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    <title>West Lothian Council Latest News</title>
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      <title>Westfield housing plan continued</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Westhouse</link>
      <description>Councillors seek more information about massive development</description>
      <pubDate>23-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Green light for Batahgate flats</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Flatsplan</link>
      <description>Planning application approved by councillors</description>
      <pubDate>23-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Go-ahead for Blackburn pub extension</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pubplan</link>
      <description>Snooker hall plan approved</description>
      <pubDate>23-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Warning over Spanish Lottery scam</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/spanishlotto</link>
      <description>Local residents warned over Spanish lotto scam letters</description>
      <pubDate>21-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Councils team up to tackle fuel prices</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/fueldutyupdate</link>
      <description>UK wide support for fuel duty motion</description>
      <pubDate>21-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Food safety danger from stolen pheasants</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pheasalert</link>
      <description>Police investigate weekend crime</description>
      <pubDate>15-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New road sweepers take to streets</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/roadsweepers</link>
      <description>Eight new mechanical sweepers have hit the streets of West Lothian to help rid areas of litter.</description>
      <pubDate>14-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on payphone removals</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/payphoneremoval</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council is inviting residents to have their say over BT&#x2019;s plans to remove ten public payphones.</description>
      <pubDate>14-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Strathbrock Family Support Unit update</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Strathbrock</link>
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      <pubDate>14-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Wind turbines build up speed at Balbardie</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/windturbine</link>
      <description>There is an air of excitement building at Balbardie Sports Centre after moves to erect two wind turbines picked up speed.</description>
      <pubDate>11-07-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Bright idea for music festival</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/brightT</link>
      <description>Shining example keeps revellers safe at T in the Park.</description>
      <pubDate>30-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Essential repairs for Livingston bridge</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Brigrepairs</link>
      <description>Two-week programme planned</description>
      <pubDate>27-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Connecting the community at Carmondean</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/ccopening</link>
      <description>Carmondean Connected opens</description>
      <pubDate>27-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Commuter challenge</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/commuterchallenge</link>
      <description>Linlithgow's first commuter challenge was won by a cyclist, Matthew Ball, who completed the route in less than 5 minutes.</description>
      <pubDate>26-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New service benefits for people affected by cancer</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/macmillanadvice</link>
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      <pubDate>25-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action plea over fuel prices</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Fuelcosts</link>
      <description>Government urged to introduce fuel duty regulator</description>
      <pubDate>24-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Top of the class for West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/eduawards08</link>
      <description>Two West Lothian schools triumph at Scottish Education Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>24-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>West Lothian leads the world in enterprise in education</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/entinoz</link>
      <description>Local teacher takes enterprise in education to Australia.</description>
      <pubDate>24-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Nursery celebrates quarter century</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bonnytoun25th</link>
      <description>Linlithgow's Bonnytoun celebrates milestone</description>
      <pubDate>24-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Schools come together for excellence event</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/showcase</link>
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      <pubDate>23-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Texans sign off with style</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/signingaccord</link>
      <description>A delegation from Texas has signed off their trip to West Lothian in style.</description>
      <pubDate>23-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>National winners in West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/counciltidy</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has won the Keep Scotland Beautiful National Spring Clean Quaich.</description>
      <pubDate>23-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Beth is Young Writer for second time</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bethwriter</link>
      <description>Another top accolade for Bathgate pupil</description>
      <pubDate>23-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Ambitious schools strategy unveiled</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/schoolstrategy</link>
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      <pubDate>19-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Transforming out of school care in West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/OOSC</link>
      <description>Ground breaking proposal over out of school care</description>
      <pubDate>19-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Room to grow at local nursery</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/armadalenursery</link>
      <description>Extra class for Armadale nursery</description>
      <pubDate>19-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Bing project is a breath of fresh air</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Riddochhill</link>
      <description>Project to end odour from Riddochill bing</description>
      <pubDate>19-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Support from MSPs for 'Missing Link'</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/AvonGorg</link>
      <description>Delegation presses case for Avon Gorge project</description>
      <pubDate>17-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Appeal issued over stolen manhole covers</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Manholecovers</link>
      <description>Police investigate spate of thefts</description>
      <pubDate>17-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Texas delegation visits West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Texvisit</link>
      <description>Busy programme for Grapevine visitors</description>
      <pubDate>17-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£285 million boost for local communities</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Commboost</link>
      <description>Revised five-year programme approved</description>
