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West Lothian news for 22 April 2010

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Thug jailed for breach of the peace Apr 22 2010

A THUG who is currently serving a prison sentence for assaulting his former partner to the danger of her life was back in court last week.Read

Man jailed for ignoring court orders Apr 22 2010

A MAN who continually ignored court orders was jailed after a sheriff told him he had been given his last chance.Read

Travel disruption Apr 22 2010

TRAVEL disruption sparked by the eruption of the Icelandic volcano has impacted across West Lothian.Read

Bathgate bids farewell to public baths Apr 22 2010

BATHGATE bid farewell to the Public Baths on Mid Street this week as the doors on the building closed for the last time on Monday.Read

Cocaine haul lands man in jail Apr 22 2010

A MAN caught with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine said he was going to sell it to pay off a debt to his dealers.Read

Row errupts over Armadale Thistle’s ground Apr 22 2010

A LEGAL row regarding the ownership and use of Armadale Thistle’s Volunteer Park home is threatening to scupper a supermarket’s bid to build on the site.Read

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Couple’s wedding plans disrupted by flight problems Apr 22 2010

A COUPLE’S wedding day plans have been thrown into disarray after members of their bridal party got stranded thanks to the Icelandic volcanic eruption.Read

Cash for shop facelift scheme Apr 22 2010

SHOPKEEPERS in West Lothian have hundreds of reasons to get involved in a new town centre regeneration scheme.Read

Feline friends appeal for homes Apr 22 2010

FUNDRAISERS from Cats Protection will be hosting their annual fundraising stint in Bathgate’s thrift shop from this weekend.Read

New crematorium set to open Apr 22 2010

A NEW crematorium is set to open in West Lothian next week.Read

West Lothian Highland Games’ chieftain named Apr 22 2010

THE chieftain of this summer’s West Lothian Highland Games has been named.Read

Council launches new finance consultation Apr 22 2010

A CONSULTATION is being launched to allow community groups to have their say on West Lothian Council’s cash cuts.Read

Soroptimists Hold Conference Apr 22 2010

SOROPTIMISTS International Scotland North and South Regions held their joint conference on Saturday at the Scottish Police College in Tulliallan Castle.Read

Charity to cash in on new gym opening Apr 22 2010

RAISING money for charity will be child’s play when nuyuu, part of the gym chain launched by Dragons’ Den star James Caan, celebrates their official launch in the West Lothian area today Thursday,April 22.Read

Police hail success of crackdown Apr 22 2010

POLICE across the county have reported a fall in vandalism during a blitz on hooligans.Read

Council’s chief executive to retire Apr 22 2010

WEST Lothian Council’s chief executive Alex Linkston is set to retire later in the year.Read

Rose Marie to walk Hadrian’s Wall for charity Apr 22 2010

A CYSTIC FIBROSIS patient is undertaking a gruelling walk for charity in memory of friends who have succumbed to the disease.Read

Church to close after 40 years Apr 22 2010

A CHURCH that has been at the centre of its community for over 40 years will close its doors next month.Read

Appeal for witnesses after assault Apr 22 2010

COPS are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Broxburn earlier this week.Read

New policies for West Lothian’s taxi trade Apr 22 2010

WEST Lothian’s taxi and private hire car trades in West Lothian are set for a makeover after new policies were given the go-ahead.Read

Broxburn pilot helps tell the story of famous Nimrod planes Apr 22 2010

PROUD pilot Stuart Roxburgh has been making sure the story of the RAF Nimrod MR2 is not forgotten.Read

New surgical centre for St John’s Hospital Apr 22 2010

WORK is underway to create the state-of-the-art surgical centre at St John’s Hospital.Read

Top snap from Uphall man Apr 22 2010

HUNDREDS of pictures were sent in by West Lothian Courier readers for our recent Love Where You Live photography competition – and this terrific shot by John Craske came out on top.Read

Appeal for information after dog is abandoned Apr 22 2010

ANIMAL welfare experts have appealed for information after a dog was found abandoned in a West Lothian village.Read

General Election candidates Apr 22 2010

THE candidates contesting West Lothian’s seats in next month’s General Election have been named.Read

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