Police patrols chase away people drinking in streets of West Lothian town

Households across Great Britain are set to see monthly bills rise by five per cent from January 1 after Ofgem announced the new price cap on Thursday. The energy regulator confirmed that the price cap will increase from the current £1,834 per year to £1,928, and will be in place until the end of March.

Green Day have explained why they briefly took a step back from political songwriting and recalled why they have gone back to their roots with their forthcoming new album.The discussion came in light of the band announcing their upcoming 14th studio album, ‘Saviors’ – an LP which they have described as one that “bridges the gap” between ‘Dookie’ and ‘American Idiot’.In promoting the forthcoming release, the trio – formed of Billie-Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool – recalled how the songs see them return to their political roots, which they took a step back from in recent years.Discussing the lead single ‘The American Dream Is Killing Me’ as the one that marked their return to politically-motivated songwriting, Armstrong recalled how the track was originally written during the sessions for their last album, ‘Father Of All Motherfuckers’, but put on ice until the members felt ready to take more of a political stance.“For ‘Father Of All…’ we didn’t want to go political because it was so obvious. It was such low-hanging fruit because we had just terrible politics and terrible division in the United States,” he told 102.1 The Edge.

Naman Ramachandran South Africa‘s Quizzical Pictures has commissioned eight-part crime series “Murder By The Sea.” The series is set in Blaasgat, a fictional coastal town named after its giant blowhole. When Lennart Cato, a local man-made-good, is found dead inside a papier-mâché whale on the opening night of a new Whale Museum that he’s funding, the locals turn to town resident and retired old-school thespian Lawrence Mantooth for answers.

Finland-based fund management company IPR.VC Management has completed the first closing of its largest film and television production financing fund to date (IPR.VC Fund III), and has appointed entertainment financier Andrea Scarso as Partner and Investment Director.

Coronation Street fans have predicted a shock 'murder' twist amid Liam Connor's bullying hell. During the latest trip to the cobbles, viewers were left heartbroken as the teen's ordeal at the hands of Mason Radcliffe and his friends took a terrifying twist.

ITV’s Coronation Street has been hit with a bunch of Ofcom complaints after fans were left unimpressed with intimate Paul Foreman scenes amid his MND battle. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) and his new husband Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) have been going through a tough time lately, specifically surrounding their sex life.

Police investigating the murder of an Elgin mum are urging residents to come forward to help them bring her killer to justice.

With her impeccable style and love for high-street labels, Michelle Keegan is the ultimate fashion icon.The Brassic star, 36, has got a stunning clothing range with online brand Very - and it includes the perfect day-to-night dress. Costing £45, Michelle's taupe knitted midi is ideal for keeping you both warm and stylish during the chilly season. It has a sweetheart neckline, ribbed finish and full-length sleeves.

Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans’s son Jace Evans’ problems continue. The troubled teen reportedly ran away from his grandmother Barbara Evans’s home over the weekend and was missing for 48 hours before being found by authorities.Jace Evans is in more hot water. The 14-year-old son of former Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans has been residing with his grandmother, Barbara Evans.

Little People, Big World couple Jeremy Roloff and his wife Audrey Roloff have exciting news to share with their followers. The proud mom and dad of three have officially announced they are expecting baby number 4.The pregnancy news was also shared in a new Reddit thread, which has opened up quite a discussion for Roloff family followers and a long list of differing thoughts and opinions on the couple’s pregnancy news.A post shared by Audrey Mirabella Roloff (@audreyroloff)One Redditor writes, “To the surprise of absolutely no one here, lol.

Little People, Big World couple Audrey Roloff and husband Jeremy Roloff’s recent pregnancy announcement was mainly well received by the TLC pair’s social media followers. However, it seems that not everyone was in a hurry to share their congratulations with the happy couple.TLC fans know it is no secret that there has been a lot of drama and hatred within the Roloff family over the past couple of years.

Coronation Street fans have pleaded for one of the show's latest storyline to 'stop' as they worked out two possible ways in which Liam Connor's bullying hell can go. Viewers of the ITV soap haven't liked Mason Radcliffe ever since he appeared on the cobbles and started causing trouble.

Kate Garraway has been supported by her Good Morning Britain co-stars after sharing a positive experience she had amidst a 'challenging few weeks'. The presenter is often open and honest about the highs and lows of her life following her husband's life-changing ill health.

North West has an opinion about fashion, and she does not shy away from expressing it.

