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West Lothian news for 15 October 2009

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Girlfriend smuggled drugs into Addiewell Prison Oct 15 2009

A PRISONER who pressurised his teenage girlfriend into smuggling drugs into Addiewell Prison for him has had his sentence extended.Read

Sports fans voice concerns over firms’ new proposals Oct 15 2009

THE application from Scotmid to build on Volunteer Park caused some concern among Armadale Thistle fans who attended the meeting.Read

Pupils make a meal of project Oct 15 2009

GROW FOR IT: pupils from the county’s Woodmuir Primary School shared a meal with local residents recently, made almost entirely from ingredients grown in their village.Read

Elderly are in line for major benefits help Oct 15 2009

OLDER people throughout West Lothian are set to benefit from a cash boost thanks to a new scheme.Read

Reliance staff are praised for their efforts at court Oct 15 2009

PRISONER transfer company Reliance have rewarded their West Lothian workers for their part in helping ensure a smooth start at the new Livingston court complex.Read

County facing cat crisis as numbers soar Oct 15 2009

CAT welfare experts are urging pet-owners to ensure they get their cats neutered.Read

£20,000 damage caused to Livingston house Oct 15 2009

THIEVES caused thousands of pounds worth of damage when they trashed a house in Livingston.Read

Man handled stolen goods Oct 15 2009

A MAN caught by police with a bag of stolen goods has been jailed.Read

Lonely Patsy is in need of loving Oct 15 2009

A DOG who needs an owner with plenty of time to devote to her is looking for a new home.Read

Police on trail of car thieves Oct 15 2009

THIEVES stole a car from a West Lothian street earlier this week.Read

Country walks focus on fungi Oct 15 2009

COUNTRYSIDE experts are set to lead a special walk this weekend.Read

Mounted cop in saddle for charity Oct 15 2009

A MOUNTED police officer is trading his horse for a bicycle to raise cash for cancer nurses.Read

Great-gran delivers granddaughter's baby

Livingston great-gran helps granddaughter give brith Oct 15 2009

A WOMAN delivered her own great-granddaughter when she was born before an ambulance had time to turn up.Read

Football legend Alex laid to rest Oct 15 2009

TRIBUTES were paid this week to former professional footballer and “gentleman” Alex McCrae.Read

Conman is a ‘disgrace to the human race’ - sheriff Oct 15 2009

A FRAUDSTER who conned an 80-year-old woman out of £3000 has been dubbed a “disgrace to the human race” by a sheriff.Read

Legal eagles are flying high after latest national honours Oct 15 2009

A LIVINGSTON Criminal Law Firm has been honoured at a prestigious national Law Awards ceremony for the second year running.Read

Fairtrade award is won by pupils Oct 15 2009

STAFF and pupils at a Livingston school have scored a first for the town.Read

Wandering guitar man’s church gig Oct 15 2009

AWARD winning singer-songwriter Bruce Davies is appearing in concert in Livingston next month.Read

Barmaid is jailed for selling drugs to undercover police officers Oct 15 2009

A WEST Lothian barmaid who helped set up heroin deals for undercover police posing as drug-using thieves has been jailed.Read

Special concert aims to raise notes for support group in the county Oct 15 2009

A LOCAL support group is set to benefit from a special fundraising concert this weekend.Read

Prisoners riot at Addiewell prison Oct 15 2009

A POLICE investigation has been launched after inmates at Addiewell prison sparked a riot, injuring a guard.Read

Spooky Happenings haunt Almond Valley Oct 15 2009

GHOSTLY ghouls are walking the halls of one of West Lothian’s best-loved visitor attractions this month as seasonal scares take centre stage.Read

Fishing: Casting lines to help kids Oct 15 2009

EXPERTS are being asked to throw a line to help youngsters build up their fishing skills.Read

Developers’ outline plans for Armadale Oct 15 2009

THE residents of Armadale were given another chance to hear from the people who want to build a supermarket in their town.Read

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