Ayrshire councillor dramatically quits SNP after party's 'drift to the right' at national level

This year, Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family’s customary Easter Sunday services.

Kim Kardashian, who has a fear of arachnids, as a prank - causing her to walk off set Kim appeared on The Ellen Show this week and the pair discussed what things spooked them out.The presenter then unveiled a terrarium, which appears to contain a huge spider inside, and asks Kim 'what if I hold it', causing the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star to walk off set.Outraged viewers rushed to social media to slam Ellen for her insensitive prank.One said: “Wow. Way to respect her boundaries. Respect to Kim for walking out,” one Instagram user wrote.

Will Smith will have to wait a while before he decides to relaunch his career, claims an American movie producer.The LA filmmaker who asked to remain anonymous, said: "Everyone suspected the Academy would come down hard on Will. It is now a waiting game for him."If he wants to come back then he will have to forget about new 2022 work, take time away and show the industry he is remorseful and [his] temper has been addressed."He will need a Hollywood ally to step up for him and back his screen return, whether it be film or TV.

on her Instagram.The international pop star posted a photo of a pink tea cup next to a tea spoon surrounded by pink carnations when she announced her pregnancy on Monday. Fans were ecstatic to hear the news — especially after Spears, 40, made the shocking revelation that she was forced to have an IUD birth control inserted in her body during her 13-year long conservatorship, despite her desire to have more children.

Lise Pedersen Germany’s Deckert Distribution has picked up international rights for Taiwanese filmmaker Elvis A-Liang Lu’s sophomore feature “A Holy Family,” which world premiered in Visions du Réel’s international competition section.The film is a home-coming story about the director who returns to his village in Taiwan after a 24-year absence. His elder brother is a psychic who offers career advice to the villagers, but fails in his own entrepreneurial ventures as a farmer, and his father is a gambling addict in poor health.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. You know spring has officially arrived when the NBA Playoffs begin.The anticipated tournament will kick off on April 16, following the NBA’s play-in tournament that decides the final two seeds in each conference. The Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves snatched up No.

Robin Roberts felt the love of not only her co-stars on a very special Thursday morning, but also someone very special to her as she celebrated a milestone achievement.MORE: Robin Roberts celebrates monumental milestone on GMA and fans are in disbeliefThe TV personality was celebrated for her 20 incredible years with Good Morning America, being treated to an entire morning of uplifting messages and incredible tributes.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone on GMAHowever, nothing proved to be more important for Robin than having the loving support of her partner of 17 years Amber Laign with her.In a pivotal moment of the commemoration, the GMA stars revealed that Robin was being honored in a particularly tremendous way, with a plaque featuring her name on the grounds of Times Square outside the studio.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsAs they unveiled it to her, she immediately got emotional, trying to fight back tears as everyone around her clapped and cheered.She even recalled the emotional moment she found out that very spot that the show was number one in the ratings, even incredulously asking her co-hosts: "Is that really staying?"A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica)Robin was supported by Amber and her co-stars for her anniversary celebrationRobin then motioned off camera saying: "Can I bring in someone special, sweet Amber [is here]," as her partner walked in and embraced her."I saw, oh my goodness," she reacted, to which Robin responded: "She's been with me for 17 of the 20 years I've been here," continuing to hold back tears.MORE: Robin Roberts talks working from home woes with partner Amber LaignMORE: David Muir returns to

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Randy Bachman says he’s postponing his upcoming spring concert tour after “a series of health challenges.”

Amber Heard's former personal assistant accused the "Aquaman" actress of creating an abusive work environment in a videotaped deposition played Thursday during actor Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife in Fairfax, Virginia. Depp, 58, is suing Heard, 35, for $50 million over an op-ed she wrote for the Washington Post alleging she was the victim of domestic abuse. Heard never identified Depp directly, but attorneys for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor say her allegations have negatively impacted Depp's career and relationship with his family.

West Ham United will play Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-finals after thrashing Lyon 3-0 on Thursday night.The Hammers came into the second leg of their quarter-final in France level at 1-1 and had to weather some early pressure from the home team. But they took control by scoring twice in six minutes towards the end of the first half.Craig Dawson headed in Pablo Fornals' corner at the near post before Declan Rice’s deflected shot found the bottom corner following a poor clearance from the Lyon defence.

West Ham United fans.The England midfielder found the bottom corner from the edge of the box on the stroke of half-time to put the Hammers two goals in front both on the night and overall in the tie. His goal came sandwiched in between strikes from Craig Dawson and Jarrod Bowen as David Moyes' side comfortably saw off their French opponents.After scoring, Rice ran the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the travelling fans, kissing and pointing to the badge on his shirt as he did so.Those celebrations from Rice were well received by Hammers fans, who flocked to social media to react to his passionate antics, with one tweeting: “Rice kissing the badge is what dreams are made of!”Another added: “Declan Rice kissing the badge is better than any sex I’ve ever had.

Hollywood director Al Pacino reportedly began dating Mick Jagger's ex-girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, during the pandemic and according to an insider are said to be "getting on very well" despite their 53-year age gap.. It comes after the duo were snapped leaving a glamorous Los Angeles restaurant last week.

Amy Schumer’s joke about Leonardo DiCaprio’s love life has received a lot of attention.

Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine is taking a toll on everyone in different ways.

SeriesFest, which returns for an in-person event, will kick off its Season 8 slate with a little bit of royalty.

A hiker was left with 'lots of bruises' and a leg deformity after falling at a waterfall in Oldham on Thursday (April 14). The woman, who had been walking near Greenfield Brook, called 999 after falling and suffering multiple injuries.

A Ukrainian missile reportedly 'hit a Russian warship', which the Russian military said sank while it was being towed to a port after being badly damaged. The cruiser, which is the flagship of the Russian Military's Black Sea fleet, was gutted by fire and later sank in a storm after being targeted on Wednesday (April 13).

Pixar’s Turning Red repeated at No. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly streaming chart, holding off Netflix’s movie rival The Adam Project.

EXCLUSIVE: Maggie Kiley, who recently directed and exec produced the first three episodes of Netflix’s Melissa Barrera-fronted series Breathe, is staying in business with Warner Bros. TV.

East Ayrshire Council’s chief executive has marked the second anniversary of the Covid lockdown by remembering residents who died having caught the virus.