Linlithgow, Scotland News

Over 200 pupils from eight primary schools took part in an exciting and sporting contest at Linlithgow Academy sports hall and prizes were awarded with points given to the "countries" that the schools are representing in this Olympic year.

ANIMAL welfare workers have hit out after a young woman who left her dogs to starve until their bones could be seen under their skin was allowed to continue keeping animals.

A train passenger who became an internet sensation after he was filmed ejecting an alleged fare dodger from a train will not be prosecuted.

Criminals who use the road network to transport stolen metal were the focus of a day of action that took place in West Lothian on Friday.

UP TO 600 new homes, a hotel and a 60-bed care home would be built in Linlithgow as part of a 90 million development bid.

PLANS have been unveiled for a 90 million housing and shopping complex which developers say will create around 500 permanent jobs and revitalise a Scottish town.

A conductor who featured in an online video watched by millions of people today said he is delighted to be back at work.

PLANS to run express trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh should be scrapped if it means sacrificing local services, according to Glasgow City Council.

Councillor Martyn Day will defend his Linlithgow seat on West Lothian Council election and David Tait will also contest the three-member ward Councillor Janet Campbell will defend the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh four-member ward which Diane Calder is also contesting for the Nats.

A NEW inspector has arrived in Linlithgow ready to take on the challenges of the royal burgh and the surrounding areas.