Council confirms investigation into £10,000 covid grant to pro-independence group

Eamonn Brophy insists it’s a “huge positive” for St Mirren to have their top six fate in their own hands.

Lanarkshire’s chief midwife, Cheryl Clark, has warned that pregnant women are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from Covid-19 and urged those who haven't done so to get vaccinated.

An iconic Glasgow restaurant has vowed to train and employ any refugee who seeks a job.

Good Morning Britain guests Kevin Maguire and Andrew Pierce locked horns in a heated debate on air over where Britain should source their gas and oil amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During Wednesday’s (March 16) instalment of the popular ITV morning show, Susanna Reid and her co-host Richard Madeley welcomed the two political correspondents onto the show to get their thoughts on the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.Boris Johnson is set to meet leaders in the United Arab Emirates later on today to meet with leaders in Middle East in an effort to “wean” the UK off of Russian oil and gas, according to the BBC.

Sister, the firm founded by Elisabeth Murdoch, Jane Featherstone and Stacey Snider, has taken a minority stake in UK production company Dorothy Street Pictures, we can reveal.

Cheltenham races is finally upon us after previously being disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The second day of the Cheltenham Festival, which is running from March 15 to March 18, 2022, is a traditional day for women to get dolled up in classy dresses and hats for the festivities.But after a few too many drinks all 'class' and 'ladylike' appearances seem to be abandoned as the Daily Star looks back on some of the naughtiest antics caught on camera.Women were captured having cheery starts to the event as they raised their bottles of champagne in the air.

Dianne Buswell and boyfriend Joe Sugg are soaking up the sun in her native Australia.The couple, who met on the 2018 series of Strictly, hit the beach this week with Dianne looking incredible in a green animal print bikini that highlighted her incredibly toned stomach. She wore her trademark red hair tied up in a top knot and accesorised with some disc drop earrings, opting to go makeup-free.Dianne, 32, and Joe, 30, have been in Australia for some time now, making the most of the chance to be with her family and friends. The trip also meant that Dianne was able to meet her new baby niece for the first time.

Naman Ramachandran BAFTA-winning writer and disability rights advocate Jack Thorne’s (“Help,” “His Dark Materials”) BBC drama “Best Interests” stars Michael Sheen (“Good Omens”) and Sharon Horgan (“Catastrophe”).Sheen and Horgan play married couple Nicci and Andrew, who have two daughters, Katie played by Alison Oliver (“Conversation with Friends”) and Marnie played by Niamh Moriarty (Thorne’s play “A Christmas Carol”). Marnie has a life-threatening condition.

Fans got their first glimpse of the young Luke Skywalker in last week's first trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Mark Hamill showing his support for the actor, Grant Feely.The trailer shows Skywalker playing by himself on the top of of a sand structure, and that he was being watched from afar from Ewan McGregor's title character.The 70-year-old Hamill took to Twitter to show his support for Feely, while a new report from The Hollywood Reporterrevealed that Star Wars: Episode I character Darth Maul, played by Ray Park, has been written out of the show. Support:Fans got their first glimpse of the young Luke Skywalker in last week's first trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Mark Hamill showing his support for the actor, Grant FeelyThe THR report was the first to reveal that the young Luke is being played by Grant Feely, which lead to Hamill showing his support, retweeting a tweet revealing Feely as the young Luke with a supportive message.'Grant Feely looks like a perfect Luke Skywalker and I am wishing him all the very best!' Hamill said, adding the hashtag #TheForceIsWithFeely.

NFL megastar Patrick Mahomes tied the knot with longtime love Brittany Matthews in picturesque Maui, Hawaii over the weekend.And the power couple are certainly enjoying the jetset life.The 26-year-old Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and his ladylove, also 26, posed up for a cute selfie together as they enjoyed their honeymoon in a Instagram Story shared on Tuesday night. 'Still rocking this blue & white vibe': Patrick Mahomes and new wife Brittany Matthewsposed up for a cute selfie together as they enjoyed their honeymoon in a Instagram Story shared on Tuesday nightBrittany looked stunning in a white mini blouse dress featuring cutouts at the side which she paired with powder blue stilettos featuring massive bows.She matched her flashy footwear with a monogrammed Christian Dior saddle bag.Patrick matched his new wife with a powder blue button down shirt with matching Adidas sneakers and ripped jeans.

