Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
Police in West Lothian caught drivers using phones and driving under the influence during road checks. West Lothian Police Catch Drivers Using Phone and On Drugs Police in West Lothian stopped some drivers for bad behavior. People reported too much speeding. They also reported dangerous driving around the area. Local police did road checks for…
A new report reveals the cities in Scotland with the highest crime rates, listing Glasgow, Dundee, and Edinburgh topping the list. Edinburgh Among Scotland’s Highest Crime Rate Cities in New Report A report came out from the Scottish Government. It shows crime rates across Scotland. The report looked at crimes recorded until December 2024. It…
New report reveals Scotland’s areas with the highest crime rates Glasgow Dundee and Edinburgh are among the top. Scotland Crime Rates Glasgow Dundee and Edinburgh Top List The Scottish government released a crime report. This report shows crime rates across Scotland. It covers crimes recorded by police, spanning the year ending December 2024. Glasgow has…
West Lothian council approves an 8.95% tax hike, impacting Band D properties. Other councils also raise rates despite appeals. West Lothian Council Approves Significant 8.95 Percent Tax Increase West Lothian just decided to raise council tax. The increase will be 8.95 percent. Officials met Tuesday to talk about the budget. They then voted for the…
A West Lothian pub was raided early Sunday. Alcohol and tips were stolen. A man got arrested nearby. West Lothian Pub Hit by Early Morning Raid Tip Jar and Alcohol Stolen A man from West Lothian got arrested. Police think he broke into a pub and stole stuff. The man, who is 23 years old,…
Livingston mourns James Crawford leaving behind two children, James and Sasha. Friends plan a tribute at the Rangers game. West Lothian Dad of Two Remembered: Heartfelt Tributes After Passing James Crawford from Livingston died recently. He had two children, James and Sasha. People in his community really liked him. Friends want fans to clap at…
A quick-thinking dad saved a cyclist’s life after he collapsed, performing CPR until help arrived. West Lothian Dad a Hero Saving Cyclist Who Collapsed Before Car A man in West Lothian is a hero. He saved a cyclist’s life. The cyclist had a cardiac arrest, right in front of the man’s car. Darren Neil was…
Stuart McLaren, 30, who led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car in 2021, died in HMP Glenochil. An inquiry will occur. Man involved in West Lothian car chase dies while serving jail term Stuart McLaren went to jail back in October 2021. He said he borrowed a car from a friend and…
A West Lothian mother advocates for increased specialist nursery spots amid potential nursery closures in the area. West Lothian Mum Urges More Specialist Nursery Places for Children A mom in West Lothian wants more help for kids. Local leaders might close nine nurseries soon. The authority said this on February 10. They plan to close…