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Hard-hit West Lothian town to lose £10,000 after few takers for community fund

A vibrant and active community is working hard to better the lives of those who live in Blackburn but, despite active promotion, the council found few takers for £10,000 of an £18,000 community improvement programme

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian facing mountain of rent arrears fuelled by benefit roll-out

Rent arrears in the Whitburn and Blackburn ward have surged by more than £100,000 in a year, driven by the roll-out of Universal Credit.

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Video shows a ten year-old Rangers fan from West Lothian high fiving Frankfurt fans following defeat in Europa League Final.

Ten year old Cooper Millar from Whitdale Primary School in Whitburn has impressed thousands of football fans across Europe with his grace in the face of defeat

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Terrifying swarm of 15,000 bees create a buzz by covering home's wall in just 15 minutes

The incredible sight was seen in Whitburn on Thursday morning with the bees said to have created quite a lot of noise during their time in the area

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Massive swarm of 15,000 bees take over wall of South Tyneside home

Thousands of bees swarmed outside of a home in Whitburn on Thursday

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Armadale Thistle boss admits promotion hopes are over following draw with Whitburn

The Dale were pegged back at home to their neighbours and had to settle for a 2-2 draw at the weekend.

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Police probe after fundraiser has her tent slashed and shoes 'urinated in' during charity walk in Sunderland

Tracey Hannam was walking the entire UK coast to raise money for the RNLI when her tent was damaged and her possessions were stolen near Whitburn beach

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West Lothian Council slam planning 'lottery' after rejected farmland development wins appeal

As the Scottish Government backs more plans for building on farmland at East Whitburn there are calls to respect local decision makers and for consistency in planning laws

Edinburgh Live

Band scoops another title

Whitburn band, conducted by Bryan Allen, topped the field of 11 other brass bands from across Scotland

Daily Record

West Lothian Council election: Community spirit is helping communities face change

Ward Profile: Whitburn and Blackburn

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West Lothian Election 2022: Whitburn and Blackburn helped by community spirit, but growth brings challenges

Change is being forged in Whitburn and Blackburn helped by a strong community spirit, but historic villages fear loss of their identity

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian gran sends Britain's Got Talent audience wild with crazy act

The 77-year-old from Whitburn even managed to get BGT judge David Walliams up onto the stage after she impressed the crowd with her well-rehearsed act this week.

Edinburgh Live

Whitburn house blast dad dies over a year after blaze as tributes paid to 'absolute legend'

The "Whitburn legend" has now died over a year after the horror incident.

Daily Record

Two West Lothian towns to be connected by controversial housing development

The towns will link via the construction of over 100 homes in a move that one councillor claims is 'undermining local democracy'

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West Lothian village boundary set to disappear amid huge housing development

The Scottish Government has overturned local politicians' rejection of farmland housing plans that will blur the ancient boundary between East Whitburn and its larger neighbour, and put pressure on services. It undermines local democracy, says a councillor

Edinburgh Live

Man's body found near West Lothian primary school as forensics at the scene

The body of a man was recovered close to Whitedale Primary School in Whitburn early this morning, with forensitc officers picutred surrounding the scene, which is close to a block of flats on the West Lothian road.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian woman 'shaken' after teenagers steal her handbag and run off

The 23-year-old was left petrified following the attack as she walked along a footpath in Whitburn on Monday evening, with police now launching an appeal to trace those responsible

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian community garden to grow food for sharing

Whitburn's community garden is a practical first step to sustainably produced fruit and veg planted by local people, for local people

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Business to create 60 new jobs

Window and door manufacturer Window Supply Company is relocating its HQ and manufacturing operations from Livingston to Whitburn

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Cost to clean up fly-tipping around West Lothian almost £50000 in just three months

Huge loads of rubbish weighing tonnes has been found dumped around West Lothian countryside so far this year

Edinburgh Live

Fly tipping costs £50,000 in three months as white van man blamed in West Lothian

Few reports of fly-tipping in the Whitburn area but the larger loads point to deliberate dumping by white van man, council staff believe

Daily Record

'Fireball' as van erupts into flames on Scots street as cops investigate

Images were captured of the vehicle ablaze in Whitburn, West Lothian on Friday night.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian van erupts into fireball as emergency services race to blaze

The silver van was completely engulfed by flames after the vehicle caught fire in a residential Whitburn street on Friday evening, with emergency services racing to the scene.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian jackknifed lorry on M8 triggers huge rush hour tailbacks for drivers

Following the stormy weather this morning there has been a crash on the M8 leaving a lorry jackknifed near the Whitburn Junction causing queues in both directions.

Daily Record

Jackknifed lorry on M8 causes traffic chaos for Scots rush hour drivers

One lane is currently closed after the accident happened Westbound between Whitburn and Heartlands interchange.

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