A Renfrewshire care worker has been struck off the register after using an offensive term directed at residents she was supporting at a home for people with disabilities.

hit the market with a whopping price tag of $49 million.But at a preview of his new retrospective exhibit “Billy Joel: My Life — A Piano Man’s Journey” at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Joel hedged about movin’ out from his lavish Oyster Bay property — which is reportedly now off the market — or the LI stomping grounds where he grew up in Hicksville.“I know [you’ve heard] there’s a house for sale and on the market — that doesn’t mean I’m leaving Long Island,” Joel, 74, told the private audience on Tuesday night before the exhibit’s public opening on Friday.“This is my home; it will always be my home. We will always have this as our home — and we’ll come and visit this place a lot.”Certainly, the LIMEHOF — which opened its museum in Stony Brook last year — will feel like home for Joel until next August.

Black Friday, gamers are in for a treat because the Xbox Series S console is down to the cheapest price we’ve ever seen. Dell has the white 512GB version of the console available for $234.99, $65 less than its retail price — which is the cheapest price on the web right now. This is the starter bundle, which comes with the console itself, a white Xbox Wireless Controller and a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (a $50.97 value) for online multiplayer, game download access and cloud gaming.

Coronation Street viewers have begged ITV bosses to “kill off” one character after branding Wednesday 22 November’s episode a “horrific watch”. After Liam Connor became Mason Radcliffe’s latest bullying victim earlier on in the week, things between the two got more dramatic when Mason continued to target Liam during his time at school. As the two came face-to-face, Mason told Liam that his mum Maria Connor would suffer if he told his stepdad Gary Windass about the incident.

Love is in the air!

This situation is getting intense!

On Patrol: Live will have a new host, for the holidays.

Coronation Street has been hit with a number of official complaints over recent 'intimate' scenes that left viewers screaming at their TV screens. During an emotional episode of the ITV soap aired on November 15, viewers saw Paul Foreman head to the hospital for an appointment.

Police searching for a man wanted on recall to prison are asking for the public’s help.

North Wales Police has issued an update following the death of four teenage boys who were found inside a crashed car after they failed to return home from a camping trip in Snowdonia.

Cops are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a prisoner who is wanted on recall.

Police investigating a fatal road accident in which a 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by "multiple" cars are appealing for a key witness to come forward. The man was walking home in the village of High Legh, six miles from Knutsford, and died at the scene.

In case you were wondering, there was no beef between Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne. The actor and filmmaker collaborated on 2004’s “Sideways,” an art-house breakout that earned over $100 million worldwide and five Oscar nominations including Best Picture (Payne and Jim Taylor won for Adapted Screenplay).

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has sweetly told her co-star 'I love you' as she gushed over her latest appearance on social media. The actress took to Instagram to share a snap of herself that she took during a recent night out.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Matt Bomer revealed to Vanity Fair that he sent in a self-taped audition to play one of the many iterations of Ken in Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster comedy “Barbie,” but he ultimately decided not to join the movie so he could prioritize spending time with his family. He was offered a shot at auditioning and was interested in the project enough to send a self-tape to Gerwig and the casting directors.

Manchester United star Lisandro Martinez has called out the Brazilian police force for their handling of Argentina supporters during Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier in the Maracana.

The National Finals of WorldSkills UK have taken place in Greater Manchester for the first time, showcasing the incredible talent of young people championing the UK skills sector.

Celebrities always know how to stand out on a red carpet. And in some cases, they’re shimmering with some of the world’s most expensive diamonds and outfits.

Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood has revealed that he's a big Celtic fan, much like his good pal Sir Rod Stewart, but he doesn't 'ram it down people's throats'.

A woman has been banned from the road for two years after she was caught drink-driving home from a Halloween party. Polo playing Liza Nixon, 55, who had been drinking Prosecco, was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit when police stopped her white Range Rover Sport following a tip-off.

Brian Jonestown Massacre shocked fans in attendance at the Forum Theatre in Melbourne, Australia yesterday (November 21), when members of the band began brawling among themselves onstage mid-performance.The concert – which was the ninth of their planned 12 shows across Australia and New Zealand – came to an abrupt end just six songs into their setlist after the fight broke out. Clips of the scuffle have found their way onto social media following the incident, and depict frontman and founder Anton Newcombe instructing guitarist Ryan Van Kriedt to leave the stage.“Cut off this guy’s mic, put down my guitar, party’s over captain,” Newcombe said to Van Kriedt onstage as fans watched on in confusion.

Martin Lewis is urging 200,000 people claiming Child Benefit to check they are not missing out on crucial money in retirement simply because they have not filled in a form correctly or made a simple change since their child was born. On the latest episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, one viewer contacted the consumer champion to share how she had followed his advice on the matter and her husband is now potentially looking at an extra £48,000 during his retirement years.