Winchburgh

Medal winners, delivery partners and the operations team pictured on site at Winchburgh WWTW. (Pic: Michael Boyd)

Winchburgh water works award

John West, co-founder of Winchburgh’s Community Growing Group, is grateful for the continued support.

Community pledge for Winchburgh

Winchburgh Academy's Food For The Future graduates were delighted to receieve their well-earned award from head judge Moira Stalker of Food and Drink Federation Scotland.

Royal success story for pupils

Winchburgh Community Growing Group has welcomed renewable energy for the 2025 season, with hundreds of residents set to benefit.

Solar development at Auldcathie

Brooke Hunter was last seen on Saturday, February 16 (Picture: Submitted)

Concern grows for missing girl, 15, with connections to the Falkirk area

Homes on sale at Central Square development in Winchburgh.

Winchburgh homes on the market

Villaggio Gelato owner Marguerite Spina was given a helping hand to keep her business momentum going.

Marguerite has business licked!

Railway station would support the development of Winchburgh.

Partners in railway station bid

MSP Gillian Martin and Alex Plant officially open the works with pupils from Winchburgh Primary School.

New waste water treatment works

Sod-cutting to mark the start of a new development at Central Square.

New development in Winchburgh

Council aims to keep people moving this festive season.

Council subsidises festive buses

There is a high demand for new social housing in the town but funding restrictions mean it will never be fully met.

Ever-growing demand still won't be met

Lothian Buses is launching its new X19 express service in December, which will run seven days a week.

New express bus service

Jamie Allan, Forth Valley College's new Global Partnership Manager. (Pic: submitted)

Forth Valley College looks to unlock its global potential

Work is due to begin on Monday, October 7, and is expected to last approximately eight weeks.

Traffic management for water works

Scotland’s newest Parkrun route will open this weekend, marking the completion of another phase of development at Auldcathie.

Auldcathie new parkrun launch

Lewi Quinn, aka Boiiing, will work with the community to create a mural at Winchburgh Marina.

New mural for marina

The Glutton, pictured in action in Linlithgow, is proving a great tool to tackle town centre grime.

It's a glutton for rubbish!

Residents from Winchburgh made their feelings clear as they handed in a petition at the Scottish Parliament.

No complete design in place for Winchburgh Station

Occupied by the Star and Garter until it was demolished in the 1990s, vacant lot has been used for van sales.

Van sales are now a no-go

Some of the open countryside to the south of Newton which will eventually be covered in photo voltaic panels as part of the 112 acre solar farm. (Pics: West Lothian Council)

Newton solar panel farm approved

The Winchburgh Developments Ltd team were delighted to secure the Property Company of the Year Award.

Property Company of the Year

Site of proposed station on main Edinburgh-Glasgow line.

Why is new station taking so long?

MSP is calling for sustained action to secure a new station for the ever-growing population in Winchburgh.

Sustained action for new station

Artist's impression of the new Hawkhill Primary for Winchburgh. Pic: Contributed

New primary for Winchburgh

Fiona is pleased the proposals have now been drawn up.

Winchburgh rail station update

Winchburgh Developments Ltd is asking people to show their support in a letter writing campaign to local MSPs.

Campaign for station in Winchburgh

Re-opening of B8020 Beatlie Road in Winchburgh on April 6, 2023, created a direct link to the M9.

Finalist in top awards

Magdalene, Lana with the winning Holy Family entry, and Vianne show off winning designs that are set to feature on the town’s three canal bridges.

Designs on Winchburgh bridges

Families got into the spirit of the event by dressing up.

Winchburgh spooktacular is record breaker!

The Most Reverend Leo Cushley officially opened the school and led a special Holy Mass.

Official opening of new school

The 16-week programme has already inspired 57 pupils; later this year, it will be rolled out to more pupils in Winchburgh.

Developing young minds

People are being invited to have their say on the future development of West Lothian.

West Lothian development plan

John Hamilton and Pamela Spowart of Winchburgh Developments Ltd said a station would relieve pressure on the Central Belt motorway network.

The case for a new station

The new 72 service will begin in October which will help reconnect Winchburgh with the rest of West Lothian.

New bus service for Winchburgh

What will happen to the St Michael's site remains to be seen but the Friends are fearful.

Friends fearful for the future

The trip was a surprise for members who very much enjoyed their day out on the railway, celebrating the club's 50th anniversary year.

Club celebrates its 50th

Earlier this month, McGill's Eastern Scottish informed the council of its intent to revise the network.

Bus service concerns

The M9 link to Winchburgh was officially opened on Thursday, April 6.

Winchburgh M9 link opens

Callum Baird has used the pupils ideas in the rousing folk anthem that urges listeners to consider their behaviours and make small changes.

Winchburgh pupils on song

By design, it is one of the most accessible courses in the country.

Auldcathie Parkrun is record breaker

Local school pupils were delighted to be able to make their mark on the local park, pictured here having chalked the pavement.

Artways celebrates heritage

Kathleen Dalyell and Archbishop Leo Cushley were among the guests at the official opening.

Back to school for Kathleen

David Wright from Morrison Construction, John Hamilton from Winchburgh Developments Ltd and Scott Brown from Hub South East officially hand over the building to West Lothian Council’s Executive councillor for Education, Andrew McGuire and Leader of West Lothian Council, Lawrence Fitzpatrick.

New Winchburgh Academy complete

A stock aerial artist’s impression of the proposed Winchburgh of the future.

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The two Winchburgh sisters pictured at home.

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