West Lothian police appeal for information following purse theft

A Broxburn woman is helping to keep people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic - and raising funds for St John’s Hospital at the same time.Fiona Forbes has spent her time in lockdown making over 300 face masks with profits going towards the Oncology Unit at the hospital.Fiona (pictured below) who suffered from suspected Covid-19 in March, makes figure-skating dresses and told the Courier that she was delighted to be able to do her bit to help keep people safe.She said: “I’m in the high risk

“We recognise the need to continue to make improvements at Riverside, and will use this report to help focus our efforts to further help our pupils to achieve their full potential.”Executive councillor for education David Dodds said: “We share the confidence of Education  Scotland inspectors that Riverside has the capacity to continue to improve.“I know the dedicated staff team at Riverside, supported by the Quality Improvement Team, will  build on the strengths of the school to ensure the

issued a plea for help when lockdown was enforced, asking people to donate money towards running costs as it had no income and owners feared they would not be in the position to open the doors again once restrictions are lifted.

West Lothian Council  has made “significant progress” in settling equal pay claims, it said this month.The statement came as Scotland’s local government watchdog has praised councils for their progress in settling equal pay claims, but says they expect councils to maintain their focus on unresolved cases.The 32 local authorities in Scotland have spent £1.3 billion settling cases of pay inequality between male and female staff.

“I want schools across Scotland to sign up to the Challenge when it launches in August so that we can keep sharing the joy of reading for generations to come.”Marc Lambert, CEO of Scottish Book Trust, added: “It was fantastic to receive so many submissions to the First Minister’s Reading Challenge despite the restrictions of lockdown.“Pupils, parents, and teachers have come together to celebrate books and develop a reading culture within their schools and local communities.

Names have been chosen for three new West Lothian schools.The names of new denominational and non-denominational high schools for Winchburgh and new non-denominational primary school at Calderwood, East Calder, were determined at the meeting of West Lothian Council Education Executive on Tuesday (June 23).Following feedback from relevant stakeholders, the meeting decided upon the following names for the schools:The denominational high school is to be named as Sinclair Academy dedicated to the

West Lothian’s cricketers are able to get back in action from Monday after Cricket Scotland announced that clubs could return to training.Fauldhouse, Linlithgow and Livingston are now able to use club facilities to run small group training sessions outside.

West Lothian band The Snuts are continuing their stampede with new single ‘Elephants’.One of the UK’s fastest rising new acts, The Snuts have released the track, which is the band’s first taste of new music since the release of their debut ‘Mixtape EP’, which took the charts by storm in March.Premiering on Annie Mac’s Radio One show, the track went straight in at number 1 on the iTunes chart and shut down Twitter with their hashtag topping the trending chart.Recorded at The Firepit in London

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey at Heartlands has donated £250 to the Whitburn and District Community Development Trust.The company made the donation following an appeal from the organisation to help stock the Community Fridge project in the current health emergency.The Community Fridge offers access for everyone in the community to surplus, nutritious food.Local people take what they need and simply donate what they can afford.

Their daughter Anne Sherriff, said they were delighted to receive a card from the Queen and spoke to her Isobel online, as she stays in New Zealand.She continued: “They always work as a team which makes them doubly strong, enough to manage 70 years of ups and downs.”“They enjoyed a lockdown celebration from their little colourful garden in Dedridge.”

Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle in the early hours of morning. Concerned neighbours spotted multiple cop cars around 6am in Blackburn, West Lothian, the hometown of the singing sensation.

“The biggest change to maternity services during lockdown has been the application of national guidance which states that only one birth partner is allowed to be with a woman during labour and the birth of her baby and that no visitors are allowed before or after the baby is born.”Frances repeated that parents should continue to follow the new guidance to protect them and staff members.She continued: “We ask women to attend appointments on their own to reduce the footfall of people in hospital

Residents at six local care homes were delighted to receive a cash gift from a generous couple who want to give them a treat once lockdown is over.Lynn and David Thomson wanted to “put a smile on the faces” of people who have been isolated in care homes unable to see their families since the middle of March.So they set up a Crowdfunding page to raise money to provide a special celebration for residents.The couple managed to raise £631, which has been split between six care homes – Crofthead in

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

But since the Covid-19 lockdown, monthly meetings have been replaced by weekly Zoom chats, and specialist online sessions with exercise, including seated Tai Chi and relaxation, nutrition and other activities.

A new report is predicting a bleak future for almost a third of West Lothian’s workforce.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a two vehicle collision on a West Lothian road.

Aldi has announced plans to create 35 new jobs at a new store in West Lothian.

People in East Calder have been treated to the unlikely sight of a dinosaur roaming the streets during lockdown.

A family from West Lothian are fundraising to help pay their vet bill.