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£5 European Family Holiday Giveaway in your Journal and Gazette

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:15:14 +0000

A FANTASTIC family holiday for only £5 is up for grabs in your Journal and Gazette this week.

Police appeal over Bo’ness shed break-in

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:58:17 +0000

BETWEEN 11.45am and 4.30pm last Wednesday, February 15, several items were stolen from a garden shed in Birdland Avenue, Bo’ness.

£65,000 village wheelpark fund

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:15 +0000

YOUNG people in Winchburgh can get on their bikes after £65,000 has been approved for a wheeled sports facility in the village to open by the end of the year.

Under the influence in Livingston

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:00:26 +0000

A COMEDY hypnotist will take the stage in Livingston tomorrow (Friday).

Water stops in Torphichen...again

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:30:41 +0000

WATER in Torphichen is in short supply after Scottish Water turned the taps off again this week.

U-turn on Bo’ness bus depot

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:09:49 +0000

FIRST Scotland East has performed a u-turn on its controversial plans to relocate a bus depot to Bridgeness Road, Bo’ness, in a move that has been welcomed by local representatives.

Beautiful Scotland trophies at Burgh Halls

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:00:21 +0000

TROPHIES won for Linlithgow last year from Beautiful Scotland are now on display in Linlithgow Burgh Halls.

Off the buses

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:30:22 +0000

PLANS for a multi- million pound retirement complex on Linlithgow High Street have bit the dust as First Bus has decided not to leave its town centre depot.

Leisure facilities saved in budget

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:25:58 +0000

SPORTING facilities in Queensferry and Kirkliston were given a boost in last week’s city council budget.

Andy set to surf the radio waves

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:21:28 +0000

A NEW radio station is set to be launched in Queensferry within weeks.

PM’s flying visit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:26:27 +0000

Prime Minister David Cameron took time out of his busy schedule to have lunch in Queensferry on Thursday prior to his meeting with Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond and talks on Scotland’s independence.

Fly tipping in Bo’ness town centre

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:08:27 +0000

POLICE have had reports in recent days of fly tipping in South Street, Bo’ness.

West Lothian Brass hit right notes

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:51:17 +0000

West Lothian based brass band musicians enjoyed impressive results at the recent 2012 Besson Scottish Solo and Ensemble Championships, dominating the competition.

MP ensures Craigiehall debate continues in Parliament

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:19:03 +0000

EDINBURGH West MP Mike Crockart has called upon the MOD to rethink their proposals to close Craigiehall.

Peel calls foul on dogs

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:00:56 +0000

PERSISTENT and unacceptable levels of dog fouling have meant the Market Lane entrance to the Peel has been locked for the whole of February.

Dog abandoned in ‘terrible condition’ in Bo’ness

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:56:23 +0000

THE Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a distinctive white German Shephard dog (pictured) was found in Bo’ness severely emaciated, suffering from a womb infection and with painful sores on her body.

Kirkliston wildlife officer gets special commendation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:09:40 +0000

A DETECTIVE Inspector from Kirkliston received a special commendation last week for outstanding efforts in tackling UK wildlife crime.

Nominate a heritage hero with Historic Scotland

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:39 +0000

Nominations are now open for the Young Scot “Heritage Hero” award 2012 launched with Historic Scotland.

Bo’ness McLaren Trophy winner revealed

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:52:49 +0000

WILLIE McAllister is this year’s recipient of the McLaren Trophy, awarded by Bo’ness Community Council for outstanding services to the community.

New bridge works take shape

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:05:48 +0000

WORKS involved on the building of the new Forth Crossing are beginning to take shape in and around Queensferry.