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Christmas kicks off in Bathgate as lights are switched on

Locals enjoyed some festive frolicks and the tree and decorations were unveiled

Daily Record

Scots comedian Fern Brady wants to share 'positive depiction' of autism on Taskmaster

The Bathgate-born star has been going from strength to strength after having her first professional comedy gig in 2010, she has since appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live At The Apollo, and toured her own 25 date show.

Daily Record

Plans lodged for 160 new West Lothian homes

Housebuilders want more open countryside on the fringe of Bathgate for 160 new homes. The plans come only weeks after a petition was raised to save natural landscape around the town.

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Film makers want to bring 'Hollywood glamour to West Lothian'

The No Reel Productions team have created a studio complete with green screen at Bathgate Cinema

Daily Record

Police search for men in high-viz vests as second West Lothian house broken into and owner's Audi car stolen from driveway

A house in Bathgate was broken into on Tuesday after a house was targeted on Sunday with an Audi car being stolen each time

Daily Record

West Lothian company flying high with lucrative Heathrow Airport contract

Bathgate's Eagle Aviation's new contact will secure 80 jobs

Daily Record

Charity wants to transform former supermarket into hub for whole community

Trash Panda is applied for permission for the ambitious arts and wellbeing space

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Popular West Lothian beauty salon celebrates 40 years of making clients look their best

Images Face and Body Clinic in Bathgate is celebrating its 40th anniversary

Daily Record

Bathgate's Morrisons café is offering free meals to anyone struggling with cost of living

Anyone who is struggling can "ask for Henry" and receive a free baked potato and beans

Daily Record

No speed cuts for West Lothian rural roads despite residents two year campaign

Local people say rural roads around Bathgate are dangerous. Traffic surveys said there's not a speeding problem, and this week the council's Executive backed roads engineers who said work was not justified and money was not in the budget for work

Edinburgh Live

Petition launched in fight against 'crammed in' houses

The petition came in response to houses being approved for Bathgate despite massive opposition

Daily Record

Petition to save West Lothian greenbelt from housing developments launched

As the Scottish Government backs housing plans for Bathgate angry locals flock to sign petition calling for protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife on the western fringe of the town

Edinburgh Live

Celebration of West Lothian's African and Scottish art and culture wows shoppers

The African Scottish Expo 2022 took place in Bathgate recently

Daily Record

Bathgate Twinning Association to hold Organisations Fair to promote local groups

The event, which will be held at the Regal Theatre later this month, will give local groups the chance to promote what they have to offer.

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Cars to be blocked from pedestrian precinct after illegal parking and accidents

Locals have long complained about cars using Bathgate's busy George Street

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian boyfriend sexually assaulted girlfriend after she refused his request

Skelton, 26, of Bathgate, West Lothian, pleaded guilty on Monday

Daily Record

Tragic Vicky Hamilton's family won't "waste another thought" on serial killer Peter Tobin after his death at weekend

Evil Tobin abducted 15-year-old Vicky as she waited for a bus after visiting elder sister Sharon in Bathgate in 1991.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian pensioner, 76, rushed to Edinburgh hospital after morning crash

The man's condition is currently unknown following the incident on Whitburn Road, Bathgate, on Friday morning. Officers say only the man's car was involved in the collision

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Anger as housing estate refused by council is backed by Scottish Government

The council rejected plans in January by Taylor Wimpey to build almost 200 homes on a field at Sibbald’s Brae in Bathgate but it has been overturned

Daily Record

West Lothian nursery staff were hot to trot at Firewalk fundraiser

Staff at Early Steps nursery in Bathgate raised an incredible £10,000 for cancer charities

Edinburgh Live

Controversial West Lothian greenbelt housing backed by Scottish Government

Bathgate development rejected by councillors for "cramming" almost 200 homes onto a field in Sibbald's Brae, but planning appeals Reporter gives Taylor Wimpey plans the green light

Edinburgh Live

Furious West Lothian mum says B&M £20 wallpaper keeps 'falling off her wall'

Miriam Beck, from Bathgate, bought four rolls of the glittery silver wallpaper from the discount store and was hoping to 'spruce up' her home.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian woman gave 'massages and inappropriate presents' to teens in her care

This is the second time Clare Dunlop, from Bathgate, has been issued a 12-month warning for failing to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with young service users.

Daily Record

Help in rescuing our holiday was absolutely Fabb! Kids group praises local heroes

Members of Bathgate Fabb Club were helped after their holiday plans were turned upside down

Daily Record

Sister of tragic Vicky Hamilton wants police to act now to find more victims

Vicky vanished from Bathgate and serial killer Peter Tobin was later convicted of her murder

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