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West Lothian news for 16 July 2009

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50 new West Lothian jobs will be created in council-backed scheme Jul 16 2009

NEW jobs look set to be created thanks to a new scheme announced by West Lothian Council.Read

Charity needs daredevils to take skydive Jul 16 2009

AN international charity is calling on West Lothian people to take the plunge and help people in crisis.Read

Why are West Lothian drivers still paying through the nose for fuel? Jul 16 2009

I WAS very pleased to learn, last Friday (July 10) through the national media, that a petrol price war had broken out, due to the continuing low price of crude oil.Read

Firefighter honoured for his volunteer work Jul 16 2009

A FIREFIGHTER from West Lothian who has campaigned to improve children’s safety has been given a top award for his volunteer work.Read

Charity gives thanks for great reception at gala day Jul 16 2009

I AM writing on behalf of the members of Alba Wings, a region of the Goldwing Owners Club of GB to say a very big thank you to every single person who donated to our charity during the Whitburn Gala Day.Read

College wins extra £320,000 student funds Jul 16 2009

WEST Lothian College has been allocated extra funding to help meet demand.Read

Safety first wins county shopping centre honour Jul 16 2009

A WEST Lothian shopping centre has scooped an award for safety.Read

Planning appeals are favouring local applicants Jul 16 2009

MORE local planning decisions have been overturned by the Scottish Government than upheld, figures this week have revealed.Read

Summer season will be swinging Jul 16 2009

THIS summer sees a wide and varied programme of entertainment in Bathgate’s Regal Community Theatre.Read

More houses to rent is charity’s call Jul 16 2009

WEST Lothian faces a serious shortage of affordable homes for rent.Read

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Uphall couple's anger as ex-cop who threatened to kill them escapes with warning Jul 16 2009

AN ex-cop who threatened to kill his neighbours escaped punishment this week.Read

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West Lothian road rage driver jailed for 10 months Jul 16 2009

A ROAD rage driver who inflicted a brutal assault on another road user has been jailed for ten months.Read

Police issue advice after spate of break-ins Jul 16 2009

THIEVES have helped themselves to thousands of pounds worth of property after a spate of break-ins throughout the West Lothian area.Read

West Lothian company striving towards a healthy working environment Jul 16 2009

A WEST Lothian company has joined a pioneering scheme to help provide a safe working environment for its staff.Read

Put Your West Foot Forward Jul 16 2009

PUT Your West Foot Forward – a West Lothian project that helps get people more active – is currently recruiting for volunteers to help lead short walks each week.Read

Festival to warn of dangers on railway Jul 16 2009

Teenage event will drive home safety message and help keep youngsters off the tracksRead

Pupils bank on a new playground Jul 16 2009

PUPILS at Mid Calder Primary School were in for a treat when staff from The Royal Bank of Scotland volunteered to spruce up their playground recently.Read

Nursery banks on great new playground facility Jul 16 2009

GROUNDS FOR SUCCESS: pupils from Croftmalloch Primary in Whitburn have been celebrating their new-look playground.Read

Bridge repair works to lead to traffic problems Jul 16 2009

WORK at the Bankton Road Bridge in Livingston will begin on Monday, July 27 it has been announced this week.Read

Roadworks ahead for Linlithgow Jul 16 2009

DRIVERS are being warned of roadworks in Linlithgow this weekend.Read

Thieves take away cash during restaurant raid Jul 16 2009

A VILLAGE social club was broken into last week.Read

Kids can get crafty while parents shop Jul 16 2009

SUMMER entertainment is in store for visitors to Livingston this summer.Read

Putting the lid on county noise Jul 16 2009

STEPS are being taken to help people having problems with nuisance neighbours.Read

Tagging order is made on the disqualified driver who went behind wheel Jul 16 2009

A DISQUALIFIED driver was caught behind the wheel giving an elderly neighbour a lift.Read

Stepping out to enjoy first class walking Jul 16 2009

EVENING health walks are back for people in West Lothian.Read

New £53m West Lothian Civic Centre is open Jul 16 2009

CONSTRUCTION work is now complete on West Lothian’s new civic centre.Read

Big-hearted children have gift of summer for elderly centre Jul 16 2009

BIG-HEARTED children have made a donation to help their community’s older people enjoy the summer weather.Read

Road restrictions will be in force Jul 16 2009

ROAD restrictions are set to be put in place on a highway near Livingston.Read

Tribute to the life of Reay Ferguson, 84 Jul 16 2009

REAY Ferguson died peacefully, aged 84, in St John’s Hospital on June 15, 2009 after a long and varied life.Read

Young man dies after his off-road vehicle hits a tree Jul 16 2009

A MAN died following an accident in West Lothian last weekend.Read

Career is just child’s play Jul 16 2009

WEST Lothian is an ever growing area, and as such there appears to be a higher need in many areas for additional child care provision.Read

Visit more local landmarks, urges MSP Jul 16 2009

Linlithgow MSP Mary Mulligan, is encouraging people to take in at least one visit to a local landmark or attraction during the course of the summer.Read

Connarty welcomes industrial injuries decision that will help former miners Jul 16 2009

A WEST Lothian MP has welcomed a decision which will help former miners claim cash to deal with industrial injuries.Read

Thug who butted a policeman is jailed for six-months Jul 16 2009

A THUG who headbutted a police officer as he was escorting him to the cells has been jailed.Read

Thousands of pounds of property stolen as thieves target works yard Jul 16 2009

CROOKS are being hunted following a series of thefts.Read

New £53m West Lothian Civic Centre is open Jul 16 2009

CONSTRUCTION work is now complete on West Lothian’s new civic centre.Read

Demand for brickwork pollution apology after 23 years Jul 16 2009

AN anti-pollution campaigner says a planning application for a brick drying building in Armadale should have been chucked out 23 years ago because it misled councillors.Read

Take a stroll with walkers Jul 16 2009

PEOPLE in West Lothian are being invited to enjoy a day out walking out with the Livingston Ramblers.Read

Minister sees water difference plan has made Jul 16 2009

SCOTTISH Minister Stewart Stevenson has visited West Lothian to see how the county is going with the flow.Read

Cops hunt five assailants after a brutal attack Jul 16 2009

POLICE have issued an appeal for help after a man was seriously assaulted in a brutal street attack.Read

Tippy lands the lead role Jul 16 2009

A REAL shaggy dog tale has seen a homeless dog become a film star.Read

Thistle do nicely for an insight into the wildflowers of the park Jul 16 2009

NATURE lovers looking to learn about West Lothian’s flora and fauna, can use an event this weekend to improve their knowledge.Read

Affectionate Toby is in need of a loving home Jul 16 2009

AN affectionate dog is looking for a new home in the West Lothian area to call his own.Read

Children’s hospice is on shopping list Jul 16 2009

STORES at a West Lothian shopping development have chosen their new charity for the coming year.Read

Band hoping to drum-up more support in area Jul 16 2009

THE Forth Bridges Accordion Band (South Queensferry) are on the look out for new members for our accordion section.Read

Jean-Paul needs to find share of good luck Jul 16 2009

A SPECIAL cat is appealing for a new home to call his own in West Lothian.Read

Charity celebrates anniversary of store Jul 16 2009

A LOCAL charity shop has celebrated its tenth anniversary.Read

CO-OP Jul 16 2009

The Co-operative Healthy Living Fresh Chicken Breast Fillets – £5.Read

SNP can’t be trusted to run hospital far less the country Jul 16 2009

SO at last we have it out in public, our hospital is being run understaffed, and as such, stands to reason unsafely.Read

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