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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian care home closure plans 'the final straw' for local Labour party

The proposed closure are the result of cuts to local budgets, and the party are now demanding proper funding for council services including social care and care homes for the elderly

Edinburgh Live

Yousaf sends condolences to family of teenager who died at school

The 14-year-old died in an ‘isolated incident’ at St Kentigern’s Academy in West Lothian on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Angry West Lothian public challenges Trust over leisure centre closure plans

Leisure Trust met with anger over refusal to detail losses at swimming pools and theatre, and its alternative venues suggestion is with greeted with derision

Edinburgh Live

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West Lothian mosque calls for compassion after schoolboy’s death

Bathgate mosque warns against speculation over death of 14-year-old at St Kentigern’s academy

The Guardian - UK

West Lothian charities benefit from housebuilder donations

The three charities were picked from over 40 nominations

Daily Record

Young West Lothian man who lost life to suicide remembered in charity football match

Jamie Aitchison, who took his own life in 2022, was a massive football fan and the youngster's death left a gaping hole in the lives of loved ones and the local community

Edinburgh Live

First picture of West Lothian teen who died at school as community hail 'lovely boy'

Hamdan Aslam, 14, was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday afternoon - with tributes now pouring in for the 'lovely boy'.

Edinburgh Live

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First picture of boy, 14, killed in 'chokehold' at Lewis Capaldi's former school

Hamdan Aslam, 14, died after allegedly being choked as part of a social media challenge called 'Tap Out' at singer Lewis Capaldi's former school St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian

Daily Mirror

First picture of teen who died at Scots school as community hail 'lovely boy'

Hamdan Aslam, 14, was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday afternoon.

Daily Record

Campaign launched to help ensure pupils have everything they need for school

The School Bank West Lothian are appealing for help.

Daily Record

Family of teen who died at Scots school pay tribute to 'gentle' boy

Hamdan Aslam, 14, was rushed to hospital after becoming unwell at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, yesterday afternoon.

Daily Record

West Lothian police appeal for information following deliberate vehicle fire

The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Daily Record

Boy, 14, died at Lewis Capaldi's old school after being 'held in chokehold'

Hamdan Khaliq was described online as a "lovely little boy" by devastated friends ands family, after his death following an "isolated incident" at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian

Daily Mirror

West Lothian van bursts into flames on village street as police investigate

A white Peugeot van was found engulfed in a blaze in the Harthill Road area of Fauldhouse on Wednesday night. Officers have now launched an investigation.

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The Independent UK

Boy dies after ‘isolated incident’ at Lewis Capaldi’s old school

Emergency services were called to St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Boy, 14, dies following 'isolated incident' at Scottish secondary school

A 14-year-old boy has died after an incident at a West Lothian school.

Daily Mirror

Boy, 14, dies at Lewis Capaldi's former school in horror 'incident' at lunchtime

St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, the school Lewis Capaldi attended, says the "isolated incident" within the grounds happened on Tuesday and, despite the best efforts of medics, the boy died on the same day

Daily Record

Boy dies suddenly after incident at West Lothian school

Emergency services were called to St Kentigern's Academy on West Main Street in Blackburn on Tuesday.

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Edinburgh Live

Tragedy as West Lothian pupil dies after lunchtime 'incident' at school

Emergency services rushed to St Kentigern's Academy on Tuesday afternoon following reports of concern for a pupil. He was rushed to hospital but tragically died a short time later

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian singer Susan Boyle praised after visiting local care home with gifts

The 2009 Britain's Got Talent contestant is rarely seen in public but made it two appearances in quick succession following a performance on stage during the final of the talent competition

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian locals 'abandoned' and 'cut off' by lack of bus services demand action

Residents in Fauldhouse say many can't go to work and are isolated after McGill's Buses scrapped Sunday and late night services. Locals also claim the buses that do run a 'rarely reliable'

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian unemployment figures being kept down by new businesses

New start businesses are worth £16m to local economy councillors hear as 308 firms launch in last year alone.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian councillors welcome plans to keep some Spaces for People changes

Some controversial Covid measures will stay, and councillors said it should have been this way from the outset

Daily Record

Carers of West Lothian pay tribute to volunteers during Carers Week

The organisation has helped carers across the area for the last 30 years.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian village attacked by thousands of bees as locals 'run for their lives'

A man from West Lothian was shocked when he saw 'thousands' of bees swarming in the village leaving passerby spooked and 'running for their lives'.

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