West Lothian businesses back open for the first time since March

“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.

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.

Two sisters from West Lothian were inspired to ‘walk’ to their cancelled holiday destinations after reading about a woman’s fight with Motor Neurone Disease.Natalie Hughes (38) and Sharon Lee (35) decided to walk the distance from Scotland to Ibiza and Dubai for charity when their trips were cancelled due to the pandemic.The Bathgate sisters are both fitness instructors and rounded up their clients, friends and family to help them complete the 4500 mile distance.They decided to raise money for

As you might know, the former FLOTUS has just launched her very own podcast on Spotify so it’s safe to say that Michelle Obama will be able to express her opinions and use her voice a lot more from now own. However, that is not to say that she will only be talking about politics and social issues.

The most recently released figures show the number of deaths reached 100 in the week to July 15 ( Week 28).National Records of Scotland (NRS) figures released on Wednesday for the week to 22 July (Week 29) reveal no change in the West Lothian’s totals and only two Covid-19 related deaths in the wider Lothian NHS Trust area last week.As at July 19, 4193 deaths have been registered in Scotland where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew U.S. jobless claims rose last week for the first time since March, sparking fears the economy is sputtering again as COVID-19 cases surge across the country and some reopened businesses shut down again.Some 1.416 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits in the week ending July 18, up from 1.307 million the week before and above the 1.3 million expected.

Kris Jenner ignored her son-in-law Kanye West’s jibes about her during his Twitter rant as she broke her silence on social media.

West Lothian’s restaurants, pubs, cafes are being urged to sign up to the UK Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.Businesses who use the scheme will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to £10 per person, to all diners who eat or drink-in throughout August. The scheme is open to businesses across the UK and can be used all day, Monday to Wednesday in August.Customers don’t need a voucher as the establishments will just remove the discount from their bill.

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Spotify podcast later in July.Set to arrive on July 29, The Michelle Obama Podcast comes after the former First Lady and her husband, Barack Obama, inked a multi-year podcast deal with the streaming giant.The series “features deep dives with loved ones – family, friends and colleagues – on the relationships in our lives that make us who we are,” Spotify said in a statement.Obama added: “In other episodes, we’ll be talking about the challenges and the joys of being a parent or a spouse, the

The show family — including Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly and Craig Melvin — were back in the studio on Wednesday's episode, marking the first time they've all been together on set since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.The team made sure to put some distance between themselves while hosting, and reflected on their time apart.«Like all families, being isolated from one another has been challenging,» Daly said. «It's been full of emotions.

The “Today” anchors are back together.

Gym at centre of planning row to close as search for new location continues This service will enable library members to either choose and reserve books from Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries online catalogue. The service will initially operate from the AK Bell Library and reservations to the service can be made from July 15 with collections available from July 21.

reports Deadline.The Empire Strikes Back, which is considered to be the best Star Wars film, is the fifth film in the Star Wars Saga and second in the original trilogy; it stars Mark Hamil, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams.The film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2010.The reissuing of the film, as well as several other classical or audience favorite, is a measure that many movie theaters are using to generate income as

Pub goers were able to raise a glass of their favourite tipple as beer gardens opened up across the county this week.The easing of lockdown restrictions meant that folk could enjoy a beer in the sun from Monday.Locals made the most of the weather as they sat outside in the sun and enjoyed a socially-distanced drink.The Railway Tavern in Bathgate enjoyed a happy reopening.Owner Colin Hilditch said: “It was great to get back open and see so many regular faces again.“We were really happy with how

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.