      <pubDate>16-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council's tax freeze target</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Taxfreeze</link>
      <description>New financial planning framework approved by council</description>
      <pubDate>16-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning blueprint for historic Linlithgow buildings</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Planbriefz</link>
      <description>Future use options for town centre properties</description>
      <pubDate>16-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Sucessful pilot project could be extended</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pilproj</link>
      <description>Police complete analysis of Armadale scheme</description>
      <pubDate>13-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding finalised for Burgh Halls project</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Burghalls</link>
      <description>August start date planned for redevelopment of historic building</description>
      <pubDate>12-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Councils in Cash Plea for &#x2018;Missing Link&#x2019;</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/avongorgeupdate</link>
      <description>Falkirk and West Lothian Councils will make their case for the vital funding required to upgrade the A801 River Avon Gorge crossing to members of the Scottish Parliament today (Thursday 12).</description>
      <pubDate>12-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Apprentices build for the future</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/councilhousing</link>
      <description>Young apprentices are set to sharpen up their skills as well as their tools on special developments in West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>11-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Zero tolerance on graffiti</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/zerotolerance</link>
      <description>A new campaign has been launched to help scrub out graffiti in areas of Livingston.</description>
      <pubDate>09-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New community facility to rise from the ashes</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/longridgecc</link>
      <description>New community centre for Longridge</description>
      <pubDate>09-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Building for success in Broxburn</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/stnicext</link>
      <description>A West Lothian school has been building for the future.</description>
      <pubDate>09-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Good advice via Energy Saving Scotland</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/energysaving</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has welcomed a new, national advice network to help Scots cut their fuel bills.</description>
      <pubDate>09-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Green awards scheme for local businesses</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Envawards</link>
      <description>Entries invited from local companies</description>
      <pubDate>05-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Rare red-footed falcon visits local country park</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Falconvisit</link>
      <description>Almondell and Calderwood Country Park welcome unusual visitor</description>
      <pubDate>04-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Positive start made on class size reductions</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/classsizereducations</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has made a positive start in reducing class size in P1 to P3.</description>
      <pubDate>04-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Gold standard for health in the workplace</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/HWLgold</link>
      <description>Council gets top ward for improving workers' health</description>
      <pubDate>04-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New strategy to tackle under-age drinking problems</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Youngdrinkers</link>
      <description>Action plan approved by council</description>
      <pubDate>03-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>St. John's Hospital Stakeholder Group Formed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/StJohns</link>
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      <pubDate>03-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding boost for community project</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Addboost</link>
      <description>Increased help for Addiewell Pitstop</description>
      <pubDate>03-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Civic reception planned for Scottish Junior Cup winners</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bathcup</link>
      <description>Bathgate Thistle make club history</description>
      <pubDate>02-06-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Temporary closure of rail station car park</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Statpark</link>
      <description>Work continues on rail link project</description>
      <pubDate>30-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Men wanted for Children&#x2019;s Panel</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CPmen</link>
      <description>Local men sought to help vulnerable children</description>
      <pubDate>30-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Uphall blast house to be demolished</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Blastdemo</link>
      <description>Lucky escape for elderly couple</description>
      <pubDate>29-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Texan twinning link bears fruit</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Texlink</link>
      <description>Local youngsters bound for Lone Star State</description>
      <pubDate>29-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Boosting businesses in Broxburn</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/broxtraders</link>
      <description>Meeting to discuss trader's association for Broxburn</description>
      <pubDate>28-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>West Lothian Council  supports national Liftshare Day</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/liftshare</link>
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      <pubDate>27-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>POTENTIAL CLOTHING SCAM UNCOVERED</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/charityscam</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council&#x2019;s trading standards officers are calling on members of the public to be vigilant over a potential clothing collection scam.</description>
      <pubDate>26-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer edition of Bulletin published</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Summbull</link>
      <description>Latest issue of council's own free quarterly newspaper</description>
      <pubDate>26-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Church vandals condemned by council</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Churvand</link>
      <description>Public urged to assist police inquiries</description>
      <pubDate>23-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council support for national finalists</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/BathThis</link>
      <description>Bathgate Thistle bid for Scottish Junior Cup</description>
      <pubDate>22-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£2million boost for country parks</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Countpark</link>
      <description>Improvements planned by council</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Blackridge station on right track</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Blacktrack</link>
      <description>Developers pledge £2 million contribution</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council supports stadium move</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Stadmove</link>
