SNP MSP says Nicola Sturgeon's position is "undermined" by the failure to release the Alex Salmond case legal advice

Katie Holmes wowed in a plunging white jumpsuit while attending thegrand opening ofRiseNY, which features a flying theater that gives visitors a bird's-eye view of the city, located in Midtown Manhattan, on Tuesday.While visiting theattraction, which also features museum exhibits honoring some of the most legendary spots in the Big Apple, the43-year-old Dawson's Creek alum oozed sophistication as she strutted around in a pair ofhot pink slingback heels.Instead of flat ironing her typically straightened locks, the actress wore herbeautiful brown tresses in textured waves for her fun night in the city. Looking good! Katie Holmes wowed in a plunging white jumpsuit while attending the grand opening of RiseNY, which features a flying theater that gives visitors a bird's-eye view of the city, located in Midtown Manhattan, on Tuesday She also sported a bright red lipstick for a bold pop of color and cool, gold necklace with a crystal pendant.

Dancing With The Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy has arrived home in Los Angeles after a 'traumatic' escape from war-torn Ukraine.The 42-year-old touched down at LAX on Wednesday afternoon where he was greeted by his relieved wife Peta Murgatroyd and members of the media.The couple shared an emotional hug as Maks ended a harrowing journey that took him from Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, to Warsaw in Poland and then on to America. Home:Dancing With The Stars pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy arrived home in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon after a 'traumatic' escape from war-torn Ukraine Safe at last: The 42-year-old Ukrainian born star was greeted by his relieved wife Peta Murgatroyd, and the couple shared an emotional hug upon his arrival at LAXThe dancer and choreographer, who was born in Ukraine, had been in the city filming a TV show when Russia launched its invasion.He reached Warsaw, the capital of Poland,on Tuesday after he was arrested in Kyiv and then took a 'traumatizing' train ride full of women and children heading to the Polish border.He had shared via social media early Wednesday morning that he had managed to get a seat on a plane to Los Angeles.

Alan Ladd Jr., who won an Academy Award as. producer on Braveheart, died Wednesday at the age of 84.His daughter Amanda Ladd-Jones,who directed the documentary Laddie: The Man Behind The Movies,'announced his passing at his Los Angeles home on the film's Facebook page.'With the heaviest of hearts, we announce that on March 2, 2022, Alan Ladd, Jr. died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Bob Odenkirk is promoting his new memoir Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama, as fans wait for the sixth and final season of his hit AMC series Better Call Saul in April, though the beloved actor reveals he was actually bankrupt before Breaking Bad.The 59-year-old actor-writer-comedian has a career that spans back to the late 80s when he was a writer on Saturday Night Live, but in the mid-2000s, he had fallen into some financial trouble.Odenkirk was promoting his memoir Wednesday on The Howard Stern Show, where he revealed how bad of shape he was in financially before taking the role of Saul Goodman on the now-classic series Breaking Bad. Bankrupt Bob:Bob Odenkirk is promoting his new memoir Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama, as fans wait for the sixth and final season of his hit AMC series Better Call Saul in April, though the beloved actor reveals he was actually bankrupt before Breaking Bad Saul:Odenkirk was promoting his memoir Wednesday on The Howard Stern Show, where he revealed how bad of shape he was in financially before taking the role of Saul Goodman on the now-classic series Breaking Bad'What happened was I spent some time making some feature films.

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Nicola Sturgeon. The Scots funnywoman captured the mood of the nation perfectly as the First Minister 'reacted' to Scotland’s victory over Serbia.

coronavirus vaccine could be available in Scotland, she hopes people will start receiving jabs before the end of 2020 or "certainly very early next year". Her comments at the Scottish Parliament came after drugs manufacturer Pfizer revealed earlier in the week that its Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at preventing the virus.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Neil Bibby MSP has challenged the Scottish Government to hold an inquiry into covid care homes “now, not later”.The West of Scotland MSP reiterated his call for a public inquiry days after the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of the probe getting underway immediately.The motion was agreed after government officials last week told the Express that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had always committed to an inquiry.But no date has yet been set for the investigation to start.Mr Bibby, whose Renfrewshire constituency has seen 116 care home residents die of Covid-19, insists ministers need to learn lessons from the first wave of the virus and fast.He said:

Nicola Sturgeon has sent a message of good luck to Scotland as she praised Sky Sports for showing the Serbia game free-to-air. Steve Clarke 's squad are in Belgrade to take on Serbia in the Euro 2020 play-off final, knowing a win will end the national team's long absence from a major tournament.

