BREAKING: West Dunbartonshire placed under new lockdown restrictions

eruption of a huge volcano has seen a mass evacuation ordered amid fears that a deadly 'volcanic tsunami' may be coming.At around 7.22am local time on Saturday morning, Taal Volcano in the Philippines "generated a short-lived phreatomagmatic burst", according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).This saw the threat level raised from two to three amid ongoing "magmatic unrest".A terrifying warning issued to people in the area now "strongly recommends" a mass evacuation as continued volcanic activity threatens to turn deadly.Taal Volcano is located in the Phillipine's Batangas province, 31 miles south of the capital Manila, and is the second most active volcano in history with 38 recorded explosions. Several of the previous explosions have led to deaths on the surrounding islands.

Temperatures are set to fall off a cliff next week as snow returns to the UK following a brief hot spell.This week saw the hottest day of the year so far as the mercury hit 21C but, as always with our weather, that couldn't last forever. According to advanced weather modelling maps from WX Charts, the white stuff is set to return one day next week as temperatures nosedive.

Manchester United have been handed an apparent boost in their attempts to sign Manuel Akanji from Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund this summer. According to reports, the Swiss defender has rejected a new contract offer and he will leave for around £20million during the upcoming window.

JK Rowling has responded to Vladimir Putin after seemingly referencing her during a speech condemning ‘cancel culture’ in the West.Likening the portrayal of Russia in the West to the backlash of the Harry Potter author, the president said Rowling had been cancelled ‘because she did not satisfy the demands of gender rights’ He made the comments during a televised meeting with Russian cultural figures, during which he also claimed Western countries were trying to cancel the works of composers Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff.Sharing an article about incarcerated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Twitter, Rowling wrote: ‘Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics.’The writer also shared the hashtag #IStandWithUkraine.In a subsequent tweet, she detailed the work her Lumos charity is doing in the country.Critiques of Western cancel culture are possibly not best made by those currently slaughtering civilians for the crime of resistance, or who jail and poison their critics. #IStandWithUkraine https://t.co/aNItgc5aiW‘Children trapped in orphanages and other institutions are exceptionally vulnerable right now,’ she wrote.‘Thank you so, so much to everyone who has already donated to Lumos’s Ukraine appeal.’Rowling said she was personally matching all donations to the Lumos emergency appeal up to £1 million.Putin is reported as saying earlier today: ‘They cancelled Joanne Rowling recently, the children’s author.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video‘Her books are published all over the world.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFoo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died, according to the band’s rep. No cause of death was immediately announced. He was 50.pic.twitter.com/ffPHhUKRT4— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) March 26, 2022More to come.

Charithra Chandran is opening up about some particularly cruel things her friends once said to her about her role on Bridgerton.

Amy Schumer is gearing up for one of the most high-profile gigs an entertainer can get: co-hosting the 94th Academy Awards.And with less than two days until the curtain drops on Sunday's ceremony, and her upcoming stand-up comedy tour still to be worked out, the funny lady decided to work out any stress that may be building with a workout.After the private workout, Schumer and a gal pal capped off their exercise routine with a casual stroll along the suburban streets of West Hollywood. Working out the stress: Amy Schumer, 40, got in a private workout and a casual stroll along the streets of West Hollywood on Friday, two days before she co-hosts the 94th Academy AwardsDressed for exercise success, Schumer looked sporty in black leggings and a black-and-white striped sweatshirt.The New York City native, 40, covered up from the glaring Southern California sun by wearing dark sunglasses and a camouflage baseball cap.

GOGGLEBOX fans were in tears tonight seeing the cast break down weeping over emotional hospital scenes. Show favourite Jenny Newby was sobbing and new dad Pete Sandiford welled up seeing a mother and daughter heading in for surgery at The Royal Free.

coronavirus cases - the highest daily increase in positive tests for more than 17 weeks. The last time more people tested positive for Covid-19 was May 8, when there were 225 new cases of infection.The increase, up from Saturday's figure of 141 people, takes the weekly total of confirmed infections to 1,079 - the most over a seven-day period since May 6.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterScotland has recorded 101 new confirmed cases of coronavirus amid concerns that the country's 'R' number has crept above one.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon revealed the figures in her daily briefing earlier today.The R number indicates the spread of Covid-19 between people and should ideally be below one.But the First Minister revealed: ""We think that the R number in Scotland increased last week, and it is probably now above 1, perhaps as high as 1.4."One new death was also announced.

