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BBC News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Tough early run & festive fixtures for Livi
It didn't take long for Livingston to be back dining at the top table in Scottish football, and they've certainly been served a kicking off away to Kilmarnock on Saturday, 2 August and welcoming last season's Championship rivals Falkirk to West Lothian one week later, David Martindale's side have - on paper - a wretched often disputed, but often decided 'big six' are all up next.A trip to champions Celtic on Saturday, 23 August is followed by the visit of Hearts one week the Premiership resumes on Saturday, 13 September, a trip to Aberdeen awaits. Two weeks later, Rangers visit the Home of the Set Fare sees trips to Dundee United and Hibs. Lions head into Christmas on the back of a trek through to St Mirren on Saturday, 20 December while Celtic visit a week later and United three days after it's a trip up to Tannadice on Saturday, 11 April for Livi's final pre-split at the fixtures, where do you think Livingston will be after 10 games? Tell us here.
STV News
a day ago
- Sport
- STV News
Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton signs new Livingston contract following promotion
Livingston have handed goalkeeper Jack Hamilton a two-year contract ahead of their return to the William Hill Premiership. The 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross County. Despite being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, former Hearts, Dundee and Morton keeper Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions. 'We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Jack Hamilton will be back in West Lothian for life in the top flight after agreeing a new deal,' read a short statement from Livi. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Hamilton signs two-year contract to remain at Livi
Goalkeeper Jack Hamilton has agreed a two-year deal to stay with newly-promoted 31-year-old, who was Livi's back-up keeper for their last two seasons in the top flight, returned to West Lothian in January on a short-term deal until the summer after spending the first half of last season with Ross being restricted to an unused substitute role behind number one Jerome Prior as David Martindale's side secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, Hamilton has been given the opportunity to remain with the Lions.
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Branded uniforms no longer compulsory at Edinburgh schools
Branded clothes are no longer compulsory at Edinburgh schools after the local authority updated its uniform schools will continue to have uniforms but the relaxed rules aim to lower costs for parents and carers in the agreed at the education, children and families committee that Scottish government guidance on school uniforms will apply to all of its The Leith Collective - a community interest company - has launched a free school uniform exchange to help families across Edinburgh, West Lothian and Dundee. The team behind the initiative are asking locals to donate good quality uniforms, coats, gym kits, shoes, schoolbags, pencil cases and any other school are also calling on local businesses to donate can then take anything for free from the Leith Collective founder, Sara Thomson, said: "I've heard first-hand accounts from teachers and parents about what a negative effect it can have on families when they simply can't afford school essentials, and it's heartbreaking."The Scottish government wants to reduce the cost of the school day for families who can now just buy clothes in school and branded items of uniform will no longer be compulsory, encouraged or promoted by schools, the council Dalgleish, City of Edinburgh Council's education, children and families convener, said it will mean parents and carers will have wider choice on where they choose to buy school uniforms and how much they wish to spend."We are committed to tackling poverty and inequality in our schools and it is clear that the cost of school uniform items has, for some, created a barrier to school education."One of the ways we are addressing this is by removing the need for parents and carers to be compelled to spend more money than is necessary on school uniform."
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Sport
- Edinburgh Live
Blind West Lothian man opens up on 'isolation' after rare diagnosis at 17
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A West Lothian man who was diagnosed with a rare condition as a teenager has opened up on 'isolation'. Neil Atkinson, 26, was told he had Stargardt's Disease at only 17-years-old. The condition causes progressive vision loss, though this hasn't stopped him from living his life. Neil, who lives in Armadale, is now set to compete in one of the UK's top disability football events after his team reached the final of the FA Disability Cup. He says joining Merseyside Blind and Visually Impaired football club has 'completely changed his life'. "Sight loss can be incredibly isolating, so my role focuses on helping people connect with others," he explains. "I manage a team of volunteers who run regular social groups and activities, and I also deliver awareness sessions to local organisations so they can be more accessible. 'Playing in the British Partially Sighted Football League changed my life. It gave me the chance to keep playing football at a high level, even after my sight got worse." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "I'd recommend it to anyone in a similar position." Merseyside will face off against Birmingham in the partially sighted final at St George's Park on June 28. Neil added: "It's a huge achievement for us as a group. (Image: Royal National Institute of Blind People/Will Cheshire) "To reach the showpiece fixture at the end of the season is a reward for the hard work we've done over the past 10 months. We had to play a lot of games with a very small squad on the day, but the commitment was there. We deserve to be in the FA Cup final. "I believe that many of the players in our league would stand a chance at the professional game if it wasn't for their sight loss. To have an alternative where we can reach the highest level in our own format is really important." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. Neil has also been invited into the England Partially Sighted squad, and will join them for a training camp in Turkey later this year. He added: "It's exciting to be back involved with the England set-up. "The trip to Turkey will be my first time travelling with the squad, so I'm looking forward to that. But first, I'm focused on finishing the season strongly."
