Whitburn

The Church has spoken out on the issue of child poverty (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Struggling West Lothian households receive millions in support

A number of Police Scotland officers in uniform

Masked men suspected of shop break-in and cigarettes theft

The Snuts are set to release a new album this year, after taking a break from touring.

Interview: The Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane ahead of TRNSMT festival

Fraser Thomson and the motor which will be rammed to the rafters with equipment as he heads to Harris and the five-star Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate, where he will be working for two months as a ghillie. Picture: Nigel Duncan

Thomson answers the call of the isles as he heads west for Harris - Nigel Duncan

Drugs and a taser were recovered from the shop

Man arrested after drugs and weapons recovered from West Lothian shop

Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves feature band members from Whitburn, Bathgate and Linlithgow.

Lewis Capaldi hand-picks West Lothian band as support for London gig

Drivers on the M8 are being warned of huge tailbacks and delays after a lorry shed its load on the eastbound carriageway near Whitburn

M8 route re-opens after hours of disruption following lorry spill

Major disruption on M8 as westbound lane closed due to vehicle fire

The incident happened at this Esso petrol station, formerly Shell, in Whitburn.

Petrol station staff threatened with bladed weapon in armed robbery

Police were called to a house in the Gilchrist Crescent area of Whitburn on Friday, December 19

Man charged in connection with West Lothian death

West Lothian Council homes available drop by nearly 100

A view over the land earmarked for the Heartlands development, looking north west from the high point layby on the A706 just north of Longridge.

1,600 development on hold after plans withdrawn by developers

The survey highlighted key issues such as poor diet and nutrition as well as health and social inequalities.

Second by-election in a year as West Lothian councillor quits

Rochdale is the area with the third highest alcohol-specific death rate of all non-urban areas in England

Alcohol related deaths reduce but concerns over availability remain

The Home Bargains Whitburn Store in West Lothian can be found at Unit 3 Heartlands Terrace, Whitburn, EH47 0FF

Huge new Home Bargains store set to open this weekend

The ongoing major refurbishment of the bridge carrying the B792 local road between Blackburn and Bathgate over the M8, which began in May, requires the full closure of the B792.

Two sets of M8 roadworks to lead to road closures
Two sets of roadworks on the M8 in West Lothian will lead to road closures in the coming days.
Kevin Quinn

The Boghall roundabout has been closed for hours

Roads and roundabout closed for hours after reports of serious crash

A pensioner has died in a crash in Blaeberryhill Road, Whitburn

Pensioner dies at scene of crash with another taken to hospital

The search of the property in Banchory was carried out on Sunday morning.

Two charged after drugs and weapons found during series of raids

Land around the school grounds has been affected

Appeal after bikers cause damage to school grounds

William Brown from Blackburn died last year

Man who killed pensioner in horror hit and run jailed for seven years

Gregor Poynton MP outside the Fauldhouse Partnership Centre in West Lothian.

Gregor Poynton MP welcomes revised Boundaries Scotland proposals retaining Fauld...

Man charged in connection with attempted theft and drug offences

The proposal would transfer Fauldhouse and Whitburn into the Airdrie constituency

Council objects to plan to put Fauldhouse and Whitburn in Airdrie

Kirsteen Sullivan won the Bathgate and Linlithgow seat for Labour. Pic: Contributed

Candidates named for West Lothian by-election

Man assaulted by two men attempting to steal his dog

Man seriously assaulted by three men in broad daylight
A 44-year-old man was seriously assaulted in broad daylight by a group of three men in Whitburn, West Lothian.
Neil Johnstone

New West Lothian MP says pit closures in 1980s hold lessons for today

Police seize £160,000 worth of cocaine during raids

Police 'increasingly concerned' for teenager last seen on Sunday

Drivers face delays on the M8 near Whitburn following collision

Huge surge in fly-tipping at West Lothian town

Lewis Capaldi's schoolmate, Jack Cochrane from indie band The Snuts, has revealed the star always wanted to be 'as big as Ed Sheeran'.

