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OAP fears for health after dieters given diabetes pills leading to shortage

A pensioner with diabetes says he can no longer get the medication he needs through the NHS because people who want to lose weight have left slim pickings.

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Scots dad saves son's life after donating kidney following horror diagnosis

A West Lothian dad saved his son's life by donating his kidney after he received an incurable diagnosis.

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West Lothian prostate cancer group spread vital 'get tested' message

Members of West Lothian’s Prostate Cancer Support Group have been highlighting the importance of getting tested early.

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West Lothian man taken to hospital after vicious attack with weapon

A 48-year-old man had to be rushed to hospital to be treated with facial injuries after being set upon and assaulted with weapon.

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West Lothian care homes will remain open as health board backs council plan

West Lothian Council's three long-term placement care homes will remain open following an agreement by the West Lothian Integration Joint Board (IJB).

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Axed Livingston Covid vaccine contract cost taxpayers £358million

A West Lothian biotechnology company which had its contract to make covid vaccines cancelled by the UK Government still received £358 million of taxpayers’ money, it has emerged.

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Object shot down over Lake Huron not a threat to national security, Michigan Congresswoman says

(FOX 2) - Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin said while much remains unknown about the object that was shot down by the U.S. military over Lake Huron this weekend, it was not a national security concern.Amid speculation the latest sighting was from a foreign government after a Chinese balloon determined to be used for spying was downed by the U.S.

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Covid heroes finally tie the knot after winning £10k dream wedding

It was a match made in heaven for a pair of keyworkers who tied the knot after winning their £10,000 dream wedding thanks to their hard work during the pandemic.

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Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues

A BNSF freight train with 76 container cars and FedEx freight trailers travels from Seattle to points east on August 23, 2021 in Livingston, Montana. (Photo by William Campbell/Getty Images) A potential strike involving thousands of railroad workers poses a new threat to businesses nationwide.Unions representing over 115,000 workers are poised to go on strike on Friday, Sept.

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'American Idol' winner Laine Hardy arrested, accused of bugging ex's dorm room

American Idol winner Laine Hardy performs during A Capitol Fourth on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building on July 04, 2019 in Washington, DC.

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Covid cases drop by quarter as people offered fourth jab

Covid cases have dropped by almost a quarter in West Lothian - a week after the requirement to wear face masks was dropped.

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New Covid vaccine Valneva approved for UK use 'may be more effective for longer'

A sixth coronavirus jab which may be more effective for longer has been approved for use in the UK by health officials.

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New Valneva Covid-19 vaccine approved in the UK

A sixth coronavirus vaccine has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The independent medicines regulator is the first in the world to approve the jab, developed by Valneva.

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Sheriff suspects grizzly bear killed Montana hiker

Visitors view aGrizzly Bear at the Bear and Wolf Recovery Center just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Corbis via Getty Images) BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A Montana man who went missing while hiking earlier this week was killed in a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear north of Yellowstone National Park, authorities said Friday.The victim was identified as Craig Clouatre, 40, of Livingston.

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Louisiana teacher Cynthia Perkins sentenced after lacing students' cupcakes with ex-husband's sperm

Cynthia Perkins, 36, pleaded guilty to sex crimes. A disgraced Louisiana teacher will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to "horrific crimes" against children and admitted to serving her students cupcakes that contained sperm from her ex-husband, who is awaiting his own trial on child sex crime charges.Cynthia Perkins, 36, agreed to plead guilty and testify against her ex, 44-year-old former Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT member Dennis Perkins, who is also charged with dozens of child sex crimes, according to prosecutors.She was sentenced Friday to 41 years at hard labor without parole, according to local media.Get breaking news alerts in the free FOX5NY News app! | Sign up for FOX 5 email newslettersPrior to sentencing, the 36-year-old issued an apology to her victims.Perkins pleaded guilty to second-degree rape, production of child pornography, and conspiracy mingling of harmful substances."She not only waived any right to appeal, and attempt to avoid conviction, but she also spared the victims from reliving her horrific crimes during this particular trial," Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry said Monday.

