Nicola Sturgeon says Alex Salmond's Alba Party has Nigel Farage's 'seal of approval'

Rylan Clark took some time off from his hosting duties this week following a trip to hospital.The BBC Radio 2 presenter, 33, revealed on Friday that he was ‘finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital’ and was ‘slowly on the mend.’The former X Factor star has since shared a cosy selfie from his couch, updating worried fans on his condition.Taking to Twitter, Rylan wrote: ‘Resting. See u all soon x’He flashed a thumbs up to the camera in the accompanying selfie, relaxing and recuperating in a white hoodie (although his hair still looked perfect!)Fans were quick to send their well wishes, as one wrote: ‘Wishing you a speedy recovery Rylan…take care of you.’Resting.

Harry Styles has been spotted filming on a giant bed on wheels in front of Buckingham Palace.The former One Direction star, 28, thrilled onlookers as he lay on top of a bed on The Mall in central London, accompanied by two musicians who were holding a guitar and a drum.Videos posted on social media showed the Watermelon Sugar singer, who will be headlining Coachella 2022, moving along the famous road while tucked into the big bed and surrounded by retro cars.Known for his quirky fashion sense, Styles was dressed in what appeared to be brown pyjamas with blue polka dots, finishing off the look with a lime green and pink scarf.One onlooker, who gave her name as Ana, said it was ‘so surreal’.The 21-year-old, who moved to London from India for university, told the PA news agency: ‘I was just taking a stroll in London and there he was, doing the most Harry thing ever, riding on a bed across the Buckingham Palace.‘I’m from India, I’ve loved him since his X Factor days but this is the first time I’ve seen him in (the) flesh.‘He doesn’t feel real and having just moved to the UK, it felt so homely to see someone I’ve looked up to all my life.

The Masked Singer UK season 3 saw Panda race to the top as they were crowned the winner of the 2022 series, revealing Natalie Imbruglia under the mask.It was a tight competition right to the very end, as runner-up Charlotte Church was unmasked as Mushroom and Westlife singer Mark Feehily finished in third place as Robobunny.Natalie has enjoyed an impressive musical and acting career, having played a role on Neighbours in her teenage years before going on to achieve chart-topping success as a solo artist.The musician’s song Torn is as beautiful and timeless now as it was when it came out in the 1990s, with the artist releasing her sixth studio album in 2021.Here’s what you need to know about the star.Natalie is 47 years old, having been born on February 4 1975 in Sydney Australia.She was born the second of two daughters to her parents, Maxene Anderson and Elliot Imbruglia.Having grown up in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, Natalie moved to Sydney with her family when she was 15 years old, where she studied various forms of dance.When she was 16 years old, she was cast in soap opera Neighbours, playing the role of the sweet-natured Beth Brennan for the first time in 1992.Beth’s main relationship on the show was with Brad Willis (Scott Michaelson), with the pair going through a tumultuous journey that saw Beth leave Brad at the altar on their wedding day after finding out that he was cheating on her.However, in the end the pair were married during a second wedding ceremony, with the actors leaving the soap in a storyline that saw their characters move from Erinsborough to Perth.Natalie’s final appearance on Neighbours was in 1994.Some of Natalie’s other TV appearances including guest judging on The X Factor and appearing on

Kodak Black has reportedly been shot in an altercation in West Hollywood, with two other victims also sustaining gunshot wounds.The 24-year-old rapper from Florida, who was born Dieuson Octave before changing his name to Bill Kapri, is said to have been shot outside a bar in West Hollywood, California on Saturday after a fight broke out.According to NBC News, law enforcement sources informed the publication that the musicians and the two other victims, aged 19 and 60, were taken to a hospital nearby.All are expected to recover from their injuries, which are said to not be life-threatening, while it has also been reported that another individual was also injured.The shooting is said to have taken place outside a venue in LA that was hosting an afterparty following Justin Bieber’s concert at the Pacific Design Center at a Super Bowl Homecoming weekend event.An investigation is currently underway, with an LAPD spokesperson saying that the victims were shot after coming out of a club on N La Cienega Boulevard, in the midst of a brawl.Footage obtained by TMZ appeared to show Kapri posing with fans, with several people holding up their phones to film him.The footage then cut to another moment, when a group of people were fighting in the middle of the road, before the sound of apparent gunshots could be heard.An individual was shown lying on the ground as others stood around them, with people in the vicinity continuing to film on their phones.Police officers were shown at the scene, as a person was filmed sitting on a sidewalk with one of their shoes taken off, their bare foot resting on the road.On Saturday, Bieber and Hailey Baldwin were photographed rushing away from a restaurant in Hollywood The Nice Guy as three people

'ghost' village on two European borders..The Aceredo village found in Spain's Galicia region was flooded in 1992 to create a reservoir - It's currently at around 15 per cent of its total capacity, meaning the village is now visible.The mysterious grey ruins and spooky building have been a success with tourists and locals who have flocked to the village to check it out three decades after it was flooded.Among the old abandoned buildings, rusting cars and many other derelict objects can also be noticeable that hint how the village used to be.After visiting the eerie location, one visitor who flocked to the site opened up about their experience.Visitor Maximino Pérez Romero said: "It's as if I'm watching a movie. I have a feeling of sadness.""My feeling is that this is what will happen over the years due to drought and all that, with climate change."José Álvarez, who works in the village, said: "It's terrible, but it is what it is.

