Just Stop Oil activists throw soup over £76m Sunflowers painting by Van Gogh

It's less than 10 miles from Ibrox Stadium to Paisley. But Rangers have been on a rollercoaster journey since their last visit to St Mirren just seven months ago.

A team of staff at a Hamilton care home has been shortlisted at the Scottish Care Home Awards 2022.

A cocktail bar in Scotland inspired by The Lord of the Rings has earned rave reviews from visitors. The Cocktail Geeks is an Edinburgh bar that serves drinks based on a constantly rotating theme.

Police Scotland have launched a probe after a much-loved children's playpark was set ablaze over the weekend by cruel vandals. Fire crews were called to Eastside park in Kirkintilloch shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, November 5, after reports of a fire.

A family say they have been left stunned after a hotel refused to let them stay or dine at the establishment due to the age of their daughter. Simon Jones claims the Kingsway Hotel refused to let him, his wife and their five-year-old daughter sleep or eat at the business because their child was under 12.

Gigi Hadid cut a casual figure as she stepped out with daughter Khai and sister Bella in NYC on Thursday.Ditching the glamour of the runway, the pair embraced the casual comfort of autumn for their outing as they spent some quality time away from the spotlight.Gigi, 27, capped her long blonde tresses with a multicolored beanie and hid her famous figure under a tawny trench coat.  Supermodel stroll: Gigi Hadid cut a casual figure as she stepped out with daughter Khai and sister Bella in NYC on ThursdayGray New Balance trainers cushioned Gigi's feet as she pushed Khai's stroller along the sidewalk. Bella, 26, wore a leather bomber jacket and baggy green pants while black checkered trainers added some extra edge. This evening stroll came after the Hadid sisters conquered the runways of Paris Fashion Week earlier this month.  Style: Ditching the glamour of the runway, the pair embraced the casual comfort of autumn for their outing as they spent some quality time away from the spotlight  Chic: Bella wore a leather bomber jacket and baggy green pants Catwalk: Bella and Gigi's evening stroll came after the Hadid sisters conquered the runways of Paris Fashion Week earlier this month.

King Charles is up for auction today and is said to have received an unprecedented amount of interest.The painting of Balmoral Castle was created in 2001 and was reprinted in a limited run of 100 productions, with print number 18 going up for sale.The rare print is being sold by fine art auctioneers Bonhams as part of their "The Scottish Home" auction.It has been signed by the King himself and comes with a certificate of authentication.Managing director of Bonhams May Matthews said: “We were quite flabbergasted to see the level of interest in this.“We’ve had interest from all over the globe and we expect to go for well over the estimate. Prints that Charles has done usually go for around £400-£600.”As the painting heads to auction, here's how much money King Charles has made from his paintings.

Lowry Art Gallery has bought the iconic 1953 LS Lowry painting 'Going to the Match' for £6.6 million. The artwork has been on public display since the gallery opened in 2000 but was not owned by the venue.

A shop surrounded by student accommodation in Manchester will be allowed to sell alcohol until 4am every day despite strong opposition from neighbours. Residents of the Aquarius and Loxford estates in Hulme have branded the Spar, which already opens until 2am on Saturdays, as a 'beacon of badness'.

Climate activist group Just Stop Oil have explained the reason behind their protest after throwing soup over a famous Van Gogh painting.

Sofia Richie has never looked better.On Tuesday the 24-yar-old daughter of crooner Lionel Richie was seen in new pinup photos for Scandinavian wall art brand, Desenio.The ex of Scott Disick wore cat-eyed sunglasses and held on to a martini as she looked like the epitome of elegance at a mansion high in the hills of Los Angeles. The glam life: Sofia Richie has never looked better.

Hollywood star Brad Pitt, 58, has explained how taking up sculpting helped him to channel his “pain” following his divorce from ex-wife Angelina Jolie, 47.The Bullet Train actor recently debuted his first ever collection of sculpture at an art gallery in Finland, marking a move away from focusing solely on his acting career.Brad has recalled bonding with artist Thomas Houseago back in 2016 over their “mutual misery”, several months after officially splitting from Eternals actress Angelina.The pair were both dealing with difficult personal issues at the time, but Brad explained how their “mutual misery” had ultimately transformed into a “flame of joy”. Brad met Thomas at a New Year's Eve party in 2016 and, while the Fight Club star was dealing with the breakdown of his marriage, the pair had also both faced problems with alcohol in the past. “Our mutual misery became comic,” Brad reflected. “And out of this misery came a flame of joy in my life.

To which Gary replied: "It may anger people, but it also gets people talking about the most important issue of our ever dwindling lifetime. Let’s see how angry people get then."LeftwaffenWatch enquired: “Not disruptive to you though, is it? You're not running a business.

Manchester's new arts centre is looking to sell its naming rights to cover the ever-increasing costs of the project which has seen its budget almost double. Factory International is already in talks with 'a number of leading brands' about selling the naming rights for the £210m facility which is due to open next year.

food over the Sunflower artwork this morning (October 14) before gluing themselves to a nearby wall.Protesters who identified themselves as Anna Holland, 20, and Phoebe Plummer, 21, took part in the protest demanding the Government stops all new oil and gas projects.READ MORE: British petrol pumps running dry as anti-oil protestors dig tunnel under key refineryThey reckon the soup-themed protest symbolises how many families can’t afford to heat a meal.One shouted at bemused onlookers: "What is worth more, art or life? Is it worth more than food? More than justice?"Are you more concerned about the protection of a painting, or the protection of our planet and people?"Fortunately for Van Gogh fans, the painting is thought to have survived the attack as it is protected by a sheet of glass.Just Stop Oil has held a series of high-profile protests across Britain as part of ongoing climate action.Elsewhere, the Mona Lisa in Paris fell victim to a cake attack while protesters stuck themselves to famous pieces by Botticelli and Boccioni, and Extinction Rebellion protesters in Australia were arrested for gluing themselves to a Picasso.Defiant Anna, from Newcastle, told reporters: “UK families will be forced to choose between heating or eating this winter, as fossil fuel companies reap record profits.“But the cost of oil and gas isn't limited to our bills."Somalia is now facing an apocalyptic famine, caused by drought and fuelled by the climate crisis."Millions are being forced to move and tens of thousands face starvation."This is the future we choose for ourselves if we push for new oil and gas."Metropolitan Police officials confirmed on Twitter the pair had been arrested for criminal damage and aggravated trespass.They added:

local media, saying the women were arrested for criminal damage and aggravated trespass. “There is some minor damage to the frame [of the artwork], but the painting is unharmed.”Holland and Plummer are members of Just Stop Oil — a climate campaign group in the UK “using civil resistance with the aim of ensuring the UK Government commits to halting new fossil fuel licensing and production.”Following her arrest, Plummer appeared unapologetic, telling local media: “Is art worth more than life? More than food? More than justice?”She said the soup was chosen as the damaging liquid of choice because Brits won’t even be able to heat up food this winter as the country faces a cost of living crisis.

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