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Nancy's work with women is recognised
A Livingston woman has been recognised for her 26 years work with the Dedridge-based West Lothian Women's Aid.
Colleagues paid tribute as refuge worker Nancy Muir was presented with a crystal vase, to mark her dedication.
Nancy says that the problem of domestic abuse is just as bad as it was when she first started with the group.
But she adds that the help available for victims has improved dramatically.
"Nowadays the police are phoning us and we are getting involved straight away," said Nancy. "Unfortunately, we are busy 365 days a year.
"The only way you can stop it is through education. You have to break the cycle. I am seeing daughters and grand-daughters of women who were here in the early days. We have to get the message across that domestic abuse is not acceptable."
Nancy praised the recent launch of the Women's Aid and Police 'Safer Streets' pilot project, which will offer early intervention and support to women following domestic abuse incidents.
"This will make a huge difference," she added.
80 not out for Bellsquarry WRI
Special guests included national chairman Mrs Marion Davidson, Midlothian Federation chair Mrs Eleanor Marshall and Provost Tom Kerr.
Honorary President Ann Gibb, who was present, had also celebrated her 80th birthday in the hall.
Provost Tom Kerr cut the cake and wished Bellsquarry well in the future.
He presented current president Eileen Milne with a gift from the council to celebrate the anniversary.
Having a ball at community coaching
The club provides provide fun coaching sessions throughout the school holiday periods, giving young players aged four to 14 the chance to come along and learn new skills, as well as meeting new friends.
"When the school is off, we are on," said community co-ordinator Leigh Robertson.
The next sessions are scheduled for Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 February. Call Leigh on 01506 403341 for full information.
Players pop in to help cheer up the kids
The gifts were donated by Morrisons.
Amongst those to receive gifts was one-year-old Keira Donaghy, from Linlithgow.
Keira is pictured with her mum Yvonne (second right) and her aunt, Karen MacAuley, who is a football coach with West Lothian Council and plays for Bo'ness Ladies.
The players were accompanied by manager Paul Hegarty.
Mary loved Christmas say family as police renew appeal for information about missing woman
"She loved spending this time with her family and friends," said stepdaughters Margaret Ross and Anne Foster, speaking as police launched a fresh appeal for information into Mary's disappearance.
It's six months since Mary left her Howden home at around 9.30am on Tuesday 17 June to go shopping.
She has not been in touch with her family since.
The only possible sighting of Mary is CCTV footage taken in Edinburgh's Princes Street on the day she disappeared.
Chief Inspector Jim Baird asked for anyone who may have seen themselves on the CCTV to come forward.
"We are not giving up," he added, "and we will continue to do all we can to find her."
Police appeal to community for help
Police are appealing to the local community for help, after a number of single and double beds were stolen from vehicles parked in a compound at Hutton Square, Brucefield Industrial Estate, Bellsquarry.
The incident happened between 5.45pm on Friday, December 12, and 7am on Tuesday, 16 December.
The beds are valued at a total of £750.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information is asked to contact Livingston Police Station on 01506 431200.
Keep on Dancing
Jangles School of Dance is now running an adults class at Inveralmond Community High School from 10 to 10.40am on Saturday mornings.
All are welcome.
