West Lothian Council

Frank Anderson was sanctioned for sharing the post on social media and defending his actions in a newspaper.

More than 9,000 tonnes of rock has been used on a section of the River Almond at Howden Bridge Weir.

A total of 26 schools in 11 council areas will be rebuilt or refurbished in the first phase of the programme.

Most people have left Livingston's Deans South estate, but a few still live among the boarded-up buildings.

About 1,500 staff - including HGV and bus drivers - will be subject to the new drug and alcohol testing policy.

Argyll and Bute is one of several Scottish councils voting on tax rises amid financial pressures.

Staff were told they would not receive their Christmas wages at Livingston's Kaiam plant.

It is the first time the figures for Scottish household rubbish have reached such levels.

Housebuilder Springfield Properties says it intends to develop "a new neighbourhood within Livingston".

Jack Hendry, the man behind the plan, wants the site to be home to both travellers and non-travellers.