      <description>Football club given purchase option</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action plan for road safety</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Saferoads</link>
      <description>New package of measures planned by council</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Sporting boost for community club</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Sportcomm</link>
      <description>Lease plan for Craigshill sporting facilities</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Inquiry call over planning appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Inqcall</link>
      <description>Housing site issues at Murieston</description>
      <pubDate>20-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Vehicle emissions campaign takes to the road</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Vehemissions</link>
      <description>Four councils back testing roadshow</description>
      <pubDate>15-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Successful pilot project praised</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pilotpraise</link>
      <description>Fewer problems reported during six-week Armadale scheme</description>
      <pubDate>14-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>A former Bathgate Academy pupil has scooped a top national award.</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/lyndamccracken</link>
      <description>A former Bathgate Academy pupil has scooped a top national award.</description>
      <pubDate>07-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Passport office plea from council</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Passplea</link>
      <description>Concern over downgrading plans</description>
      <pubDate>06-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council praise for pilot project</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pilotproj</link>
      <description>Feedback results to be assessed</description>
      <pubDate>02-05-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Parking bays suspended at Linlithgow</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Parkbays</link>
      <description>Demolition work at Victoria Hall</description>
      <pubDate>29-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Scottish Parliament congratulates Bathgate as Scotland's first BID</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bidsscotparliament</link>
      <description>MSPs pay tribute to Bathgate BIDs</description>
      <pubDate>29-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council continues to monitor refinery dispute</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Monrefinery</link>
      <description>No change in local situation</description>
      <pubDate>28-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Internet car sales scam warning</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Carscam</link>
      <description>Advice issued by trading standards team</description>
      <pubDate>28-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Recycling centre set for temporary closure</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/DeansCRCclosure</link>
      <description>Deans recycling centre to close for around two weeks</description>
      <pubDate>28-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New council homes on the way in West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/councilhomes</link>
      <description>The green light has been given to build up to 250 new council houses in West Lothian - the first in 25 years</description>
      <pubDate>25-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council monitors refinery dispute</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Refdisp</link>
      <description>Contingency plans in pipeline</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£28 million housing programme approved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Housprog</link>
      <description>New council housing for rent planned</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New action plan for tourism</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Tourplan</link>
      <description>Partnership approach to attract more visitors</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to sell West Lothian House</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/WLHouse</link>
      <description>Move planned to new Civic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New plan for registration services</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Regplan</link>
      <description>Revised scheme approved by Council Executive</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£5m boost for traditional town centres</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Towncentresboost</link>
      <description>Cash pledge to boost centres in five local towns</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Fairer deal for local taxpayers and business</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/procurement</link>
      <description>New purchasing strategy to benefit local taxpayers and businesses</description>
      <pubDate>22-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Livingston catchment plans approved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Livicatchmentapproved</link>
      <description>Scottish Government give consent for change to school catchment areas</description>
      <pubDate>18-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Church date for local library</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Fauldhouselibrarymoves</link>
      <description>Church hall provides refuge for Fauldhouse Library</description>
      <pubDate>17-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Strong foundations built at local nursery</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Glenvuehmie2008</link>
      <description>Top marks for Livingston's Glenvue</description>
      <pubDate>17-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Traffic congestion warning to motorists</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Traffwarn</link>
      <description>Work continues on traffic lights project</description>
      <pubDate>15-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council welcomes football club investment</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Livinvest</link>
      <description>Irish property developer buys stake in Livingston FC</description>
      <pubDate>15-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Urban connections surf in for broadband users</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/broadband</link>
      <description>Better connections are coming to a computer screen near you.</description>
      <pubDate>11-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action over Armadale colliery site problems</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Woodprob</link>
      <description>Complaints voiced by local residents</description>
      <pubDate>11-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council receives local plan inquiry report</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/localplan</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has now received the report of a public local inquiry into a major new planning blueprint.</description>
      <pubDate>10-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding boost for local projects</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Projfunds</link>
      <description>New five-year £59 million council programme approved</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New West Lothian Compact planned</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Volcomp</link>
      <description>Council plans to strengthen links with voluntary sector</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Milking better health in schools</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/freemilk</link>
      <description>Over 6000 pupils from West Lothian will be given free milk after returning from their Easter break.</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New speed limit at Bathgate</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bathspeed</link>