She was joined by her father Christopher Lovett for their first public appearance together as they discussed reconnecting after three decades of estrangement in a television interview which aired on Tuesday morning.And hours later Kelly Rowland couldn't seem happier as she enjoyed a night on the town.The 41-year-old Destiny's Child singer was all smiles as she headed to dinner in new York City on Tuesday night. Aww: Kelly Rowlandwas all smiles as she headed to dinner in new York City on Tuesday nightKelly looked casual chic in a long black coat over matching T-shirt, blue jeans, and black patent leather booties.She accessorized with a small green bag along with jewelry including multiple chain necklaces and earrings.Her brunette tresses were worn down as she showcased her natural looks with complementary make-up Rocking it: The 41-year-old Destiny's Child singer looked casual chic in a long black coat over matching T-shirt, blue jeans, and black patent leather booties Stunner: She also took to social media to share this gorgeous snapDuring an episode of The Today Showwhich aired earlier that morning, the talented singer and her father talked about their painful past and emotional reunion in 2018.

Brittany Snow put on a glamorous display on Tuesday night as she attended the premiere of A24's slasher flick X at theTCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Los Angeles.The actress, 36, slipped into a black satin off-the-shoulder gown with a thigh-high slit that showcased her toned legs.She was joined on the red carpet by co-starMartin Henderson and the forthcoming film's directorTi West. Premiere:Brittany Snow put on a glamorous display on Tuesday night as she attended the premiere of A24's slasher flick X at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Los AngelesSnow, who plays the role of Bobby-Lynne, paired her gown with some see-through vinyl heels that showcased her black polish pedicure.Snow accessorized for the evening with a diamond choker necklace and several sparkly statement rings.

Cardi B and her younger sister Hennessy took to Instagram on Monday to share two new photos.The women, 29 and 26, modeled colorful threads by Versace, with Cardi in leggings and her sister in a mini skirt.They styled their raven hair the same and held matching handbags in the photos as well. Fashion models: Cardi B and her younger sister Hennessy took to Instagram on Monday to share two new photos modeling Versace threadsThe images were taken against a white background, leaving the ladies front and center.A long bench with a furry light brown covering and transparent legs was incorporated with Cardi making use of it.

Montana Brown has shared her sadness at the death of her late friend Mike Thalassitis on the third anniversary of his tragic death at the age of 26. Montana, now 26, and Mike grew close after their time together in the 2017 series of Love Island and were in constant contact before Mike took his own life in 2019, 18 months after rising to fame on the ITV2 series.

Victoria Pendleton is one of this country’s most successful female Olympians. After she was spotted by Marshall Thomas – the former national track coach for velodrome cycling – at just 16, she quickly rose to prominence in the cycling world, going on to win nine world titles and representing Great Britain in the 2005 and 2012 Olympics. But it’s been far from plain sailing for Victoria, who’s been open about suffering from lows along the way.The star – who was diagnosed with severe depression in 2018 – showed bravery by admitting she was in a “dark place” with her illness.

ITV talk show host Lorraine Kelly admitted to Express.co.uk she went from a size 10 to a size 14 over lockdown, and blamed one particular nighttime habit with her husband for being “part of the downfall”.The journalist has teamed up with WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) in hopes of getting her “va va voom back”.Lorraine, 62, spoke about how she was dismayed to find that she had gone from a size 10 to a size 14 due to a lack of exercise and indulging in more junk food during lockdown. One particularly unhealthy habit that had contributed to her weight gain was what the journalist described as the “chocolate plate”.Remembering the way she used to eat during lockdown, she said: “I think the pandemic made all of us a bit like that. I know a lot of people used it as an opportunity to get really fit and honestly I’m in awe.“But for me? No, I just ate far too much rubbish.

Bertram van Munster and Elise Doganieri, the creators of long-running CBS series The Amazing Race are among the investors in Northern Irish animation company Retinize.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were slammed by royal fans for breaking an important Covid rule during the height of the pandemic. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with David Attenborough in September 2020 at a private viewing of his documentary – A Life On Our Planet. The royal couple were joined by their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis and took a picture with the veteran broadcaster at Kensington Palace.

Eamonn Holmes cut a very dapper figure as he headed out to attend the Cheltenham Races on Tuesday.MORE: Eamonn Holmes shares joy at baby milestone - proud wife Ruth reactsThe GB News anchor shared a snapshot to showcase his race day outfit – and fans were certainly impressed!WATCH: Eamonn Holmes is almost unrecognisable with dark hairThe image shows 62-year-old Eamonn dressed in a smart suit with a pale blue shirt and spotty tie. He wore an overcoat to keep out the chill and accessorised with a blue flat cap.READ: Eamonn Holmes takes aim at ITV after leaving for GB News - 'it's nice to be appreciated'MORE: Eamonn Holmes returns to social media following Phillip Schofield comments"A touch of The #peakybliners at Cheltenham but no luck of The #Irish," Eamonn captioned the post.

Demi Rose wowed her fans with another mesmerising snap as she lay sprawled out on the beach while on a lavish holiday. The OnlyFans star, 27, took to Instagram to post her latest in a string of sexy shots and turned things up a notch in the swimwear.

A town business association has claimed Ayr is “literally falling apart” after shop signage collapsed over the weekend.