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Man, 87, tied up during armed robbery; 2 arrested

HOLDEN, La. - An 87-year-old Louisiana man is back at home, recovering from injuries sustained in an armed robbery on Monday.Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said a masked suspect confronted the victim outside his home, then attacked him. The suspect pulled out his gun and demanded money and valuables from the elderly man, authorities said. Before leaving, the suspect tied up the victim and drove off in the man’s 2005 Ford Taurus.Authorities transported the victim to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries to his head, including a gash near his eye.On Friday, Sheriff Jason Ard announced the arrest of two suspects in this case: 49-year-old John Bailey and 39-year-old Ruman Laurent."I’m very proud to know that we’ve got these people in custody, in jail, where they belong," Ard stressed.

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Jake Doyle-Hayes warns Rangers Hibs are ready for Hampden showdown as he lifts lid on Covid frustration

Jake Doyle-Hayes insists Hibs will be raring to go for their League Cup semi final with Rangers as the Easter Road club begin to emerge from their covid lockdown.

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Ben Kensell fumes at Hibs Covid sanction suggestion as chief insists club did 'all they could'

Hibs chief Ben Kensell has rubbished suggestions the club could be punished for the Covid outbreak that’s led to games against Ross County and Livingston being postponed.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as health board asks public not to attend A&E unless condition is life-threatening

A Scottish health board has asked members of the public not to attending A&E services unless their condition is life-threatening.

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3 teens charged as adults for beating teen with autism at Howell High School

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Livingston County Prosecutor's Office announced on Monday that three juveniles have been charged as adults for the vicious beating of a teen with autism at Howell Skate Park in August.The three teens, who were not named, were all charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, a felony punishable by 10 years in the Michigan department of corrections.According to the prosecutor's office, the teens acted as if they were befriending the student, who is new to the school district.

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Covid vaccine being developed in Scotland not expected to get UK licence, Health Secretary claims

Sajid Javid has said. The UK Health Secretary gave a shock reason why the government suddenly scrapped the deal with French vaccine maker Valneva as he answered questions in the House of Commons.

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UK Government cancel £1 billion contract for Covid-19 vaccine produced in West Lothian

Get the latest West Lothian Courier news and sport sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterThe UK Government has cancelled their £1 billion contract for the Covid-19 being produced in West Lothian.Some 100 million doses of the vaccine were put on order to the French biotech firm Valneva after the UK increased its request by 40 million in February.However, the Government has now served notice over allegations of a breach of the agreement, but the firm, which is manufacturing the jab at its site in Livingston, said it “strenuously” denies the allegations.In a statement, Valneva said: “Valneva SE, a specialty vaccine company, today announced that it has received a termination notice from the UK Government (HMG) in relation to the

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Teen with autism viciously beaten by classmates on video at Howell High School

HOWELL, Mich. (FOX 2) - A teen with autism was beaten at Howell High School - and a bystander recorded it on their phone.

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Rep. Jewell Jones, female passenger found with pants down before arrest, per report

INKSTER, Mich. (FOX 2) - Michigan State Representative Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) was found with his pants down with a woman when he was arrested three weeks ago in Livingston County, according to a report from Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS).The Michigan lawmaker was brought up on obstruction and weapons charges and was seen resisting arrest in dashcam footage during the traffic stop, in which he is also accused of trying to use his position as a lawmaker to get out of the arrest, saying he would call Gov.

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Scots Covid vaccine trial volunteers needed as scientists produce latest jab

coronavirus vaccine which is being developed right on our front doorstep. Boffins behind the Valneva jab, which is being produced in Livingston, West Lothian, are seeking 4,000 volunteers to participate in clinical trials.

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Woman, infant son killed in crash with Amtrak train that split car in half

FROSTPROOF, Fla. – A 20-year-old woman and her 4-month-old son were killed and another woman was injured Thursday afternoon when their car was split in half in a crash with an Amtrak train in Polk County, sheriff’s officials said.

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Two more West Lothian schools report confirmed cases of Covid-19 this week

reported on cases at eight schools this week but we can now reveal there have been two more.

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West Lothian school shuts due to coronavirus outbreak and pupils return to remote learning

outbreak at Peel Primary School in Livingston as infections spiked in the area. Now parents have been told that Peel Primary School will shut for a week and remote learning will be put back in place.The parents council released the news online last night.Speaking to The Courier today, a West Lothian Council spokesperson said: “Parents were informed over the weekend that due to staff requiring to self-isolate, all classes in P1 to P7 at Peel Primary will revert to remote learning from today until Friday.“The school will reopen on Monday 29 March in line with public health advice.