      <description>Action taken following review</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New waiting restrictions planned at Broxburn</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Broxwait</link>
      <description>Council promotes new traffic order</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Extended waiting restrictions planned at Linlithgow</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Lgowwait</link>
      <description>Road safety move by council</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Grant awards from access fund</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Accessgrants</link>
      <description>Council approves two applications</description>
      <pubDate>08-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Connecting the community at Carmondean</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/carmondeanconnected</link>
      <description>Plans are underway to transform West Lothian's busiest library</description>
      <pubDate>03-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Strong foundations built at local nursery</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/GlenvueHMIE</link>
      <description>Top marks for Livingston nursery</description>
      <pubDate>03-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Another busy gala season for West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/gala2008</link>
      <description>Gala and community events for Summer 2008</description>
      <pubDate>03-04-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Top business brains set for economic conference</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/eccon2008</link>
      <description>West Lothian welcomes trio of top business brains for 2008 economic conference</description>
      <pubDate>31-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Tartan Week</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/tartanday</link>
      <description>Representatives from the town of Grapevine, Texas will be visiting West Lothian on Friday 4 April for a four-day visit.</description>
      <pubDate>31-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>West Lothian public urged to take up home composting</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/homecompost</link>
      <description>Local residents urged to make use of their waste</description>
      <pubDate>31-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Dive in without splashing out</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/freeswim</link>
      <description>Free swimming scheme expands</description>
      <pubDate>26-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Start date for footpath improvements at Linlithgow</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Linpaths</link>
      <description>£110,000 project planned</description>
      <pubDate>26-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Cork it</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/drinkingban</link>
      <description>Authorities in West Lothian are hoping to put a cork in anti social behaviour by banning the sale of alcohol in off licenses to those aged under 21.</description>
      <pubDate>20-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Katy's platform for success</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Schuhwinner</link>
      <description>Local pupil wins top prize in footwear design competition</description>
      <pubDate>20-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New boost for Burgh Halls facelift project</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Burghboost</link>
      <description>£250,000 National Lottery funding award announced</description>
      <pubDate>18-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Awards to Recognise Business Women&#x2019;s Success</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/women</link>
      <description>Awards to Recognise Business Women&#x2019;s Success</description>
      <pubDate>18-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Livingston Town Service to have revised timetable</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/newbus</link>
      <description>Better connections with rail services are on route in Livingston.</description>
      <pubDate>18-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Money matters for West Lothian pupils</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/gr8cash</link>
      <description>A unique and exciting new education resource has been launched in West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>18-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Pupils have designs on success</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Schuhdesign</link>
      <description>All set for Schuh Design Challenge</description>
      <pubDate>17-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New recycling centre opens to public</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Commrecycle</link>
      <description>Council invests £2.2million in new facilities</description>
      <pubDate>17-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Resounding yes vote for Bathgate BIDS</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bidsyesvote</link>
      <description>Bathgate votes to become the first Business Improvement District in Scotland</description>
      <pubDate>17-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council objects to boundary proposals</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Boundchanges</link>
      <description>Alternative proposals submitted for new constituencies</description>
      <pubDate>11-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council backs elected health boards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Healthelect</link>
      <description>Detailed response to Scottish Government consultation</description>
      <pubDate>11-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New move to improve bus links</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Buslink</link>
      <description>Council boost for local services</description>
      <pubDate>11-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Model approach to new secondary schools</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Modelschools</link>
      <description>New design brief approved by council</description>
      <pubDate>11-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Building on African success</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/malawischool</link>
      <description>Local children help pay for new school in Malawi</description>
      <pubDate>06-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Brown bin service reintroduced</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/brownbins</link>
      <description>Garden waste collections to start again</description>
      <pubDate>05-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Last chance for businesses to vote Bathgate BID ballot</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/BIDslastchance</link>
      <description>14 March closing date for BIDs votes</description>
      <pubDate>05-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Top marks for Armadale Primary</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/armadalehmiereport</link>
      <description>Good report for local school</description>
      <pubDate>05-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrating Sport is the aim of the game</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/celebratingsport2007</link>
      <description>Sporting awards acheive their goal</description>
      <pubDate>05-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Alcohol is no excuse for domestic violence</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/domesticviolenceposter</link>
      <description>New campaign to encourage West Lothian women affected by domestic violence to seek support</description>
      <pubDate>05-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Start date for Livingston road network improvements</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Liviroad</link>
      <description>Junction changes planned to help town centre development</description>
      <pubDate>03-03-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>COUNCIL&#x2019;S MARY MOVIE BID</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/MARYMOVIE</link>
