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Emergency care is now a shadow of its former self

HAVING the misfortune to be taken ill recently, I was shocked to find that emergency care in West Lothian is a shadow of its former self.Read

Denying ex-soldier a prison job is beaurocracy gone mad

I AM absolutely disgusted at the way Warrant Officer Kevin Costello has been treated.Read

Asbestos campaign in county is now successfully concluded

I HAVE campaigned over a number of months with family and friends, former ex-employees of Golden Wonder, Trade Unions, doctors, MSPs and the House of Lords to obtain their impression on the information which was revealed in the West Lothian Courier last year on the question of asbestos.Read

Tackling the problem of litter will always remain a priority for members of the council

I WRITE in response to the letter which was published in the Courier edition of Thursday, March 5 regarding litter near the River Almond.Read

Time for West Lothian Council to follow lead for living wage

THE UK Coalition Against Poverty (UK CAP) warmly welcomes the announcement by the Labour led Glasgow City Council to implement a living wage of £7 per hour to any employee presently paid below this level.Read

Traffic calming moves are causing problems

I WOULD like to know who it was who installed the semi-mountainous so-called road calmers at the entrance to Armadale on the Bathgate side.Read

Public thanks for all support

I WOULD like to extend my thanks and that of the members of the community council to the people of Armadale (approximately 200) who took time to come to a public meeting held on Thursday, March 5.Read

Situation with litter in Livingston is absolutely rubbish

I TOOK a walk from Ladywell to ASDA Livingston on Saturday, February 21, and could not believe the litter/rubbish on the path from the vets at the bottom of Howden and along the River Almond behind the skateboard rink.Read

Hoping to find family roots in West Lothian

I AM hoping readers of the Courier can help me in my search for my family roots in the West Lothian area.Read

Gas supply cuts brought out the best in our people

AS a local resident and councillor for West Calder, I would like to publicly thank the many people who came to the aid of the village during last week’s gas cut-off.Read

Running scared of council tax reforms

WHY is every political party frightened of the council tax, even although they describe it as "flawed, unfair and a much hated tax?”Read

Families of West Lothian war heroes sought

I AM trying to contact the nearest relatives of the following men who served with distinction in WWII.Read

Irresponsible motorists make bus station an accident waiting to happen

AS a bus driver, I am becoming very concerned about the number of cars that are using the bus station as a drop-off and pick-up point.Read

Council leader’s comments on sleaze allegations were arrogant and dismissive

I WRITE in response to last week’s front page story regarding sleaze allegations relating to certain members of the administration currently running West Lothian Council.Read

Writer should get facts straight over staffing at St John’s

I WOULD like to respond to a letter published in your letters section on December 18, "Appalled at the pressure hospital staff are facing at St John's".Read

HOW much did you spend on Christmas presents?

Did the amount you spent make it a better Christmas?Read

Support zoo to help it stay open

I AM writing to appeal to the people of West Lothian to help support the Five Sisters Zoo at Polbeth.Read

Breast Cancer Care says thanks for help throughout the year

I WOULD like to thank all your readers who have so generously supported Breast Cancer Care throughout 2008.Read

SNP should be proud to fly Union flag

AS a proud Scot, can I say from the outset that Mr Johnston's reply to Mr Tommy Davidson's letter of the previous week seems exceptionally personal and, for a leader of a council, very unprofessional.Read

Brussels bureaucrats rule the roost now

AS an English long-term resident of Scotland I would at one time have agreed with Mr Davidson’s views regarding the flying of the Union Jack over council properties.Read