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Over 12,000 West Lothian households will benefit from the new Winter Heating Payment.

West Lothian’s politicians say they will fight “tooth and nail” against the proposed closures of Howden Park Centre and three swimming pools.

Humza Yousaf has claimed "every single Scottish Conservative" agrees with a Tory peer who suggested that devolution should be reversed.

US senator Bernie Sanders has aired his thoughts on the question of Scottish independence, saying "if they want to go their own way, they should be allowed to".

West Lothian's politicians have been reacting to the shock resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this morning.

West Lothian Council's Chief Executive has hit back at claims on social media by a local MSP that extra Holyrood funding has not been spent on teachers.

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop has sponsored a Poetry in Parliament event aimed at showcasing how arts and culture provide new and powerful perspectives on climate change.

A West Lothian charity is once again providing Christmas goodies to children and teenagers who might otherwise go without.

The Minister for Environment and Land Reform in the Scottish Government visited Linlithgow to learn more about community-based environmental work by a local trust.

Local MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop, has backed a campaign by Girlguiding Scotland to address gender equality issues in schools.

A former SNP minister has raised the alarm over the future of Scotland's struggling trading standards service.

Concerned Linlithgow locals took to The Cross in their droves on Saturday to protest the proposed renaming of the town centre pub, The Black Bitch.

jobs could be secured with small changes.They claimed an extra two and half hours of opening hours and allowing alcohol sales with “strict controls” would increase turnover from £419m to £1.1bn in areas covered by restrictions.Scottish Labour MSP Alex Rowley raised the claims yesterday with Scottish economy secretary Fiona Hyslop.Rowley said: "In order to effectively recover and rebuild from the effects of the pandemic, we must protect valuable industries such as hospitality."It is my view

www.onescotland.org/st-andrews-dayCabinet Secretary for Culture, Fiona Hyslop, explained that our national day is the perfect opportunity to recognise the resilience and shared kindness we have experienced this year and which has helped us get through these difficult times.She said: “We may not be able to get together physically to celebrate St Andrew’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to look out for each other and lift spirits by sharing words of kindness."We hope that by 30th

“SNP Ministers have failed to introduce effective infection prevention measures comprehensively across all care homes, which has left residents at greater risk.”Linthgow SNP MSP Fiona Hyslop says the Scottish Government are working hard to bring the outbreak under control.She said:“I am deeply concerned about the outbreak at the Redmill Care Home and my thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family of the person who has sadly passed away.“I am grateful for the swift intervention of NHS

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A former staffer who blamed SNP minister Fiona Hyslop for triggering two suicide attempts is to quit Scotland for Spain.The 25-year-old said she has handed in her notice after a probe cleared the Economy Secretary of all allegations made against her.However, a bullying complaint against a male colleague was partly upheld.As revealed by the Record, the ex-employee claimed to have put up with six months of

Perth-based PR businesswoman Tricia Fox.The PR firm boss, whose company Volpa has been behind huge events like The Scottish Game Fair and The Enchanted Forest, sent an open letter to the cabinet secretary for economy, fair work and culture Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlighting the hit events companies like hers were taking because of a perceived lack of financial cushioning from Holyrood during the pandemic.Fire chief's pledge on trouble-plagued Perth flatsAnd on Sunday night her personal stand became

Ferguson Marine shipyard have been hit by further delays blamed on the coronavirus crisis. Scotland's economy secretary Fiona Hyslop said the two vessels, which were due in service in 2018, have slipped back by another six months with extra costs added.

Scottish Government as it still doesn’t have a restart date – but concert bosses have warned it still may be not enough for venues to survive.Earlier this month, the UK Government announced a package for the arts sector which would see £97million given to Scotland through the Barnett formula.Now, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced the funding boost, intended to give direct support to venues and businesses in their supply chains, as well as support changes which need to be made to meet

coronavirus pandemic.It follows the UK government announcing an unprecedented £1.57 billion in grants to support the arts sector.The country’s Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the news during the First Minister’s daily briefing yesterday (July 11), revealing that the Music Venue Trust had worked with the government to secure the funding, and that it will be used to “quickly provide” stability to small venues as they remain closed over the coming months,” as the Sunday Post reports.It

Pitlochry Theatre and Horsecross Arts have welcomed the prospect of receiving part of a fund worth £10 million, set to offer oxygen to the region’s struggling arts organisations closed by the coronavirus.Arts venues have been appealing for months that they need funding to survive, with little prospect of shows or concerts being held in the coming months.Perthshire school 'didn’t close for financial gain’On July3, Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the Performing Arts Venues Relief

coronavirus crisis.It comes after the #LetTheMusicPlay campaign was launched this week, demanding support for venues that are in severe danger of closing down during the pandemic without government support.The new targeted £10 million fund, labelled the Performing Arts Venues Relief Fund, will support Scotland’s performing arts venues and comes as part of the Scottish government’s extensive £185 million Business Support Fund.Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the new fund, saying: “Our

The man at the helm of Crieff Hydro has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help businesses like his survive.

An SNP Cabinet Secretary has confirmed key journalists should be allowed to move freely across the country to do their jobs.

The Scottish Government has called on the chancellor to offer more help to self-employed workers impacted by Coronavirus.