      <description>COUNCIL&#x2019;S MARY MOVIE BID</description>
      <pubDate>27-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Springtime warning from trading standards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Doorsales</link>
      <description>Handy hints about doorstep salesmen</description>
      <pubDate>27-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Have your say on boundary changes</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Parlbound</link>
      <description>Three new parliamentary constituencies proposed for West Lothian</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action plan for traditional town centres</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Tradtown</link>
      <description>Improvements programme approved by Council Executive</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Welcome extended to twin area</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Twinwelc</link>
      <description>German delegation set to visit West Lothian this autumn</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council urges energy saving</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/energysavings</link>
      <description>Council urges energy saving</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning brief for old Bathgate church</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bathkirk</link>
      <description>Potential future uses outlined in new blueprint</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding boost for twinning association</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Lgowtwin</link>
      <description>Ambitious friendship programme planned for Linlithgow</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Annual PSYBT gathering</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/annualgathering</link>
      <description>An event to be held at West Lothian College is to give young would-be entrepreneurs the chance to present their business plans to a business audience.</description>
      <pubDate>26-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Spring edition of council newspaper published</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/SpringBull</link>
      <description>Distribution begins to 76,000 homes and businesses</description>
      <pubDate>22-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action taken over under-age sales</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Under-age</link>
      <description>Licence suspended for one year</description>
      <pubDate>21-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Voluntary sector funding boost welcomed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Volwelc</link>
      <description>Grants available from national initiative</description>
      <pubDate>20-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Quality Standard for West Lothian&#x2019;s businesses</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/qualitystandard</link>
      <description>Plans to raise customer service standards in West Lothian are taking off.</description>
      <pubDate>19-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Bathgate BIDS for yes vote</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bidsyes</link>
      <description>Bathgate Trader encouraged to vote for BIDS status</description>
      <pubDate>19-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Sensory Impairment</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/sensory</link>
      <description>Staff from the Sensory Resource Unit at St John&#x2019;s Hospital, Livingston will be visiting Fauldhouse Health Centre on Thursday 13 March.</description>
      <pubDate>19-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Bridges bring tropical touch to countryside</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Footboost</link>
      <description>Replacement crossings boost for public</description>
      <pubDate>18-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Test drilling starts at old quarry</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Eastquarry</link>
      <description>Next phase of council investigation</description>
      <pubDate>18-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Blackridge train station gathers speed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/blackridge</link>
      <description>The development of a new train station in Blackridge is gathering momentum.</description>
      <pubDate>13-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New £36m housing budget approved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/housingbudget</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has approved a new £36 million housing budget.</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£4m boost for local groups</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/boost</link>
      <description>Community groups are being handed a £4 million boost from West Lothian Council.</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>£4m boost for local groups</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/boost1</link>
      <description>Community groups are being handed a £4 million boost from West Lothian Council.</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council tax freeze approved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/counciltaxfreeze</link>
      <description>Council tax freeze gets go ahead</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Increased support pledged by council</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Socserv</link>
      <description>Budget boost for social services</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council&#x2019;s action call on hospital car parking</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/hospitalcarpark</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council is calling on NHS Lothian to carry out an urgent review of hospital access and car parking issues.</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Inveralmond Early Years Centre at Livingston is set to re-open tomorrow</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/inveralmondreopens</link>
      <description>Inveralmond Early Years Centre at Livingston is set to re-open tomorrow</description>
      <pubDate>12-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>A breath of fresh air as Outdoor Learning Zones open</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/outdoor</link>
      <description>Pupils at Peel Primary School, Livingston were looking forward to a fresh approach to learning after Outdoor Learning Zones were introduced.</description>
      <pubDate>11-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>HMIE for Winchburgh Primary School and nursery class</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/winchburghhmie</link>
      <description>Winchburgh Primary School and Nursery classes have received pass marks following a recent inspection.</description>
      <pubDate>11-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>CIVIC RECEPTION FORWEST LOTHIAN JUSTICES OF THE PEACE</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/justicepeace</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council honoured local Justices of the Peace at a Civic Reception.</description>
      <pubDate>11-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>West Lothian Council and Hearts FC tackle Youth Justice</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/youthjustice</link>
      <description>A joint initiative between West Lothian Council&#x2019;s Youth Justice Team and Hearts Football Club has kicked off.</description>
      <pubDate>11-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Early years centre remains closed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Earlclose</link>
      <description>Continuing drainage problem</description>
      <pubDate>07-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New local street atlas goes on sale</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/atlas</link>
      <description>Revised edition published</description>
      <pubDate>07-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Closure of early years centre at Livingston</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/earlyclose</link>
