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West Lothian news for 3 December 2009

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‘Evil bully’ who killed West Lothian teen given 10-year jail term Dec 03 2009

A DRUG dealer who stabbed a teenager to death in a Livingston street fight as he was being held in a bear hug has been jailed for ten years for the killing.Read

Fiona Hyslop axed as Education Secretary Dec 03 2009

EMBATTLED Scottish Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop lost her job this week after a government reshuffle.Read

Pupils visit Scottish parliament Dec 03 2009

LINLITHGOW MSP Mary Mulligan learned at first hand the value of ‘forest lessons’ when she was visited at the Scottish Parliament by P7 pupils from St John the Baptist Primary School in Fauldhouse.Read

£900 shoplifting spree lands two West Lothian men in jail Dec 03 2009

A SHOPLIFTING trip to Livingston has landed two men with a prison sentence.Read

High flying West Lothian pupils are given due recognition Dec 03 2009

YOUNG people from across West Lothian have been recognised for their academic achievements at a special ceremony.Read

West Lothian MP meets Gordon Brown to discuss army charity Dec 03 2009

WEST Lothian MP Michael Connarty met with Gordon Brown this week to discuss support for local service families with the Army Benevolent Fund.Read

West Lothian drink-drive suspect failed to give police breath samples Dec 03 2009

A MAN who police officers suspected had been drink-driving failed to provide them with two samples of breath.Read

First Minister opens £53m West Lothian civic centre Dec 03 2009

WEST LOTHIAN’S new £53m civic centre has been declared officially open for business.Read

Courier backs 2011 Children’s Games Dec 03 2009

THE West Lothian Courier last week threw its weight behind the Lanarkshire 2011 International Children’s Games.Read

Pupils’ cash is stolen as thieves target academy Dec 03 2009

CASH to fund school pupils’ trips has been stolen during a raid on a school.Read

Over £5500 will benefit West Lothian hospital Dec 03 2009

ST John’s Hospital has received an early Christmas present from the Livingston Designer Outlet.Read

Student aid for families Dec 03 2009

STUDENTS at West Lothian College have taken part in an appeal to help poor families in Eastern Europe.Read

£3m windfall for town centres is divided six ways Dec 03 2009

COUNCIL chiefs have agreed how £3 million is to be spent to revamp West Lothian’s town centres.Read

Susan Boyle is living the dream, but has her "feet on the ground" Dec 03 2009

SENSATIONAL Susan Boyle was at home “with her feet back on the ground” this week after making history and smashing chart records.Read

Pupils make pearl of a twin seat Dec 03 2009

PUPILS from West Lothian secondary schools recently donated a twin seat and table to the Macmillan Centre at St John’s Hospital, Livingston.Read

Prepare to Go Ape at Beecraigs Dec 03 2009

THE construction of a high ropes adventure course at Beecraigs Country Park near Linlithgow is now well underway.Read

Princess Anne honours two West Lothian residents Dec 03 2009

TWO West Lothian residents were guest of honour at Buckingham Palace last week as they collected honours from Princess Anne.Read

Musical youth have Celtic chance Dec 03 2009

PUPILS at Bathgate Academy are one step closer to performing at one of the biggest folk, roots and traditional music festivals in the world after being shortlisted in a nationwide music competition.Read

Outdoor West Lothian gym is green for go Dec 03 2009

A NEW initiative aimed at boosting the health and wellbeing of local communities and the environment has kicked off.Read

West Lothian volunteers awarded Dec 03 2009

LAST week saw unsung heroes of the West Lothian community given a chance to shine.Read

Girls shine at switch-on Dec 03 2009

LOCAL girls Chloe Edwards and Sara McIntosh performed in front of a 17,500 strong crowd at George Square in Glasgow at the city’s annual Christmas lights switch on.Read

CHAS shop to open at The Centre tomorrow Dec 03 2009

A NEW shop that will raise money for the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) opens tomorrow (Friday) at The Centre, Livingston.Read

First Minister opens new headquarters as firm signals expansion Dec 03 2009

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond officially opened the new headquarters of Danwood Scotland in Livingston.Read

Pupils mark World AIDS Day Dec 03 2009

SCHOOLCHILDREN from across West Lothian formed a human ribbon on the M8 pyramids to mark World Aids Day on Wednesday.Read

Atos Origin win ‘best business’ award Dec 03 2009

A LIVINGSTON firm has been named West Lothian’s company of 2009.Read

West Lothian men strip for charity calendar Dec 03 2009

WHEN Winchburgh Gala Committee came up with an idea to raise funds for next year’s event, little did the men of the area realise it would involve them shedding their clothes.Read

Council boss in the running for top award Dec 03 2009

WEST Lothian Council chief executive Alex Linkston has been shortlisted for The Prince’s Trust’s Volunteer of the Year Award at its annual Celebrate Success awards.Read

Affectionate Zac is looking for a home Dec 03 2009

DOG-LOVERS are being urged to offer a home to a small pooch who needs a new owner.Read

Lord Advocate condemns violence against women Dec 03 2009

A CONFERENCE in West Lothian provided the Lord Advocate with the chance to speak out on domestic violence.Read

Whitburn children showing caring spirit Dec 03 2009

PUPILS of Croftmalloch Primary School in Whitburn showed the spirit of sharing at Christmas is still very much alive despite the tough economic climate.Read

Cash stolen in two break-ins Dec 03 2009

CASH was the main target for thieves during two break-ins last week.Read

Local businesses ride to rescue of horse charity Dec 03 2009

WEST Lothian businesses galloped to the aid of charity at a recent fundraising event.Read

Appeal after break-ins Dec 03 2009

POLICE are investigating a spate of break-ins in which thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen.Read

West Lothian Business Watch aims to cut crime Dec 03 2009

THE first Business Watch of its kind in West Lothian was launched this week as part of the Police’s Operation Focus campaign.Read

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