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Livingston date for the grandson of icon Gandhi

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE grandson of legendary Indian humanitarian and philosopher Mahatma Gandhi is set to visit West Lothian next month.

Artist stages exhibition

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

LIVINGSTON artist Joe Hawthorn will exhibit a selection of his original paintings and prints in Acredale House, Bathgate, from Monday, September 21 to Monday, October 19. Joe will donate 20 per cent from the sale of all works to the charity Water Aid.

School proves it’s a class act

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A WEST Lothian primary school has been given a top award.

Sainsbury’s plan to open new store

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WEST Lothian could be set for a jobs boost with the news that Sainsbury’s plan to build a new store in Livingston.

Flasher perv on sex offenders’ register after several attacks

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A SERIAL flasher has been placed on the sex offenders’ register after he exposed himself to four women during three broad-daylight attacks in West Lothian.

Speeding driver jailed

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A SPEEDING driver – who was going so fast on the M8 he made other motorists feel like “they were going backwards” when he passed them – has been jailed.

Salmond to discuss plant closure today

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond is set to hold a meeting today (Thursday) to discuss the impact of Bausch and Lomb’s closure.

Deans Community High pupils to move to new building

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

PUPILS are finally set to move into the new Deans Community High School.

Row over patient transfers at St John's Hospital

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EDINBURGH transport chiefs are stalling moves to have patients from the capital treated at St John’s Hospital, it was claimed this week.

Inveralmond Community High pupils prepare for India trip

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of hard working pupils from Inveralmond Community High School are preparing to travel to India next year to help young children.

Hunt on for Livingston armed robber

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

POLICE are hunting a knife-wielding robber who raided a shop in Livingston.

Ross Kemp drops in on Sky centre

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FORMER Eastenders star Ross Kemp this week called into Livingston’s Sky Television contact centre.

£1.85m Bankton Primary upgrade nears completion

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A PROJECT to upgrade a West Lothian school is nearing completion.

Livingston teacher used holidays to go on African mission

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A WEST Lothian teacher used part of her summer holiday to join in with an international project.

Surgery centre plans revealed for St John's Hospital

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

PLANS for a new short stay elective surgery centre have been unveiled for St John’s Hospital.

Livingston woman brandished knife at workmates

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A WOMAN who pulled a knife on two men after an argument in her home has been given community service.

Brave Rachel, 13, enjoys two days of pampering

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A TEENAGER has been given the chance to relax in luxury after a year of battling cancer.

Meldrum Fountain restored to its former glory

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A PROJECT by pupils at a West Lothian school has led to a piece of history being uncovered.

Sat navs prime target of car crime thieves

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MOTORISTS are being urged to keep their valuables safe after thieves raided cars in a series of break-ins.

Supervision order placed on man who ignored fine

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A MAN who failed to pay a fine he was given for kicking a woman on the face and body has been placed on a supervised attendance order.