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West Lothian news for 22 October 2009

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West Lothian pervert boss is jailed for two years Oct 22 2009

THE shamed boss of an entertainments agency who preyed on a teenager desperate to become a model, has been jailed for two years.Read

Ten years of heartache for West Lothian transplant mum Oct 22 2009

A MOTHER who has endured more tragedy and heartache in 10 years than most people do in a lifetime says she is “lucky to be alive”.Read

Goods worth £2000 stolen in depot raid Oct 22 2009

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of goods were stolen from a building site last weekend.Read

Knife crime: West Lothian MSP demands action Oct 22 2009

A NEW service which aims to clampdown on people carrying knives has been welcomed by a West Lothian MSP.Read

Susan Boyle taken to hospital as she is tipped for Christmas show Oct 22 2009

SINGING sensation Susan Boyle may be set to star in her very own Christmas show.Read

West Lothian cat blasted by shotgun Oct 22 2009

A YOUNG cat needed three weeks of intensive vet care after being blasted in a shotgun attack.Read

Reports claim banned MP Devine still under scrutiny for his expenses claim Oct 22 2009

REPORTS emerged this week that MP Jim Devine’s expenses claims are still under investigation.Read

Soldiers marching for charity Oct 22 2009

TWO local soldiers marched out in aid of their colleagues by organising a fundraising walk.Read

Budding county movie makers triumph in national film awards contest Oct 22 2009

BUDDING film-makers have won an award at a UK-wide film festival for their work.Read

Bathgate army cadets are just champion Oct 22 2009

MEMBERS of Lothian and Borders Army Cadet Force showed they were fighting fit at a recent training weekend.Read

Baby fair will give adults the chance to have great time and meet the experts Oct 22 2009

FREE music, singing and yoga taster sessions are on offer at a baby fair being held next month by the Falkirk and West Lothian branch of the National Childbirth Trust.Read

County rallies for African aid Oct 22 2009

BATHGATE Rotary Club, along with some local schools, were delighted to present a cheque for £2690 to the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity recently.Read

Broxburn man fined after caught driving without licence Oct 22 2009

GETTING caught driving with no licence and insurance landed a Broxburn man with a fine.Read

Prostate cancer message plea Oct 22 2009

MEN in West Lothian are being sought to help raise awareness of prostate cancer.Read

Royal occasion for the children of Donaldson’s Oct 22 2009

DONALDSON’S School had a visit from a very special guest last week.Read

Bathgate ban order ignored by man Oct 22 2009

A MAN has been jailed for breaching an anti-social behaviour order banning him from entering Bathgate town centre.Read

A superb evening with Burns will help boost charity Oct 22 2009

A SPECIAL fundraising evening is set to take place in Bathgate next weekend.Read

Cash stolen at break-in at social club Oct 22 2009

BOOZE and cash were stolen from a social club in a West Lothian village recently.Read

Dyslexia group is on the move Oct 22 2009

THE West Lothian branch of Dyslexia Scotland have moved to a new home in a bid to encourage more people to their meetings.Read

Campaign is launched to highlight dangers of setting fire to wheelie bins as fireworks season draws closer Oct 22 2009

HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to heed advice to prevent vandals torching dustbins.Read

Two West Lothian companies are in running for top environment awards Oct 22 2009

TWO West Lothian companies are in the running for a top environmental award.Read

Family grieve at loss of young son Oct 22 2009

A DAD has paid tribute to the medical team who fought to try to save the life of his young son.Read

Pupils learn to grow their own Oct 22 2009

PUPILS at two West Lothian schools have been growing for success in a special project.Read

Wedding fayre makes dreams really come true Oct 22 2009

WHEN planning a wedding, the venue, quite simply, is one of the most important choices you will make.Read

Go along and see what is on offer at Deer Park’s big event Oct 22 2009

Deer Park’s food and beverage manager, Gordon McIntosh, who has over 25 years experience of organising weddings, explained:Read

Take care on bonfire night Oct 22 2009

PLANS for bonfire night have sparked a safety message from West Lothian emergency crews.Read

Help find country’s ‘Top of the Pops’ Oct 22 2009

TIME is running out to find Scotland’s ‘Top of the Pops’.Read

The five star show brings golden prize Oct 22 2009

IMPROVING service has won West Lothian Council a landmark award.Read

Teenagers carried knife and belt to face noisy crowd Oct 22 2009

TWO teenagers who had consumed a “phenomenal” amount of alcohol were seen carrying a knife and a belt in a Bathgate street disturbance.Read

Highly respected doctor retires from county practice and vows to bring care to land of his birth Oct 22 2009

A POPULAR Livingston GP has hung his stethoscope up for the last time following his retirement from Deans and Eliburn medical practice after 28 years service.Read

Housing cash bid made by council Oct 22 2009

COUNCIL chiefs are bidding for Government cash to build new homes in West Lothian.Read

County people urged to have say on thorny issue Oct 22 2009

A WEST Lothian MSP is calling for local people to have their say on a thorny issue.Read

Spooky happenings for Hallowe’en at the zoo Oct 22 2009

THERE will be some spooky goings on at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder this Hallowe’en.Read

Cold no relief from charges Oct 22 2009

A LIVINGSTON man told a court the reason he couldn’t provide police with a breath sample was because he had a cold.Read

Speeding lorries threat to safety Oct 22 2009

BLACKRIDGE residents say it is only a matter of time before there is an accident involving lorries working on the Bathgate to Airdrie rail link.Read

Public are asked to use spare coins to help shoebox appeal Oct 22 2009

VOLUNTEERS from the Operation Christmas Child charity is calling on individuals and families in West Lothian to save their spare change over the next five weeks.Read

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