Javier Bardem at Saturday’s Goya prize ceremony. The prizes marked both Leon and Bardem’s seventh Goya wins. Produced by El Reposado and The Mediapro Studio, and a workplace dramedy skewering the abuse of power practised by a seemingly benign factory owner, “The Good Boss” also won best director and original screenplay for León, as well as best score and editing.Blanca Portillo beat out “Parallel Mothers’” Oscar-nominated Penélope Cruz, thanks to Portillo’s powerful performance as Maixabel Lasa, the real life widow of former Basque Country governor Juan Mari Jauregui who agreed in 2011 to meet one of his ETA killers. Her forgiveness, and Portillo’s portrait, has touched a large nerve in Spain.

@scotgov and the people of Scotland - to Her Majesty The Queen and her family." The Palace said in a statement: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh."His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle."Further announcements will made in due course."The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."

indyref2 by the end of 2023 if the country is still “grappling” with covid.She also insisted she would not speak to Alex Salmond after the election and criticised his refusal to blame Russia for the Salisbury poisonings in 2018.Polling suggests the SNP is on course to win an outright majority at next month’s election.A key part of an SNP fourth term would be seeking a joint agreement with the UK Government on a second referendum.She has said she wants a fresh vote on Scotland’s constitutional future to take place in the first half of the next term, which would be by the end of 2023.However, the First Minister told journalists yesterday this timetable is dependent on taming the virus: “I’ve said the starting point for me in terms of timing

former First Minister also hit out at an apparent absence of “will, determination and statecraft” over the last seven years - the period in which Sturgeon has led the country.Salmond launched a new pro-indy party, Alba, in the wake of his bitter fallout with Nicola Sturgeon.Alba’s aim is to secure a “super majority” of pro-independence MSPs and is only contesting the regional List elections for Holyrood.However, despite preaching pro-independence unity, Salmond has criticised his predecessor’s strategy on the flagship policy.Sturgeon favours a joint agreement with the UK Government on indyref2, but Salmond believes this should be one of a number of options.He has floated peaceful street demonstrations as well as courting international

SNP, even if that was not a Tory.Ross made the comments during a BBC Scotland radio phone-in, after one caller said he was thinking of voting Labour because their candidate had a better chance of unseating the SNP MSP.Asked “should a Conservative vote for Labour, who have a chance of winning?”, the Tory leader replied: “I think, across the country, people should look at their individual constituency and vote for the strongest candidate, which in most cases is a Conservative candidate, to defeat the SNP.”Pressed repeatedly by the caller to answer “yes or no” about whether people should vote Labour if their candidate stood a better chance of winning than a Tory he replied: “I’ve just said, vote for the strongest party to stop the SNP.”The

Lorna Slater, who jointly leads the Scottish Greens, of not mentioning independence during a TV debate.

Garraway and Adil Ray on his party's ambitions for the Scottish Parliament elections on May 6. Both hosts were keen to speak to the 66-year-old about his court case where he was cleared of sexual assault in 2020, and his relationship with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Ross said the success of the vaccine scheme and encouraging public health data meant the roadmap to opening up hospitality should be accelerated. Under Ross’ proposal pubs and restaurants could start serving food and alcohol inside instead of only outside on April 26 as is planned under the current rules.Outdoor contact sport and small indoor events would also be allowed and students could return to a blended model of learning.Ross spoke as Nicola Sturgeon said changes to the rules should be taken ‘cautiously and clearly” and emphasised there would be no change to the roadmapRoss said his plan would boost the economy and give people fresh hope.He said: “People are waiting to get on with their lives.

Scotland. The First Minister made the announcement at her coronavirus briefing at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh earlier today.

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Kate Garraway was "morphing into Piers Morgan" after conducting a fiery live TV interview with Alex Salmond.The controversial politician appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning to discuss his dream of Scottish independence.Alex, 66, hopes to create a so-called 'super majority' in Holyrood to take Scotland out of the United Kingdom with his new party and his rival Nicola Sturgeon's SNP.During the interview, Kate, 53, repeatedly grilled Alex Salmond on his former conduct – claiming the public doesn't think he is the right man for the job. Not stopping there, Derek Draper's wife also questioned if he could even do a deal with Sturgeon after an explosive showdown with her last month.

JUST IN: Louis Theroux eager to make Elon Musk documentary - 'he'd be into it'But Theroux's declaration saw some outraged fans take to Twitter to criticise the 50-year-old. He made his remarks to the Radio Times in 2018, and said he didn't want to interview someone like Tommy Robinson as he was "too much on the front burner for me right now".

Nicola Sturgeon enjoyed her first haircut of the year as lockdown restrictions in Scotland eased, allowing hairdressers and barbers to open. The First Minister got a fresh cut and colour at Julie McGuire’s hair salon in Edinburgh on Monday after months of closures on businesses to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced 'better times lie ahead' as Scots face another 'difficult Easter'. The First Minister said we now have 'hope' in the fight against Covid-19 and urged the country to stay positive.

Alba Party, it could change the balance of power between Scotland and Westminster.Prime Minister Boris Johnson has consistently refused current First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s calls for a second Scottish independence referendum.But Salmond said that if a “super majority” of pro-independence MSPs are elected to Holyrood, a range of options would be available to those who want to take Scotland out of the UK.He suggested Scotland could organise its own referendum in those circumstances, with other options including legal action against the UK Government over its refusal to allow such a ballot.The relationship between Salmond and Sturgeon fell apart over the Government's unlawful sexual misconduct investigation into him in 2018.Earlier this

ohn McGinn has urged fans to be on their best behaviour to ensure 'Mrs Sturgeon' allows fans back into Hampden for Euro 2020. The Aston Villa midfielder netted two goals against the Faroe Islands in World Cup qualification, but attention now turns to the tournament football for the national side.Scotland take on the Czech Republic and Croatia at Hampden at next summer's tournament but fans have been locked out of stadiums around the country amid Covid restrictions.