Education bosses have halted plans to amalgamate classes at an Edinburgh primary school following protests from parents - but the row has sparked calls to ensure other schools do not face similar moves in a bid to cut costs.
Two village schools in East Lothian will remain closed for another year after fewer than five new pupil requests were received by each of them.
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