      <description>Children sent home due to drainage problem</description>
      <pubDate>06-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Warm welcome for £1.2m sporting boost</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Commsport</link>
      <description>Community projects set to benefit from announcement</description>
      <pubDate>05-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Best concert by far</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/bestyears08</link>
      <description>The impressive Best Years of our Lives 2008 concert hits the right note.</description>
      <pubDate>05-02-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Whitburn school set to re-open</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Whitopens</link>
      <description>Heating repairs completed</description>
      <pubDate>30-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>School closed by heating problem</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Whitclose</link>
      <description>Heating fault at Whitburn school</description>
      <pubDate>30-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>BATHGATE BID UNVEILS 'A GOOD IDEA FOR BATHGATE' FILM IN ADVANCE OF BALLOT</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bathgate1</link>
      <description>The Bathgate Business Improvement District (BID) team is hosting a screening of its 'A Good Idea for Bathgate' film at a special information event on Tuesday 5th February.</description>
      <pubDate>30-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>New cycle trail opens</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/cycletrail</link>
      <description>A new cycle trail has wheeled in to provide safe and easy access to Fauldhouse Moor</description>
      <pubDate>30-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council backs independent scrutiny of health service changes</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Healthchanges</link>
      <description>Executive supports new powers for local authorities</description>
      <pubDate>29-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Road safety programme extended</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Saferoad</link>
      <description>New scheme to educate young drivers</description>
      <pubDate>29-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Love Food Hate Waste</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/lovefood</link>
      <description>Five a day, the local way</description>
      <pubDate>28-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Waste announcement is welcomed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/announcement</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has welcomed the Scottish Government's announcement on its vision for waste.</description>
      <pubDate>25-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Takeaway close for poor hygiene standards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Food</link>
      <description>Action taken by environmental health officers</description>
      <pubDate>25-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Linlithgow pupils reach national final</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Youngcons</link>
      <description>Regional winners of Young Consumers of the Year competition</description>
      <pubDate>24-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Early years centre to re-open</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Earlyyears</link>
      <description>Heating problem rectified</description>
      <pubDate>23-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Wise choice for school staff</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/foodwiseawards</link>
      <description>A new recipe for success and health is sweeping through West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>23-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Big population increase projected</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/1887028</link>
      <description>West Lothian will be Scotland's joint fastest growing area</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Closure of early years centre</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/earlyyears</link>
      <description>Closure of early years centre</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>A + for Armadale Academy</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/armadalehmie</link>
      <description>Her Majesty&#x2019;s Inspectors of Schools have praised Armadale Academy after a recent inspection.</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Advisers event to launch support for Lothian firms</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/businesslaunch</link>
      <description>A special event for companies is being organised by Business Gateway Lothian who deliver services across the Lothians.</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Burning desire to be in business?</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/businessinlinlithgow</link>
      <description>Burning desire to be in business?</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Child&#x2019;s play for annual Toy Appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/toyappeal</link>
      <description>Kids from across the district are set to benefit from a £2,000 donation from West Lothian Council.</description>
      <pubDate>22-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Whitburn service saved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/whitburnroutesaved</link>
      <description>Whitburn service saved</description>
      <pubDate>21-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Child Protection Stickers</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/childprotectionstickers</link>
      <description>What do you do if you suspect someone is hurting a child?</description>
      <pubDate>21-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Weather warning to drivers</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Weatherwarn</link>
      <description>Met Office forecasts rain, sleet and snow locally</description>
      <pubDate>21-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Site for new crematorium proposed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Crem</link>
      <description>Council approves lease of ground at Livingston</description>
      <pubDate>15-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Reduced speed limit planned</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Roadsafe</link>
      <description>New move over danger road</description>
      <pubDate>15-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council boost for bus passengers</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Busboost</link>
      <description>£200,000 package of improvements approved</description>
      <pubDate>15-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council boost for community projects</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Commprojects</link>
      <description>Funding help approved by Executive</description>
      <pubDate>15-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Extended waiting restrictions proposed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Wait</link>
      <description>New move to tackle parking problems</description>
      <pubDate>15-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Council seeks talks over Livingston jobs</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Joblosses</link>
      <description>Bausch &amp; Lomb plan redundancies</description>
      <pubDate>11-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Parents Choose the Fast Lane to Retail</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/retailjobs</link>
      <description>Programme helps job seekers find employment in the retail sector</description>
      <pubDate>10-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Bus Route Saved</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/busroutesaved</link>
      <description>Bus links between West Lothian and South Queensferry have been saved.</description>
