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West Lothian man taken to hospital after vicious attack with weapon

A 48-year-old man had to be rushed to hospital to be treated with facial injuries after being set upon and assaulted with weapon.

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Scots dad saves son's life after donating kidney following horror diagnosis

A West Lothian dad saved his son's life by donating his kidney after he received an incurable diagnosis.

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Winter vaccinations available from Monday amid fears of new covid strain

People in West Lothian who are entitled to covid and flu jags will be able to get vaccinated from Monday amid fears over a new covid strain.

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Given up smoking? Health charity ASH wants to hear from you

People in West Lothian who have given up smoking in recent years are being encouraged by a health charity to share their experiences about how they have successfully managed to quit.

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West Lothian dad awarded OBE for vital role in fight against covid

A West Lothian dad has been honoured with an OBE for helping in the fight against covid.

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West Lothian man fronts campaign aimed at getting veterans to open up about their mental health

A West Lothian man is fronting a new campaign from a national mental health programme to help more veterans open up about their mental health.

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Campaign to save hospital shop highlighted to Health Secretary

A campaign to save the “essential” shop at Livingston’s St John’s Hospital has been highlighted to Scotland’s Health Secretary.

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West Lothian boxer aiming to complete return from health scare with British Championships gold medal

Broxburn boxer Maddie Clarkson is hoping to complete a remarkable return to the sport by being crowned British champion this weekend.

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West Lothian workers who kept country running through pandemic now struggling with cost of living

West Lothian key workers who kept the country going during the pandemic now face having to live in poverty because of the cost of living crisis. Many frontline staff who were applauded on doorsteps across the land are now on the breadline, according to a study by the GMB. The union said a proposed two per cent pay rise for carers, refuse collectors and school staff is far below the inflation rate and is not enough to cover huge hikes in the price of food, energy and fuel. The GMB probe found 3531 in West Lothian are earning under £25,000 for a 37-hour week.

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West Lothian Special Needs Children's Taxi Outing back for the first time since the start of the pandemic

The West Lothian Special Needs Children’s Taxi Outing is back this year for its fourth event after being cancelled for two years.

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Chief who helped West Lothian leisure services survive pandemic retires

West Lothian Leisure’s chief executive, Tim Dent, is to retire at the end of June 2022 after more than two and a half years leading the award-winning group.

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West Lothian Council employees to get extra holiday as thanks for service during pandemic

All West Lothian Council employees will get an extra day’s holiday to say thank you for going “beyond the call of duty” during the pandemic.

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Angela backs new mental health campaign

A West Lothian woman has shared her experience of struggling with her mental health in the hope it will help others.

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Tributes to "big-hearted" West Lothian dad after death from covid

Tributes have been paid to a “big-hearted” West Lothian darts star, who represented his country at a World Cup, after his tragic death from covid.

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West Lothian residents aged 12 to 15 can get Covid-19 vaccine at drop-in clinic

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West Lothian mum is Scotland's Strongest Woman after taking up health kick for disabled daughter

s pina bifida – in and out of her wheelchair but her health kick has now turned her life around.

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Teachers union in West Lothian asks if Covid-19 tests are being used in schools

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West Lothian mum gets over mental health breakdown by performing burlesque

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Thousands of residents in Covid-19 struck town in West Lothian asked to take test as new centre opens

outbreak in four neighbourhoods in Livingston. It was also revealed earlier in the week that there had been confirmed cases of the virus at Peel Primary School in the area.

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Thousands of West Lothian residents asked to participate in Community Testing Programme and take Covid-19 test

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West Lothian men take on grueling trek to raise funds for mental health charity SAMH

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Call to stay active to help mental health

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Young People’s Sport Panel member Laura Pilkington is encouraging fellow West Lothian residents to stay active to help their mental wellbeing while restrictions remain in place across Scotland.Laura, from Broxburn, has been a member of sportscotland’s Young People’s Sport Panel (YPSP) since November.The panel is currently in its 50th two-year cycle and the 20-strong group have already started their work to help ensure the voice of young people is part of the sporting conversation across Scotland, in an initiative led by sportscotland and supported by Young ScotCrucial to the National Lottery-funded programme is that young people are heard and

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West Lothian residents report trouble with the Covid-19 vaccination appointment system

