- Man charged in house attack inquiry
- Ferry collides with harbour wall
- Further fall in house prices: Study
- Shop sales fall biggest since 1999
- MPs seek 'answers' on independence
- BAA warning on Heathrow hub plans
- Independence 'key to growth boost'
- Trial date for murder accused, 13
- Bid to rescue crisis-hit Rangers
- Unemployment rate up by 16,000
- Marchers support same-sex marriage
- Toddler death case report released
- Two arrested after house drugs raid
- Sheridan in legal bid over damages
- First-time buyers seize duty bonus
- Panda cake treat for zoo keepers
- Homelessness 'down by a fifth'
- Third man held in ear attack probe
- Rail signal staff on 24-hour strike
- Fishing quotas talks set to resume
West Lothian
Owner hunt after black pig is found
THE owner of a black pig that has been roaming the West Lothian countryside for more than two weeks is being sought by the Scottish SPCA.
3 commentsFive schools benefit from £1.3m boost
CHILDREN and young people across West Lothian are set to benefit from a £1.3 million investment.
Court calls for psychiatric report on man who tried to drown wife
A MAN who was accused of trying to drown his wife in the bath is to have his mental health checked before being sentenced.
College in the pink for cancer charities cash
West Lothian College has raised hundreds of pounds for cancer charities by “thinking pink”.
Man denies throwing stolen sword at woman in street
A MAN has denied attacking a woman with a Samurai sword in the street.
Pensioners in hospital after handbag thief strikes twice
A VIOLENT mugger left two pensioners in hospital in separate robberies in the space of two hours. The thug, who was described as wearing a “tammy hat” during one robbery, targeted the women, both aged 77, beside their homes to snatch their handbags.
Court acquits 17-year-old
A TEENAGER accused of telling a 15-year-old boy he was “dead” and pretending to dig his grave has been dramatically cleared.
Police crackdown targets bogus call crime hotspots
POLICE are set to step up patrols in “hotspot” areas for bogus callers in the wake of a spate of incidents where elderly and vulnerable residents were targeted.
Model secures slot on US reality TV show
A LOTHIANS mother-of-two is to have a second shot at television stardom after securing a place on a high-profile US reality show.
3 commentsRapist attacked drunk sleeping woman
A MAN has been convicted of raping a drunk woman while she slept.
Be a hair-o at waxathon
A WAXATHON in aid of a toddler’s “fight for sight” is set to take place in West Lothian.
Dumb thief left trail of footprints to his door
A BUNGLING housebreaker was caught after leaving a trail of footprints in the snow leading from the scene of his crime all the way to his own front door.
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Owner did this to Labrador - but she’s still allowed to have a pet
ANIMAL welfare workers have hit out after a young woman who left her dogs to starve until their bones could be seen under their skin was allowed to continue keeping animals.
Guide dog offers a paw in friendship
A FORMER guide dog has joined Scottish War Blinded members as Scotland’s first buddy dog for adults.
Woman cut from car
A WOMAN was cut free from her car following a road accident in West Lothian last night.
Man accused of rape claims that sex was ‘consensual’
A MAN accused of rape has claimed that his alleged victim consented to sex.
Cancer shock won’t stop fundraiser Ben
WHEN Ben Peters began fundraising for a cancer charity, he had no idea he would be diagnosed with the disease himself.
Ben, 22, had teamed up with best friend Scott Hale, who was raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his grandmother Carole Potters.
Jury told of sex boast
A NIGERIAN man on trial for rape denied that he’d had sex with his alleged victim minutes after boasting in his native language that he had.
Vandals set fire to children’s playpark
VANDALS have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage after setting fire to a new children’s playpark.
Body found in woodland is identified
A BODY found in a wooded area has been identified as belonging to a man who was reported missing on Sunday.
Mum in epilepsy deaths campaign
A GRIEVING mother from West Lothian is campaigning to raise awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Road checks joy for metal theft police
A POLICE blitz to catch criminals transporting stolen metal uncovered nearly a dozen vehicles which had serious defects and were considered unfit to be on the roads.
