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West Lothian news for 14 January 2010

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We were prepared for big freeze, says roads boss Jan 14 2010

WEST Lothian Council’s roads operation manager says the local authority did everything it could to prepare for the big freeze that has gripped the county.Read

Susan Boyle interview honoured by Youtube Jan 14 2010

AN interview with Susan Boyle on the West Lothian Courier website has been included in a list of last year’s most memorable videos.Read

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Police warning after car is driven onto Union Canal Jan 14 2010

THE actions of two men were labelled “utter madness” after they crashed their car through a frozen canal. Read

Armadale drug dealer snared Jan 14 2010

A DRUG dealer snared as part of a massive undercover police operation has been jailed.Read

Council gives snow clearance reassurance Jan 14 2010

COUNCIL chiefs say they are making good progress in ensuring the county recovers from the severe winter weather.Read

Help us find big freeze heroes Jan 14 2010

THERE’S no doubt that this winter will go down in history as one of the coldest on record.Read

Drunk threatened to shoot cops Jan 14 2010

A DRUNK – who refused to take his hands out of his pockets – told police officers he had a gun and was going to “shoot them.”Read

Ian Rankin visits West Lothian library Jan 14 2010

AUTHOR Ian Rankin has been named as the most popular Scottish writer by readers at West Lothian libraries.Read

Howden Park Centre unveils spring programme of events Jan 14 2010

THE spring programme of events has just been unveiled by Howden Park Centre in Livingston.Read

Blackburn man breaches probation order Jan 14 2010

A MAN who breached his probation order has been ordered to carry out unpaid work in the community.Read

Council winter budget soars Jan 14 2010

A MASSIVE overspend is being predicted by West Lothian Council on their winter budget.Read

Police snare low-level drug dealer Jan 14 2010

A LOW-level drug dealer snared as part of a massive undercover police operation has been given a drug treatment and testing order.Read

Winter warning over frozen rivers Jan 14 2010

WEST Lothian people are being warned to stay away from frozen ponds and rivers.Read

Gritter tells of tireless work on the roads Jan 14 2010

WITH what looks to be the beginning of the thaw upon us spare a thought for the people who have been working tirelessly to keep our roads clear.Read

Inveralmond Community High pupils look for prom support Jan 14 2010

PUPILS at Inveralmond Community High School are looking for people to come along and support their Prom Fayre in January.Read

Thug jailed after taxi fight Jan 14 2010

A THUG who fractured a man’s jaw and cheekbone following an argument about a taxi has been jailed.Read

Campaigners welcome asbestos compensation decision Jan 14 2010

CAMPAIGNERS and MSPs have welcomed a decision by the Scottish Courts to allow sufferers of a lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace to claim compensation.Read

West Lothian nominations needed for Young Scot awards Jan 14 2010

WEST LOTHIAN people are being urged to nominate unsung young people for a top national award.Read

Teenager raises money for Sick Kids Hospital Jan 14 2010

A TEENAGER raised over £4000 after conquering cancer – and a 7000ft mountain.Read

Bus service changes to West Lothian Jan 14 2010

BUS passengers are being informed of service changes from next month.Read

West Lothian householders given advice to prevent frozen pipes Jan 14 2010

EXPERTS have issued advice to help prevent water pipes freezing or bursting.Read

MSP leads debate on saving jobs at Bausch and Lomb Jan 14 2010

LIVINGSTON MSP Angela Constance led a debate at Holyrood over the decision by Bausch and Lomb to close their award winning manufacturing site in the town.Read

West Lothian business helps local charity Jan 14 2010

A LOCAL project has been given a welcome boost thanks to a donation from a West Lothian business.Read

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