West Lothian Council unveil new trial solar compactor bins in public spaces

West Lothian tenants have been helped to claw back a fortune in unclaimed benefits in the past year.

Brown bin collections scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled to allow the council’s crews to be deployed to ensure that blue and grey bins are collected.

The leader of the council has criticised a union for telling members they would receive their backpay before Christmas.

Recycling rates have slumped in West Dunbartonshire – with council chiefs stepping up efforts to encourage residents to do their bit to tackle climate change.

The owner of a popular West Lothian nightclub says the decision to close venues by the Scottish Government just before New Year is a blow to the industry.

Three men have appeared in court charged with drugs and firearms offences after cops raided a premises in West Lothian.

Bus passengers are being warned to expect cancellations and disruption to services as more and more drivers have to isolate due to covid.

The West Lothian Foodbank is hoping to create its own market garden to grow fresh fruit and veg to hand out to people in West Lothian.

Manchester United supporters have honoured club legends Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law with two new banners paying tribute to their achievements at the club.

Former IT worker Bob Sim felt like a prisoner in his own home when his vision deteriorated and he found himself constantly reliant on others to get around.

West Lothian Council has asked the Boundary Commission to redraw Westminster constituencies to respect historic links in West Lothian towns.

Overjoyed dad-of-three Derek Campbell is looking forward to a “miracle Christmas” after his baby son was given the all-clear following two heart operations.

A leading West Lothian law firm has scooped a top legal award for its specialist work to highlight the negative impact of a traumatic childhood on offenders.

Council staff will be given an extra day’s holiday next summer so they can celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

EXCLUSIVE: The Muslim Public Affairs Council today opened submissions for the newly-launched Hollywood Bureau Filmmaker Grant, supporting Black Muslim filmmakers.

A body has been found in the search for missing West Lothian man Joel McDiarmid.

The Pyramids business park in Bathgate has been sold and will become the new home of a £2 million film studio.

Ed Sheeran and Elton John have released their brand-new, highly anticipated Christmas single.

Health bosses are reminding to do their bit to stop the spread of covid in the face of the new Omicron variant being discovered in Scotland.