Kate Forbes announces birth of baby girl as Nicola Sturgeon sends congratulations

It's no big secret that Glasgow is the bookies favourite to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 after this year's winner, Ukraine, pulled out because of the ongoing war there.

New mum Leona Lewis looked like a woman on a mission as she stepped out in Los Angeles.The singer, 37, sported a stylishly casual look in a loose black jumpsuit, white linen shirt and Gucci trainers, with her brunette locks tied back, while running errands on Wednesday 24 August. Leona had her hands full as she was spotted lugging a couple of heavy looking bags over her shoulders and carrying a reusable flask.The former X-Factor star, who won the TV talent show in 2006, gave birth to her first child with her pro dancer and choreographer husband Dennis Jauch last month.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million pound fund to help over 750 West Lothian families during the cost of living crisis - despite facing criticism for scrapping free school meals for all P6 and P7 pupils this summer.

Council bosses are set to meet union representatives in a last minute bid to stop strikes that could leave rubbish piling up around West Lothian.

Odds on Glasgow hosting the Eurovision Song Contest next year have been slashed to an incredible 1/2 - with punters backing the city "of the boards".

Chloe Madeley gave birth to her baby girl last week on Wednesday 10 August, and she's taken to Instagram once again following the announcement of her daughter's arrival, as she admitted her child's birth "did not go to plan". The 35 year old daughter of British TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan shared an intimate photograph of herself as she was pregnant in what looked to be the hospital prior to giving birth.

Congratulations are in order for Chloe Madeley and James Haskell, as OK! can exclusively reveal the couple have welcomed their first child together. The pair announced they were expecting back in February, and now Chloe has given birth to a beautiful baby girl. Exclusively sharing the news with OK!, Chloe, 35, and James, 37, said of their new bundle of joy: “We are delighted to welcome to the world our daughter.

Loose Women panellist Denise Welch slammed 'childish' and 'juvenile' politicians when discussing Liz Truss and Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon has described the events on Skye and Lochalsh where a person was killed and three were hospitalised following a series of attacks as "horrific and devastating".

The UK Government has submitted its full written statement to the Supreme Court arguing against the Scottish Parliament holding another independence referendum. Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain was asked by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to refer the Bill to judges in London to decide if Holyrood has the power to hold a referendum without the consent of Westminster.

Activists have stormed the Scottish Power headquarters in Glasgow in protest against soaring energy prices. Tens of people marched from Gordon Street to the head office building on St Vincent Street in the city centre this afternoon, to condemn the hike which comes amid the cost of living crisis.

After the sad news that Grease actress Olivia Newton-John passed away, famous faces around the world have paid their tributes.

The Scottish Government will host a second summit on buffer zones around abortion clinics later this month. Nicola Sturgeon chaired the first event at the end of June, describing it as “constructive and helpful”.

Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Nicola Sturgeon of "always moaning" as Liz Truss and her supporters ramp up attacks on the First Minister.

John Swinney has hit back at comments made by Liz Truss about Nicola Sturgeon being an "attention seeker" and that she should be "ignored".