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RAF man’s final mission after 35 years of service Oct 08 2009

ROYAL Air Force Engineering Warrant Officer Frank O’Hara is coming to the end of his final mission after 35 years of service.Read

Tracing the family tree Oct 08 2009

THE WEST Lothian Family History Society is holding another family history roadshows.Read

Missing man’s body discovered in river Oct 08 2009

POLICE have confirmed that a body recovered from the River Almond has been identified as that of missing man, John Boylan.Read

Swine flu fears at Academy Oct 08 2009

LINLITHGOW Academy was at the centre of a possible swine flu outbreak this week, after 290 pupils were reported absent yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Shotgun killer wins £2100 for time spent in solitary Oct 08 2009

THE decision to award a killer — who murdered an innocent West Lothian man in cold-blood — compensation for time he spent in solitary confinement in prison has been slammed as ‘monstrous’.Read

Town centre staff angry at new parking charges Oct 08 2009

STAFF who work in Livingston town centre say they will be penalised for coming to work when the new parking charges are implemented on Monday.Read

West Lothian pensioner is parking mad over Big Mac Oct 08 2009

A WEST Lothian pensioner is taking on the might of McDonald’s over a £95 parking fine.Read

Driver found with drugs escapes with court fine Oct 08 2009

A MAN caught by police with £200 worth of cannabis has escaped with a fine.Read

Callous murderer fired three more rounds into dead man Oct 08 2009

ANDREW Somerville — who has been handed £2100 compensation from the Scottish Prison Service — murdered Craig Anderson in cold-blood.Read

MSP backing health review Oct 08 2009

ANGELA Constance MSP has joined forces with local campaigners, as a major review into muscle disease is announcedRead

MP demands apology from council Oct 08 2009

A WEST Lothian MP says the people of Armadale deserve an apology from West Lothian Council for failing to properly protect their health from pollution coming from Giscol Brickworks.Read

Art exhibition will provide boost for world charity Oct 08 2009

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

Thieves target business Oct 08 2009

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of property were stolen from a business in Broxburn earlier this week.Read

New scheme is building future for apprentices in the construction industry Oct 08 2009

EDUCATION Secretary Fiona Hyslop has visited West Lothian College to see a new scheme to help young people gain qualifications for the construction trade.Read

New head of social policy is appointed Oct 08 2009

WEST Lothian Community Health and Care Partnership (CHCP) has appointed Ian Quigley as their new Head of Social Policy.Read

Council information services are on the move to allow building work start Oct 08 2009

BATHGATE’S Council Information Services office is on the move later this month.Read

Family centre given honour Oct 08 2009

STAFF from Broxburn Family and Community Development Centre have been celebrating after receiving national recognition.Read

Is it good – or rank rotten? Oct 08 2009

WEST Lothian Council is asking the public what they think about about taxi ranks.Read

Homeless charity in urgent need of emergency staffing Oct 08 2009

OPEN Door, the charity for homeless young people, is having difficulty recruiting relief staff for its emergency hostel and outreach services.Read

Hidden dangers of the abandoned cats Oct 08 2009

ANIMAL welfare experts are calling on all cat owners in the West Lothian area to ensure their pets are neutered.Read

Outdoor fitness centre is now open Oct 08 2009

LETHAM Park in Livingston is one of the first in West Lothian to have an outdoor fitness centre installed.Read

County thanked for taking coffee break Oct 08 2009

CHARITY bosses have thanked West Lothian people for their support during a major fundraising event.Read

Learn how to spot cannabis cultivation Oct 08 2009

POLICE are urging West Lothian people to help weed out drug dealers.Read

Angela is in the pink to aid fundraising Oct 08 2009

LIVINGSTON MSP Angela Constance is joining forces with the Breast Cancer Campaign to support its award winning fundraising event, Wear it Pink, on Friday, October 30.Read

Clients will get money back, says travel agent Oct 08 2009

TRAVEL agent Douglas McCarthy has stated he is still doing all he can to help his customers following the closure of his Bathgate business.Read

West Lothian is backing new legislation aimed at cracking down on people causing harm Oct 08 2009

A NEW campaign supported by West Lothian Council has been launched to help stop harm against adults in Scotland.Read

Paving way for retirement Oct 08 2009

WEST Lothian 50+ Network is offering a ‘Focus on Retirement’ course free of charge for five consecutive Wednesdays, beginning November 4 until December 2 meeting at 10am.Read

Scotland Office gives young people’s project thumbs up Oct 08 2009

A TRAINING project was given the seal of approval when a Scotland Office Minister paid a visit.Read

Something for everybody at special fun day Oct 08 2009

YOUNGSTERS had the chance to come face-to-face with some unusual creatures at a special fun day.Read

Action to Save St John’s won’t be scapegoat for national parties failings Oct 08 2009

COUNCILLOR Jim Dixon begins by making an unwarranted attack on the current administration group in West Lothian Council, claiming that we are “raiding” the Christmas bonus.Read

Ex-pat author talks about her new book Oct 08 2009

A SPECIAL guest popped into West Calder Library recently.Read

Grandparents enjoyed visit to nursery centre Oct 08 2009

A SPECIAL day was held for grandparents at a Bathgate nursery.Read

Two cars stolen in county raids Oct 08 2009

POLICE are appealing for information after two cars were stolen.Read

A powerful stage play wins praise Oct 08 2009

THE story of Anne Frank is one of the most poignant, sad and inspirational legacies of all time.Read

Two Broxburn structures to be overhauled Oct 08 2009

TWO Broxburn structures are due to undergo a four-week programme of essential repairs.Read

New primary planned for Armadale development Oct 08 2009

A PLANNING application has been lodged with West Lothian Council for a new two-stream primary school at Armadale Station.Read

Nominations requested for best volunteers Oct 08 2009

IT’S that time of year again, when anyone can vote to give volunteers in their community the recognition they deserve.Read

Health bosses won’t ‘re-zone’ at St John’s Oct 08 2009

NHS bosses have dropped plans to have patients from Edinburgh treated at St John’s Hospital.Read

Trading Standards warn consumers over postal scams Oct 08 2009

TRADING Standards watchdogs are calling on West Lothian people to be on their guard against postal scams.Read

Police appeal after double break-ins to houses Oct 08 2009

ELECTRICAL equipment was stolen from a house in Bathgate last week.Read

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