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Local people in West Lothian are having trouble with their vaccination appointments.MSP Neil Findlay told the Courier that he has heard from up to 100 residents who cannot get their appointments changed.NHS Lothian have already given over 100,000 people their first dose of the vaccine but local politicians want the Scottish Government to organise better accessibility.Speaking to The Courier, MSP Neil Findlay said: “Everyone is desperate for the vaccination programme to go quickly and effectively but there are a lot of problems with the appointments system.“I am being contacted by people in the priority groups who haven’t had appointment letters,

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West Lothian behind other areas for vaccinating residents with Covid-19 jabs

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian still appears to be lagging behind when it comes to vaccinations.The number of people in West Lothian who have received their vaccinations has jumped by 1675 to 9097, the most recent figures show, with 1119 people getting their jab at the mass testing site at Broxburn’s Strathbrock Partnership Centre (up until last Friday).But they show that West Lothian and NHS Lothian as a whole is still lagging behind in giving out vaccinations.Figures up to January 31 from Public Health Scotland do not, however include people who have been given the jabs at their local GP practice.As a whole, NHS Lothian has vaccinated the lowest percentage of

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West Lothian Council bosses say budget will be squeezed tighter in face of pandemic

“Increasingly, funding given to us by the Scottish Government, is earmarked for specific national programmes, so reducing any flexibility for innovation, and forcing the council to cut back on essential service areas.“There’s no increase to the capital budgets that councils have to spend on improvement works and projects, and following a massive shortfall in capital grant last year, the council faces another significant shortfall in grant funding for 2021/22.“There is a 0.7 per cent increase in core revenue budget which pays for the running of services.

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West Lothian residents asked to join See Me campaign to eradicate mental health discrimination

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.People in West Lothian are being called to tackle the stigma and discrimination around mental health in 2021, with increasing numbers struggling and worried about speaking out due to the Covid-19 pandemic.See Me, the national programme to end mental health discrimination, is encouraging people to reach out to others who they think might be struggling alone.The programme spoke to 40 of their volunteers last year, finding over half (54 per cent) said they were worried about sharing their difficulties with others because everyone was going through tough times.To change this, See Me is encouraging community groups, workplaces, schools, universities

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Scots dad's Christmas transplant wish for kids after being given new kidney

Christmas present he was given 10 years ago – a kidney.That selfless gift from someone he had never met changed his life and has given him the chance to watch his children grow up.And Ross, 48, hopes in the future another two strangers will give the same magical gift to his sons Euan, 16, and Blair, 13.Since Ross’s transplant in 2010, both his boys have been diagnosed with the same hereditary condition – polycystic kidney disease (PKD) – which means one day they too could need a transplant.Ross, a facilities managers from East Calder in West Lothian, said: “Ten years ago I was given the best Christmas present anyone could ask for – a second chance at life.“Thanks to my donor and their family I have been able to watch my two boys grow up,

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West Lothian boy left in coma after condition linked to Covid

The family arrived at hospital in the early hours of November 9, and Jack was tested for coronavirus with his result coming back negative.But he quickly deteriorated, with tests showing that his vital organs had become inflamed.His devastated parents were told his heart had started to give up and his blood pressure was dangerously low.Doctors were left with no choice but to place Jack in a medically-induced coma in the intensive care ward.The next day he was rushed by ambulance to The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where experts battled to save his life.Jack spent the next five days hooked up to machines as doctors worked around the clock to keep him alive.He was tested a further twice for coronavirus in hospital, with both of the

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West Lothian schoolboy left in coma by condition linked to Covid

The next day he was rushed by ambulance to The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where experts battled to save his life.Jack spent the next five days hooked up to machines as doctors worked around the clock to keep him alive.He was tested a further twice for coronavirus in hospital, with both of the results coming back negative.However, doctors found he had the antibodies from the virus, indicating he had already suffered from Covid-19.Both Tracey and Tommy had come down with serious coronavirus symptoms in October.The whole family had to self-isolate for 14 days but it was son Jack who had shown no symptoms of the virus.Medics told the couple they believe Jack was suffering from a rare Kawasaki-like disease that has been linked to

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West Lothian scientist taking part in Covid-19 vaccine trials

asked to part through her work. Amanda is also featuring in a new two-part series on BBC Alba which offers a refreshingly honest depiction of the highs and lows of life during lockdown, told through the eyes of a selection of people from across Scotland.Her job sees her working with blood samples from patients who are in hospital and samples sent from GP surgeries.During the pandemic her department received a new machine which tests for coronavirus so they could assist the Covid-19 testing centres that were overwhelmed by the number of tests they had to carry out.The documentary - ‘Sgeulachdan a’ Ghlasaidh’ (Life in Lockdown) started following a variety of Scottish contributors from two weeks into lockdown to record their stories.

