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West Lothian news for 10 December 2009

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MSP urges public to take balanced view of Addiewell Prison on its first birthday Dec 10 2009

LIVINGSTON MSP Angela Constance has urged the public to take a balanced view of how Addiewell Prison is performing as it celebrates its first birthday.Read

Whitburn cemetery vandalism to be repaired Dec 10 2009

A BIG-HEARTED firm has stepped in to repair damage caused by vandals at a Whitburn graveyard.Read

Susan Boyle stars in her own show on ITV Dec 10 2009

IT’S been another phenomenal week for Blackburn’s own Susan Boyle.Read

West Lothian Council plans savings by sharing services Dec 10 2009

SAVINGS could be set to be made at West Lothian Council with a plan to share services with five other local authorities.Read

West Lothian College students have Children in Need nailed Dec 10 2009

BEAUTY students at West Lothian College nailed fundraising when they held an event in aid of Children In Need this year, inviting donations in return for fun and glamorous nail painting.Read

Livingston shopping centre wins recognition Dec 10 2009

THE newest section of Livingston’s town centre has been highly commended in a national award scheme.Read

Livingston hosts Santa fun run Dec 10 2009

THE streets of Livingston took on a festive look on Sunday when the first ever Santa Family Fun Run took place.Read

Thug caught carrying knives on Livingston street Dec 10 2009

A THUG who was seen carrying two knives on a Livingston street has been placed on probation.Read

Shale Villages Project Reaches First Milestone Dec 10 2009

A UNIQUE venture to document the history of West Lothian’s shale mining heritage has reached an important milestone.Read

Drug addict jailed for break-in at Livingston nightclub Dec 10 2009

A DRUG addict who took part in a break-in while on bail for pawning stolen jewellery has been jailed.Read

Underage Drinking Halved by West Lothian Police Campaign Dec 10 2009

SCHEMES to tackle youth crime have halved police call outs, a new report has revealed.Read

Westy Lothian young people praised Dec 10 2009

THE third annual Celebrating Youth Work Event has showcased the positive contribution made by young people in West Lothian.Read

Dog appeals for new home Dec 10 2009

STAFF at Dogs Trust in West Calder, are keen to find a special home for a two-year-old male Labrador cross named Sol.Read

New Training ‘Talent Hub’ Opens at Sky Television in Livingston Dec 10 2009

A NEW £12 million hub to nurture talent at the Sky Television centre in Livingston was unveiled this week.Read

Owner of Big Brother in Broxburn takeaway fined £160 for food safety breaches Dec 10 2009

THE owner of a takeaway has been fined for food safety breaches.Read

West Lothian families join tree-planting world record attempt Dec 10 2009

PEOPLE from across West Lothian put down roots as part of a truly tree-mendous event.Read

Consumer advice for West Lothian shoppers Dec 10 2009

The Know Your Consumer Rights campaign, launched earlier this year, is reminding people not to forget their rights through the festive period.Read

Drug addict attacked partner at Linlithgow Health Centre Dec 10 2009

A DRUG addict attacked his partner outside a busy health centre following an argument.Read

West Lothian police in Operation Focus crackdown Dec 10 2009

NINETY-ONE people have been arrested and £1million worth of property has been seized in a recent crime crackdown.Read

Livingston drug dealer snared in undercover police operation avoids prison sentence Dec 10 2009

A DRUG dealer who was snared as part of a massive undercover police operation narrowly avoided being jailed.Read

Thug assaults man and throws glasses at Bathgate pub birthday party disturbance Dec 10 2009

A THUG assaulted a man and then threw glasses and tables around a busy pub function room after a distrubance at a birthday party.Read

Help for jobseekers Dec 10 2009

For further information on these and other vacancies contact Job-seeker Direct on 0845 60 60 234.Read

Uphall family whose child died prematurely raise money for St John’s Hospital Unit Dec 10 2009

A FAMILY coping with the heartbreaking loss of a child have raised thousands for the hospital unit which helped them through their tragedy.Read

Living in West Lothian Advice Website Launched Dec 10 2009

A NEW online information resource has been launched to mark West Lothian Diversity Week.Read

West Lothian binmen begin work to rule as pay negotiations break down Dec 10 2009

WEST Lothian could face mounds of uncollected rubbish this festive period following a pay dispute between the council and binmen.Read

Tributes pour in to talented Blackburn journalist and trade unionist Joe Owens Dec 10 2009

TRIBUTES have been paid to a talented journalist and trade union activist from West Lothian who was found dead last week.Read

Woman robbed in Livingston Dec 10 2009

A WOMAN needed hospital treatment after she was attacked by a brutal bag-snatcher in Livingston.Read

Bathgate Academy musicians in running for Celtic Connections performance. Dec 10 2009

MUSICIANS from a West Lothian high school are in the running to perform at an international music festival.Read

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