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Latest Public Health Scotland data shows West Lothian is now the most infectious place for Covid-19 in Scotland

Covid-19 outbreak at Peel Primary in Livingston.And a UK Government mobile testing unit is open in Livingston from today onwards, to try and stop infection from spreading further.Nicola Sturgeon will address the nation tomorrow and it will be revealed if the latest spike in infections will derail her planned exit from lockdown in April.Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter herehttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/

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Thousands of residents in Covid-19 struck town in West Lothian asked to take test as new centre opens

outbreak in four neighbourhoods in Livingston. It was also revealed earlier in the week that there had been confirmed cases of the virus at Peel Primary School in the area.

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Latest data reveals West Lothian town has significant spike in Covid-19 cases

outbreak at Peel Primary School in Livingston during the week. The PHS figures also reveal that over the seven days between March 9 to 15, another 208 cases were recorded, taking the total to 7224 in West Lothian since records began last year.This means West Lothian had 114 people per 100,000 testing positive for the contagion over the past week, above the national average of 75.

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Tory Minister uses covid vaccine roll-out as proof of Union benefits

the vaccine programme in an attempt to drive home the benefits of the Union in a speech to the online Scottish Conservative conference on Sunday.He told the conference that Scotland is playing its part, as “millions of doses of Valneva’s vaccine are rolling off the production line at a high-tech plant in Livingston, ready for approval”.The Tory strategy to use the vaccine as a vote winner comes as a new poll showed Boris Johnson opening up a 10 point lead over Labour in a UK-wide survey.

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Every SPFL and SFA Covid punishment dished out as Rangers Five probe continues

Steven Gerrard feeling let down. An update from SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell revealed the compliance process is still ongoing with no decision taken yet on bans for Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey, Bongani Zungu, Dapo Mebude and Brian Kinnear.

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Scots 'Tartan Explorer' cyclist Josh Quigley reveals he's battling arthritis after biking across globe for mental health

Josh Quigley has revealed he has arthritis at the young age of 28.The condition, that causes inflammation and pain in joints, was found in his hip last week having been in a horror crash in Dubai earlier this year.Record-breaking biker Josh is renowned for international gruelling cycles, having raised thousands for charity in the process.The former business owner, from Livingston in West Lothian, told the Record: "It's all come as a bit of a shock."Arthritis to me is something you get later in life, not at 28."Doctors say I have the hip of someone in their fifties or sixties."I wasn't expecting to ever hear this news, far less in my twenties."You've just got to laugh."Medics at St John's Hospital in Livingston detected the arthritis as Josh

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Freedom of Information request reveals Covid-19 capacity levels reducing at St John’s Hospital in Livingston

were nearing their 100 bed capacity in October last year but were able to create extra space at the hospital at the time, without having to create an extra ward or increase the overall capacity of 100.

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Police suspect gun powder was in novelty cannon that killed Michigan man during baby shower

GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A 26-year-old man from Livingston County has died after a cannon that was being used for a baby shower at home south of Flint exploded.Identified as Evan Thomas Silva of Hartland, he was killed after shrapnel sent flying by the explosion struck him. Police say he was standing about 10-15 feet away when it happened.The cannon was part of a baby shower a family had put together over the weekend in Gaines Township, located in Genesee County.Saturday night around 7:30, the family had planned on setting off a novelty cannon that police said is designed to create a "big flash, a loud noise and create smoke."As the family was planning to celebrate the baby's pending arrival, the cannon was fired.

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Boris Johnson branded 'reckless' for visiting vaccine firm despite Covid outbreak

Labour have branded Boris Johnson “beyond reckless” after he visited a vaccine firm despite a coronavirus outbreak at the site.

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Nicola Sturgeon coronavirus update LIVE as Boris Johnson slammed over 'reckless' Scots firm visit

coronavirus outbreak at the site. The Prime Minister went to Valneva, in Livingston, last Thursday during a controversial trip north.

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UK has now ordered 407million Covid vaccine doses after buying more Valneva jabs

The UK has now ordered 407million doses of coronavirus vaccines after buying extra doses of a yet-to-be-approved jab.

