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The Latest Breaking News from West Lothian

West Lothian martial arts school scoops national bronze just months after being founded

Kuk Sool Won Winchburgh was only formed at the start of the year but produced a brilliant result.

Daily Record

New DWP plans to invite specific group of older people to claim Pension Credit this summer

Pensioner households in 10 local authorities including West Lothian will receive an ‘invitation to claim’ letter.

Daily Record

Police in West Lothian launch desperate search for missing pensioner with dementia

William Glenfield, 73, was reported missing from Ladywell in Livingston as police ask the public for help in tracing the pensioner. There are growing concerns for his safety.

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Concerns growing for missing Scots woman who vanished from town

Aileen Bowles, from Whitburn, West Lothian, was spotted leaving an address at Hare Moss View around 12pm on Saturday.

Daily Record

West Lothian zoo announces 'sad passing' of two donkeys known as longest serving residents

Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian have announced the passing of two donkeys who were the 'longest serving residents', after one became ill and the other refused food after his 'life-long companion' was gone.

Edinburgh Live

Blind West Lothian man receives fake coronation invite sent out by fantasist

A couple from West Lothian found themselves targetted by a notorious fantasist. Bill and Heather were convinced to travel 7000 miles to Tanzania where they received the fake invites.

Edinburgh Live

Boy, 14, who collapsed at school in West Lothian died of natural causes

Parents say Hamdan Aslam found to have pre-existing heart condition and call for online speculation to end

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Call for West Lothian nail bars to be licensed to tackle safety concerns

Council backs motion from Bathgate councillor Pauline Stafford to improve safety for staff and customers in rapidly growing business

Edinburgh Live

Warning West Lothian rogue traders could restrict access to recycling sites

As recycling sites across the county prepare to cut their hours councillors agree to monitor use in a bid to catch out rogue traders using the sites for free dumping

Edinburgh Live

Family of teen who died of natural causes request rumours on social media stop

A TEENAGER who died following an incident at a school in West Lothian on Tuesday died of natural causes, police have said.

The National (Scotland)

Boy, 14, died of natural causes after 'chokehold' at Lewis Capaldi's old school

Hamdan Aslam died of natural causes after an incident at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday. The teen was rushed to hospital but tragically passed away

Daily Mirror

West Lothian police confirm schoolboy died of natural causes as family release statement

A post-mortem examination has confirmed that Hamdan died from natural causes and as with any sudden death, a report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian issued thunderstorm warning by Met Office as weather takes a turn

Edinburgh has just dodged a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Scotland - but West Lothian has been included in the alert from the Met Office.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian unemployment figures at 'record' low levels

The figures reflect a pre-pandemic historic low in the county

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

Councillors from the party say they will oppose the plans

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian school pals leave heartbreaking tributes to Hamdan Aslam following shock death

Hamdan Aslam, 14, was rushed to hospital on Tuesday afternoon after falling unwell during his lunch break at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian.

Daily Record

School pals of tragic teen Hamdan Aslam leave heartbreaking tributes following shock death

The 14-year-old was rushed to hospital after falling unwell during his lunch break at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, West Lothian, on Tuesday afternoon.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian dad died of brain bleed while playing five-a-side football with his son

Greg was playing five-a-side with his dad when he suddenly collapsed from a bleed on the brain. Eight years after the death of his father he is tasting success as an amateur coach.

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Edinburgh Live

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

The Independent UK

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Record

West Lothian charities benefit from housebuilder donations

The three charities were picked from over 40 nominations

Edinburgh Live

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'.

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