A derelict school in Livingston is set to be knocked down as part of a plan to build 47 homes. Cedarbank School, which caters for pupils with additional needs, relocated in 2022. Its former home just off Ladywell East Road was left vacant as a result with many locals feeling the abandoned site is an eyesore. Springfield Partnerships has submitted plans to West Lothian Council for a development of affordable two-bedroom apartments. The project also includes a large green space, benches, parking...
A five-figure sum of jewellery was taken during a break-in at a property in Livingston yesterday. Entry was gained to the property on Howatston Court between 7.45am and 1.15pm on Wednesday, April 24. West Lothian police officers are appealing for information following the break-in. Detective Constable Matt Morran said: “Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has any information which could help to contact us. “I am also...
Police have arrested a man in connection with a number of housebreakings and thefts in East Lothian. According to officers, the 37-year-old was charged after the incidents which took place at the Jade Garden and Preston Bay Takeaway in Prestonpans and the Day Today convenience store on North High Street in Musselburgh. After appearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday (April 25), the man was remanded in custody. Police Scotland said in a statement: “The housebreakings took place at the Jade...
Crematorium Manager Carole Rae and Crematorium Assistant Gemma Jones-Smith recently visited Rachel’s Children’s Hospice in Kinross, to see first-hand what they do and to hand over the gifts. Rachel House is part of CHAS – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – which has offered a full family support service for babies, children, and young people with life-shortening conditions, for more than 30 years. CHAS has two hospices, offers a Hospice at Home service, and also provide Diana Children’s...
GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center (WIREC) is making some changes to its facility after reopening. On April 22, NBC5 reported WIREC reopened its doors to the public after four months of being closed. According to WIREC’s Executive Director Dave Siddon, his father started WIREC around 42 years ago and it’s seen […]
The city of Youngstown is trying to get its act together to establish a clear vision for businesses looking to set up shop in town.
If you look at a map of south-central Alaska, one thing becomes apparent: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (Mat-Su) is kind of the crossroads of the region. It's where the Glenn Highway, which comes north out of Anchorage, splits: The Glenn Highway (AK Highway 1) proceeds on up the Matanuska Valley and ends up on Glennallen and on to meet the Alaska Highway at Tok; the Parks Highway (AK Highway 3) starts at Palmer and follows the Susitna Valley through Wasilla, Willow, and over Broad Pass to Denali...
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By: Bethany Blankley | The Center Square As federal leaders warn state and local leaders about “disabling cyberattacks” potentially targeting their water and wastewater systems nationwide, several small towns in west Texas were targeted by Russian hackers. One water system run by an offsite vendor hadn’t updated its software system’s password in over 10 years,
Choosing a baby name can be a deeply personal experience for parents. Many parents brood over the right name choice for months, sometimes waiting until they see their child in the flesh before deciding on the right name. However, one mom picked a name for her baby that has left her entire family and all […]
The nine-month-old daughter of Ashlee Good, who died protecting her, will continue to receive care.
A video making the rounds on Instagram showing a father swinging his infant in acrobatic-like stunts attracted outrage among doctors and social media users.