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Sponsor dumps Livingston FC

LIVINGSTON Football Club faces an uncertain future as its financial crisis deepened with the news RDF have pulled the plug on their sponsorship deal with the Lions. Read

Pupils are speaking out for county debating competition

PUPILS at West Lothian schools spoke out at a special county-wide competition. Read

Community work awards for young ones

YOUNG people have been honoured for their contribution to the West Lothian community. Read

Parents concerned as support service goes out to tender

FAMILIES struggling to cope with a child who has special needs fear they may lose a vital lifeline. Read

Scouts are well prepared to gain movement’s top award

HARD working Bathgate Scouts have received four gold awards for their hard work. Read

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Americans travel 3000 miles to see Susan Boyle's hometown

TWO American Susan Boyle fans have travelled more than 3000 miles – just to have a drink in the star’s favourite pub. Read

Raid seizes collection of 5000 wild birds’ eggs

THOUSANDS of wild birds’ eggs have been seized during a raid on a house in West Lothian. Read

Banned driver spared prison

A MAN who was caught driving while disqualified has been electronically tagged. Read

Howden centre’s massive upgrade

THE NEWLY revamped Howden Park Centre has received a standing ovation. Read

Tools stolen after thieves target farm

FARM buildings were robbed of thousands of pounds of goods during a break-in last week. Read

Public are urged to have their say on plans to build adventure course

VISITORS to Beecraigs Country Park are being urged to have their say on proposals for an exciting new development. Read

Hundreds back petition calling for lights at accident blackspot

COUNCILLORS have been presented with a petition calling for action to be taken at a local accident blackspot. Read

Pupils are in top gear for car plan

APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE: pupils from Bathgate’s Simpson Primary School Science and Engineering Club were presented with a cheque for £500 from BP for their ambitious car project. Read

Rail jobs are now on track for area

EMPLOYEES are set to be picked from around West Lothian to work on the new Airdrie-Bathgate rail link. Read

Police appealing for support after spate of robberies hit the county

POLICE are appealing for information after a spate of thefts and break-ins throughout the West Lothian area. Read

Authority are ready to take an energetic look at gym teaching

COUNCILLORS have been given an update on West Lothian pupils PE lessons. Read

Young Ross has stars in his eyes as he wins title

PUPILS and staff at Parkhead Primary School recently performed in a 'Stars in their Eyes' end of term concert. Read

Exhibition will display talent of local artists

AN exhibition of paintings by two local artists will start on Monday, July 13 in Bathgate’s Regal Theatre. Read

Three clubs hire bosses

THE managerial merry-go-round has gone into overdrive this week with three Junior clubs moving to appoint new men at the top. Read

Five-a-sides throw up a fine night of drama

WEST Lothian’s Prostar community 5-a-side Superleague saw Barely Livingston defeat Whitburn Wasps 10-4 in the opening match of the night. Read

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