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West Lothian news for 29 October 2009

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Kids put skates on Oct 29 2009

CHILDREN in a West Lothian village were on a roll recently.Read

Crash heroes are in line for bravery award Oct 29 2009

TWO men whose selfless acts helped free a young woman from her burning car after a three-vehicle crash at an accident blackspot could be in line to receive bravery awards.Read

Public being urged to help those at risk Oct 29 2009

WEST Lothian people are being urged to play their part in helping people suffering from harm or neglect.Read

A trick or treat will guarantee wagging tails Oct 29 2009

DOG welfare experts are urging local people to support their campaign to give the pooches in their care a Hallowe’en treat.Read

Charity ball will have X Factor Oct 29 2009

STAFF from the Eliburn Co-op store have organised a charity ball to raise money for the Royal National Institute for Deaf People.Read

Former breast cancer sufferer backs campaign Oct 29 2009

A WEST Lothian woman diagnosed with cancer when she was aged just 20 is backing a new breast cancer campaign.Read

Mourners pay tribute to tragic Carol Jarvis Oct 29 2009

THE family and friends of tragic Carol Jarvis gathered to pay tribute to her as she was laid to rest on Friday.Read

Sectarian bus driver abused schoolchildren Oct 29 2009

A SCHOOL bus driver subjected pupils from West Lothian high schools to months of sectarian abuse.Read

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Livingston street fight killer found guilty of culpable homicide Oct 29 2009

A DRUG dealer who killed a teenager in a Livingston street fight has been found guilty of culpable homicide after a jury cleared him of murder.Read

Grieving Livingston father was four times over drinks limit Oct 29 2009

A MAN struggling to come to terms with the loss of his son was caught driving a staggering four times over the legal limit the day before the anniversary of his child’s death.Read

Bathgate building vandalised with Nazi swastika Oct 29 2009

RACIST yobs who dubbed a swastika on the side of a Bathgate block of flats have been slammed as “idiots”.Read

Drink driver says he was ‘an idiot’ Oct 29 2009

A DRINK driver who was stopped by police on the M8 motorway was found to be over twice the legal limit, Livingston Sheriff Court heard.Read

Night of the ghouls Oct 29 2009

GHOULISH characters have been stalking the corridors of Almond Valley Heritage Centre.Read

County backing for funds Oct 29 2009

WEST Lothian people are being urged to support a national campaign to help fight cancer.Read

Ghandi's grandson visits West Lothian Oct 29 2009

THE grandson of political and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi visited West Lothian recently.Read

Mulligan embarks on tour of Bathgate to discover how businesses are coping Oct 29 2009

BATHGATE’S MSP has been visiting businesses in the town to see how they are weathering the tough economic climate.Read

Police issue warning to beware of bogus callers Oct 29 2009

HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to be on their guard against con artists.Read

West Lothian lottery winner in a birthday bash Oct 29 2009

WEST Lothian lottery winner Lisa Dougan was among the lotto winners invited to a special party recently.Read

Festive season cheers for West Lothian pubs Oct 29 2009

PUBS and clubs in West Lothian are bing given the chance to extend their opening hours during the festive season.Read

Working together brings benefits for the county Oct 29 2009

WORKING together is the main theme in the new edition of Business Connections.Read

West Lothian pupils learn about recycling Oct 29 2009

CHILDREN at a West Lothian school have been learning how their rubbish can help their garden look blooming marvellous.Read

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West Lothian councillors angry as swine flu outbreak closes frontline office Oct 29 2009

COUNCIL offices in two West Lothian communities were closed last week due to a swine flu outbreak.Read

Homeless charity urgently needs staff Oct 29 2009

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

Safety first is a winner for outlet centre Oct 29 2009

PROVIDING a safe and secure shopping environment has earned a West Lothian shopping centre a top national award.Read

Police issue warning after a bogus customs official gains entry to local house Oct 29 2009

COPS have repeated their appeal for the public to be on their guard against con men after a bogus customs officer tricked a woman into giving him her bank details.Read

West Lothian nursery admissions policy set or change Oct 29 2009

CHANGES are being made to West Lothian’s nursery admissions process it has been revealed this week.Read

After years of neglect and cruelty Amy needs loving Oct 29 2009

A CAT who has suffered years of neglect is looking for a new home to help her build up her trust in people again.Read

Bumper tourist numbers for county’s top spots Oct 29 2009

TOURIST attractions in West Lothian have reported bumper numbers of visitors this summer.Read

Pet group demands fireworks restriction Oct 29 2009

ANIMAL welfare experts are calling on West Lothian people to lobby their MPs and MSPs to change the laws on the sale of fireworks.Read

Anne is musical director for town’s concert brass Oct 29 2009

MEMBERS of Bathgate's Newland Concert Brass have unveiled their new musical director.Read

Police promoting citzenship in West Lothian schools Oct 29 2009

A NEW scheme to promote citizenship and positive behaviour is being piloted in two West Lothian schools.Read

Going back to roots at special event in area Oct 29 2009

GOING back to your roots is easy next month thanks to a special workshop which is to be held in the county.Read

Property worth thousands is stolen by thieves after raid on Livingston house Oct 29 2009

THOUSANDS of pounds worth of property was stolen from a house in Livingston during a break-in.Read

College’s new student president is elected Oct 29 2009

STUDENTS at West Lothian College now have a new voice.Read

Spate of sat nav thefts forces police to issue security advice Oct 29 2009

DRIVERS are being given advice on how to keep their sat navs safe from thieves.Read

Threatened his ex-wife’s husband with gun Oct 29 2009

A MAN who threatened his ex-wife’s husband with a replica revolver has been jailed for 32 months.Read

Doll’s house that Alan built will be boost for centre Oct 29 2009

PARENTS stuck for this year’s must-have Christmas present can take part in a competition to win a fantastic prize.Read

‘Stop downgrade’ public meeting Oct 29 2009

ST John’s Hospital – “Stop the Downgrade” public campaign meeting will be held in the Kaim Part Hotel, Bathgate at 7.30pm on Thursday (tonight) at 7.30pm.Read

Hallowe’en fun is free for all Oct 29 2009

BATHGATE town centre will be turned into a ‘Zombie Zone’ on Saturday during a day of hallowe’en fun.Read

Thousands of pounds of equipment stolen from sites Oct 29 2009

TRANSPORT police are appealing for help after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen in separate incidents.Read

Mothers are encouraged to ‘dump the dummies’ Oct 29 2009

A NEW campaign to encourage parents to stop giving their children bottles and dummies was launched this week.Read

Networking event aims to help businesses improve services to staff Oct 29 2009

NEARLY 50 members of the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce attended a networking event sponsored by West Lothian Financial Inclusion Network (FIN) at the Hilcroft Hotel recently.Read

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