An effort will be made to save a key bus link between an Edinburgh community and towns in West Lothian after a decision by city councillors .

Earlier this month, Lothian Buses announced that the 72 bus service, which connects Kirkliston to Livingston and Broxburn, would no longer serve the village from September 7.

But now city officers will explore options to keep the link alive, including subsidising the service with council money.

Presently the service is subsidised by West Lothian Council, but only for the part of the route that does not enter Edinburgh.

Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang, who represents the community, said losing the link was a serious issue.

He told the council on Thursday: “When Lothian Buses announced and commenced the new 72 service two years ago, pro

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