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West Lothian Council approve recovery plan to re-start council services following Covid-19 pandemic

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian Council’s Executive has approved a recovery plan to take forward the re-start of some council services following the Covid-19 pandemic.The impact of the virus has had a significant effect on how council services have operated throughout the last five months.

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New money service in West Lothian for people living in crisis during pandemic

People in West Lothian who are facing money worries as a result of coronavirus are being urged to take full advantage of the support available.The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people facing challenges around bills, rent and job security.The Scottish Government, in partnership with the Citizens Advice network in Scotland, is raising awareness of the support available for those who need it during these difficult times.

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West Lothian man wins top award for work in mental health

Executive councillor for social policy, Angela Doran said: “I’d like to offer a belated congratulations to Mark on his award. He is part of an outstanding social work service in West Lothian and his commitment and ethic towards his work really does make a positive impact on the lives of others.

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West Lothian Council bosses confirm plans for new school year starting in August

West Lothian pupils will spend two days in school each week and two-and-a half days being taught at home by parents.Council bosses have written to parents and carers advising them on the plans for most students returning on August 12.The council is planning for the start of the new term on August 11, in line with all other councils in Scotland.However this will be an in-service day when schools will be closed to pupils and a second in-service day planned for Monday, August 17, will not take place.A programme of blended learning will start for all pupils on August 12, with a mix of in-school and in-home learning.The start date in August will not be the same for all children and each individual school will be in touch with parents and carers

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Online celebration for Armed Forces Day

West Lothian singer Amy Hawthorn is to perform a free show online to mark Armed Forces Day.Amy will be performing during the live stream on the Facebook page of West Lothian Armed Forces Day at 3pm on Sunday, June 28.The usual annual Armed Forces Day at West Lothian Civic Centre was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic so the organisers looked for an alternative solution to mark the day.Chairman of the West Lothian AFD event, Stephen Elliot, explained the purpose of the celebration is to show support for the armed forces in a fun and engaging way.Holding a live event online seemed like the perfect replacement for the usual annual events so organisers asked local musician and committee member, Stuart McLean, for help.He brought aboard Amy,

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New cash to help town cope with coronavirus crisis

A West Lothian Business Improvement District has secured funding to help firms through the coronavirus crisis.

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West Lothian woman has her head shaved to raise money for nurses who are treating her mum

A West Lothian woman has shaved her hair off to raise money for the hospital staff who treated her mum for Covid-19.

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New payment plan for people receiving crisis grants in West Lothian

West Lothian residents can now receive payment for crisis grants through 111 Paypoint outlets in West Lothian.

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Woman from West Lothian has been busy making masks during the pandemic

Face masks may well be the most visible sign of how things have changed when the lockdown ends.

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West Lothian mum cheers up village by parading streets dressed as Minion

A West Lothian mum has been keeping people in her village entertained by parading the streets dressed up as cartoon characters.

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West Lothian gets ready to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day

This Friday (May 8) marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

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West Lothian man cheers up care home residents with a tune

A West Lothian man has helped to cheer up residents at his dad’s care home by playing their favourite tunes on his flute.

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Support is available for vulnerable who are shielding in West Lothian

Help is being offered to every vulnerable person who is shielding in West Lothian.

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Help is on hand for people shielding during coronavirus crisis

Help is being offered to every vulnerable person who is shielding in West Lothian.

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Local West Lothian business sets up 7 Days of Lockdown charity event

A West Lothian businessman has set up an event to help support the country’s most vulnerable families through the coronavirus crisis.

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New funds available for West Lothian residents and community groups during crisis

West Lothian Council will receive £1.7m from national funds to help those hardest hit by the Covid-19 emergency.

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Council urge people to stop fly-tipping during coronavirus crisis

The closure of community recycling centres has brought a spate of fly-tipping from residents who arrive to find the gates locked, despite the widespread publicity surrounding the closure of the sites .

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West Lothian Council thank public for support during coronavirus crisis

West Lothian Council bosses have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the coronavirus crisis and heaped praise on staff.

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