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We’re calling for Whitburn to be given its own dedicated parish council - Shields Gazette
We’re calling for Whitburn to be given its own dedicated parish council Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands - 4barsrest.com
Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands 4barsrest.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:55 am
Man who attempted to have sex chat with a child caught in police sting - sunderlandecho.com
Man who attempted to have sex chat with a child caught in police sting sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 20 January 2026 🕒 4:21 pm
Whitburn winners in annual awards - Scottish Brass Band Association
Whitburn winners in annual awards Scottish Brass Band Association
📢 Published on 📅 17 January 2026 🕒 11:41 am
Land acquired for 32 new homes on site of former Whitburn pub - Insider Media Ltd
Land acquired for 32 new homes on site of former Whitburn pub Insider Media Ltd
📢 Published on 📅 12 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Housing developers officially take over the former Whitburn Lodge site - Shields Gazette
Housing developers officially take over the former Whitburn Lodge site Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Unreasonable rent means we’re closing our Whitburn fish and chip shop after 18 years - Shields Gazette
Unreasonable rent means we’re closing our Whitburn fish and chip shop after 18 years Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 9 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
San Diego City Councilman Stephen Whitburn calls for repeal of Balboa Park paid parking plan - 10news.com
San Diego City Councilman Stephen Whitburn calls for repeal of Balboa Park paid parking plan 10news.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 January 2026 🕒 5:07 pm
Appeal after vans stolen from yard in Whitburn - Rayo
Appeal after vans stolen from yard in Whitburn Rayo
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
Dismay over South Tyneside green belt homes plan which would 'add 10%' to coastal village population - Chronicle Live
Dismay over South Tyneside green belt homes plan which would 'add 10%' to coastal village population Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 6 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
West Lothian police on hunt for evidence after three vehicles stolen from cemetery - edinburghlive.co.uk
West Lothian police on hunt for evidence after three vehicles stolen from cemetery edinburghlive.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 5 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
More than 6,200 homes and businesses in Whitburn now have access to Full Fibre - Daily Record
More than 6,200 homes and businesses in Whitburn now have access to Full Fibre Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 5 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
'Certain to impress': Have a tour of this 4-bed Whitburn home which has been superbly extended - sunderlandecho.com
'Certain to impress': Have a tour of this 4-bed Whitburn home which has been superbly extended sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 4 January 2026 🕒 8:00 am
More than 1,200 people sign a petition against plans to build 205 new homes in Whitburn - Shields Gazette
More than 1,200 people sign a petition against plans to build 205 new homes in Whitburn Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 30 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
What a beauty! I love this Whitburn house which would be a stunning forever home for any would-be buyer - sunderlandecho.com
What a beauty! I love this Whitburn house which would be a stunning forever home for any would-be buyer sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
RESURFACING WORKS AT M8 JUNCTION 4A WHITBURN - BEAR Scotland
RESURFACING WORKS AT M8 JUNCTION 4A WHITBURN BEAR Scotland
📢 Published on 📅 23 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man appears in court charged with murder after body found in Scots home - Daily Record
Man appears in court charged with murder after body found in Scots home Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whitburn murder investigation launched as suspect charged after man dies in house - STV News
Whitburn murder investigation launched as suspect charged after man dies in house STV News
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man charged with murder after incident at house in Whitburn - BBC
Man charged with murder after incident at house in Whitburn BBC
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Man charged in connection with West Lothian death - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Man charged in connection with West Lothian death edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whitburn pupils ‘sweep the board’ at a South Tyneside Library Services competition - Shields Gazette
Whitburn pupils ‘sweep the board’ at a South Tyneside Library Services competition Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 18 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Almost 900 residents oppose proposals to build 205 new homes in Whitburn - Shields Gazette
Almost 900 residents oppose proposals to build 205 new homes in Whitburn Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK - BBC
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK BBC
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK - BBC
Watch: The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK BBC
📢 Published on 📅 17 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Reform UK win Whitburn and Blackburn by-election - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Reform UK win Whitburn and Blackburn by-election edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Cannabis plants worth £1m seized in East Whitburn drug raid - BBC
Cannabis plants worth £1m seized in East Whitburn drug raid BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Police seize £1million worth of drugs in raid on West Lothian village - The Herald
Police seize £1million worth of drugs in raid on West Lothian village The Herald
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
West Lothian Crime: Two arrested following £1 million East Whitburn cannabis farm raid - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
