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Alison White, 50, was housebound and a size 30 when she received the warning in her sleep

A campaign group has won the latest round in a legal battle with the city council over trees which were cut down in Plymouth.

Shortage of suitable hosts and homes means refugees are living in hotels

West Lothian Council says the challenge is finding suitable accommodation, or hosts for large families and single men.

ARCHAEOLOGISTS working with The National Trust for Scotland have made new discoveries surrounding nineteenth century whisky production.

While more than 70 Ukrainians have settled in the county, the scheme to give them a home has faced difficulties.

More than 100 families who volunteered to host refugees under the Holyrood Super Sponsor scheme have withdrawn or been excluded. Under a separate scheme the county is already host to 74 Ukrainians, with another 24 set to arrive.

Any plans to close St Michael's in Linlithgow would be met with fierce opposition, according to local councillors

A new care strategy moves focus away from long stay hospital care for the elderly and a consultation will start on the future for St Michael's Hospital.