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1. Giant mushroom fireball explosion tears through train after derailment

   The explosion ripped through a train on a war supply route in Russia following a derailment

2. Serial conman who targeted old folk in Wishaw jailed for nearly three years

   Jordan Nisbet offered his unsuspecting victims gutter and wheelie bin cleaning services, but disappeared after taking their money.

3. Mum 'shaken to core' after CCTV shows home being targeted in firebomb attack

   Lisa Kerr, 44, had been at home sleeping with daughter Abbey, 16, when their house on Valley View in Motherwell was torched.

4. West Lothian man 'abandoned' as he lives in one room of aunt's house for 10 years

   Stuart Maybury has been living out of a bedroom in his aunt and uncle’s house for the past decade in Livingston.

5. Mum’s terror as she 'begs' cousin not to 'ram car' after in chase that killed son

   Hayley Maughan says she 'feared for her life' during the pursuit, before her four-year-old son was tragically killed

6. World Cup opening hours extension call backed to offer Stirling hospitality boost

   Scotland's first qualification for a World Cup in 28 years will see fans up late to watch the matches - and a fresh call has been made to allow venues to stay open late for the matches.

7. Bonfire Night riot thug unmasked as baby-faced teen who attacked police with rockets

   Finlay Burns targeted police cars with missiles before handing out fireworks to masked youngsters.

8. West Lothian residents encouraged to shop local this Valentine’s Day

   Whatever you chose to spend your money on this Valentine’s Day, keeping it local helps support jobs and the economy across West Lothian.

9. Lanark Lanimers 2026: Celia Orr is crowning lady

   The popular dance teacher will crown queen elect Ayda Prentice in the centrepiece celebration of Lanimer day on June 11

10. West Lothian Council's budget gap reaches £15.4 million

    The news that surging costs are pushing the deficit comes a fortnight before councillors have to decide on a new set of cuts.