Christmas lockdown rules in Scotland confirmed with cap set on people who can meet

EXCLUSIVE: Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group is partnering with actor, comedian and digital content creator Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor to develop a scripted series chronicling his rise to fame on social media amid mainstream entertainment aspirations.

KATE Garraway got a rare piece of good news about husband Derek Draper in tonight's moving documentary. The 54-year-old Good Morning Britain star secretly flew him to Mexico for a ground-breaking medical trial.

Buster Keaton (1895–1966) was a brilliant comedian and filmmaker who conceived, wrote, directed, acted, and even edited most of his ten feature films and nineteen short comedies, which are perhaps the finest silent pictures ever made. With a face of stone and a mind that engineered breathtakingly intricate moments of slapstick, Keaton has become an icon of the American cinema.

Wait, what?! Jessica Biel just revealed a very, very curly hairstyle — and fans have totally lost all chill. The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 22, to give her 10.6 million followers a glimpse at her curly strands. “That’s why her hair is so big … it’s full of secrets,” she captioned her post, referencing a popular line from Mean Girls. 

No hard feelings. Dolores Catania‘s ex-boyfriend David Principe may have moved on with Vanessa Moretto — who has an interesting connection to Real Housewives of New Jersey — but a source exclusively tells Us Weekly that the reality star doesn’t have an issue with the new couple.

Lamar Odom is headed to the jury after getting the boot on Monday, and he's opening up about how he really feels about his fellow houseguest, Todrick Hall.On Monday, Odom was evicted from the house in a surprising live double eviction episode — shortly before his ally and friend Todd Bridges got the boot.

Pete Davidson has reportedly returned to Instagram following a lengthy hiatus from the social media platform.

Alana Haim links arms with her sister Este as she heads to an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers in New York City on Monday (February 21).

The Sun, Michael reveals he is quite proud of Farrah’s ‘accomplishment’ when it comes to her adult video.  He bluntly boasts that Farrah’s video has made more money than Kim Kardashian’s leaked adult video.The battle of the adult videos went down on Farrah Abraham’s Instagram account after the reality television star/ adult entertainer shared a photo of herself with her father Michael celebrating his 65th birthday.Farrah’s followers immediately began bashing her with harsh comments about her past and present career choices and asking if her father was proud of her life decisions? When Michael spoke up about boasting about his daughter’s accomplishments one commenter’s response got the adult video ball rolling.The writes, “The p***n tape? Not a big accomplishment Mick.”Michael replied: “Really it is… She made lemonade out of a ‘lemon’ situation.“And made more than both Kim K and Paris Hilton tapes… and that was over 10 years ago.”He concluded: “Grow up… move on… we have.” Abraham released her adult tape titled “Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom in 2013.” At the time Farrah defended herself and the video claiming it was a way to “celebrate” her “awesome body.”The video release was the beginning to the end of Farrah’s MTV “Teen Mom” days. The mother of Sophia Abraham was soon forced after appearing on the CamSoda live streaming platform.Oddly enough, on this subject, it seems as if Farrah’s biggest fan is awkwardly her father Michael.Most recently Farrah made news headlines after she was arrested back in January after allegedly slapping a security guard.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous sci-fi thriller The Terminator recently sold for $32,500. The tape was sold during an online auction on the vintage marketplace ComicConnect.The VHS boasted quality gradings between 9 and 10 out of 10 for every inspection category, aside from the physical tape’s corners and edges, which got a 7 out of 10.

The Power of the Dog barked the loudest, receiving 9 nods, the most of any other nominee, including nominations for best film, LGBTQ film, director, and acting for Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.The 1920s-set racial drama Passing, unceremoniously snubbed by the Oscars, the animated refugee documentary Flee, and Steven Spielberg’s dazzling remake of West Side Story snagged 5 nominations apiece.Netflix scored 23 nominations overall, Neon took 18, and Disney/20th Century Studios films received a total of nine.Formed in 2009, GALECA is comprised of over 350 journalists and critics covering film and TV accessible in the U.S. (two of its members include Metro Weekly‘s senior film and theater critic André Hereford and editor and longtime Washington, D.C.

EXCLUSIVE: CBS is turning to musical superfans for its next unscripted order.

EXCLUSIVE: With production on Indiana Jones 5 hitting the home stretch, James Mangold is getting his future dance card in order and has his attention directed towards a film centered around one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents. Sources tell Deadline, Mangold and 20th Century Studios are in development on a project about the life of filmmaker and comedian Buster Keaton, with Mangold set to direct and produce. The film is based on the book Buster Keaton: Cut to the Chase by Marion Meade and execs have made this a top priority as they meet with writers to adapt the book.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said today that the county will relax its indoor mask-wearing requirement this week, allowing vaccinated people to remove masks in indoor spaces where people are checked for proof of vaccination. She says the change could take effect by Friday.

Nicola Sturgeon.The leader of the country’s top teachers’ trade union also called the payment a “political ploy”.Sturgeon this week unveiled plans for a £500 payment for all full-time health and social care workers in recognition of their “extraordinary” service during coronavirus.With tax liable on the one-off Scottish Government payment, she also urged Boris Johnson to allow these workers to receive the full amount.However, a call has been made to recognise other staff who have contributed to the national effort over the last nine months.Mike Kirby, Scottish secretary of the Unison trade union, said: “Yes all those who have worked hard throughout this pandemic deserve recognition.

infection spreading in communities. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it is "likely" she will be able to make major changes at the next review.

the crisis. She said the right to leaving the UK is "inalienable" and taunted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to try to block another pro-independence majority at Holyrood.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire fell in the first full week of level four lockdown.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh today (Monday, November 30), First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been just 49 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday - the lowest daily tally since September.However, Ms Sturgeon did say that a technical issue with the way Covid-19 cases are reported mean the figures are artificially low today and may be over the next day or so.As a result, last week there were 1156 new Covid-19 cases in the region - a 27 per cent decrease on the previous week.Weekly case numbers are now down by almost 60 per cent since peaking at

festive tradition is the latest in line to fall victim to strict public health rules which already banned Halloween guising and bonfire night gatherings. The Scottish Government has not finalised the rules but carol singing is being reviewed along with other traditions, including popular Santa's grottos for children.Nicola Sturgeon said work is under way shortly after a Boris Johnson spokesman said permission was granted in England.

