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Howden Park Centre in Livingston is facing closure (Image: Google Streetview)

Thousands sign petition to save community hub from closure Stuart Sommerville

Several swimming pools, including Xcite Livingston, are facing closure under a proposal put forward by West Lothian Leisure.

Outcry over plans to close four leisure centres Anna Bryan

Olivebank hosts an East Lothian derby tonight (kick-off 7.45pm)

A runners-up finish is the target for Musselburgh Athletic Scott Thomson

Sandy Mabon, the new lease holder at Morton Fishings. Picture: Nigel Duncan

Meet the man who liked fishing so much he bought the fishery Nigel Duncan

Both sets of players paused to remember Brazilian legend Pelé

Broxburn boss Chris Townsley quits Albyn Park after Rose derby demolition Scott Thomson

There's been plenty to celebrate for Linlithgow Rose in 2022

'My Rose players can become legends in 2023' - Gordon Herd Scott Thomson

Ryan Harding, right, hopes Lothian's season continues on an upward trajectory

"Disrespectful": Lothian boss delivers Linlithgow verdict after shock win Scott Thomson

Spartans striker Sean Brown netted a double. Picture: Sammy Turner / SNS

Spartans make short work of students Neil McGlade

The new products come as the brand seeks to be a 'one-stop pizza-making partner'. Picture: contributed.

Pizza-oven specialist Ooni eyes larger slice of grocery market with new range Emma Newlands

Councillor Ann Davidson has sadly died following a short illness.

Tributes paid to councillor who has sadly died following short illness Kevin Quinn

John and Ann Mackay: Still waiting for answers about his death in horrific explosion

West Lothian woman raising legal case after her husband died in 2019 explosion Stephen Wilkie

The cheapest petrol stations for fuel in Edinburgh have been revealed.

Here are Edinburgh's cheapest petrol stations for buying fuel today Anna Bryan

Petrol prices: West Lothian petrol station charges almost £2 per litre as fuel prices rise across the country

West Lothian petrol station charges almost £2 per litre Neil Lancefield and Rachel Mackie

Missing West Lothian man: Appeal launched as concerns are growing for missing Broxburn man, Jack Henderson

Appeal launched as concerns are growing for missing West Lothian man Rachel Mackie

Ian was paid £150,000 in compensation after he was accidentally stabbed by a colleague

Butcher paid £150,000 in compensation after horror stabbing accident at work Rhoda Morrison

An Aldi branch in Whitburn, with the chain having opened its 100th Scottish site in 2021. Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Jobs boost as discount supermarket Aldi unveils £24m Scottish expansion Emma Newlands

Broxburn’s Greg Binnie faced boyhood heroes Hibs while on trial with this Saturday's opponents, Berwick Rangers. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

'Hibs experience will stay with me': Broxburn's Binnie recalls Berwick trial Scott Thomson

Storm Francis brought heavy flooding to streets in Broxburn.

Storm Francis: Flood victims unable to return to their West Lothian homes Stuart Sommerville

The biker was seriously injured.

Biker seriously injured in collision with car Scott McCartney

Broxburn boss Chris Townsley is aiming to close the gap on league leaders Tranent and Penicuik

EoS League: Broxburn aim to close the gap on league leaders Scott Thomson

Competitors take part in the Scottish Coal Carrying Championships through the streets of Kelty in Fife. Picture date: Saturday August 28, 2021. PA Photo. The annual event is one of only two Coal Races in the world and the men's race requires participants to carry a 50-kilo bag of coal and the women's race requires a 25-kilo bag of coal to be carried over 1000 metres through the village. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In Pictures: Scottish Coal Carrying Championships 2021 Debbie Clarke

The cast of Our Ladies in Edinburgh

Hollywood director Michael Caton-Jones daunted by Edinburgh tourist numbers Liam Rudden

Read the rulebook and then rip it up, say Smokehead

Whisky firm's dram fine idea - read the rulebook then set it on fire Calum Loudon

Amy Russell from ECHC with Graham Bow, who is Managing Director of Gordon Bow Plant Hire.

