Linlithgow, Scotland News

ORACLE is expected to shed some administration jobs in Scotland but avoid a major cull following a proposed A 4.5 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems.

A TOP quality playgroup with a 40 year history is looking for a new home, after a decision was taken to pull down the Low Port Huts.

MOVES to upgrade Linlithgow's CCTV network may be ditched in favour of a radio link system.

Between now and Christmas, each morning the Boogie in the Morning team will play out a festive song and carol by kids from schools in Edinburgh, the Lothian and Fife.

ALEX Salmond will share a platform with the Terminator and the secretary-general of the United Nations when he attends the Copenhagen climate change summit next week.

WHATEVER happened to this castle? That's the question posed by members of Queensferry History Group, who studied this wartime photograph recently.

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THE village of Whitecross will be transformed into an eco-friendly metropolis if plans for 1500 new homes, a primary school and community facilities go ahead.

A FUN Friday afternoon activities in and around Linlithgow have helped cut youth crime by up to 50 per cent.

INTRICATE stone carvings at the entrance of Linlithgow Palace are to be copied by Livingston craftsman John Donaldson for Historic Scotland.

LOTHIANS list MSP Fiona Hyslop has lost her education post in a cabinet re-shuffle by First Minister Alex Salmond.

SCOTTISH football's top brass came to Linlithgow to salute the work of the junior game's uncrowned king.

SINGER Stevie Watson has told how he beat Susan Boyle in a talent contest - but had to retire due to a falsers malfunction.

ADVENTURERS who loved the childhood challenge of climbing trees will be able to swing from branch to branch once more with the construction of a massive new high wire course.

THINKING young girl is being nominated for a bravery award after saving her mum's life.

THE A 50 million new civic centre for West Lothian was opened on Wednesday by Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond.

A PREVIOUSLY unseen video of a shy and flustered Susan in a local talent contest has been unearthed by the News of the World.

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a recycling plant at Philpstoun South Bing could be given the green light after a Scottish Government decision.

AS GUIDING celebrates its centenary this year, this week's Peep at the Past, harks back to Guides in Linlithgow from more than 40 years ago.

A FILM with scenes shot around Linlithgow Loch and South Queensferry has clinched the top prize at a prestigious Scottish short film competition.