Colour check at The Centre

Shoppers at The Centre, Livingston had a real ‘spring in their step’ especially those who dropped into the Spring/ Summer Style Up event, hosted by local fashion and colour expert, Leigh Maybury, who shared her top trending, must-have insights for the season.

Midwives on shortlist for excellence award

Two inspiring West Lothian midwives have created pioneering theatre scrubs that allow immediate skin-to-skin contact for babies delivered by Caesarean Section.

Students fear for future as arts college closes and liquidators are appointed

The Scottish Government needs to withdraw their proposals to close fire stations and cut yet more appliances

Tragic passing of 'care for all' GP and nursing home founder

An unassuming West Lothian GP who created a successful group of nursing homes built on an ethos of care for all, has died aged 82.

Win a £25 gift card to spend at The Centre

The Centre, Livingston, which is one of Scotland’s largest shopping centres, has over 150 great stores to choose from including River Island, H&M, New Look, M&S and Waterstones and lots of brilliant places to enjoy a bite to eat including Nando's, Five Guys, wagamama and Las Iguanas.

Holyrood trip for CEO John

Linlithgow MSP Fiona Hyslop attended the Scottish Parliament's Business in Parliament Conference along with her guest John Hamilton, CEO of Winchburgh Development Ltd.

Developer gives Poynton update on new homes

MP welcomed on site visit to Rosebank Wynd

Cyclist killed in horrific crash with van named

A cyclist who died after being knocked down by a van on a road in West Lothian has been named as Daniel Corr from Livingston.

Eight nursery closures sparks blame game

A political row has erupted over the closure of eight nurseries in West Lothian.

Where men can be free to shed any sense of isolation

Mental Health Awareness Week

Norris looking to regain advantage in title battle

GLASTONBURY racer Lando Norris will be hoping to get his Formula One Drivers Championship battle back on the road this weekend as the season enters its European triple-header.

Mendip sweep the board in County Championship

THE big news this week concerns the ladies. In the Somerset County Championship, over 36-holes at Long Sutton, Libby Dezis and Aimee Sawyer tied on four-over-par before the former became County Champion after countback.

Mayor embodies the spirit of enterprise and diversity

WELLS celebrated its new Mayor Louis Agabani at a mayor-making ceremony held at the town hall on Saturday.

Thousands of coats donated

THE Somerset Libraries Winter Coat Exchange is celebrating even more success in providing essential support for those in need.

Work begins on cathedral stonework

Works are taking place to conserve the stonework of the West Front of Wells Cathedral, as a continuation of regular repairs and maintenance that have taken place on the cathedral over the centuries.

Silverware ends season with success for players

FOLLOWING the tense victory against Taunton in March in the Somerset Cup, Wells were still in the running for two other trophies.

Dedicated to comforting children

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance has introduced a new role to strengthen support for critically ill and injured children and their families and is delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Petheram as Lead Nurse for Children's Care.

Vital war work of local pilot inspires MP's call for memorial to heroics

TESSA Munt, MP for Wells and the Mendip Hills, has joined the campaign to commemorate the brave pilots and navigators of the Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU), who served during the Second World War.

Delighted to celebrate reopening of town pool

Summer got off to a splashing start as Shepton Mallet Lido officially reopened for the first swim of the season, welcoming back swimmers of all ages to the much-loved open-air pool.

'Thank you for the music'

CLASSICAL music lovers are mourning the death of Wells-born celebrated composer and conductor Ronald Corp OBE, a prolific advocate of music and well known the world over.

ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE HOME

This historic residence on the outskirts of St Ives boasts fabulous gardens and coastal views towards Gwithian and Godrevy.

How China is building a world without the dollar

FEW people fully understand the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from China. The BRI is China's huge global development strategy, spanning more than 150 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America. It offers roads and railways, as well as finance, supply chains, legal agreements and trade routes.

Specialist insurer heading for final of national awards

CORNISH Mutual has been named a finalist for the title of Specialist Insurance Company of the Year in the 2025 British Insurance Awards.

Smugglers caught with £100m of cocaine jailed for total of 90 years

FOUR men convicted of attempting to smuggle £100 million worth of cocaine on a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall have been sentenced to a total of 90 years in jail.

Editor is remembered as brilliant journalist and devoted family man

SCOTT Harrison, who has died aged 60, has been remembered by colleagues and friends as a brilliant, respected, dedicated and fair journalist and editor who was passionate about Cornwall and local journalism.

F-Troop party after Wilson goal wins Falmouth Senior Cup

>> Falmouth celebrate their Cornwall Senior Cup win

New scheme to recycle 'ghost gear' will help keep Scilly's waters clean

NEW initiative will see abandoned fishing gear and nets found on the Isles of Scilly transformed into useful products.

Something very interesting is happening with wild apples down in West Cornwall

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Reform complains of 'stitch-up' at County Hall as talks to build coalition continue

REFORM UK has slammed moves by other political groups to stop it taking control of Cornwall Council.

Contractor asked to repay £40k to liquidated firm

A CONTRACTOR who has been asked to given back £40,000 paid to him by troubled developer Stephens and Stephens for work on a luxury residential development in Newlyn has vowed never to work with the company again.