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An image relating to Award-winning composer strikes the right note at West Lothian schools
The award-winning film composer of the musical scores for films like Brave, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Thor visited senior pupils at two Blackburn Primary schools recently.
An image relating to Boundaries Scotland host Whitburn local inquiry
Boundaries Scotland are hosting a local inquiry in Whitburn into their proposals to change Scottish Parliament boundaries.
An image relating to St Kentigern's update
Good progress is being made on building work at St Kentigern's Academy with the next stage of the £35million project moving forward.
An image relating to Offers sought for Whitburn properties
West Lothian Council is set to invite commercial and community offers for two adjacent empty properties in Whitburn town centre.
An image relating to Positive inspection reports for Seafield Primary and Nursery
The caring and respectful environment at Seafield Primary School was singled out for praise by education inspectors recently.
An image relating to Cyber skills award for West Lothian school girls
A West Lothian school has been crowned Scotland's champions in a national cyber security competition.
An image relating to Course working for West Lothian women
More West Lothian women are getting the skills they need for work, thanks to a course that helps them overcome the specific hurdles they face.
An image relating to Urgent work approved for St Kentigern's
A significant programme of work has been agreed to ensure St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn can remain operational for pupils and staff.
An image relating to Creative writing project inspires West Lothian pupils
Talented West Lothian school pupils have been showing their literary skills to create their very own book and magazine.
An image relating to Preferred option for future of St Kentigern's
A £30 million proposal to secure the long-term future of St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn has been supported.
An image relating to Essential investment for St Kent's
Over £1.2 million is being invested in St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn to ensure the school can safely operate while in-depth investigations into roof issues continue.
An image relating to Fender Chief donates signed guitar to hometown West Lothian museum
The Chief Executive Officer of the world's leading and best-known guitar brands has given a special gift to his hometown museum.