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West Lothian news for 25 February 2010

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Teenager’s fundraising pledge Feb 25 2010

A TEENAGER is embarking on a fundraising drive to help families devastated by a stillborn baby or child who has died in infancy.Read

Fauldhouse man in dock for firing air rifle Feb 25 2010

ARMED police were called to a Fauldhouse street after terrified residents reported hearing shots in the middle of the night.Read

West Lothian Council set to slash jobs and services Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian Council are set to slash services and around 1000 jobs over the next three years as they face up to a potential £45million funding gap.Read

Thug who bit friend’s nose is placed on probation Feb 25 2010

A THUG who left a former friend needing plastic surgery after biting his nose in a drunken brawl has narrowly avoided prison.Read

West Lothian Council’s approach to the funding crisis Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian Council officials say they are taking a three-pronged approach to bridge the £45million funding gap.Read

East Calder rapist will be sentenced next month Feb 25 2010

A RAPIST who carried out a sex attack on a young woman after offering to show her how he planned to tie up a friend who was celebrating his birthday will be sentenced next month.Read

Compulsory purchase order set for Deans South Feb 25 2010

THE first steps have been taken in moves to make a compulsory purchase of houses on a troubled estate.Read

Sectarian abuse lands man with fine Feb 25 2010

A MAN who shouted sectarian abuse at his neighbours and then damaged their car has been fined.Read

Drunk lands fine for breach of the peace Feb 25 2010

A DRUNK who threatened to petrol bomb a group of friends has been fined.Read

Bathgate nursery starts new reading scheme Feb 25 2010

CHILDREN at a West Lothian nursery now have a new bag of tricks to help them develop their learning skills.Read

Top skier teaches fitness to Livingston kids Feb 25 2010

CHILDREN at a local school learned all the white stuff from a leading international athlete.Read

Snow grips county Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian Council say they are doing their utmost to keep the county moving as snow gripped the area again.Read

Patsy the dog hopes for new owner Feb 25 2010

STAFF at Dogs Trust in West Calder are keen to find a new home for a lady dog named Patsy.Read

County people urged to support ‘Wee Box’ campaign Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian people are being urged to give their support to a national charity.Read

West Lothian people urged to support charity event Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian people are being urged to help raise cash for two good causes.Read

MP visits credit union Feb 25 2010

LIVINGSTON Credit Union are helping to ensure people in the town get a fair deal for their money, even in these tough times.Read

Cats Protection appeal Feb 25 2010

A CAT charity are appealing to the people of West Lothian for support.Read

Job Vacancies Feb 25 2010

FOR further information on these and other vacancies and job-related schemes contact Jobseeker Direct on 0845 60 60 234.Read

Scholarship awards Feb 25 2010

PRESTIGIOUS scholarships have been won by two young people in West Lothian beginning their career in the hospitality industry.Read

Barnardo’s Appeal for Volunteers Feb 25 2010

BARNARDO’S Scotland’s shop in Bathgate is desperately short of volunteers and is appealing to local people to apply to fill the positions.Read

Forth Bridges Accordion Band Feb 25 2010

THE Forth Bridges Accordion Band are looking for new members.Read

Drunk who bit policeman is tagged Feb 25 2010

A DRUNK who bit a policeman and abused ambulance technicians who were trying to help him has been electronically tagged.Read

Red Cross Volunteers Needed Feb 25 2010

THE British Red Cross medical loan service lends wheelchairs and other equipment on a short-term basis.Read

West Lothian groups urged to bid for cash Feb 25 2010

COMMUNITY service groups are set to be given the recognition they deserve.Read

Rail strike talks take place Feb 25 2010

TALKS to try and avoid further strike action by rail workers caused by a dispute about staffing levels on the Bathgate to Airdrie rail link were due to talk place yesterday (Wednesday).Read

Disqualified driver was four times over the limit Feb 25 2010

A DISQUALIFIED driver was caught on the roads while four times over the drink drive limit.Read

East Calder unveils gala queen Feb 25 2010

EAST Calder and Wilkieston Childrens Gala will have a gala queen this year after an absence of 80 years.Read

Council urges residents to recycling catalogues Feb 25 2010

WEST Lothian residents are being urged to go green by recycling high street catalogues.Read

Thug attempted to rob store Feb 25 2010

A DRUNKEN thug who assaulted a shopkeeper after demanding more booze has been described as a “bungling idiot”.Read

Cops launch car crime blitz Feb 25 2010

POLICE have launched a crackdown on car crooks in a week-long blitz.Read

Land Securities to buy former council HQ Feb 25 2010

A MULTI-MILLION pound deal has been struck to sell off West Lothian Council’s former HQ.Read

Search for county’s top mum Feb 25 2010

A WEST Lothian shopping centre is launching a search to find Scotland’s number one mum – with £1000 up for grabs.Read

Bathgate Academy’s enterprise award success Feb 25 2010

A TEAM of teenagers from Bathgate have secured a hat-trick of awards at a Young Enterprise trade fair.Read

Charity asks for county’s support Feb 25 2010

A CHARITY are urging West Lothian people to clear out their homes and donate any unwanted goods.Read

College’s business event Feb 25 2010

BUSINESS dealings were given a boost thanks to a special event at West Lothian College.Read

MP supports debt scheme Feb 25 2010

A WEST Lothian MP has signed up to the campaign to curb so-called Vulture Funds.Read

Pricing agreed for Linlithgow Burgh Halls Feb 25 2010

A PRICING structure has been agreed for the renovated Linlithgow Burgh Halls.Read

Planning Applications Feb 25 2010

THE following planning applications have been lodged with West Lothian Council.Read

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