By Bruce Haring
20.03.2020 - 13:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
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By Bruce Haring
Joel Osteen has secured some major star power for his virtual Easter service.
Householders have been given an update on bin collections in West Lothian over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Joel Osteen is enlisting some big-name friends to help him celebrate Easter Sunday despite his church observing social distancing guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Lakewood Church pastor revealed to TMZ that he plans on having Mariah Carey, Kanye West and Tyler Perry on board for Sunday’s virtual service.
The provision of school meals and care for children of keyworkers in West Lothian is continuing over the Easter period.
Two West Lothian charities were amongst the 100-plus Scottish organisations which have benefited from the generosity of a nation-wide wholesale and retail group celebrating its 100th anniversary.
West Lothian Council received more than 600 enquiries about Universal Credit in the first week of the Coronavirus emergency mirroring the surge in applications for the benefit across the UK.
Staff at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn raised the spirits of their pupils by performing an hilarious rendition of Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin'.
A West Lothian alt-rock band has released a new single.
A West Dunbartonshire care worker has died from suspected coronavirus, it is understood.
Mental health support is being offered to West Lothian College students.
Animal welfare experts are appealing to find a new home for a happy young dog.
Sophie and Thomas have been named as the most popular baby names in West Lothian for the past year.
West Lothian Council bosses have thanked the public for their patience and understanding during the coronavirus crisis and heaped praise on staff.
A volunteer group which helps to maintain one of West Lothian’s best loved country parks is appealing for old photos of Almondell, or memories from the early days of the country park that you could share with them.
Five primary schools are acting as HUB schools for the children of key workers during the coronavirus crisis.
A incredible pensioner thought to be the oldest woman in Scotland has just celebrated her 110th birthday.
Residents of West Lothian care home were in for a surprise when they peered out their windows last week – for staring back them was a pack of friendly alpacas.
A leading animal charity has thanked West Lothian people for their help during the coronavirus outbreak.
West Lothian Council has launched a drive to recruit social work and social care services staff.