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Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian Council has joined the growing chorus of demands for the £20 lift in Universal Credit payments to stay in place after April.Going further, a motion from Council leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick called for a shake up of the system to cut the waiting times new claimants face from five weeks to one.Councillor Fitzpatrick told a meeting of the full council: “Five weeks is too long to wait.”His motion said: “During the course of the Covid‐19 Pandemic, nearly 40 per cent of new claimants for Universal Credit in Scotland are in work, evidencing the serious and unacceptable levels of in‐work poverty in society.“Council further calls on the

gig and made them strip in a warped sex game, it has been claimed. One fan who was on it claims he rated girls’ chests after allegedly giving them alcohol and telling them to take of their tops.Photographer Erica Von Stein, 29, says she was was picked out of the crowd at Glasgow’s SECC along with other good-looking fans, then escorted on to Manson’s tour bus by his minders.

A mum who has paid off her mortgage after "saving every solitary penny" since the age of 10 has been dubbed the ‘Mrs Hinch of the money world’.

ITV have been working hard to find a way to fill the void left by its award-winning annual talent competition Britain’s Got Talent this year, after it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.And according to sources the channel has managed to secure the rights to The Masked Singer's sister show The Masked Dancer.The show’s concept is very similar too, with celebrities dressed up in outrageous costumes that hide their identities as they give it their all on the dance floor.So far, the American version of the show has been very successful, so it makes sense ITV would want to get in on the action.A source said: “Everyone’s really excited about The Masked Dancer, it’s a huge success in the USA so producers can’t wait to bring it to the

homeschooling both kids and working from home, which is hard. Richard is a modern-day man, so he does the housework.Currently I’m presenting Songs of Praise, but as a freelancer, my routine is rarely consistent.

Despite suffering nightmare starts to both halves - Stephen Walsh headed Celtic ahead after just one minute and Odsonne Edouard doubled their advantage six minutes into the second half - Motherwell showed great character to mount late pressure.Allan Campbell pulled a goal back for the Steelemen on 66 minutes and they pressed valiantly for an equaliser in the closing stages.Since taking over from Stephen Robinson, Alexander has overseen an upturn in performances and the former Scotland international insists he’s attempting to change the mentality of his players.He told the Motherwell website: “We don’t just want to go back to what the history books tell us.

Rangers complete the job and win the Premiership title this season. The Ibrox gaffer will obtain legendary status in the fans’ eyes for securing the club’s 55th league flag – their first in a decade – and stopping Celtic ’s bid for 10-in-a-row.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey take a walk down memory lane when they step back into the shoes of their iconic Wayne's World characters in a new Super Bowl commercial.In a 'shameless celebrity cameo',Cardi B injects her infectious personality alongside Wayne and Garth, as they look to encourage viewers to eat local in support of restaurants struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.Theformer Saturday Night Live starsare now opening up about their reunion while gushing over the Bodak Yellow rapper.Scroll down to video Gushing: Mike Myers and Dana Carvey praised Cardi B for her infectious personality and comedic touch during the shoot for their Wayne's World Super Bowl commercial Respect: 'She was lovely and so funny and so beautiful, and came to

Universal Studio’s tram tour took a sour turn when Dan Levy’s presenter-in-training, Phoby, shared his thoughts during a Saturday Night Live sketch. 

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that California Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders banning indoor church services may violate the Constitution’s protections on religion. The order effectively lifts the state ban on indoor religious gatherings.

Steamy scenes on tonight's Masked Singer as Rita Ora flirted up a storm with Robin.

The Government is considering vaccinating younger people at their workplaces, a report claims.

Marvel’s first Black female writer, it has been reported.Stacy Osei-Kuffour will pen the script for the studio’s forthcoming Blade reboot, titled Blade, The Vampire Slayer.Ali, who is set to star in the movie, had a helping hand in her hiring.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey brought their iconic characters back to life with the help of Cardi B.The comedians once again stepped into Wayne and Garth's shoes for the Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the two longtime friends and former cast members about reuniting and working with the «Up» rapper.«She was lovely and so funny and so beautiful, and came to play,» Myers said of Cardi.

online dating to find romance.But there’s a time and a place for everything. And your bail hearing when you’re on a burglary charge is neither the time nor the place.Demetrius Lewis appeared in court before Judge Tabitha Blackmon via video link in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Almost as soon as the handcuffed defendant stepped in front of the camera, Lewis’s charm offensive begins: “How ya doin’ how ya doin’?” he asked as the hearing begins.“Alright, I’m good sir; how are you?” Judge Blackmon answered with an amused expression.Seeing his chance, Lewis told the judge he is smitten, saying: “Judge, you [are] so gorgeous, so gorgeous judge, I just had to tell you.

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson took female fans back to his tour bus after a UK gig and made them strip in a warped sex game, it has been claimed.

West Ham’s 0-0 draw away at Fulham on Saturday night - and fans were left furious with Lee Mason’s advice from the VAR room.David Moyes’ side were playing out what seemed an uneventful stalemate at Craven Cottage when Soucek was sent off for an apparent elbow on Aleksandar Mitrovic deep into stoppage time.As the Hammers lined up a free-kick, Soucek appeared to unintentionally brush his elbow on the face of Mitrovic, who instantly fell to the floor.VAR officials reviewed the incident and urged Dean to take a look for himself on the pitch-side monitor, but the Czech’s elbow did not seem like violent conduct.Despite this, Dean returned to the field and brandished a red card to Soucek, who could not believe the decision.Premier League fans were

Manchester United conceded a 95th minute equaliser as they let leads slip on two occasions in a pulsating 3-3 draw with Everton.Days after putting nine goals past the Saints, United looked effective in front of goal, but it was at the other end where their woes were found.The Red Devils looked as if they would cruise to all three points as goals from Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes put them in complete control before the break.But after the break, Everton roared back into the game and two goals - one from Abdoulaye Doucoure and another from James Rodriguez - stunned United.But the hosts dusted themselves down and retook the lead through a Scott McTominay header, but with just seconds remaining, Dominic Calvert-Lewin latched onto a free

Kent Live reports.Falconer, who had been subject to a restraining order at the time, denied inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and was to stand trial in September last year. A month after Robinson’s death he pleaded guilty to the less serious offence of inflicting grievous bodily harm and one of criminal damage.Members of her family were at his sentencing hearing at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday.

Cardi B was spotted jetting out of LAX as she made her way to the Super Bowl on Saturday morning.The WAP hitmaker was escorted by an assistant as she strolled through the airport's terminal; at one point, she stopped to speak to several attendants before hopping onto her plane.The 28-year-old rapper's trip comes just one day after she was accused of ripping off the work of several musicians for her recently released single Up.