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West Lothian plan to close hospitals providing elderly respite care put on hold

Councillors force rare vote on proposals to co-locate elderly respite and dementia care in Livingston, closing Tippethill and St Michael's community hospitals

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West Lothian child support worker 'mishandled' three children on the same day

The Scottish Social Services Council agreed that her behaviour was serious as all three incidents took place during the same day, including lifting one child up by her wrist

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian retail park taken over as huge crowds watch drivers pull car stunts

The footage was recorded from Almondvale Retail Park in Livingston as scores of people lined up to watch motorists show off their modified cars and pull stunts in the evening

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West Lothian care homes will remain open as health board backs council plan

The IJB agreed to accept the council's offer and have agreed that there are no plans to close any of the long-term placement care homes

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West Lothian care homes remain open as health board backs council plan

Jobs and long term care homes places guaranteed as joint health committee backs £1.2m five-year rescue, but changes to hospital care for the elderly unsettle councillors who call for more information

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school headteachers facing tough choices as new budget plan agreed

Tighter rules on spending will impact on staff and school absence management say unions, as councillors back programme designed to shave £8m from education services in the next five years

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West Lothian mum hits out after daughter with Down's Syndrome loses teeth in school accident

Amanda Martin has spoken out after her daughter knocked out her teeth in an accident at school. She claimed an employee told her different versions of how it happened.

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West Lothian primary school replacement funding delay 'completely unacceptable'

One new school could replace two dilapidated primary school buildings if Holyrood commits to funding

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West Lothian agree safety work for hazardous Avon Gorge junction

Lights for a junction at the Avon Gorge and speed limit cut on the busy A71 among series of accident reduction measures agreed for danger zones.

Edinburgh Live

Family heartbroken as two pet dogs die after walk at Scots beauty spot

Julie Campbell has spoken out to warn other pet owners after her miniature dachshunds passed away shortly after visiting Harperrig Reservoir in West Lothian.

Daily Record

West Lothian clubs learn South Challenge Cup opponents as season edges closer

All 12 of West Lothian's non-league teams were in the draw for the country's largest cup competition.

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West Lothian family heartbroken as two beloved dogs suddenly die after walk

The family went down to Harperrig Reservoir in West Lothian to walk their dogs at the weekend. But things took a terrible turn for the worse once they arrived back home.

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West Lothian motorcyclist and car driver killed mum while speeding on busy road

Sadler's motorbike struck the car that had gone into the right hand lane and De Monerri then came upon the collision and struck another motorcycle before hitting the Audi car driven by Mrs Reid.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dementia nurse scoops top honour at awards ceremony

Melissa Rowlands took home a top prize at the RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

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Lewis Capaldi praised by mum of teen with Tourette’s after 'powerful' performance

West Lothian's Lewis Capaldi has been praised by mums of young lads who also have Tourette's. Lewis performed to thousands at Glastonbury on Saturday but struggled after losing his voice and repeated tics.

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Edinburgh Indian restaurant to launch afternoon tea cruises from West Lothian

Prahna Indian Grill are going to launch afternoon tea cruises from Linlithgow in July. The cruises will last for two hours and diners will be served a variety of dishes and beverages.

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Edinburgh primary school named one of the best in Scotland by The Times

Edinburgh also had the highest number of top-performing primaries with eight, followed by seven in West Lothian. The local school which impressed had a smaller sample size than those above

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Dog owner left with £5,000 Edinburgh vet bill after vicious attack in West Lothian park

Carole is looking at a staggering £5,000 vet bill after her beloved pooch, Lucy was visisouly attacked by another dog in a park in West Lothian, leaving her badly injured.

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West Lothian 'high-flyer' teacher had sex with teen pupil in woods and school

A teacher from West Lothian once described as a 'high flyer' pled guilty to having a sexual relationship with a schoolboy for six months. Jacqueline Millar previously taught religious education.

Daily Record

Award-winning restaurant to offer Union Canal Sunday Afternoon cruises from West Lothian town

Prahna Indian Grill will be trialling a cruise from Linlithgow after pilot events in Edinburgh proved to be a success.

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West Lothian pedestrians face new menace from electric scooters

Councillors called on police to act over the growing use of electric scooters - which can reach speeds of 25mph- on footpaths across the county. Police suggested only legislation will control sales which are mostly online.

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West Lothian council call for national fund to tackle crumbling concrete

Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle says a national fund will be needed as more and more public buildings are found to have roofs made of a notorious sponge-like concrete known as RAAC

Daily Record

Support for West Lothian volunteers is recognised

The Advice Shop team were presented with a national award

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First headteacher of West Lothian's newest school unveiled

Gerry Burns has been named as the first ever head for the new Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh

Daily Record

Dog owner left with £5000 vet bill after pet savaged in West Lothian park

Jackapoo Lucy was savaged by another dog, leaving her with fractures and a dislocation in her left hind paw

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