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Linlithgow OAP’s white water rafting

A DAREDEVIL West Lothian pensioner hopes she will be swept away by fundraising success on her 90th birthday.Read

Plans unveiled for Bathgate town centre

PLANS have been unveiled on how Bathgate’s town centre regeneration cash will be spent.Read

Whippet is top dog in national competition

A LOCAL whippet enthusiast is celebrating after his prized pet was named top dog at a national competition.Read

Man jailed for smuggling drugs into prison

A MAN has been jailed after trying to smuggle cannabis into Addiewell Prison inside a packet of crisps.Read

Stewart Meikle’s Bowls

GRAEME Byrne skipped Balbardie to the Scottish indoor bowls Fours title in 2001 and the 38-year-old Development Engineer is back on course for a 2010 repeat having skipped a new front three into the semi-final stage.Read

Focuas magazine launch

A NEW magazine has been launched in the West Lothian area to offer support to people with mental health issues.Read

New help to protect OAPs

A NEW joint approach has been drawn up to help protect West Lothian’s pensioners from crime in their own homes and on their own doorsteps.Read

Teen assaulted shop worker

A TEENAGER who assaulted and racially abused a Chinese takeway worker has been hit with a £200 fine.Read

Money raised in memory of inspirational teenager

THE memory of an inspirational West Lothian teenager is driving on a family friend to raise thousands for a cancer charity.Read

Fine for drunk who caused disturbance at party

A DRUNKEN disturbance at a New Year’s party landed a West Lothian man with a fine when he appeared in court.Read

Council’s licensing call

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL have warned event organisers of new regulations covering licences.Read

Council to increase number of new homes to rent

PLANS have been unveiled to increase the number of council homes in West Lothian.Read

Royal Mail worker stole packages

A FORMER Royal Mail worker has been labelled “fortunate” after she avoided a prison sentence for stealing Christmas presents at a Livingston mail centre.Read

Connarty supports cancer campaign

LINLITHGOW MP Michael Connarty has given his support to a new campaign launched by Cancer Research UK.Read

Brain injury service anniversary

PEOPLE who have suffered a brain injury got together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of a service that has given them invaluable help.Read

Men are urged to learn more about prostate cancer

MARCH is Prostate Cancer Awareness month and men throughout the county are being encouraged to learn more about the disease.Read

Coalfields cash to boost credit union

A NEW grant is set to help boost services provided by a West Lothian credit union.Read

Business magazine marks fifth anniversary

A POPULAR online business magazine is celebrating its anniversary this month.Read

West Calder hairdresser urges women to be aware of prostate cancer

HAIRDRESSER Jeni Maran was shocked when she discovered her husband had unknowingly had prostate cancer for five years.Read

Get on your bike for charity

A WEST Lothian man is challenging people to get on their bikes to raise funds for charity.Read

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