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Staff crisis at children's ward

FEARS are being voiced over a potential staffing crisis at St John’s Hospital’s children’s ward.Read

Family’s bid to send Ellie to US for treatment

A YOUNG girl hopes West Lothian people will help her take her first unaided steps.Read

West Lothian scrapyard damaged in blaze

A WEST Lothian scrapyard has been hit with thousands of pounds worth of damage after a fire ripped through the site.Read

Retired teacher given award

A RETIRED teacher from Bathgate has been honoured for her contribution to music in West Lothian by receiving the highest honour of world-wide Rotary.Read

Painting to be raffled off for Five Sisters Zoo Bear Appeal

A PAINTING worth hundreds of pounds can be won for just £2 thanks to a kind-hearted artist who has donated it to raise funds to rescue three mistreated circus bears.Read

Council praised by charity for reducing eviction rates

SHELTER Scotland have praised West Lothian Council after the local authority achieved a 36 per cent reduction in evictions over the last four years.Read

Glowing review for West Lothian College

WEST Lothian College has been given a glowing report following a review by HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE).Read

New regional eating disorders unit opens at St John’s

A NEW regional eating disorders unit has been opened at St John’s Hospital in Livingston.Read

Bella celebrates 105th birthday

ONE of the oldest women in Scotland has marked her 105th birthday.Read

Landlady shocked to find home being used as cannabis factory

A WOMAN who rented her home to a couple was shocked to find it was being used as a cannabis farm.Read

Armadale Academy scoop construction challenge prize

A GROUP of Armadale Academy pupils have come second in the 2011-2012 East of Scotland Construction and Built Environment Challenge championships.Read

Drink driver warned that he could end up “killing somebody”

A MAN who was caught driving while nearly four times the legal limit has been warned by a sheriff that he could end up “killing somebody”.Read

New plans for Eliburn Park

BUILDING plans which would see the creation of offices, workshops and homes in Livingston’s Eliburn Park have been submitted to West Lothian Council.Read

Woman jailed for “disgusting” offence

A WOMAN who threw her snot into the face of a police officer has been jailed.Read

Sons host charity football match in memory of late mum

TWO brothers are hosting a charity football match to celebrate the life of their late mum.Read

Driver led police on a 120mph chase

A YOUNG driver who led police on a 120mph car chase through driving rain has been banned for 16 months and fined £1000.Read

Police looking for help to trace flasher

A MAN flashed at a woman when she was out walking her dog in Livingston.Read

Inspirational Lawrence chosen to carry Olympic Torch

AN inspirational man from West Lothian has been chosen to carry the iconic Olympic Torch on its journey through Scotland.Read

Famous Robert Burns statue restored to former glory

A FAMOUS 130-year-old sculpture of Robert Burns and Highland Mary has been restored to its former glory and unveiled at a special Burns Day event in Bathgate.Read

Single people in Glasgow wanted for ITV show Dinner Date

ITV hit show Dinner Date is back for its third series and is looking for bubbly and interesting single people in Glasgow to take part.Read

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