Broxburn runner raises £21K for Sick Kids with treadmill marathon Shona Elliott and Connor Law

Kara McCallum joined the armed forces aged 18.

Veteran who lost job during Covid-19 find new employment Shona Elliott

Penicuik manager Tony Begg was impressed by his players´ fitness and attitude.

Penicuik Athletic boss Tony Begg praises his players' fitness and mentality Scott Thomson

Bargains galore as Broxburn’s new Poundland opens for business Stephen Wilkie

Pictured are Darina Garland and Kristian Tapaninaho, who launched the business in 2012. Picture: contributed.

West Lothian pizza firm Ooni announces topping-up of salaries Emma Newlands

West Lothian patients left 'baffled' as they turn up for coronavirus vaccine appointment to find centre closed for Easter Monday

Patients left 'baffled' as they turn up for vaccine to find centre closed Rachel Mackie

the £5m Home Bargains store in Broxburn

When does the new Broxburn Home Bargains store open? Stephen Wilkie

The dial-a-bus service provides a lifeline link to users

New bus service will ferry locals to Broxburn town centre Stuart Sommerville

Mr Wallace is focused on helping plan 'dream; holidays for deaf people, serving what he says is an often-overlooked community. Picture: contributed.

How one man gained the freedom of being his own boss after redundancy Emma Newlands

David Wallace has inspiring plans to help plan holidays for the deaf and hearing impaired.

Broxburn man starts travel company for deaf after being made redundant twice Caitlyn Dewar

The star sapphire ring bought in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) in the 1950s was among the items inside the safe deposit box. Carole Mowat (right) and her mother and father, Thelma and Fred Hardacre, on their wedding day. Pictures: Carole Mowat.

Woman reunited with safe containing ‘irreplaceable’ jewels Jamie McKenzie

Picture credit: Eilidh Sutherland

Properties and businesses evacuated as emergency services attend major gas leak Rachel Mackie

Mourad and Ashley Senouci

Broxburn dad takes on NC 500 cycle in memory of his baby son Jolene Campbell

Laura Pilkington from Broxburn has been selected from 172 applicants as part of the Young People’s Sport Panel after a rigorous recruitment process

West Lothian woman leading the future of Scottish sports Shona Elliott

Amy and Rhys are both gaining recognition for their incredible talents

West Lothian siblings on track for careers with outstanding talents Caitlyn Dewar

Calum Black never knows what he might find

Magnetic fishing: A new Edinburgh craze? Petra Kotkova

Flooding in Pytholl Court, Broxburn last week videoed by Aimee Miller (Picture: PA)

Floods will only get worse as we lose more green space – Alison Johnstone Alison Johnstone

Several roads in West Lothian have been closed after heavy rainfall across the region caused severe flooding last night.

Roads closed in West Lothian amid flooding Conor Marlborough

In total, 14 houses had to be abandoned by residents of Pyothall Court when flood defences built along the nearby Brox Burn failed on Thursday evening, after heavy rainfall that started at around 5pm.

Watch family rescued from home in severe flooding Conor Marlborough

Jean Hendrie and William Craik cleaning their house in Pyothall Court in Broxburn, West Lothian after flooding.

Pensioner reveals devastation left by flooding Conor Marlborough

Broxburn flooding.

In pictures: Broxburn flooding aftermath Conor Marlborough

Heavy traffic is reported around the area

M8 motorway fire: Delays between Edinburgh and Glasgow Rachel Mackie

The new store will be Aldi's sixth in West Lothian

Aldi submits plans for new store in Broxburn Ian Swanson

Lidl and Home Bargains aim to open in Broxburn in 2021. Pic: Hamik/Manuel Esteban-Shutterstock

New Lidl and Home Bargains coming to Broxburn Jamie McKenzie

Pepper the Shetland pony was found dead on Monday.

Fundraiser for Pepper the Shetland pony to have memorial plaque Gary Flockhart

What the new Aldi store in Broxburn could look like

Aldi announce plans for new store in West Lothian Conor Matchett

Brian McNaughton has resigned as manager of Broxburn Athletic.

Townsley replaces McNaughton at Broxburn Athletic Patrick McPartlin