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West Lothian pupils take centre stage at national philanthropy event.
Young people from The James Young High School in Livingston are set to host the prestigious Youth and Philanthropy Initiative 2026 final.
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It's Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches across West Lothian
The £20 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep.
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Balbardie Primary Inspection progress
Education Inspectors visited Balbardie Primary School, Bathgate recently. A previous inspection in March last year set out a number of areas for improvement.
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West Lothian's young musician of the year crowned
Amazing pianist Yani Chan from West Calder High School has been named West Lothian's Young Musician of the Year 2026.
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Best of West Lothian young musicians on show
Talented musicians from schools across West Lothian hit all the right notes at the annual Spring Concert Series.
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St. Kentigern's rebuild complete
The new extension to St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn has been completed on time and within budget.
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West Lothian primary pupils top of the class
Primary children in West Lothian were among the best in Scotland for numeracy and literacy in 2024/25.
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Timescale for new Craigshill Primary construction
Construction of the new Craigshill Primary in Livingston will start in April 2026.
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Approval sought for new Craigshill Primary building works
Permission is being sought for construction of the new Craigshill Primary to start in April 2026.
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Sinclair strikes Gold
West Lothian's newest secondary school has become the latest to achieve the sought-after Gold Rights Respecting School Award from UNICEF.
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School catchment changes approved for Bathgate and north of West Lothian
Primary and secondary non-denominational school catchment areas in Bathgate and the north of West Lothian are set to change.
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Calderwood secondary catchments consultation delayed
A proposed statutory consultation over changes to secondary school catchments affecting the Calderwood area of East Calder is set to be postponed.