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West Lothian news for 11 February 2010

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MP Jim Devine: Theft charges are "misunderstanding" Feb 11 2010

SHAMED MP Jim Devine claimed this week that charges of theft against him were a “misunderstanding” not a crime and he was not “above the law.”Read

Airdrie to Bathgate rail row sparks strike Feb 11 2010

PROPOSED staffing levels on trains on the new Airdrie-to-Bathgate rail link have sparked strike action across Scotland.Read

Livingston MP Jim Devine is charged over theft allegations Feb 11 2010

AFTER months of speculation, MP Jim Devine has been charged with two counts of theft.Read

West Lothian voters urged to register for election Feb 11 2010

VOTERS are being urged to make sure they are geared up for this year’s General Election.Read

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Deans baby rescued from fire Feb 11 2010

A BABY was rescued from her home last weekend following a fire.Read

SNP reveal candidate for Livingston Feb 11 2010

THE Scottish National Party have revealed their candidate who will contest the Livingston seat at the general election.Read

Armadale drunk jailed Feb 11 2010

AN Armadale man’s drunken behaviour has landed him in jail.Read

Livingston school helps charity Feb 11 2010

PUPILS at a Livingston school are working to fly the flag for green projects.Read

Addiewell Pitstop celebrates fifth anniversary Feb 11 2010

A POPULAR community facility are celebrating their fifth anniversary.Read

West Lothian housing association approves programme of work Feb 11 2010

HUNDREDS of homes owned by a West Lothian housing association are set for a £1.2 million facelift.Read

St John’s car park resurfacing works Feb 11 2010

WORK is underway to improve the road surfaces around St John’s Hospital.Read

Road closure for Uphall Feb 11 2010

DRIVERS are being warned of a road closure in Uphall.Read

Craigshill people invited to celebration Feb 11 2010

MEMBERS of a West Lothian community are being invited to a special event taster this month.Read

David Stoker elected to Livingston FC board Feb 11 2010

THIS time last year David Stoker wasn’t even allowed to set foot inside Almondvale.Read

Man who smuggled drugs into Addiewell is jailed Feb 11 2010

TRYING to smuggle drugs into Addiewell Prison for an inmate has landed a man behind bars.Read

New funding website to help West Lothian groups Feb 11 2010

A NEW scheme has been set up to help community projects scoop extra cash.Read

Bathgate teen who racially abused shop workers is fined Feb 11 2010

A TEENAGER who racially abused workers in a Bathgate shop has been fined.Read

New speed limits for Whitburn Feb 11 2010

COUNCILLORS have approved a reduction in speed limits in developments around a West Lothian town.Read

Scottish Wildlife Trust to take over reserve Feb 11 2010

A WEST Lothian nature reserve is to stay under the management of The Scottish Wildlife Trust.Read

Armadale Thistle relocation and new supermarket plans on display Feb 11 2010

A PUBLIC exhibition on Scotmid’s proposals for a new supermarket and the relocation of Armadale Thistle will be on display today (Thursday).Read

Growing cannabis in his loft lands Whitburn man in jail Feb 11 2010

A WEST Lothian man has been jailed for growing cannabis in his loft.Read

Boghall nursery thanks community for help after fire Feb 11 2010

CHILDREN and staff from a nursery gutted in a fire started by vandals have said a big thank you to everyone who helped them.Read

Council gives staff day’s holiday Feb 11 2010

WEST Lothian Council have defended their decision to award staff an extra day off – following complaints from one of their workers.Read

Cycist seriously injured Feb 11 2010

A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a road crash earlier this week.Read

New Livingston Procurator Fiscal's Office opened Feb 11 2010

THE new Procurator Fiscal’s Office for Livingston was officially opened by the Lord Advocate this week.Read

Carmondean Primary pupils raise cash for Haiti Feb 11 2010

PUPILS at a Livingston school have played their part in helping victims of the Haiti earthquake.Read

Illegal Chinese worker at West Lothian restaurant Feb 11 2010

A RESTAURANT owner faces a second fine in nine months after an illegal immigrant was found working there.Read

Drug dealers could be evicted from council homes Feb 11 2010

WEST Lothian Council are taking steps to evict convicted drug dealers from their council homes.Read

West Lothian House to be sold Feb 11 2010

COUNCILLORS have delayed a decision on the sell-off of their former HQ.Read

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