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West Lothian news for 1 October 2009

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Loan Fund should help alleviate pain of credit crunch Oct 01 2009

SMALL and medium-sized businesses can now access financial support thanks to the Business Gateway’s West Lothian Loan Fund.Read

Festival opportunity will be music to the ears of county pupils Oct 01 2009

SCHOOL pupils across West Lothian are being encouraged to celebrate their musical heritage and have a chance of performing at one of the biggest folk festivals in the world.Read

Open day to showcase services Oct 01 2009

PEOPLE with sight and hearing impairments are being invited to a special open day later this month.Read

Exhibition of artwork Oct 01 2009

LIVINGSTON artist Joe Hawthorn will exhibit a selection of his original paintings and prints in Acredale House, Bathgate until Monday, October 19.Read

Youth club benefits from state-of-the-art facilities Oct 01 2009

A NEW and exciting youth club has opened its doors in Livingston.Read

Comedian of the year finalists performing Oct 01 2009

THE Merry-Go-Round Comedy Club returns on October 9 at the Hilcroft Hotel in Whitburn.Read

New booklet reveals the forgotten history of gunpowder mills Oct 01 2009

THE forgotten history of a West Lothian industry has been uncovered.Read

Council budget faces period of belt-tightening Oct 01 2009

WEST Lothian should expect a bleak outlook for 2010/11.Read

West Lothian family shell out £1200 for hotel after holiday firm folds Oct 01 2009

A DAD-OF-THREE has hit out after he claims his family was almost left high and dry by the collapse of Bill McCarthy Travel.Read

Family firm goes to the wall – after 22 years in town Oct 01 2009

ONE of West Lothian’s best known businesses became the latest victim of the recession last week.Read

Jailed for bringing heroin into prison Oct 01 2009

A MAN caught with drugs in Addiewell prison was jailed this week.Read

New Livingston Scotmid creates 14 jobs Oct 01 2009

FOURTEEN new jobs have been created with the opening of a new store.Read

Your cash donations can help drought-stricken east Africa Oct 01 2009

AN international charity is appealing for West Lothian people to support their appeal to help east Africa.Read

‘Wear it Pink’ urges MSP Mary Oct 01 2009

A WEST Lothian MSP is urging local people to support a major breast cancer awareness event.Read

Punched bonnet of woman’s car Oct 01 2009

A BULLY who punched the bonnet of a woman’s car after she sounded her horn at him was fined this week.Read

Teenagers celebrate charity’s anniversary Oct 01 2009

WHITBURN teenagers had the chance to take part in a conference to mark the 125th anniversary of a national charity.Read

Tenants will pay more for new houses Oct 01 2009

COUNCIL chiefs have voted to set rents for new homes at a higher rate than older houses.Read

Fair outlook benefits pupils Oct 01 2009

PRIMARY six pupils at Falla Hill Primary in Fauldhouse, have been learning about Fairtrade.Read

Town’s historic past will be marked for all to celebrate Oct 01 2009

NEW markers highlighting Linlithgow’s historical past have been unveiled.Read

Arts festival is a family affair Oct 01 2009

LINLITHGOW’S Arts Festival opens on Saturday, October 10 providing a wide range of entertainment by local voluntary organisations until November 7.Read

Information event will focus on issues dealing with older people in area Oct 01 2009

A SPECIAL information event for older people is set to be held in Whitburn.Read

Cassie has home wish Oct 01 2009

A FRIENDLY young dog is in need of a new home.Read

Hearts Legends lining up to benefit school Oct 01 2009

A WEST Lothian school is to net a goal when it hosts a special fundraising match next weekend.Read

Kiddies set for a party Oct 01 2009

YOUNGSTERS will have the chance to sample some of the best entertainment on offer this autumn at Livingston’s Howden Park Centre.Read

Changes to bus service Oct 01 2009

BUS services in West Lothian have been revamped from this week.Read

Going in to hospital is just child’s play Oct 01 2009

A NEW £180,000 play zone has been unveiled at St John’s Hospital.Read

Criminals to face force of crackdown Oct 01 2009

COPS are launching a renewed assault on criminal gangs in West Lothian.Read

Livingston company ready to create 150 new jobs for area Oct 01 2009

AROUND 150 new jobs are set to be created at a company’s Livingston base.Read

Figures back the case for St John’s Oct 01 2009

NEW figures have revealed a continued upsurge in the numbers of patients being treated at St John’s Hospital.Read

Community councils up-and-running again Oct 01 2009

COMMUNITY councils have been successfully re-established in 34 areas, it was revealed this week.Read

Brothers close to being jailed Oct 01 2009

TWO brothers caught shouting and swearing outside a block of flats were told by a sheriff that they were close to being jailed.Read

Tackle could have killed young Linlithgow Loch swans Oct 01 2009

WILDLIFE experts say three cygnets were saved from a painful death after being injured by discarded fishing tackle.Read

Charity launches drive for good-quality stock Oct 01 2009

A LEADING charity is urging West Lothian people to support its appeal and take part in the nation’s biggest-ever stock appeal.Read

Livingston thief given a year's term Oct 01 2009

A THUG who robbed a taxi driver and stole from two supermarkets has been jailed for almost a year.Read

Parking charges set to come into effect this month Oct 01 2009

PARKING charges are set to be introduced in Livingston town centre this month.Read

Guide will help enable Armadale development Oct 01 2009

PLANS to revamp a West Lothian town have been shown to the council’s executive.Read

New academy officially opens doors Oct 01 2009

THE new Armadale Academy has been officially opened.Read

MSP Mary welcomes Answer Project to Scottish Parliament Oct 01 2009

Linlithgow MSP Mary Mulligan recently played host to a very special group of visitors to the Scottish Parliament when she welcomed the Answer Project from Whitburn.Read

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