West Lothian Crime: Two arrested following £1 million East Whitburn cannabis farm raid edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link - 4barsrest.com
Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link 4barsrest.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
2-bed Whitburn apartment is set in two acres of beautiful land with walled gardens - sunderlandecho.com
2-bed Whitburn apartment is set in two acres of beautiful land with walled gardens sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whitburn Rotary Kiltwalkers raise thousands for NHS Lothian charity - Daily Record
Whitburn Rotary Kiltwalkers raise thousands for NHS Lothian charity Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Candidates announced ahead of Whitburn and Blackburn Ward By-Election - news.westlothian.gov.uk
Candidates announced ahead of Whitburn and Blackburn Ward By-Election news.westlothian.gov.uk
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
North East award winners 2025: Whitburn Coastal Conservatory Centre - RIBA
North East award winners 2025: Whitburn Coastal Conservatory Centre RIBA
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 4:11 am
Eight candidates for Whitburn and Blackburn ward seat - theedinburghreporter.co.uk
Eight candidates for Whitburn and Blackburn ward seat theedinburghreporter.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Hayden Whitburn joins Kiwi Yachting - Boating New Zealand
Hayden Whitburn joins Kiwi Yachting Boating New Zealand
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
New cornet signing for Whitburn Band - Scottish Brass Band Association
New cornet signing for Whitburn Band Scottish Brass Band Association
📢 Published on 📅 1 November 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Major Whitburn housing development set to return to council - Scottish Housing News
Major Whitburn housing development set to return to council Scottish Housing News
📢 Published on 📅 31 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition - 4barsrest.com
Whitburn welcome for new cornet addition 4barsrest.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bungling drug smugglers found clinging to esky in wild seas jailed - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Bungling drug smugglers found clinging to esky in wild seas jailed Australian Broadcasting Corporation
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Former Whitburn miners' hall is now a stunning 4-bed homr and it's for sale - sunderlandecho.com
Former Whitburn miners' hall is now a stunning 4-bed homr and it's for sale sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Plans for huge new housing development near Scots town on hold - The Herald
Plans for huge new housing development near Scots town on hold The Herald
📢 Published on 📅 20 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
San Diego Councilman Stephen Whitburn unanimously reelected MTS board chair - Times of San Diego
San Diego Councilman Stephen Whitburn unanimously reelected MTS board chair Times of San Diego
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn shop worker appears in court to admit pinching £15,000 from his employer - Shields Gazette
Whitburn shop worker appears in court to admit pinching £15,000 from his employer Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn motorist crashed into a garden fence while trying to evade the police - Shields Gazette
Whitburn motorist crashed into a garden fence while trying to evade the police Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 7 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Council By-Election for Whitburn & Blackburn - - news.westlothian.gov.uk
Council By-Election for Whitburn & Blackburn - news.westlothian.gov.uk
📢 Published on 📅 1 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Inspector awards costs against council over ‘ludicrous’ delays in determining housebuilder’s green belt homes plan - Planning Resource
Inspector awards costs against council over ‘ludicrous’ delays in determining housebuilder’s green belt homes plan Planning Resource
📢 Published on 📅 30 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cairn Housing Association breaks ground on 19 new homes in East Whitburn - Scottish Construction Now
Cairn Housing Association breaks ground on 19 new homes in East Whitburn Scottish Construction Now
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Lothian mum and daughter 'disgusted' by 'creepy' encounter at swimming pool - edinburghlive.co.uk
West Lothian mum and daughter 'disgusted' by 'creepy' encounter at swimming pool edinburghlive.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 23 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New West Lothian Tesco superstore gets alcohol licence despite NHS objections - Daily Record
New West Lothian Tesco superstore gets alcohol licence despite NHS objections Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 22 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Life in the 'lovely' South Tyneside village named one of the best place to live in UK - Chronicle Live
Life in the 'lovely' South Tyneside village named one of the best place to live in UK Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 6 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Planning showdown settles fate of fire-ravaged pub that's become a real eyesore - Shields Gazette
Planning showdown settles fate of fire-ravaged pub that's become a real eyesore Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
People could soon be living and sleeping in riding school stables under fresh plans - Shields Gazette
People could soon be living and sleeping in riding school stables under fresh plans Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 5 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Huge new Home Bargains store set to open in West Lothian this weekend - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Huge new Home Bargains store set to open in West Lothian this weekend edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 21 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Midweek defeat on Dunbar United's visit to West Lothian - East Lothian Courier
