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“The doctors were amazing, they looked around my cervix to take biopsies and unfortunately I bled again, but they said that my cervix looked normal and that they would have the results for me in 10 days.

Scots to unite against the condition.Nicole Little was just 27 when she was diagnosed with the disease – five years younger than her mum Celine Mason was when it took her life.Now she is launching World Cancer Day in ­Scotland and urges people to unite on February 4 by donating to Cancer Research UK or wearing the charity’s Unity band.The ambulance controller carries the BRCA1 gene, known to increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.Nicole of Bathgate, West Lothian said: “Most people are

A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “We would like to confirm that Community Recycling Centres will remain open as usual during this time.“All five Recycling Centres are open seven days a week from 10am - 6pm (last entry 5.45pm).“Cars with trailers and vans will still need to book https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/vansandtrailers“Please check the website for site rules and for the materials that are currently being accepted https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/local-recycling-centres.“When you

in.” George Paul, West Lothian Council’s executive councillor for services for the community, added: “The council is committed to working alongside partners such as WLHP and Wheatley to support the delivery of new, high-quality affordable homes across West Lothian.“These new developments from WLHP are a welcome boost to social housing in West Lothian and to the communities in which they are situated.”

“It is crucial that support is readily available for businesses in West Lothian who have only just started getting back on their feet after the first lockdown.“Local businesses must be given plenty of notice if level-four restrictions are going to be kept in place past December 11.“It is important that the UK Government and the Scottish Government continue to work together to protect local jobs.”Labour Lothian MSP Neil Findlay said: “A few weeks ago, the First Minister said the science only take

missing West Lothian man Billy McDowell. The 59-year-old disappeared from his home in Whitburn on July 28 before being formally reported missing on August 2.

She said:  “It wasn’t a lack of [online] access. There were other issues we had to address, family issues, looking at issues that were impacting on the family, such as financial, where learning wasn’t at the top of their agenda.

Paige Turley has revealed that living with boyfriend Finn Tapp during lockdown has cemented their relationship – even though she is having to house-train him like a puppy.The 23-year-old singer said cohabiting away from the limelight during the pandemic has been a blessing.And the former Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist from Fauldhouse, West Lothian, said that despite his lack of housework skills, her footballing beau is definitely “the one” and she is looking forward to tying the knot and

Local resident Laura Caulder said: “Rebecca has done this while juggling home schooling with three young children.

Lewis Capaldi is reportedly back on the market after splitting with his girlfriend of seven months.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A councillor has detailed West Lothian’s recent efforts at achieving food justice.Whitburn and Blackburn councillor, Kirsteen Sullivan, has been supporting the Co-op’s Food Justice campaign for the past year.And she says West Lothian has “made significant progress on our journey towards a hunger-free county.”As the lead behind the campaign in West Lothian, Councillor Sullivan says the first step was to

£100million package of investment back into the Scottish food and agriculture sector, through the company’s poultry supply chain operations across Scotland.

asked to part through her work.

Glasgow.He dashed into a branch of the supermarket chain only to be told they had no toilets for customers.However, a star-struck shop assistant recognised the Someone You Loved singer and let him to use the staff loos.

Conservative Lothians MPS Miles Briggs added: “It is remarkable that the UK government has been able to protect so many jobs during this pandemic.“We must now focus on getting the economy moving again so that West Lothian’s economy can start recovering from the Covid-19 outbreak.”A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “Plans to tackle the economic recovery of the West Lothian area are well underway and a draft Economic Recovery and Growth Plan has been developed.”Labour Lothians MSP Neil

“I’ve since then drawn Linlithgow and Livingston (the latter where I grew up and still have a real fondness for the town.”Michael said he has even more planned with Armadale next in his sights.You can purchase prints of Michael’s designs and support his work at https://wackymetro.co.uk/

Government snub to their coronavirus efforts.While other public sector workers will be rewarded with pay rises, the nurses on the frontline – and other hospital staff – have been excluded because they are midway through a three-year pay deal.Karen, 46, of Bathgate, West Lothian, said: “The reason we are protesting is because our NHS needs protected.“It is currently run on the goodwill of people who start before their time, finish after their time, stay back to complete tasks and miss their

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man missing from Broxburn.Shawn Watson (39), also known as Shawn Payne, was last seen on the town’s Church Street between 10am and 11am on Monday morning (August 3).He is white, between five feet eight and five feet 10 in height, with a medium build and dark hair, which may have been dyed a different colour.When last seen, he was wearing cream-coloured shorts, a white t-shirt, a black body warmer and cream or white training shoes.

missing man from Whitburn who suffers from medical issues. William McDowell, who is also known locally as Billy Irvine, was last seen on Friday, July 31 in the Loch Awe Way area of the town.

“Schools may stagger daily start and finish times to reduce congestion at the school gates, and individual schools will be in touch to confirm local arrangements for this and other services such as breakfast clubs.“The return to full-time education was conditional on infection rates being sufficiently low to continue to control the virus, public health and testing systems being in place and protective measures and risk assessments being carried out in schools.“West Lothian Council is putting in

“While we welcome the easing of outdoor restrictions and an indicative date, the industry needs financial support if they are to come out of the other side of this pandemic.“On Monday, August 3 the SHFA will be launching the ‘Let’s Work(out) Together’ Campaign in which we are asking every health and fitness professional, every member, client and fitness enthusiast to write to their local MSP imploring for more sector specific funding to keep our industry alive.

A West Lothian woman cycled 100km in five hours for the NHS.Jane Leask from Linlithgow took on the extreme challenge to raise money for a Covid-19 charity whilst she has been working from home.She completed the task in five hours on Friday, July 24, by running a loop around parts of West Lothian, Larbert and South Queenferry and covering the equivalent of 62 miles.Her fundraising page is collecting donations for NHS Charities Together who exist to support NHS staff, volunteers and patients

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.

Love Island winner Paige Turley has revealed that she has signed a record deal and will be releasing her debut single this week. The 22 year-old told her followers that she will be unveiling her own cover of the Artful Dodger classic Movin' Too Fast and was looking forward to being able to perform again soon.

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.

Inspirational Heather Duff who has had brain surgery three times is starring in an urgent new TV appeal for donations to help Cancer Research UK continue its life-saving work.The 33 year old’s life in lockdown at home in Winchburgh is powerfully captured in the 30-second film which aired for the first time in Scotland on Wednesday (July 1) and will run across the UK.Heather can be seen in the advert counting out daily chemotherapy medication, chatting online to loved ones on Zoom as well as

Police are appealing for information following a serious road crash in Bathgate.The incident happened around 4.30pm on Monday (July 6) on the A7066 at the junction with the B792, involving three cars and two motorcycles.As a result of the collision, three people were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.The other injured parties were treated at the scene by ambulance for minor injuries.The road was closed for around eight hours to allow a full scene investigation to take