Barclays Bank to close its only branch in West Lothian

Police are hunting a gang who stormed a property and made off with an electric motorbike. The four person strong gang attacked a man and woman within the house in question before fleeing the scene.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the number of people claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the end of October 2023 rose to an all-time high of nearly 3.5 million - and that figure does not include the 137,490 on Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland. Some 254,034 people on PIP living in Scotland will have their case transferred automatically to the devolved welfare system by the end of 2025.

Later this year, households with £5,000 in savings will be able to invest in a new type of ISA. The Government has confirmed the introduction of a new British ISA to encourage investment in UK companies and boost the City.

Lloyds Banking Group which includes the Bank of Scotland has set out plans to axe another 53 high street bank branches which will include sites in Scotland.

Three inmates have died at Addiewell prison since the start of this year.

Members of West Lothian’s Prostate Cancer Support Group have been highlighting the importance of getting tested early.

Lorraine Kelly has admitted that she feels anxious about her health after her former ITV colleague Fiona Phillips was diagnosed with dementia. The Scots TV presenter said that it's a constant worry now since pal Fiona revealed that she was living with the illness after suffering brain fog and anxiety.

A new study has revealed the "quietest places in the world's loudest cities", and a peaceful Scottish garden is among the destinations featured.

West Dunbartonshire’s housing chief claims there is a “housing emergency” in the region with “massive challenges” around homelessness.

Thousands of disabled children and young people across Scotland will receive a one-off payment for £251.50 later this year to help with higher heating bills during the 2024/25 winter season. The Scottish Government has now confirmed all the new payment rates for devolved benefits and payments, including the Child Winter Heating Payment.

Jeremy Hunt has dealt a fresh blow to Douglas Ross after the Chancellor admitted the North Sea oil and gas industry was one of the "losers" in the Budget.

The NHS in Scotland is "fighting for its life" after another dire set of monthly figures revealed the severe pressure hospitals continue to face.

A planned heritage attraction telling the story of Scotland's Co-operative societies has been awarded almost £2 million from the National Lottery.

A 65-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Stirling on Sunday evening. The incident happened around 7.45pm on Sunday, March 3, at Alloa Road near to Blackgrange Roundabout on the A907.

Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe share a close bond on-screen and off.

Customers at a West Lothian shop can add free sanitary products to their basket with ‘no questions asked’ now and March 6.

Love Island star Anton Danyluk has already returned to his day job, just one week after the All Stars final. Anton, 28 - who came in fifth place with partner Georgia Harrison, 29, in the Love Island All Stars final last week - is now busy grafting on his company fitness app.

Cancer patients in Scotland receive less cancer care than in other comparable countries, a new study has shown.

Six bank branches around Greater Manchester are set to close this year with some being the last branches available in their respective areas. Around 250 banks are set to close, or have already shut, as financial services continue to be stripped away from UK high streets.

Residents in Glasgow's West End have been evacuated from their homes tonight after emergency services swarmed the street.