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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.

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West Lothian unemployment figures at 'record' low levels

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

Daily Record

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

Councillors from the party say they will oppose the plans

Daily Record

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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'.

Daily Mirror

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 Record

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.

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

The School Bank West Lothian are appealing for help.

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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 Mirror

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

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

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