Midweek defeat on Dunbar United's visit to West Lothian East Lothian Courier
📢 Published on 📅 13 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Seasiders looking to bounce back after weekend defeat - East Lothian Courier
Seasiders looking to bounce back after weekend defeat East Lothian Courier
📢 Published on 📅 12 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn to build with new sponsorship - 4barsrest.com
Whitburn to build with new sponsorship 4barsrest.com
📢 Published on 📅 2 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn announces sponsorship agreement with development and property company - Scottish Brass Band Association
Whitburn announces sponsorship agreement with development and property company Scottish Brass Band Association
📢 Published on 📅 1 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Extensive resurfacing work to take place on busy West Lothian junction - deadlinenews.co.uk
Extensive resurfacing work to take place on busy West Lothian junction deadlinenews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 31 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Housing bid for eyesore fire-hit pub reignites sewage system row - Shields Gazette
Housing bid for eyesore fire-hit pub reignites sewage system row Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 24 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Digging Into Wellness: Residents and colleagues at East Whitburn Care Home create thriving vegetable garden together - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Digging Into Wellness: Residents and colleagues at East Whitburn Care Home create thriving vegetable garden together edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Verdict in on plans to turn North Lizard Riding School stables in Whitburn green belt into homes - Shields Gazette
Verdict in on plans to turn North Lizard Riding School stables in Whitburn green belt into homes Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 16 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
East Whitburn Care Home team to brave the Forth Bridge for Alzheimer Scotland - scotsman.com
East Whitburn Care Home team to brave the Forth Bridge for Alzheimer Scotland scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 9 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Two concerts for Whitburn at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Scottish Brass Band Association
Two concerts for Whitburn at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe Scottish Brass Band Association
📢 Published on 📅 21 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Driving instructor says he has changed lessons due to potholes - BBC
Driving instructor says he has changed lessons due to potholes BBC
📢 Published on 📅 18 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Activists ‘lack faith’ in Northumbrian Water's new pledge to Whitburn - BBC
Activists ‘lack faith’ in Northumbrian Water's new pledge to Whitburn BBC
📢 Published on 📅 8 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Pensioner dies at scene of car crash in Whitburn's Blaeberryhill Road with another taken to hospital - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Pensioner dies at scene of car crash in Whitburn's Blaeberryhill Road with another taken to hospital edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 June 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn's 'Tardis-like' building scoops prestigious architectural award - sunderlandecho.com
Whitburn's 'Tardis-like' building scoops prestigious architectural award sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre, by MawsonKerr Architects - Royal Institute of British Architects Journal
Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre, by MawsonKerr Architects Royal Institute of British Architects Journal
📢 Published on 📅 29 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Four men in court over "firebombing" at Mark Richardson's pal's house and Glasgow taxi firm - Daily Record
Four men in court over "firebombing" at Mark Richardson's pal's house and Glasgow taxi firm Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 27 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man to face trial accused of causing serious injuries to motorcyclist in Whitburn crash - Chronicle Live
Man to face trial accused of causing serious injuries to motorcyclist in Whitburn crash Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 19 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
South Shields MP voices Whitburn and Littlehaven water quality concerns in Parliament - Shields Gazette
South Shields MP voices Whitburn and Littlehaven water quality concerns in Parliament Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 9 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
I love this 6 bed architect-designed detached Whitburn smart home with steam room on the market - sunderlandecho.com
I love this 6 bed architect-designed detached Whitburn smart home with steam room on the market sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 8 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
From Nurse to Deputy Manager: East Whitburn care home celebrates colleague’s ‘rollercoaster’ journey on International Nurses’ Day - thesouthernreporter.co.uk
From Nurse to Deputy Manager: East Whitburn care home celebrates colleague’s ‘rollercoaster’ journey on International Nurses’ Day thesouthernreporter.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 7 May 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cops seize £190k worth of drugs and weapons during raids on homes - Daily Record
Cops seize £190k worth of drugs and weapons during raids on homes Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 25 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following Whitburn collision - sunderlandecho.com
Man charged with dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent following Whitburn collision sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 22 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Alleged danger driving charged after Whitburn crash as man fights for his life in hospital - Chronicle Live
