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West Lothian news for 24 December 2009

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A cyclist braves the West Lothian snow

Winter weather brings traffic chaos to West Lothian Dec 24 2009

THE wintry weather conditions brought traffic chaos to West Lothian yesterday (Wednesday) as the county become virtually cut off from the rest of Scotland.Read

Thug who drove car at police officer is jailed Dec 24 2009

A THUG who drove his car at a police officer as he attempted to stop him in a supermarket car park has been jailed.Read

Armadale man jailed after being caught with £5000 of cannabis Dec 24 2009

A GRANDFATHER caught with over £5000 worth of cannabis in his house has been jailed.Read

Father of murderers David and Ryan Hart joins his sons behind bars Dec 24 2009

THE father of murderers David and Ryan Hart has joined them behind bars after he was caught trying to smuggle drugs into Addiewell Prison.Read

Police believe Peter Tobin may be prolific serial killer Dec 24 2009

POLICE officers investigating Peter Tobin’s crimes believe he may be a prolific serial killer.Read

Susan Boyle helps open new St Kentigern’s Academy Dec 24 2009

THE £19 million refurbishment and extension at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn was opened this week by Cardinal Keith O’Brien and its most famous pupil, Susan Boyle.Read

Powerlifting champion jailed after cannabis haul Dec 24 2009

POLICE officers discovered over £4000 of cannabis when they searched a Scottish Powerlifting champion’s house.Read

Livingston FC stars dish out Christmas presents to sick kids at St John’s Hospital Dec 24 2009

THE top-team stars of Livingston FC brought festive cheer and armfuls of presents to the youngsters in the children’s ward of St John’s Hospital this week.Read

Christmas message from Mary Mulligan MSP Dec 24 2009

AS we begin to prepare for the Christmas and New Year holiday, we can reflect on a year in which the themes of home and homecoming have perhaps been in our minds more than would be the case in other years. Read

Peter Tobin convicted of murdering Dinah McNicol Dec 24 2009

VICKY Hamilton’s killer was last week convicted of murdering a third young woman.Read

New CHAS shop opens in Livingston Dec 24 2009

CHARITY bosses are keen to hear from people who can give their time to help out at a new fundraising store.Read

Airdrie to Bathgate line given green approval Dec 24 2009

THE Airdrie-Bathgate Rail Link has been given a clean bill of health for its environmental protection credentials.Read

Seven West Lothian firms compete in the Alba Innovation Challenge Dec 24 2009

SEVEN of the country’s most enterprising firms are bidding for a top prize to help them make it big in West Lothian.Read

Bathgate woman raises thousands of pounds after being inspired by friend’s courage Dec 24 2009

A WOMAN has raised thousands of pounds to support cancer patients after being inspired by her friend’s bravery.Read

£34,000 seized from criminals goes to local communitites Dec 24 2009

MORE than £34,000 of cash seized from crooks across Scotland is being pumped into West Lothian to encourage young people to get involved in free activities in their area.Read

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