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Exams success at West Lothian school in face of tragedy

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A Blackburn school which faced a torrent of online abuse after the tragic death of a pupil, and saw more than half of its buildings closed last year as a result of crumbling concrete,...

Council invests in charity coats for rough sleepers

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Homeless charity Streetwork receives 50 all weather coats bought by the council from a not-for-profit outdoor clothing firmEdinburgh Council have partnered with Livingston's The Ootsider" to provide 50 sleeping coats for rough sleepers....

Community groups come together to combat climate change

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Organisatons share knowledge and skills at the launch of West Lothian's Climate Action Network.More than 60 people from 32 organisations attended the launch of the new climate hub, which will share knowledge and skills...

Weightlifters fear for future of club

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Weightlifters in West Lothian fear they may be left homeless for the second time under plans to hand over a community pavilion to a popular local football club.A community consultation is being run to...

Loyal Lurcher awaits true love to blossom this Valentine’s Day 

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Love is well and truly in the air at Dogs Trust West Calder as a sensational five-year-old Lurcher waits to meet his one true love. With his artistic charm and boundless zest for life, Larry...

Cameras ready to install to tackle fly tipping

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New mobile CCTV cameras are being rolled out across West Lothian in a bid to target offenders who dump waste in the local area.The cameras will be mounted at various known fly tipping hot...

Park events cause pain and mess for residents

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Neighbours of a public park in West Lothian are demanding tighter rules for licensing circus events and fairs after facing years of trouble.Residents around Livingston’s Howden Park say they have suffered for years from noise and public disturbance...

Fly-tippers hit West Lothian cemeteries

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The latest fly-tipping report reveals cemeteries have become the latest target in West Lothian, with the clear-up costing £32k for the last quarter of 2023The council’s Neighbourhood Environment Team (NET) have been using recently...

Wee taste of Italy in cosy Gianninos

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It was a Thursday night. Temperature was inching towards zero all afternoon. Wind chill factor high, yet cosy Gianninos was packed and the atmosphere was terrific.It was our first visit and we were impressed with the...

Call for Holyrood to take action on concrete

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A campaigner who spent 18 years fighting for a new home after hers was condemned for a crumbling concrete roof has warned that the problem extends far wider than schools and public buildings...

Bowden Springs closed for a week

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Popular Bowden Springs Fishery near Linlithgow will be closed on Monday, August 14 until it re-opens on Monday, August 21, owner Jim Gargaro has confirmed.Meanwhile, Drumtassie Coarse Fisherey near Blackridge has re-opened after being...

Drumtassie Coarse Fishery re-opens on Friday

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Great news for coarse angling enthusiasts. Drumtassie Coarse Fishery near Blackridge in West Lothian is set to re-open after being shut since late June due to a burst water pipe.Chanelle Mavor (pictured by Nigel...

West Lothian community hospital closures agreed

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Plans to close West Lothian’s two community hospitals and create a new purpose built centre in Livingston have been agreed.The proposals will see Tippethill Hospital in Armadale and St Michael’s in Linlithgow, which has...

Bowden Springs Fishery for sale

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A popular trout fishery in the Lothians is for sale with offers over £1.2m.Bowden Springs near Linlithgow has a two-acre fly fishing pond and a five-acre bait fishing area and it also boasts three,...

Armadale double-header this weekend

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Armadale stages two meetings this weekend. Stellar Monarchs Academy face highly-rated Oxford Chargers in the National Development League on Friday (7.30pm) followed by the latest round of the British Youth Championship (with 44 races)...

Anger and bewilderment at Howden plans

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Children in West Lothian will be losing a vital lifeline if a local arts centre is allowed to close, says a popular youth theatre fighting to keep the venue open.The first many young people...

WEST LOTHIAN: Police take £1m of drugs off the street

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A police crackdown has seen almost  £1m worth of drugs seized and a ‘multi-million’ pound illegal tobacco operation shut down.Police officers revealed the results of what has been branded ‘Operation Wingman’ to the latest...

Sedgmen in for crocked skipper Pickering

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Stellar Monarchs turn their attention to the Cab Direct Championship and the quest for a play-off position.Crocked captain Josh Pickering (pictured) isn't ready to return yet and Monarchs call on ex-rider Justin Sedgmen whose...

Protestors gather to save Howden Park as councillors meet to discuss closures

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Around 100 campaigners gathered outside the Civic Centre in Livingston calling for threatened West Lothian leisure facilities to be saved.Money to save an under threat venue described as ‘the beating heart’ of the local community,...

Monarchs roar into action at Armadale against Tigers

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Josh Pickering makes his debut as captain of Edinburgh Monarchs when arch rivals Glasgow Tigers visit Armadale in the BSN Series on Friday (tapes-up 7.30pm).The popular Aussie is entering his seventh year with the...

WEST LOTHIAN: Surge in Advice Shop customers

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The impact of the cost of living crisis has seen a huge rise in the numbers of people looking for advice and help on securing benefits.West Lothian’s Advice shops saw a 22% increase on...

WEST LOTHIAN: plan to cut hours for recycling centres

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All five remain open but opening hours set to be almost halvedWest Lothian’s five recycling centres look set to have their opening hours and staff numbers cut in half – in a bid to...

West Lothian – Labour calls for reset of local government

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West Lothian Council’s Labour group has called for a “reset” of the relationship between Holyrood and all 32 Scottish local councils as they highlight most of the local authority budget is ring-fenced.Following weeks of...

Flood defence to protect baby graves

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A new flood defence barrier to protect the graves of babies in Bathgate cemetery is being built, following a Christmas flooding incident.The new barrier will be able to withstand a 1 in 75 year flood,...

Hook final link for Academy side

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Jacob Hook (pictured) completes a powerful Monarchs Academy line-up to challenge for the National Development League this season.He joins Kyle Bickley in a strong spearhead at the top of the Armadale-based team and Jacob...
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Whitburn celebrates link to rock guitar icon

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Chief of US music giant Fender, a Whitburn man, donates iconic Stratocaster guitar to town's new museumThe Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s  best-known guitar brands has given a special gift to...
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Police being trained to administer overdose life saver

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Naloxone training rolled out to all West Lothian officersPolice across West Lothian are being trained to deliver the lifesaving drug Naloxone in a bid to counter deaths from overdose.The drug – which reverses the...

Drumtassie Coarse Fishery gearing up for busy summer

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Drumtassie Coarse Fishery is getting back to normal after the cold snap and anglers are catching in the three ponds available within yards of the extensive car park.The fishery at Blackridge Heights near Armadale...

Monarchs look set for Armadale reprieve

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Edinburgh Monarchs claim to have reached an agreement in principle for the reprieve of speedway at Armadale Stadium next summer and the development comes only days after they hosted a Farewell to Armadale event.John...

Edinburgh Monarchs launch dream £1.2m stadium plans and appeal for cash

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Edinburgh Monarchs have confirmed plans for a £1.2m dream, 1,500-seat home in Livingston which could be hosting speedway in the Spring of next year.West Lothian Community Stadium will host Monarchs plus a range of...