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West Lothian news for 19 November 2009

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Car park rental to be higher Nov 19 2009

A RENT review for the Vennel Car Park in Linlithgow has been agreed with the council.Read

Council staff set to complete their move to new civic centre Nov 19 2009

COUNCIL staff are set to complete their move to the new civic centre in Livingston within weeks.Read

Wildlife expert to give special talks about animal rescue at zoo Nov 19 2009

THE Five Sisters Zoo is welcoming a special guest next weekend.Read

Bathgate chippy knife rammy halted by CS gas Nov 19 2009

POLICE had to use CS gas on a drunk who had been waving a knife around in a Bathgate chip shop.Read

Two months’ jail for man who brandished knife during row Nov 19 2009

BRANDISHING a knife during a brawl has landed a man in prison.Read

West Lothian Council budget slashed by £50m Nov 19 2009

THE West Lothian public are to be consulted on spending priorities for the council.Read

Family gathering ends in violence Nov 19 2009

A DISTURBANCE at a family gathering in West Lothian had to be contained by police using CS spray.Read

Man is caught driving just two weeks after being given a ban Nov 19 2009

A DRIVER was caught driving while disqualified just two weeks after being banned from the roads.Read

Susan Boyle relives school heartache in new album Nov 19 2009

SUSAN Boyle mania is about to reach fever pitch with fans eagerly awaiting her album and an appearance on the X-Factor this weekend.Read

Hopetoun House is now a five star attraction Nov 19 2009

HOPETOUN House has been named as the area’s first five star tourist attraction.Read

Road traffic charges against former Livingston FC boss dropped Nov 19 2009

THE Crown have dropped road traffic charges against Angelo Massone following an Intermediate Diet at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.Read

Top marks for West Lothian school Nov 19 2009

EDUCATION experts have hailed the success of a West Lothian school.Read

Teachers take a rest Nov 19 2009

TEACHERS all over West Lothian are being urged to take a tea break.Read

Council agree lease Nov 19 2009

THE local authority has agreed to lease one of their properties to a new business in Linlithgow.Read

£3m is allocated to boost town centres Nov 19 2009

MILLIONS of pounds are being pumped into boosting West Lothian’s town centres.Read

Armadale set for £1.3m boost Nov 19 2009

A WEST Lothian town is set to have a new £1.3 million community centre by spring.Read

Pupils aim to aid the poor in India Nov 19 2009

PUPILS at a West Lothian school are set to link an international challenge with help for the community.Read

New book will turn back the pages for gala centenary Nov 19 2009

ARMADALE Children’s Gala Day celebrates the 100th birthday in June.Read

Santa is off and running for county charity event Nov 19 2009

RUNNERS can swap their trainers for tinsel next month and take part in a two kilometre Santa Fun Run.Read

10 months’ jail for man who tried to steal generator Nov 19 2009

A SHERIFF jailed a man for what he called a “barefaced theft” after he was caught trying to steal a £4,000 generator.Read

Sam answers call for the health service Nov 19 2009

A HARD working employee has been officially recognised for her dedication and commitment to the NHS.Read

Community service for man after heated argument with wife Nov 19 2009

A HEATED argument with his wife landed a Livingston man with community service.Read

Find your niche with youth theatre Nov 19 2009

APPLICATIONS are being welcomed from people in West Lothian for the National Youth Theatre.Read

Taxi office licensing scheme is introduced Nov 19 2009

A NEW licensing scheme for taxi and private hire car booking offices with four or more cars was approved this week.Read

New road name to honour twinning link with Germany Nov 19 2009

A NEW road in Livingston is to be given a special name to mark 37 years of a special partnership between West Lothian and Hochsauerland in Germany.Read

‘Caring’ West Lothian pensioner dies in tragic road accident Nov 19 2009

TRIBUTES were paid this week to a pensioner who “always put others first.”Read

Corruption claim pair will learn their fate soon Nov 19 2009

TWO West Lothian councillors embroiled in allegations of planning corruption should learn next week whether they are to face a public inquiry into their behaviour.Read

Livingston conman stole £8m from banks Nov 19 2009

A LIVINGSTON conman who duped high street banks into handing over more than £8million has been jailed for nine years.Read

West Lothian bus services now under scrutiny Nov 19 2009

COUNCIL chiefs are set to meet bus company bosses to discuss services in the county.Read

Drunk pensioner’s death threat to West Lothian family Nov 19 2009

A DRUNK pensioner who threatened to kill his family after a late night argument has been fined.Read

Whitburn girl beats bullies and is all smiles again Nov 19 2009

A YOUNG girl taunted by cruel bullies who forced her to cut herself so she would be accepted into their gang is finally looking forward to a new life.Read

Thugs beat Livingston man with baseball bat Nov 19 2009

DETECTIVES are calling for help to trace thugs who launched a brutal attack on a man in Livingston.Read

Inspectors give high praise to nurseries Nov 19 2009

TWO nurseries have been given a gold star following an inspection by education watchdogs.Read

Cat returns to owner after six months Nov 19 2009

A FAR-TRAVELLED cat has been reunited with his owners - after a six-month disappearance.Read

High Commissioner of Malawi visits West Lothian town Nov 19 2009

PUPILS of Boghall Primary had a special guest last week when the High Commissioner for Malawi paid them a visit.Read

Tributes flow in after pet charity organiser dies Nov 19 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to Petsearch West Lothian organiser Florence Ashcroft, who passed away recently.Read

Schools tackle skills challenge Nov 19 2009

FIVE West Lothian schools are set to take part in a challenge to build their skills.Read

Warning over kittens as the Christmas gift Nov 19 2009

ANIMAL welfare experts are urging West Lothian people not to give kittens as presents this Christmas.Read

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