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West Lothian teens and man rushed to hospital in gala day street 'altercation'

Daily Record 23 Jun 2026
A large police presence descended on Livingston’s Deans South Road shortly before 7pm on Saturday, June 20 ... .
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West Lothian eye experts encourage parents to prioritise children's eye tests

Daily Record 23 Jun 2026
The Specsavers team in Bathgate are using the awareness month to highlight the importance of regular eye examinations, particularly as many vision issues can develop without children, or parents, realising there is a problem ... .
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Daughter runs half marathon to thank West Lothian Centre for helping veteran dad

Daily Record 23 Jun 2026
James Oddie, 52, a former RAF air traffic control assistant, saw his life change overnight when a brain haemorrhage and stroke left him with sight loss, double vision and severe balance issues ... .
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Renewable energy funding helps West Lothian foodbank grow fresh produce

Daily Record 23 Jun 2026
West Lothian Foodbank SCIO has been awarded �24,453 to support the ongoing development of the West Lothian Foodbank Garden, which grows fresh, seasonal produce for distribution alongside emergency food parcels ... .
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Lothians West MSP urges people to “think local” after visiting local businesses

Daily Record 22 Jun 2026
In the past few weeks Jenny Young visited some renowned businesses in Winchburgh where she met with the owners and discussed the unique things they offer the local community ... .
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Stress main reason for sickness absence among West Lothian Council staff

Daily Record 22 Jun 2026
Stress and anxiety accounted for 46,000 of the 81,000 days lost to absence in the year to 31 March ... .
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West Lothian Council backs redrawn proposals for its new Local Development Plan

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
A meeting of the full council revealed that the blueprint for the future of West Lothian will carry the fingerprints of current political divisions on housing and health care ... .
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Housebuilder releases showhomes for sale in West Lothian town

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
Each home comes complete with contemporary furniture, soft furnishings, flooring, wall coverings and accessories, all within the price ... .
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West Lothian pupils complete World Cup walking challenge

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
The schools and nurseries walked the distance between Blackburn Cross and the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, before the Scotland team get there on June 24 ... .
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West Lothian cyclist's terrifying ordeal on country road with 'dangerous' driver

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
Kathy O’Hara, 69, was cycling along Brucefield Park West towards Livingston on Wednesday, June 17, when she was aware of two cars behind her ... .
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West Lothian training ground plans tie Livingston FC with Pumpherston Juniors

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
West Lothian Council’s Executive has been asked to approve a plan proposing a 30- year lease of Pumpherston Juniors’ ground at Drumshoreland Place in the village to Livingston FC ... .
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West Lothian nursery top of the class after Care Inspectorate visit

Daily Record 21 Jun 2026
While at the Bathgate school, the inspector spent time speaking with children who attend the nursery, their families/carers and observed and spoke with members of staff to help inform their final judgement on practices at the nursery ... .
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Academics launch Music Therapy Hub to support East Lothian community (Queen Margaret University)

Public Technologies 19 Jun 2026
Academics launch Music Therapy Hub to support East Lothian community ... Two Queen Margaret University (QMU) academics are set to launch an innovative Music Therapy Hub in Longniddry, bringing a new community-focused wellbeing service to East Lothian.
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UK expansion push for West Lothian operator behind giant inflatable parks

The Scotsman 18 Jun 2026
“Innoflate is a great example of a Scottish-headquartered business investing for growth in a sector that continues to evolve rapidly” – Alan Duff, Barclays ....
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Plans to redevelop former West Lothian factory site for 168 homes rejected

Daily Record 18 Jun 2026
Persimmon Homes had applied for planning permission to redevelop the site of the former Ethicon factory on Simpson Parkway in the heart of Livingston ... .
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