40 h. ago Education inspectors' 'brilliant' report for West Lothian village's school and nursery class

The inspection team spent time at Longridge Primary in April

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60 h. ago Good report card for West Lothian school and nursery class after education inspection

The Education Scotland team spent time at St Mary’s Primary and Polbeth Nursery in April

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8 d. ago More than nine out of 10 school leavers in West Lothian go on to work, further education or training

Over 91 per cent of last year's 2,201 leavers reached a positive destination

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2 w. ago Uniform exchange in West Lothian will help families with 'completely unaffordable' school costs

The Leith Collective has been approached by a number of teachers and parents

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2 w. ago West Lothian school transport cost prompts question over free bus pass use

The council pays £1, 245 per pupil to provide ‘free’ school transport - but with the Scottish Government also providing free bus passes to under 22s, one councillor questioned why pupils were not being asked to use normal buses.

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2 w. ago Israel’s stated aim is the destruction of Iran’s nuclear weapons – but the real goal is regime change in Tehran

Israel’s real aim in Iran is regime change - and that suits the West just fine, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

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2 w. ago Emma Raducanu taught key lesson by disruptive Qinwen Zheng in Queen’s defeat

The British No 1 will rue missed opportunities after a 6-2 6-4 defeat to the Olympic champion, who drew the ire of west London by changing shoes and her racquet mid-game

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2 w. ago Now and then 'life stamp' project captures changing times of West Lothian town

The ambitious photography project has become a celebration of the area’s resilience

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3 w. ago West Lothian summer holiday support will include free school meals

The money is part of the free school meals programme which ensures youngsters do not lose out during the six week summer holidays which start at the end of this month.

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3 w. ago West Lothian school transport applications open for children starting primary and secondary

Anyone who has a child going into P1 or S1 in August should apply before June 23

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3 w. ago Exam clash fears prompt change to West Lothian school holidays

The changes will see the Easter holiday moved forward, and will also take account of the council election in early May 2027.

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3 w. ago East Lothian woodworking school marks 40 years with Graduate Exhibition and Furniture Sale

The Chippendale International School of Furniture, a globally recognised woodworking school based in East Lothian, Scotland, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025 with a milestone Graduate Exhibition and Fine Furniture Sale, taking place from 12 to 14 June.

Economics

3 w. ago Ye Ye: The Artist formerly known as Kanye West changes his name

The change of name was noticed after several company filings were made on Ye Ye’s behalf.

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3 w. ago Kanye West bizarrely 'changes name again' four years after complete rebrand

Kanye West, also known as Ye, is said to have changed his name for the second time in recent years, with the rapper's latest name reportedly disclosed on business documents

Economics

3 w. ago Kanye West shocks with new name reveal as disgraced rapper attempts another reinvention amid antisemitism scandal

Kanye 'Ye' West has shocked fans by changing his name once again amid another reinvention for the disgraced rapper.

Events

3 w. ago Pupils from West Lothian school make final preparations for life

Armadale Academy has a partnership with Khaya School in the Mulanje district of Malawi

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3 w. ago West Lothian cemetery waiting room site set to be sold off for development

Other assets to be disposed of include the former Bathgate West Nursery and a bowling green and changing pavilion in Philpstoun.

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3 w. ago Kidnapping fears prompt warning to tourists using dating apps in Mexico

Victims have been ‘extorted for large sums of money to secure their release’, said US security alert

Events

3 w. ago West Lothian organisation receives funding from Scottish Government to continue climate change actions

Projects range from community growing initiatives and local energy solutions to flood prevention

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4 w. ago Construction work progressing well at high school in West Lothian with problematic aerated concrete

The project is on track for completion in Spring 2026

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