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1. West Lothian bridal shop announces closure leaving customers gutted

   Bella Bridal in Linlithgow shared the news on their Facebook page. They also stated they would be hosting a massive sale before finally closing their doors.

2. Best of British theatre takes centre stage at Vue Livingston

   Kicking things off is the Royal Ballet and Opera’s La Traviata, arriving on screens from January 14. Audiences can enter a world of seductive grandeur, experiencing the tender and devastating beauty of Verdi’s opera, directed by Richard Eyre.

3. Beloved West Lothian charity shop shuts 'for good' as staff issue heartbreaking announcement

   Staff from HomeAid West Lothian took to social media to announce the closure of their shop on Gideon Street in Broxburn.

4. James Bulger's mum's biggest worry over killer of toddler

   Twisted Jon Venables - just 10 when he brutally tortured and killed two-year-old James in 1993 - was granted a new parole hearing yesterday.

5. West Lothian parents win first round in campaign for new high school

   West Lothian’s Education Executive agreed to stall formal consultation on new catchment areas for East Calder children to allow more discussions with the community.

6. Keir Starmer accused of U-turn as government drops plans for digital ID

   The UK Government has sparked accusations of another U-turn after appearing to soften plans to require digital ID to prove the right to work.

7. Woman fatally assaulted partner at hotel after subjecting him to 'campaign of abuse'

   The victim's mum said he didn't come forward to ask for help as he was embarrassed by the control and violence being inflicted on him

8. Cholesterol levels could be lowered 'in four weeks' by 95p fruit

   A study found that rabbits given juice from this fruit not only had reduced cholesterol but lost weight too

9. Greenlandic rock god comes out fighting Donald Trump’s 'unofficial Arctic envoy'

   Now an MP, Per Berthelson has become a key figure in the opposition to a US takeover - enraged by the antics of Trump supporter Jorgen Boassen.

10. Cambuslang and Rutherglen community groups funded over £2k

    Councillors approved the latest round of funding allocations.