STRIKE action by public sector workers scheduled to take place this week has been suspended. (06/10/2008 12:27:16)

A PUBLIC hearing was told this week that Linlithgow should be ditched from its Scottish parliamentary constit-uency – and added into Falkirk. (03/10/2008 09:49:58)

RESIDENTS of Linlithgow are parking mad about dangerous conditions along Manse Road in the town. (03/10/2008 09:52:09)

ONE Bo'ness mum has beaten the credit crunch by scooping an amazing £177,369.90 at the bingo. (03/10/2008 10:01:03)

POPPING out for a pint with a priest might not be your usual Sunday fare – but the 'Ale Mary' is one service Father Pip Blackledge is more than happy to provide. (03/10/2008 09:57:52)

A CONCERNED mum has spoken out about the potential hazards posed by new outdoor advertising boards. (03/10/2008 10:07:03)

QUESTIONS were asked this week after Queensferry hotel Orocco Pier announced it had taken over the High Street charity shop Enable. (03/10/2008 10:05:02)

A COMMUNITY participation event got off to a flying start in Queensferry when over 50 people came through the doors of Queensferry Parish Church Hall to share their views on possible improvements to the Back Braes and Cyclepath areas. (03/10/2008 10:03:23)

HOSPITAL patients could be stuck with no weekend visitors after the only bus route from Winchburgh to St John's was axed. (03/10/2008 09:59:34)

PENSIONERS will be kept warmer this winter as their Christmas bonus will be doubled. (03/10/2008 09:55:56)

MEETING a friend for a chinwag and a cup of tea is something that a lot of us would take for granted. But for a large number of people in West Lothian, there is not always a friendly face waiting for them at the end of the day. (03/10/2008 09:54:26)

IT was standing room only as Grangepans Post Office users told bosses face to face why they should save their branch from potential closure. (03/10/2008 09:47:42)

TOO many children are still being housed in below standard accommodation. (02/10/2008 08:44:56)

FALKIRK'S latest nightclub is a "black hole" which sucks people in ... and away from other premises. (02/10/2008 08:47:29)

AFTER a 10 month wait, it has been announced that the new Upper Forth crossing will be named the Clackmanannshire Bridge. (02/10/2008 08:49:26)

CHEF Carol Harkins has been served up a top award. (02/10/2008 08:52:23)

UNIONS will pull the plug on Falkirk Council call centre and one-stop shop staff with a week-long strike over pay. (02/10/2008 08:55:19)

THE OPENING of a new supermarket was a smashing hit with shoppers of all ages. (02/10/2008 08:56:48)

THE SCOTTISH Government has given NHS Forth Valley a clean bill of health. (02/10/2008 08:58:55)

THERE were a few giggles and some excited chatter from the teenagers as we boarded the bus at Krakow airport. (02/10/2008 09:05:08)