Lewis Capaldi's pal says star always wanted to be ‘as big as Ed Sheeran’

West Lothian band Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves.

Unsigned band set for album chart success

Lewis Capaldi has cancelled his upcoming tour, including two shows in Edinburgh, saying he is taking a break from touring “for the foreseeable future”. Photo: PA

Lewis Capaldi cancels Edinburgh gigs - how to get a refund

Part of the M8 in West Lothian will close overnight on Wednesday, June 7.

Drivers warned ahead of M8 closure

Instruction under way at Pottishaw in the coarse run by West Lothian Angling Association.

Arms raised in triumph on fishing introduction course

West Lothian grandfather Roger Turnbull is taking on nine mountains to raise money for his grandson Harris Trunbull.

Fundraiser launched to help toddler with rare genetic condition

Lewis Capaldi embarrassed presenter Naga Munchetty following an awkward mix-up on BBC Breakfast last September. “Would you like a room?” Munchetty said, with a surprised looking Capaldi asking: “Would I what?” After she repeated herself, Capaldi said: “I thought you said ‘a rim’.” The presenter gasped and covered her face in embarrassment, saying: “We’re going to have a little word with Lewis.”

Lewis Capaldi's 12 funniest moments

The most striking thing in the Netflix documentary is how Lewis struggles to cope with his mental health issues, which are compounded by his frustration at the lack of progress on songwriting for his second album, with the worldwide Covid pandemic and lockdown only adding to the problem. Normally known for his sense of humour, it is interesting and refreshing to see how honest and open Lewis is about his struggles with his mental health, something that can hit anyone hard, even chart topping singers.

10 things you learn about Lewis Capaldi in new documentary

Drivers are facing delays of 50 minutes after a lorry crash on the M8

Drivers facing delays of almost an hour after crash involving two lorries

There was still queuing traffic some time after the road was reopened.

Rush-hour crash on M8 closes carriageway

Big-hearted singer Lewis Capaldi has stepped in to help his near namesake dog to find a new home.

Lewis Capaldi helps dog find new home

Lewis Capaldi has opened up about suffering from 'imposter syndrome'.

Lewis Capaldi says he suffers from ‘imposter syndrome’

Lewis Capaldi has been 'unmasked' as Ghost in the latest Call of Duty advert

Lewis Capaldi answers the Call of Duty

West Lothian traffic: The eastbound carriageway of the M8 from Junction 5 to Junction 4 will be closed for nine nights.

Drivers warned as busy motorway closes for overnight works

West Lothian chart sensation Lewis Capaldi has launched his very own pizza range – joking that this could be his “true calling”.

Lewis Capaldi launches his own pizza brand

Lewis Capaldi surprised fans with a new single at his London O2 concert - and shared it live on live his TikTok stream.

Lewis Capaldi surprises fans with new single

Penicuik Athletic, Newtongrange Star, Dalkeith Thistle, Arniston Rangers, Whitehill Welfare and Easthouses Lily were in action on Saturday.

Midlothian football round-up: Mixed cup results for local sides

Future generations will want to learn about life under lockdown (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Covid lockdown: Boris Johnson was right, we did get through it – Susan Dalgety

Aidan Martin and his son Leon

Dad thanks hero health worker who saved his baby son from choking

An image released by Traffic Scotland shows the extend of the tailbacks on the M8 in the Bathgate and Whitburn area. PIC: Traffic Scotland/Twitter.

M8: Gridlock as call-out to 'person of concern' is followed by crash

Stacey Hutchison's son, Frankie, was diagnosed when he was 11 months old after months of seizures and repeated ‘blue light’ ambulance dashes to hospital.

West Lothian mum backs Dravet Syndrome campaign

Heriot-Watt University celebrate after winning their King Cup semi-final on penalties. Picture: Ben Kearney

Heriot-Watt University aiming to cap fine season with cup double

Preston Athletic saw off Lochgelly Albert 3-1 in front of a big crowd at Pennypit Park. Picture: Patrick McPartlin

East of Scotland: Preston edged out by Oakley; Whitburn win 12-0 to clinch title

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