lockdown plan.The SNP politician said she “definitely” hoped this would not happen, but did not rule it out.It came after some lockdown measures were reimposed around Glasgow and western parts of Scotland as coronavirus cases rise.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the move after 66 new positive tests were recorded in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area on Tuesday.Restrictions on visiting other households now apply to people living in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire as of 12am today.Speaking to the BBC today, Aitken said:“I definitely hope we don’t have to get to the point where we are closing schools.”However, asked whether this was still a possibility if the covid numbers don’t stop climbing, she said:“Of

coronavirus restrictions have come into force for 800,000 Scots in some of the country's biggest council areas. Nicola Sturgeon has announced a ban on indoor household gatherings as new lockdown restrictions were imposed on Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire Sturgeon said the transmission of the Covid-19 virus was mainly happening inside people's homes and the measures may be in place for two weeks.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens The changes are being put in place after another 160 cases were recorded yesterday- the highest since May 16 - and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted we are " in a fragile position". Those living in areas including Barrhead and Neilston will: * No longer allowed to meet up with other households * Only be allowed to spend time with a a loved one in a care home  outside* Wait seven days for the guidelines to  be reviewed and* Potentially have to stick to the new regulations for a fortnight.Hospital visits in the three local authority areas are also restricted.Scotland has now seen the number of cases since the start of the pandemic in Scotland rise to 20,478.

Glasgow has been put under new lockdown restrictions after spike in the number of coronavirus infections.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxGlasgow's lockdown is being tightened after coronavirus cases skyrocketed in the city.Restrictions on visiting other households are being reintroduced in the Glasgow area, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday.The restrictions will apply to people living in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire — affecting more than 800,000 people.They will be in place for two weeks, but will be reviewed after a week.The move came after 66 new positive tests were recorded in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area.The daily incidence rate of Covid-19 is now almost 33 new cases per 100,000 people in West Dunbartonshire, 22 in

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterOfficials are preparing for a local lockdown in Ayrshire, it has emerged. South Ayrshire Council has confirmed it is working with the health board to ensure emergency procedures are ready.When asked if restrictions are expected, a council spokesman replied “there is no evidence to suggest Ayrshire is heading for a localised lockdown.” Cases of coronavirus in Ayrshire and Arran increased by 11 over the past 24 hours. The total cumulative cases for the area since the pandemic began is 1,359 according to figures released today.

coronavirus in Scotland registered in the last 24 hours. The Scottish Government confirmed the total number of positive cases now stands at 20,632.

Mum of Cameron House victim begs for answers to end '1000 days of torture'Cases in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area, which covers West Dunbartonshire, made up almost 100 of the figures reported over two days from Saturday to today.Nicola Sturgeon said: “The figures in Greater Glasgow and Clyde seem to reflect a number of small clusters rather than one or two more significant outbreaks.“The circumstances of them and any connections and patterns between them are being very carefully examined.“We are considering whether any significant response may be required.”She told how there were “quite high numbers of new cases at the weekend particularly as a result of greater numbers of people being tested”.And the First Minister advised that the

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Bonfire Night events and Christmas light switch-ons run by the council have been cancelled this year.Councillors agreed at a full council meeting last week to take the early decision to cancel them now rather than spend money and time preparing for them.It follows a recommendation by officers who say the events wouldn’t be able to be held until phase four of the Scottish Government’s route map out of the Covid-19 crisis, which could still be some time away.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will remain in phase 3 because coronavirus remains a significant threat to public health.Christmas lights will still be displayed in the area but there

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterSixteen new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Ayrshire during the past 24 hours.It takes the total number of positive tests in the region since the outbreak began to 1,340.Across Scotland, a total of 123 people have tested positive during the last day.No new deaths have been reported, with the number of people in Scots hospitals at 251, five of whom are in intensive care.Nicola Sturgeon said the rise in positive tests was "worrying" but said the percentage of positive tests remained below one per cent.The First Minister also said today that Test & Protect teams are "working hard to break transmission chains".It comes as record numbers

coronavirus. The latest 24-hour tally is the highest daily rise in the past week.The biggest number of new cases came from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board area, which saw a rise of 36 from Friday.No new deaths were recorded, according to statistics from the Scottish Government.Areas where localised outbreaks were being dealt with saw a small increase in new cases, with six in NHS Grampian, seven in Lanarkshire, 11 in Tayside and two in the Scottish Borders.Despite the rise in cases across the country, SNP leader Sturgeon has said the figures have to be out in perspective although she admitted the situation is "delicately balanced" at the moment as we head towards winter when a surge in cases is expected by many scientists.