Scroll down for all the latest updates on our live blog.Deaths of coronavirus patients in Scotland have reached a six-month high after 64 were recorded in the past in 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon has said.The overall death toll – of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days – is now 3,143.Speaking at the Scottish Government’s coronavirus briefing on Wednesday, the First Minister said it is the highest figure since May 6.Despite this, she said stricter coronavirus restrictions imposed in Scotland have “very significantly” slowed the spread of the virus and saved lives.Nicola Sturgeon said there were parts of Scotland with “stubbornly high levels” of coronavirus, although no part of the country will move to the

Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament later today on lockdown levels across the country.The First Minister and her Cabinet will this morning sign off the latest set of restrictions for all 32 local authority areas before they are announced at Holyrood this afternoon.Sturgeon warned Scots yesterday it was "unlikely" there will be an easing of restrictions in any part of the country - but some council areas could see them tightened.A five-tier framework to set local lockdowns was introduced by the Scottish Government last month.It comes after Scotland has recorded one death from coronavirus and 912 positive tests in the past 24 hours, Nicola Sturgeon said.The First Minister said the death toll under this measure –

Alex Salmond had earlier made a “disclosure” to a top civil servant in Nicola Sturgeon’s office.John Somers, principal private secretary to the First Minister, received the information at a meeting weeks before a complaint was made to the Government about Salmond.However, it is unclear from a letter sent by the Government to the Holyrood Inquiry what the woman told Somers.Labour MSP Jackie Baillie described the meeting as "extraordinary".A Holyrood committee is examining how in 2018 the SNP Government botched the investigation of sexual misconduct allegations by two female officials against Salmond.The former First Minister took the Government he used to lead to court and it was agreed the 2018 internal probe had been unlawful.The bungled

independence could help safeguard the Union.

Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “highly unlikely” she will tomorrow announce a significant easing of covid restrictions for any part of the country.She said Scotland is in a “far better” position than it was, but noted there still needed to be a big decline in cases.However, she did not rule out tougher restrictions for some areas.The Scottish Government recently announced a five-tier system of restrictions for the country’s local authority areas.The first weekly review will be announced in Parliament tomorrow.At her media briefing, Sturgeon said the measures already adopted had undoubtedly had a “positive impact”.She said: “We are in a far better position than we would have been without the current restrictions that are in place.”However,

Nicola Sturgeon has said she would be breaching the Ministerial code if she handed over her Government’s legal advice in the Alex Salmond case.

Alex Salmond case.

Alex Salmond sexual misconduct probe. A debate urging Nicola Sturgeon 's administration to hand over the advice is under way at Holyrood and a vote will take place later this afternoon.

Nicola Sturgeon has said the Government is looking at making travel restrictions mandatory. She said she is considering putting the current advice into regulations which are set out in law.As part of the current set of restrictions, people living in one of the five tiers are either advised against unnecessary travel, or urged to minimise such journeys.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our Politics newsletter.We cover Holyrood, Westminster and local councils, with a current focus on how our governments are handling the coronavirus pandemic.To sign up, simply enter your email address into the pink box near the top of this article.Alternatively, you can visit our newsletter sign up-centre.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterFirst Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she didn’t know positive Covid-19 patients were moved to care homes until August -  despite us publishing the fact in June.The local democracy reporting service revealed how 11 patients with coronavirus were discharged from Ayrshire hospitals to the care homes between March 10 and May 19. Cabinet secretary for health Jeane Freeman, who represents Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley is among the ministers who had no idea of the situation, it is said.Ms Sturgeon said she and other ministers only became aware of the practice from a national paper  in August - two months after the Ayrshire Post first published the

hospitality premises will be able open across the central belt during the day under changes announced by Nicola Sturgeon.The controversial definition of a cafe is being removed by the Scottish Government, after a backlash, meaning all premises can operate in the day up to 6pm without selling alcohol.At level 2, which currently covers the rest of Scotland, hospitality premises can sell alcohol indoors with a main meal up to 8pm instead of 6pm, allowing scope for evening meals.Hotels and other accommodation will continue to be able to serve evening meals to residents.The new rules start from Monday November 2, the First Minister confirmed, but will be kept under review.Further changes could be made to low level background sound in pubs during

Nicola Sturgeon’s most senior officials met one of the people who made a complaint against Alex Salmond, the former First Minister’s lawyer has said.