Tag: West Lothian

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West Lothian Council Tenants to Experience £3 Weekly Rent Increase

Council tenants in West Lothian are bracing for a significant change in their monthly budgets as they face a £3 weekly rent increase next year. The proposal, which equates to a 3.5% rise in...
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West Lothian Man Missing: Police Concern Grows

West Lothian Man Missing: Police Concern GrowsIn a concerning turn of events, Fraser Allan, a 43-year-old man from West Lothian, has gone missing after failing to return home. The last known sighting of Allan...
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Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Stabbing Mother to Death

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his mother to death while he was high on drugs. Carol Ann Cameron, a cancer care nurse from Uphall in West Lothian, was...
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Patrols in West Lothian to Address Anti-Social Behavior by Off-Road Bikers

Police officers in West Lothian are currently conducting patrols in the Broxburn Bing area in response to complaints about anti-social behavior by off-road bikers. The authorities have taken to social media to confirm that...
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Police Hunt Culprits of West Lothian £3k Jewellery Theft

Police in West Lothian are on the lookout for thieves who stole £3,000 worth of jewellery from a home in Bathgate. The burglary took place on Leyland Road and involved the theft of a...
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Delays for West Lothian M8 Drivers Due to Police Incident – Traffic Update and...

A surprised passenger in Edinburgh witnessed a dramatic scene on the M8 involving multiple police cars rushing to a multi-vehicle incident. The witness, who chose to remain anonymous, described seeing five vehicles on the...
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Rush Hour Delays for West Lothian M8 Drivers Due to Multi-Vehicle Collision

Commuters in West Lothian are experiencing significant delays this Monday morning due to a multi-vehicle collision on the M8. The crash, involving three vehicles, occurred just before 7am near Whitburn, causing one lane of...
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Missing Vulnerable Mother and Son in West Lothian: Growing Concerns

Police in West Lothian are seeking the public's help in locating a vulnerable mother and son who have gone missing from Broxburn. Mary Fleming, 66, and her son James Fleming, 37, were last seen...
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From Tears to Laughter: West Lothian Man’s Transformative Meet-Up Experience

Andy Beattie, a facilitator at Andy's Man Club in Broxburn, West Lothian, wants men in the area to know that there is a safe space for them to open up and seek help. He...
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Runner in West Lothian Collapses and Stops Breathing During Relay Race

A 64-year-old man named Malcolm Hughes from Linlithgow, West Lothian, had a terrifying experience during a relay race at Glasgow Green. He collapsed and stopped breathing, but luckily, a defibrillator located 200 meters away...
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Fire at West Lothian Flats: Smoke Billows into Sky

Firefighters rushed to a block of flats in Blackburn, West Lothian, as a fire broke out on the ground floor. Smoke could be seen coming from the property on Rowan Street around 10:20 am...
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West Lothian Youth Club Launches ‘Junior Duke’ Awards Program for Children

A community venture in Livingston called The Vennie has launched a new program called 'Junior Duke' awards for children. This program, originally created by a Glasgow primary school teacher, aims to help children build...
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Youth Gang Targets Locals with Fireworks at West Lothian Skatepark

A group of young people reportedly targeted locals with fireworks at a busy park in West Lothian. The incident took place at the Blackburn Skatepark on Sunday evening, November 3, where social media footage...
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Teen in West Lothian Charged for Targeting Fire Crew with Fireworks before Bonfire Night

A teenager in West Lothian has been charged for allegedly targeting firefighters with fireworks. The 14-year-old boy from the Blackburn area was also reported to have been threatening and abusive towards a member of...
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Electrician in West Lothian Faces Job Insecurity After Disturbing Find on Vacation

A young electrician named Scott Innes from Armadale faced a distressing situation while on vacation when he discovered that his essential work tools had been stolen from his van. Scott, who is a trainee...
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Demolition of Abandoned West Lothian Car Showroom for New Lidl Supermarket

The old West Lothian car showroom is being demolished to make way for a new Lidl supermarket. The demolition work began last week, with bulldozers seen on site. Images shared online show construction and...
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Tributes for Beloved West Lothian Football Player After Fatal Accident: A Heartfelt Remembrance

Tributes are pouring in for Jack McGuigan, a beloved football player and dad from Broxburn in West Lothian, who tragically passed away after a work accident. Jack, who leaves behind his partner Eilidh, their...
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Tree falls on A705 in West Lothian, road closed with police presence

A tree fell on the A705 in West Lothian on Friday evening, causing the road to be closed for several hours. The incident occurred around 7pm, with the A705 between Blackburn and East Whitburn...
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Identifying the focus of the article: Investigation into the case of the West Lothian...

An investigation into the case of a West Lothian prisoner who preyed on children and was assigned carers before his death has revealed some troubling details. The prisoner, Gordon Fraser, was sentenced to seven...
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Tackling Domestic Abuse: West Lothian School Project Making a Difference

West Lothian is leading the way with a new project in schools aimed at addressing the root causes of domestic abuse and gender-based violence in society. The project involves senior high school students acting...
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Thieves Target Four Homes in West Lothian as Police Search for Red Alfa Romeo

Several homes in West Lothian were targeted by thieves in a series of break-ins that police believe are connected. Four houses in close proximity to each other were broken into on Thursday, October 3....