West Lothian pub goers raise a glass as beer gardens reopen

West Lothian tonight. Officers from Police Scotland are currently responding to an incident believed to be taking place on Avon Drive in Linlithgow Bridge after being called earlier this evening.

The finalists will attend the online ceremony on August 13.The winners will be announced during the live streamed event hosted by Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney streamed on Young Scot’s YouTube channel.Now in its 14th year, the awards highlight the amazing achievements of young people across Scotland.Winners will join a prestigious rollcall including actors such as Karen Gillan and Martin Compston, alongside world class athletes including Sir Andy Murray and Olympian Laura Muir.Louise Macdonald OBE,

The most recently released figures show the number of deaths reached 100 in the week to July 15 ( Week 28).National Records of Scotland (NRS) figures released on Wednesday for the week to 22 July (Week 29) reveal no change in the West Lothian’s totals and only two Covid-19 related deaths in the wider Lothian NHS Trust area last week.As at July 19, 4193 deaths have been registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

This support scheme will temporarily join other grants that BUTA administers to traders seeking support in setting up or improving their premises.These include shop front improvements, security improvements, solid bare metal roller shutter replacement and a new business grant.Gordon Allan, chairperson, BUTA said: “We believe this special scheme will ensure we are providing support to our local shops when they most need it and help ensure our local shops are made as safe as possible giving

Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following a serious road crash in Whitburn.The incident happened around 1.20pm on Friday, 17 July, 2020 on the B7066 Polkemmet Road, Whitburn, involving a black Subaru Impreza and an Audi Q2.As a result of the collision, a 59-year-old man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital with serious injuries.

West Lothian crash which left three men in hospital. Officers raced to the scene on the B7066 Polkemmet Road, Whitburn, at around 1.20pm on Friday.

Supermarket chain Aldi has submitted a planning application for a new store in Broxburn.The discount food retailer has lodged the application with West Lothian Council for a new shop at Greendykes Industrial Estate in Broxburn.And if given the green light, 35 new jobs will be created.The submission comes after a successful online consultation event to inform local residents and receive feedback on the proposals.The online consultation event was held on June 10 and the retailer wrote to over

West Lothian’s restaurants, pubs, cafes are being urged to sign up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.Businesses who use the scheme will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to £10 per person, to all diners who eat or drink-in throughout August. The scheme is open to businesses across the UK and can be used all day, Monday to Wednesday in August.Customers don’t need a voucher as the establishments will just remove the discount from their bill.

Broxburn area caught flame around 8am this morning, with passers by capturing the scene on camera. Footage, shared on the Facebook community page Fife Jammer Locations shows the motor with smoke billowing up into the sky.

Two deaths in West Lothian care homes in the last week have taken the total number of people in the county claimed by the Covid-19 pandemic to 100.The Lothian wide total rose by five in the last week from 720 to 725, with two deaths in care homes and three in hospitals in the NHS Lothian area.The latest figures were revealed on Wednesday by National Records for Scotland for the week up to July 12 (week 28).Statistics also show for the first time that those of working age who have been victims

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Executive councillor for social policy, Angela Doran said: “I’d like to offer a belated congratulations to Mark on his award. He is part of an outstanding social work service in West Lothian and his commitment and ethic towards his work really does make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Inspirational Heather Duff who has had brain surgery three times is starring in an urgent new TV appeal for donations to help Cancer Research UK continue its life-saving work.The 33 year old’s life in lockdown at home in Winchburgh is powerfully captured in the 30-second film which aired for the first time in Scotland on Wednesday (July 1) and will run across the UK.Heather can be seen in the advert counting out daily chemotherapy medication, chatting online to loved ones on Zoom as well as

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.It’s been a long three months for those dreaming of a cold pint in the sun but the wait is finally over.Beer gardens started reopening to thirsty punters across West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh yesterday (Monday) after outdoor hospitality areas were given the green light to reopen.Health and hygiene measures will be in place across premises including social distancing and capped numbers.Indoor areas of pubs and

Police are appealing for information following a serious road crash in Bathgate.The incident happened around 4.30pm on Monday (July 6) on the A7066 at the junction with the B792, involving three cars and two motorcycles.As a result of the collision, three people were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.The other injured parties were treated at the scene by ambulance for minor injuries.The road was closed for around eight hours to allow a full scene investigation to take

Glasgow punters swarmed the city's boozers to enjoy their first taste of the wet stuff in months. Outdoor tables were packed as people enjoyed a pint in the July sun.

A running enthusiast is aiming to rack up nearly 500 miles in a month for charity.Paul Brown, from Armadale, is taking part in an accumulator running challenge, which means he will run the number of miles that corresponds with the date, across the whole of July.That amounts to 496 miles in 31 days and he is hoping to raise funds for Held in Our Hearts and Neil’s Hugs Foundations.Speaking to the West Lothian Courier, Paul said: “I’ve done a few charity running challenges but this is a bit

pub for the first time in almost four months as beer gardens reopen from today. All outdoor hospitality services have been given the green light to let punters in once again as part of the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown.