Whitburn family's surprise as cat climbs in window and has kittens under bed

A Whitburn family got an unusual surprise one afternoon after a cat climbed into their top floor flat window and gave birth under a bed. The Forrests, who live in White Street, were shocked to discover the feline and her three newborn kittens in their seven-year-old son Kelvin's bedroom. The new mother and her kittens are now being cared for the Scottish SPCA's Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, where she has been named May. Do you recognise her?…

Whitburn walkers raise £1,800 ahead of big charity challenge

by Rebecca Garrett Yesterday

The walking group led by Whitburn’s Sandy Jack has managed to raise a fantastic £1,800... …

Man injured in Whitburn roundabout car crash

Monday, 13 May 2013

A man has been injured in a car crash at Bogdale and Whitburn Roundabout, with local fire crews called to the scene to rescue him from his vehicle. …

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