      <pubDate>09-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Action taken over weather problems</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Weather</link>
      <description>Council employees work throughout night</description>
      <pubDate>09-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Civic Reception for Leon Jackson</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/leoncivicreception</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has paid its own special tribute to X Factor winner Leon Jackson.</description>
      <pubDate>08-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Severe weather warning issued</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Gales</link>
      <description>Severe gales forecast for West Lothian</description>
      <pubDate>08-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Swedish movie set to boost local tourism</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Swefilm</link>
      <description>Local locations chosen for new blockbuster</description>
      <pubDate>07-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Gritters back at work on local roads</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Newgrit</link>
      <description>Motorists advised to drive with care</description>
      <pubDate>07-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Positive report card for Letham Primary School</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Lethamhmie</link>
      <description>Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools have commended Letham Primary School and nursery class after a recent inspection.</description>
      <pubDate>07-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Gritters back out across West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Moresnow</link>
      <description>More snow forecast by Met Office</description>
      <pubDate>04-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>Gritters out across West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Snow</link>
      <description>Snow forecast from Met Office</description>
      <pubDate>03-01-2008</pubDate>
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      <title>CBE for Alex</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Alex</link>
      <description />
      <pubDate>31-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>CBE for Alex</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Alex1</link>
      <description />
      <pubDate>31-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Charity begins at home</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/seagulltrust</link>
      <description>Carers and clients from the Eliburn Support Unit have donated £325 to a charity trust to say thank you for their support throughout the year.</description>
      <pubDate>31-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Plaque unveiled for Sir James Young Simpson</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/simpsonmemorial</link>
      <description>A plaque dedicated to Sir James Young Simpson has been unveiled.</description>
      <pubDate>31-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Provost's Festive Message</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Tom</link>
      <description />
      <pubDate>28-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New Forth crossing decision welcomed</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Forthcross</link>
      <description>Planning issues for council from new development</description>
      <pubDate>19-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Civic reception for X Factor champion Leon</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Leon</link>
      <description>Council agrees to honour Whitburn teenager's success</description>
      <pubDate>18-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Action over national supermarket food recall</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Foodrecall</link>
      <description>Environmental health officers visit local stores</description>
      <pubDate>17-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Show cold callers the door, say Trading Standards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/coldcallingxmas</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council's Trading Standards are warning local householders to be wary of doorstep salespeople in the run up to Christmas.</description>
      <pubDate>11-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Craft Apprentice of the Year Awards 2007</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/craftapprentice2007</link>
      <description>A fitting tribute has been paid to the craft of West Lothian Council&#x2019;s skilled apprentices.</description>
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Free festive bus timetable available</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/festivebuses</link>
      <description>A free timetable of festive bus services in West Lothian is now available.</description>
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Employment message hits the road</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/accessvans</link>
      <description>ive West Lothian Council vehicles are being used to drive home the services on offer from the council's Access2employment team.</description>
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Binny Park house plans binned</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/binnypark</link>
      <description>Plans to build 20 new homes on a former quarry site have been thrown out for the second time by West Lothian Councillors.</description>
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Digging deep to help communities</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/crtfunding</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to continue to dig deep to help to local groups.</description>
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New 1,500-space car park opens in the heart of Livingston</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Parking</link>
      <description />
      <pubDate>10-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Wise up to care for the environment</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/dalegirlswastewise</link>
      <description>Armadale Girls Brigade group recognised for environmental contribution</description>
      <pubDate>07-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Board welcomes national test purchasingscheme</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Testpurchase</link>
      <description>Scotland-wide roll-out at Livingston</description>
      <pubDate>05-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Burnhouse School launches Scottish Education Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Burnhouse</link>
      <description>Double award winner Burnhouse School, Whitburn, helped Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop to launch the Scottish Education Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>05-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Burnhouse School launches Scottish Education Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Burnhouse1</link>
      <description>Double award winner Burnhouse School, Whitburn, helped Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop to launch the Scottish Education Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>05-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Get your skates on in Livingston this Christmas</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Skating</link>
      <description>Events/activities: skating rink, gift wrapping service and Santa's Grotto</description>
      <pubDate>05-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer start planned for new school</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Commschool</link>
      <description>Integral part of new community development</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Catchment area changes in Livingston</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Catchareas</link>
      <description>New scheme covering five primary schools</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Catchment area changes in Livingston</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Catchareas1</link>
