edinburgh Monarchs claim to have reached an agreement in principle for the reprieve of speedway at Armadale Stadium next summer and the development comes...
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...
Edinburgh Monarchs go Bear hunting at Armadale on Friday
What the Fork Monarchs need to produce their best form for Friday's visit of Redcar Bears who emerged victorious from their road trip to...
Paco ready for tapes up against Berwick Bandits in SGB Championship with Edinburgh Monarchs
Paco Castagne will make his debut for Edinburgh Monarchs when they open their competitive season in the SGB Championship against near neighbours Berwick Bandits at Armadale...
Council hears there are 40,000 not fully vaccinated in West Lothian
Almost 40,000 people in West Lothian have yet to receive their booster job against Covid – including its latest variant omicron.
Councillor George Paul, a...
Speedway – Lawson guests as talented Cubs visit
William Lawson, recently cut by What the Fork Monarchs, returns to the track on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm) to race as a guest for the...
Fishing – Billy lands big fish at Bowden Springs
Congratulations to Billy Wilson from Armadale (picture by Dylan Johnston) who netted this 17.5lb rainbow at Bowden Springs. He tempted the fish - the...
Speedway – Harkess believes Kemp absence is key
Edinburgh Monarchs are looking for a good lead to take to Birmingham Brummies for the second-leg of their Knockout Cup quarter-final when the teams...
Turner prize-winning artist exhibits at Lothians attraction
Artist Alberta Whittle will represent Scotland at an international art exhibition in Venice next year, but Lothians audiences can view a segment of the...
Fishing – Cobbinshaw host open day to attract new members
The 240-acre reservoir at Cobbinshaw is a site of special scientific interest, but it is also one of Scotland's top fisheries.
Anglers from Central Scotland...
Fishing – disabled boat operational at Cobbinshaw
Cobbinshaw Angling Association have a special fishing boat for the disabled now on site and you can see it during the club's Open Day...
Fishing – Colin encouraging more anglers to the Union Canal
Colin Smith has landed over 100 roach, perch and pike from the Union Canal this year and is actively encouraging more anglers to join...
Coronavirus – seven Redmill residents have now died
NHS Lothian have reported that a multi-agency team which they have set up continues to support Redmill Care home in West Lothian.
A significant outbreak...
Year round events venue approved at Duntarvie
By Stuart Sommerville, Local Democracy Reporter
Councillors have backed plans by the owner of Duntarvie Castle near Broxburn for a year-round events venue in the...
Fishing – bosses defy conditions in bid to secure new members at Cobbinsaw
The open day at Cobbinshaw Angling Association went ahead despite driving rain and a strong west wind so the organisers had to extol the...
VisitScotland launch new tourism film
Tourism destinations outside the capital such as Falkirk and West Lothian will feature in the new campaign launched by VisitScotland.
Film on Forth is...
Fishing – Aldi warehouse worker lands record trout at Drumtassie
Paul Peacock was the talk of Drumtassie after landing a record-breaking rainbow trout at the popular Lothians fishery, smashing his own record in the...
Paramedic Gail awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal
Gail Topping from West Lothian, a Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has campaigned for better mental health support for staff was awarded the prestigious...
#GE2019 Bardell and Day both claim second terms at Westminster
The Scottish National Party (SNP) polled over 50,000 votes to win two constituencies in West Lothian.
Hannah Bardell retained her Livingston seat with 25,617 votes...
Heady project for Edinburgh design firm
Two prominent glass towers will be included in a £4.5m project for a leading distillery company based in West Lothian.
The building will be the...
Fishing – Still Game star sees anglers reel in big trout at Drumtassie
Busy Drumtassie trout fishery is fast gaining a reputation for regularly producing big fish with Martin O’Hara holding the venue record of 22lbs.
Jocky Weir...
Golf – Brooks is new PGA professional at Pumpherston
Former Walker Cup golfer Michael Brooks has returned to Scotland to become the PGA Professional at a Lothians golf club.
The Carluke-born golfer has a...
New sales adviser appointed at Heartlands
NEW ALLANWATER HOMES SALES ADVISER TELLS IT FROM THE HEART
Joanne joins team at popular new development in Whitburn
Allanwater Homes has appointed a new...
Local business links to Mary, Queen of Scots
Celebrating Mary, Queen of Scots are (left to right) William Morrison, Linlithgow Heritage Trust; Ellie Hair, Eeek! Escape Rooms; Anne Daly and Emma Chalmers,...
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