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St Johnstone fans urged not to break COVID-19 rules to watch Betfred Cup final

Perthshire politicians are pleading with St Johnstone fans not to gather illegally to watch February’s Betfred Cup final.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit West Lothian biotech firm producing Covid-19 vaccine

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is popping into West Lothian today.The PM will visit the factory in Livingston where biotech firm Valneva are producing the inactivated Covid-19 vaccine.It was announced today that Valneva would officially begin large-scale vaccine manufacturing at its Livingston site.The UK Government has ordered up to 60 million jabs due to be manufactured by the end of 2021 if the vaccine is approved.Livingston MP, Hannah Bardell, recently told The Courier that the vaccine represented a once in a lifetime investment for West Lothian.Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, said: “Thanks to the UK Vaccine Taskforce, we have ordered

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Coronavirus vaccine manufacturing begins in Scotland with 60 million doses to be delivered by 2022

Covid-19 vaccine. Valneva has started commercial manufacturing of its Coronavirus jab in Livingston, West Lothian, which is expected to deliver up to 60 million doses by the end of the year if approved for use.

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Howden Health Centre in Livingston are vaccinating over 80s in their local community

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.A West Lothian GP surgery is vaccinating more over 80s this week.Howden Health Centre in Livingston have over 150 patients in the 80 years-plus age group booked in for their first AstraZenaca Covid-19 immunisation at the surgery. They are also immunising some of their housebound patients.The surgery anticipate that they will be able to start to offer the vaccine to patients in the 75-79 year age group in early February, closely followed by all patients who have been shielding.A spokesperson for Howden Health Centre said: “Once again, this will depend on the supply of vaccine.

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The Tower Bar in Livingston are looking out for elderly residents during the pandemic

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.A West Lothian pub has launched a new initiative to support locals during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, made worse by recent bad weather.The Tower Bar in Craigshill will deliver the ‘winter maintenance scheme’, which is managed by community pub partners, Frank McAlister and Fiona McLeod.Due to recent bad weather around the Livingston area, leaving the pavements iced over and consequently dangerous to walk on safely, Frank jumped into action and took the initiative to begin clearing and de-icing the pavements and driveways of elderly and vulnerable residents, in order to help keep them safe during the sustained winter weather.Following a post

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‘It’s really frustrating’: Ontario Tech nursing student pushes for lab use amid pandemic

Ontario Tech professor says far-UVC light could curtail COVID-19 transmission Lori Livingston, Ontario Tech provost and vice-president academic, says the university made the decision to restrict lab access because the majority of its students commute from out of town and could pose a higher risk when it comes to virus transmission.“If we were to bring the students, the staff and the faculty, and there was a case identified, that would actually shut down all of our instruction for all of our students for a two-week period,” Livingston said.“It’s just, from our perspective, too risky.”Pegg says since students have been learning from home, they’ve been instructed to purchase printable cut-outs from a children’s education website.

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EU Commission say they are in advanced talks to buy 30 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine being produced in Livingston by biotech firm Valneva

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.The EU are in talks to buy 30 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine being produced in West Lothian.Biotech company Valneva, based in Livingston, have just started clinical trials on their unique inactivated vaccine.The vaccine specialists have already signed a deal to provide the UK government with 60 million doses in the second half of 2021.Now, should the vaccine development be successful, it looks like the EU will also be purchasing tens of millions of doses of their vaccine.In a statement the EU Commission said: “The envisaged contract with Valneva would provide for the possibility for all EU Member States to purchase together 30 million

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Hamilton Accies boss looks to keep feel-good factor going in Livingston clash

Saturday's 2-0 win over Ross County in Dingwall catapulted Rice's side four points clear of their rivals and within one point of Livingston, who sit way up in seventh spot. And Rice hopes Accies, who have been hit a positive Covid case ahead of the clash, kick on from a victory sealed by strikes from Ross Callachan and Scott Martin.

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MP Hannah Bardell says production of Covid-19 vaccine is biggest investment in West Lothian of her lifetime

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Hannah Bardell says the Covid-19 vaccine being produced in Livingston is the biggest investment in the county of her lifetime and presents people with the chance to build careers.Ms Bardell was speaking after it was revealed that clinical trials have started for Valneva’s unique inactivated vaccine.She says that 200 jobs at a minimum will be coming to West Lothian now that the vaccine is in clinical trial stages.The Livingston politician has played a vital role in lobbying the UK Government about funding for the project.Now as we head into the new year she is excited to be getting involved again in the recruitment process.She said: “What we are

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