      <description>New scheme covering five primary schools</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New policy for roadside memorials</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Memorials</link>
      <description>National guidance adopted by council</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding boost for local schools</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Fundboost</link>
      <description>Additional money allocated to council for local projects</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New study into CCTV benefits</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/CCTV</link>
      <description>Future use management plan to be investigated</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Road safety plan for Boghall</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bogsafe</link>
      <description>Traffic calming scheme approved</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Visitor Awareness Centre opens at Linlithgow</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Visitors</link>
      <description>New use for old Tourist Information Centre</description>
      <pubDate>04-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Drinking in the spotlight</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/MissWest</link>
      <description>New promotion plans for Miss West Lothian</description>
      <pubDate>03-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Footbridge to be demolished</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Bridgedemo</link>
      <description>Work starts on river crossing project</description>
      <pubDate>03-12-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Title hat-trick for young musicians</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/brass</link>
      <description>National success for West Lothian Schools Brass Band</description>
      <pubDate>27-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Title hat-trick for young musicians</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/brass1</link>
      <description>National success for West Lothian Schools Brass Band</description>
      <pubDate>27-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Consultation over rent increases</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Rents</link>
      <description>New four-year framework planned</description>
      <pubDate>20-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Private sector plan to help homeless</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Homeless</link>
      <description>Pilot scheme to be expanded</description>
      <pubDate>20-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>The eXtra factor has arrived</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/extrafactor</link>
      <description>The eXtra factor arrived in West Lothian last week - but thankfully there was no singing and no Simon Cowell or Sharon Osbourne.</description>
      <pubDate>14-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Focus on Autism</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/FocusonAutism</link>
      <description>Support for children with autism is on its way in West Lothian.</description>
      <pubDate>13-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Net gain for West Lothian libraries</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/wifilibrary</link>
      <description>Four West Lothian libraries are set to become 'hotspots' for free wireless internet access.</description>
      <pubDate>13-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Special honour for Special Olympians</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/civilunch</link>
      <description>West Lothian has honoured its Special Olympics heroes.</description>
      <pubDate>12-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Plans in place for bridge closure</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/uphallstationbridge</link>
      <description>The temporary closure of a West Lothian bridge will lead to traffic diversions this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>12-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean slate for Toronto Primary School</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/torontoprimary</link>
      <description>A Livingston primary school is squeaky clean thanks to pupils and staff from the Royal Bank of Scotland.</description>
      <pubDate>09-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Diverse range of celebrations for West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/diversityweek</link>
      <description>Cultures from all over the world are to be celebrated at the first ever West Lothian Diversity Week.</description>
      <pubDate>08-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Local fisherman lands Beecraigs Challenge</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/beecraigschallenge</link>
      <description>A West Lothian angler has landed the much sought-after Beecraigs Challenge Trophy.</description>
      <pubDate>07-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Playing field plans refused</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/beatliefield</link>
      <description>West Lothian Councillors have blocked plans to turn a former Livingston school playing field into social housing.</description>
      <pubDate>07-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Tax change plea to Prime Minister</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Taxburden</link>
      <description>New burden for leisure services</description>
      <pubDate>06-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New move on local bus services</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Buses</link>
      <description>Meeting arranged with Lothian Buses</description>
      <pubDate>06-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>New move on local bus services</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Buses1</link>
      <description>Meeting arranged with Lothian Buses</description>
      <pubDate>06-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Local fire service changes criticised</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Firecover</link>
      <description>Council goes on attack over cut in Livingston cover</description>
      <pubDate>06-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Hospital barrier lifted</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/hospitalbarrier</link>
      <description>West Lothian Council has welcomed NHS Lothian&#x2019;s decision to suspend a car park barrier system at St John&#x2019;s Hospital in Livingston.</description>
      <pubDate>05-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Supporting role in worthwhile seminar</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/VSWL</link>
      <description>An important seminar to address the issues of victims and witnesses of crime in West Lothian is being supported by West Lothian Council.</description>
      <pubDate>02-11-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Motorway re-opens after major crash</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Motorwayopens</link>
      <description>Pile-up causes severe traffic congestion</description>
      <pubDate>31-10-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Major accident closes M8 in West Lothian</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Motorwayclosure</link>
      <description>Massive congestion on local road network</description>
      <pubDate>31-10-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>School's farewell to popular pupil</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Pupilfuneral</link>
      <description>Funeral tributes to seven-year-old boy</description>
      <pubDate>30-10-2007</pubDate>
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      <title>Whitdale Early Years Centre opens a covered outdoor classroom</title>
      <link>http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/Whitdale</link>
      <description>West Lothian's Depute Provost Jim Dickson opens Whitdale Early Years Centre's new indoor/outdoor classroom.</description>
      <pubDate>29-10-2007</pubDate>
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