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MSP urges NHS re-think on nursery closure plan

MSP Angela Constance is calling on NHS Lothian bosses to reverse their decision to close Tic Talk nursery at St John’s Hospital.Read

Pub regulars raising funds for Hillsborough Family Support Group

A group of regulars from a Livingston pub are set to walk 75 miles from Sheffield to Liverpool for charity.Read

BID for renewal gets thumbs up

The first Business Improvement District in Scotland has been given a mandate to continue working to boost Bathgate.Read

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Man's lucky escape in deliberate fire

A man was lucky to escape with his life after a deliberate fire gutted his home.Read

West Lothian's in fashion

West Lothian is in fashion and the Courier aims to prove that in the latest of our regular Street Style fashion features.Read

Dad gets running shoes on to raise money for sick kids

A West Lothian man is putting on his running shoes to raise money for sick kids.Read

Gala Day is at risk

One of West Lothian’s oldest and biggest gala days could be cancelled this year, after only four people turned up to a committee meeting this week.Read

Gala Day revived for its 100th year celebrations

East Whitburn and Redmill Children’s Gala Day 2013 has been revived in its 100th year, much to the surprise and delight of residents and the gala day committee.Read

Hundreds pay tribute to popular Broxburn teenager

Hundreds of people turned out to pay their last respects to a popular Broxburn teenager who sadly passed away last week.Read

Parents lose fight to save nursery

Health bosses are to close St John’s Hospital’s children’s nursery in a move parents described as “deplorable”.Read

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Thieves force school to close

Children in a West Lothian community face weeks of disruption after callous thieves ripped £6000 worth of piping from their school.Read

Man dies after fire at his flat

A man has died after a fire at his Livingston flat.Read

Clampdown on carry-outs

More needs to be done to tackle the booze culture in West Lothian.Read

Mystery moggy is a long way from home

A pet charity is searching for the owners of a feline from a far-flung destination who has turned up in West Lothian.Read

Jamie's walk to help charity

A young man who beat depression is raising money for The Samaritans to help others in the same situation.Read

Golden Guide Hall memories

The County Guide Hall in Bathgate is set to have a golden celebration next month as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.Read

Courier traces lost landmark

It was a mystery that would have stumped the greatest detectives and left shoppers in Whitburn with nowhere to rest their weary legs.Read

Livingston band Penfold launch their new single

A Livingston band have just launched their latest single.Read

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Tributes paid to a popular teen after his tragic death

Tributes have been paid to a popular teenager who died at the weekend.Read

Children's Panel stalwards honoured at council event

A group of volunteers have just completed their training for the Children’s Panel.Read

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