Alleged danger driving charged after Whitburn crash as man fights for his life in hospital Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 22 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man in court on grievous bodily harm charge after motorcyclist seriously injured in Whitburn crash - Chronicle Live
Man in court on grievous bodily harm charge after motorcyclist seriously injured in Whitburn crash Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 22 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
I visited the South Tyneside coastal village named among the best places to live in the UK - Chronicle Live
I visited the South Tyneside coastal village named among the best places to live in the UK Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 21 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Alleged danger driver charged after crash as man fights for life in hospital - The Northern Echo
Alleged danger driver charged after crash as man fights for life in hospital The Northern Echo
📢 Published on 📅 19 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn road crash charges as man still in critical condition - BBC
Whitburn road crash charges as man still in critical condition BBC
📢 Published on 📅 19 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Attempted murder investigation launched after Sunderland crash involving car and motorcycle - Chronicle Live
Attempted murder investigation launched after Sunderland crash involving car and motorcycle Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 18 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Person taken to hospital and road closed following road traffic collision in Whitburn - sunderlandecho.com
Person taken to hospital and road closed following road traffic collision in Whitburn sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Seaburn road crash leads to attempted murder probe - BBC
Seaburn road crash leads to attempted murder probe BBC
📢 Published on 📅 18 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Person taken to hospital after being injured at a level crossing in Whitburn - sunderlandecho.com
Person taken to hospital after being injured at a level crossing in Whitburn sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 18 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Lothian pensioner reporter missing from Whitburn traced safe and well - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
West Lothian pensioner reporter missing from Whitburn traced safe and well edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 17 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Beautiful UK seaside village with 17th century charm and upmarket vibe - The Mirror
Beautiful UK seaside village with 17th century charm and upmarket vibe The Mirror
📢 Published on 📅 14 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
The secluded beach in North East's 'best place to live' that's a picnic paradise - Chronicle Live
The secluded beach in North East's 'best place to live' that's a picnic paradise Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 11 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Beautiful village 14 miles from Newcastle with £328k homes rated third best place to live in UK - Chronicle Live
Beautiful village 14 miles from Newcastle with £328k homes rated third best place to live in UK Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 9 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn grandad downloaded child porn after falling down an internet rabbit hole after Covid, court told - Shields Gazette
Whitburn grandad downloaded child porn after falling down an internet rabbit hole after Covid, court told Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 8 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Motorists warned of West Lothian M8 overnight carriageway closures for two nights - edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Motorists warned of West Lothian M8 overnight carriageway closures for two nights edinburghnews.scotsman.com
📢 Published on 📅 7 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
West Lothian butchers shop put on the market - Daily Record
West Lothian butchers shop put on the market Daily Record
📢 Published on 📅 2 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Brave Whitburn dad ran at robber 'like a charging rhino' when he threatened to rape his children - Chronicle Live
Brave Whitburn dad ran at robber 'like a charging rhino' when he threatened to rape his children Chronicle Live
📢 Published on 📅 1 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Man threatened to rape kids in Whitburn car theft attempt - BBC
Man threatened to rape kids in Whitburn car theft attempt BBC
📢 Published on 📅 1 April 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Northumbria Water 'released one million tonnes of sewage' to sea - BBC
Northumbria Water 'released one million tonnes of sewage' to sea BBC
📢 Published on 📅 21 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Cause of fatal Bedworth fire probed after woman's death - BBC
Cause of fatal Bedworth fire probed after woman's death BBC
📢 Published on 📅 19 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn Lodge's glorious past in pictures - sunderlandecho.com
Whitburn Lodge's glorious past in pictures sunderlandecho.com
📢 Published on 📅 19 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Case study: Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre by MawsonKerr Architects - The Architects’ Journal
Case study: Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre by MawsonKerr Architects The Architects’ Journal
📢 Published on 📅 18 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Demolition of eyesore former Whitburn Lodge pub that's a vandalism and arson target blocked - Shields Gazette
Demolition of eyesore former Whitburn Lodge pub that's a vandalism and arson target blocked Shields Gazette
📢 Published on 📅 14 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Northumbrian Water boss tells MPs Whitburn sewage data not accurate - BBC
Northumbrian Water boss tells MPs Whitburn sewage data not accurate BBC
📢 Published on 📅 12 March 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whitburn pip the Co to regain Championship title - Scottish Brass Band Association
Whitburn pip the Co to regain Championship title Scottish Brass Band Association
📢 Published on 📅 9 March 2025 🕒 8:00 am