Covid pandemic.Questioning the vaccine plans, she tweeted that a coronavirus conspiracy theory was “speaking the truth” and claimed nature is “the best medicine”.The views of Matthews, 39, – who is the public face of the SNP’s virtual conference and may introduce First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today – are at odds with the messaging of the SNP ­Government, which has welcomed the positive news on vaccines.Immunising people is a vital tool in defeating Covid and a million Scots could get the jab by the end of January.The Government has also been vigorous in countering misinformation from Covid conspiracy theorists who warn against the vaccine.Sturgeon said recently: “I think all of us should guard against buying into conspiracy theories on the

Dave Cormack has blasted Jason Leitch's latest public refusal to allow fans back into Scottish stadia as 'scaremongering'. The Dons chief was publicly critical of the Clinical Director in a series of tweets on Friday, highlighting the low risk of Covid transmission in outdoor events in comparison to other sectors.

referendum. Before the first speeches, Sturgeon said she has "never been so certain" Scotland will achieve independence.

First Minister spoke ahead of her party’s annual conference today by telling members she has “never been so certain” the country will achieve independence.Her party is riding high in opinion polls and is widely tipped to win a majority of MSPs at next year's Holyrood election.That could set off a constitutional showdown with Westminster as the SNP uses its mandate to demand an IndyRef2 takes place.While Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said he will not allow another referendum on Scottish independence to take place, Sturgeon said a majority for her party in next year’s Holyrood election should enable such a vote to happen.On Thursday, she said a referendum could be held “in the earlier part” of the next parliamentary session.She

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.West Lothian businesses are counting the cost of being plunged into strict Tier 4 restrictions.The county is now experiencing conditions similar to those at the height of lockdown in March after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced a move from Tier 3 to 4 last week.But many business owners in the area have questioned the decision, saying they have been treated unfairly and the move into the top tier has crippled them.Cameron Stuckless, personal trainer at Lee McGrorty Fitness in Bathgate, says with many pubs and restaurants remaining closed for weeks and household visits banned, the gym has played an increasingly important role for many.He

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Level four restrictions that have closed all non-essential businesses have been introduced at a “devastating” time for independent shops it has been warned.Stores across West Dunbartonshire have been forced to close their doors until at least December 11, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying that infection rates locally remain “stubbornly high” and that the move to the strictest of level of the Scottish Government’s system comes in an attempt to allow people to see their loved ones over the festive period.The move comes at the busiest time of year for many local businesses though, with preparations for Black Friday and the pre-Christmas rush

post-Brexit paperwork for fish products.

vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA further 51 people in Scotland have died due to coronavirus within the last 24 hours - with the number of new positive tests smashing the 1,000 barrier.The grim news was revealed today as the Scottish Government published the details for special relaxed rules over the festive break between December 23 and 27.Christmas "bubbles" of three households should contain no more than eight people over the age of 11, according to the new advice.The rules are in contrast with those in England, where under their three-household plan there are no limits on numbers.Addressing the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warned against taking

agreement to allow trave l across the whole of the UK regardless of what lockdown level each area is in at the time. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backed the plan but told people to "think carefully" before reuniting with relatives and loved ones.

Prime Minister said there is "a very good discussion going on" with the devolved governments over the length of the festive break. Earlier on Monday Nicola Sturgeon said she wants to see only “a small number of households” to meet up over “a small number of days” over the festive period amid fears that looser restrictions will lead to a higher number of infections.

SPFL have called on the Scottish Government to start planning for fans returning to football grounds after a welcome announcement down south. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed a framework to allow supporters in England back into stadia as the blanket three-week lockdown is set to conclude early next month.

Hogmanay parties next month.The First Minister said today the New Year period was not part of the four-nations discussions on how to ease lockdown restrictions in late December.The focus would instead be on allowing people to meet indoors in small numbers around Christmas.The SNP leader said when it came to relaxing the rules next month, ministers "couldn't do everything" and warned a ban on indoor household gatherings could be back in place by Hogmanay.Speaking at her daily media briefing in Edinburgh, Sturgeon said: "We have to consider that the tradition of Hogmanay and New Year's Day dinner is more established in Scotland than other parts of the UK, but I do not expect we will be announcing any particular relaxations over the New Year

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.New weekly coronavirus cases in Lanarkshire increased slightly last week for the first time in a month.At her daily press briefing in Edinburgh on Monday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there had been 190 new cases in Lanarkshire on Sunday.As a result, last week there were 1586 new Covid-19 cases in the region - a four per cent increase on the previous week.Case numbers had fallen in each of the past three weeks after peaking at 2719 in mid October.However, the "stubbornly high" prevalence of the virus in the region led the Scottish Government to introduce the highest level of coronavirus restrictions last week.Ms Sturgeon today said that

Perth and Kinross rose by almost 27 per cent last week.

EAMONN Holmes and Ruth Langsford's axing from This Morning's Friday slot was sparked by a refusal to gift Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon a Christmas bauble, according to reports. Veteran broadcaster Eamonn, 60, is said to have had an explosive clash with show editor Martin Frizell ahead of last December's General Election.