Madge is boost for economy
experts predict MADONNA’S first ever concert on Scottish soil will generate millions of pounds for the city economy.
New Hep C drugs to be given to Lothian patients
HEPATITIS C patients across the Lothians will be among the first to be given the option of two revolutionary treatments.
1 commentWoman woke to ‘man lying on top of her’
THE victim of an alleged rape has described how she awoke after a party to find a man on top of her.
Police name dead driver
A MOTORIST who was killed when his Mercedes collided with an articulated lorry has been named by police.
Town has the golden touch
A MOTION has been tabled in the House of Commons welcoming Livingston’s golden anniversary as a new town.
Braille is a nice touch from shortbread firm
A SHORTBREAD manufacturer has announced it is to make a range of products with Braille on the packaging.
£90m development plan to put Linlithgow on map
UP TO 600 new homes, a hotel and a 60-bed care home would be built in Linlithgow as part of a £90 million development bid.
20 commentsDeadline set for tourism award entries
Businesses in the Lothians have been urged to enter the new regionalised tourism awards.
SuBo burglar back in court
A TEENAGER who stole £9 from Susan Boyle’s home has returned to court after breaching his electronic tag curfew for the second time.
Teacher joins school chiefs
A SECOND teacher is set to join West Lothian Council’s Education Executive.
Catalogue of town’s history to be made with £42k grant
ARCHIVISTS will be able to catalogue records that showcase Livingston’s culture, history and achievements thanks to a funding grant secured by West Lothian Council.
1 commentPlans to bring historic house back into use
PLANS have been unveiled to bring one of Livingston’s best known historic buildings back into use.
Champion pie shop reopens
a CHAMPION pie shop was back in business today after a devastating fire last month.
1 commentPolice issue appeal over missing man
Police are appealing for information to help trace the whereabouts of a man who has been reported missing.
Polish man in rape arrest
A POLISH national has been remanded in custody on a rape charge following an international police operation.
Knife carrier sentenced
A DRUG addict convicted of carrying a knife for a second time escaped a prison sentence yesterday.
Cash row pair guilty of attempting to murder friends
AN Edinburgh couple have been found guilty of attempting to murder three of their friends in a row over missing cash.
Sick Kids given £17k tonic
FUNDRAISING staff have raised £17,000 for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.
Glazing firm hit with ad ban after breasts complaint
A GLAZING firm has been baffled by a decision to ban its cheeky billboard after an 18-month advertising campaign – because of one complaint.
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Police figures detail where 500 sex Lothians offenders live
NEW figures have revealed where more than 500 registered sex offenders are living in the Lothians.
Worried neighbour beats bedroom fire
A CONCERNED neighbour averted a more serious incident when he went to check on an elderly woman and discovered she had fallen in her bedroom, causing a lamp to topple over and start a fire.
Dope desperate for cash agreed to help grow cannabis at home
A MAN agreed to cultivate cannabis for a friend in the hope of making some extra money when they produced a crop, a court has heard.
Step up with active feet
A HOLIDAY programme for primary school age children will take place in West Lothian this month.
Thief smashed car window after chat with householder
A THIEF spoke to a householder at her home just before breaking into a car outside, a court has heard.
Views on Livingston plan sought
Residents in Livingston are to have their say on proposals for future developments and possible funding sources for around the Almondvale Park area.
Force used Tasers twice
TASERS have only been used twice by Lothian and Borders Police since the force was issued with the stun guns five years ago.
- Rangers run into the ground as furious HRMC battles to claw back tax
- Broken Rangers: Club signals intention to go into administration
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- Rangers blame HMRC for driving club to brink of administration
- Six Nations: Steadman given notice as ruthless Robinson seeks to strengthen team
- Scottish independence: No breakthrough in talks between Alex Salmond and Michael Moore
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip
- Devo-max merely a dodgy back-up plan to save SNP, says Jim Sillars
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
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