Welsh First Minister's wife passes away suddenly as Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute

Teachers’ strikes specifically targeting Perthshire because it is represented at Holyrood by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP are set to go ahead next week forcing the closure of dozens of schools.

Tributes have been pouring in around the world after it was revealed that Raquel Welch had passed away at age 82 on Wednesday.

Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as first minister.The leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) made the announcement during a last-minute news conference at Bute House in Edinburgh at 11am GMT yesterday (February 15).Speaking to the press, Sturgeon said it had been a “privilege” to serve as Scotland’s first minister for the past eight years, calling it “the very best job in the world”.She explained that her decision to step down was “not a reaction to short term pressures” but came from “a deeper and longer-term assessment”.Sturgeon is the longest-serving first minister, and the only female to have occupied the role.Writing on Twitter, Mogwai‘s Stuart Braithwaite said he was “devastated” over Sturgeon’s resignation. “It felt wonderful to feel genuinely proud of the person leading our country,” he continued.“I wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her everything she has done for Scotland.”Really devastated about @NicolaSturgeon resigning.

Reese Witherspoon is paying tribute to Raquel Welch. In the wake of Welch's death on Wednesday, Witherspoon took to Twitter to remember her late co-star.«So sad to hear about Raquel Welch's passing,» Witherspoon wrote alongside a pic from the 2001 flick that showed Welch in character as Mrs. Windham Vandermark.«I loved working with her on.

Former US president Donald Trump has said the "wonderful people of Scotland are much better off" without Nicola Sturgeon in office.

Raquel Welch has sadly passed away at the age of 82.

After years of popularity and electoral success, several problems emerged in the last few months of Nicola Sturgeon's tenure as First Minister.

Nicola Sturgeon has ended her silence following a press conference this morning where she announced she would resign as First Minister of Scotland.

Martin Compston has hailed Nicola Sturgeon as "the most capable politician in the UK of the last decade", following her resignation.

Janey Godley has created a hilarious Nicola Sturgeon voiceover in light of the First Minister resigning this morning.

The leader of Falkirk Council has paid tribute to the "incredible achievements" of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned earlier today (Wednesday).

West Lothian's politicians have been reacting to the shock resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this morning.

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign as Scottish First Minister after nearly 10 years in the role.

Carolyn Mayling's vivacious daughter Rosie was just 11 when she died suddenly in May 2003. "Mummy, I am going to die of this," she had declared fearfully the previous December when she couldn't stop coughing. Carolyn reassured her daughter everything would be fine.

An SNP MSP has attacked Nicola Sturgeon for pushing ahead with a recycling policy that has left Scots businesses living in a "state of fear"

Nicola Sturgeon was drinking in the sweet taste of victory after Scotland’s dramatic comeback at Twickenham.

The family of a pensioner missing for eight months have been notified following the discovery of a body at a Perth beauty spot. Emergency services were called to the Kinnoull Hill area of Perth around 1pm on Friday, 3 February.

Nicola Sturgeon has said she believes a transgender double rapist is "almost certainly" claiming to be transgender as an "easy way out".

A leading SNP MP has dodged questions on whether trans people convicted of sex crimes should be allowed in female jails.

A key ally of Alex Salmond is due in court after being charged over an alleged early morning rammy.