Ayrshire rail services facing days of disruption after two landslips

A science-mad schoolboy was forced to undergo life-saving surgery after swallowing 54 magnet toys as an 'experiment' to see if he'd become magnetic.

Ayr 20-year-old described as “one in a million” after her tragic death.Megan Innes was found dead on Thursday, February 4 at an address in Duke Terrace.Police confirmed that they are treating the death of Megan as unexplained.Friends have been left devastated by the shock news with online tributes posted.One pal posted on Facebook to thank her “best friend” for memories she will “cherish forever”.She said: “Last night I got the news I never wanted to ever hear.

Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Kate Bush and Rage Against The Machine are among the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2021.They join an eclectic short-list for the prestigious honour which also includes Iron Maiden, Carole King, Chaka Khan, Devo, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, New York Dolls, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, Mary J Blige and Todd Rundgren.In order to qualify for the honour, the Hall requires an individual artist or band to have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before their first nomination.This year’s list include seven first-time nominees in Foo Fighters, JAY-Z, Iron Maiden, Fela Kuti, The Go-Go’s, Carole King and Dionne Warwick.

Filthy floors, dingy walls and a heartbreaking lone keyboard - this is the house of horrors where Shannon Matthews was kept, tethered to a bed like a dog - for a harrowing 24 days.

CHLOE Khan looked unrecognisable from her X Factor days as she posed in a white lace lingerie set ahead of Valentine's Day. The mum-of-one showed off her trim body after undergoing expensive cosmetic surgery to create her dream look.

SHIA LaBeouf has been dropped by his talent agency, CAA, while battling his ex FKA Twigs' sexual battery lawsuit. The disgraced actor, 34, is taking an "acting hiatus" and reportedly checked into rehab a month ago.

GOOD Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid was left horrified when Piers Morgan ate baked beans on Weetabix on the show this morning. The bizarre recipe went viral yesterday after the breakfast cereal's official Twitter account recommended the idea.

This Morning this week, Thomas left viewers floored when he revealed he is now the age of 30, and it was difficult for many to match the man on the video with the loveable Sam from Love Actually.After hearing the London-born actor talk about his experience in the industry and being one of the rare child stars to stay “grounded”, fans shared their bewilderment on Twitter at his age revelation.“Just realised - Thomas Brodie-Sangster is 30!? #ThisMorning,” one person wrote in shock.“He's like 30!? He looks like a kid pretending to be an adult. #thismorning,” another commented.A third viewer said enviously: “Thomas Brodie-Sangster managed to keep his baby face and AGE at the same time.

STEPHEN Bear today answered bail at a police station holding a stuffed PIG on a leash after his revenge porn arrest. The reality star, 31, carried the plush porcine to the steps of Harlow Police Station and left it at the entrance when he went in with his dad.  After going in for less than five minutes Bear strutted out of the building as his father stroked the toy.  Bear, who sported sunglasses, and wore trainers and a white hoody declined to comment when asked why he had the masked animal.

Royal fans have noticed a very sweet habit Princess Charlotte has picked up from her mum, the Duchess of Cambridge. Last week, 39 year old Kate Middleton took part in a video call with teachers from Ribbon Academy, County Durham, checking in with them as parents navigate how to homeschool their kids amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

CHLOE Ferry sent her fans wild last night as she stripped to a see-through orange bikini. The Celebs Go Dating star glammed up for the home Instagram shoot, pouting into the camera and giving a close-up of her chest.

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Champions League and Europa League, as has been widely publicised, is fixtures being moved to neutral venues.UK clubs have been most affected given worldwide trepidation over the fast-moving "Kent strain", with countries keen to keep it out.Exemptions for elite sport have been a common theme of the pandemic but governments are seemingly taking no chances over this.Spain and Germany are among nations who have implemented a complete ban on UK travellers.As a result, Leipzig vs Liverpool and Monchengladbach vs Manchester City will take place in Budapest, Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea in Bucharest, Real Sociedad vs Manchester United in Turin and Benfica vs Arsenal in Rome.It's also created a bizarre situation where Molde and Hoffenheim will face

Fife amid difficult driving conditions.Emergency services raced to the scene after the two vehicles collided on a snowy Lundin Road in Dunfermline at around 3.05pm on Tuesday February 9.The driver of the 4x4 was taken to hospital for treatment.It is believed the man is in a stable condition and police enquires into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.It comes as Storm Darcy continues to wreak havoc across the country after further snowfall throughout the night.A yellow weather warning remains in place for snow until 23.59pm tonight and cops are urging Scots to make essential journeys only.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3:05pm, police received a report of a road crash involving two cars on Lundin Road,

coronavirus has been described as a “true gentleman” by heartbroken colleagues.Herminio Abalos, a married dad-of-three from Dundee, is understood to have died last week after being admitted to hospital at the end of January.Known to friends as Meng, the 54-year-old worked as a self employed senior nurse in various care homes in the two decades since he moved to Scotland from the Philippines.The dad was admitted to Ninewells Hospital’s high dependency ward and battled the virus for two weeks, telling friends he was suffering from pneumonia and Covid-19, before passing away in intensive care in recent days.Colleagues said he had worked on the frontline in the care sector during the pandemic to help protect others, describing him as

Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford will return to present This Morning next week.It has been confirmed that the husband and wife duo will host the ITV daytime show from Monday, February 15 until Friday, February 19.The pair will step in as regular hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby and Friday presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary enjoy a half-term break.Eamonn and Ruth's return was confirmed during an advert break during Wednesday's edition of This Morning.A trailer showing the married couple hosting the show played in a montage with a voiceover telling viewers about their anticipated return.Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the advert and rushed to Twitter to share their excitement.

Good Morning Britain hosts when she shared her experience with them this week.Jackie told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: "I've had so many comments, mostly positive, but I share your concern about social media when a few said things like 'I want to lock you in a burning building and not let out.'"Shocked by what Jackie revealed, Susanna said: "Are you serious? Sorry did you receive that as message on social media?"Cheshire Association of Local Councils employee Jackie replied: "I did, yes."Jackie, much to her surprise, went viral when a recording of Handforth Parish Council's recent Zoom meeting went viral.In chaotic scenes the 62-year-old's authority was questioned, before she ejected one member from the live chat.Speaking to Susanna and

The luxury fashion house Rihanna created with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is being closed down.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 16 nominees for its 2021 class of inductees, offering some satisfaction at last for fans who have long lobbied to see the Go-Go’s and Iron Maiden get on the ballot, while Foo Fighters and Jay-Z made it into contention in their very first year of eligibility.Jay-Z and Foo Fighters both released debut albums in 1996, landing them in the eligibility zone that requires nominees have a catalog dating back at least 25 years. Nominees making their first appearance on the ballot despite being previously eligible include Fela Kuti and Dionne Warwick, in addition to Iron Maiden and the Go-Go’s.Returning to contention after having been previously nominated: Mary J.

Bolton, following a report of a suspicious items, believed to be a hand grenade, police have said.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.In his first year of eligibility, Brooklyn’s own Jay-Z was among the nominees for the class of 2021 at the rock hall, which were announced Wednesday morning.If he were to be inducted, Hova would become just the third solo rapper to hang his mike in the RRHOF, after both Tupac Shakur (2017) and the Notorious B.I.G. (2020) were enshrined posthumously.Fresh off of releasing their 10th studio album, “Medicine at Midnight,” earlier this month, Foo Fighters also scored a nomination the first time they were eligible — which is 25 years after an artist’s debut record.