Met Office extends amber heatwave warning across Scotland with 30C heat expected

passed away on Monday morning (August 8), aged 73, at her home in southern California after battling breast cancer.On Monday her account posted a picture of her and her husband John Easterling and wrote: "#flashbackfriday."READ MORE:Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 after 30-year battle with breast cancerFans of hers flocked to the comment section, with one writing: "Think of you Olivia. Send you love and light from south of France."A second added: "Beautiful photo! I’m sending you wishes for continued good health. I’m keeping you in my prayers.

swarms of sugar-crazed wasps are set to sweep Britain.Exterminators have dubbed 2022 the “year of the wasp” because soaring temperatures have created ideal breeding conditions.Sebastien Pommereul, of Stop wasps – Stop pests, said: “This year we are doing 10 to 12 interventions a day. Last year we were at five.”READ MORE: Horror swarm of bees sting 76 rookie monks – leaving 6 fighting for their lives in comasWasps are also becoming more sugar-crazed as they seek new sources of energy.Brits are being warned to avoid sweet products such as fizzy drinks and ice lollies to stop attracting them.

Alpacas having a dip in Loch Ness tricked viewers into thinking they were the real Nessie.The herd managed to escape their sanctuary owners on multiple occasions as the they frantically tried to find them.Some were out on an organised trek with paying animal lovers, while others found a way to join them on the journey.READ MORE: Loch Ness Monster hunter saw mystery creature 'shoot from water like torpedo'Viewers on social media were left in stitches. Lo Mac wrote: “Cue the Nessie sightings from the other side of the loch.”Ryan Mackenzie added: “Closest looking animal to Nessie.”The mischievous bunch, from Loch Ness Alpacas in Dores, Inverness, had a nosey round the Balachladaich Bed and Breakfast, situated next to their pen on the banks of Loch Ness.One of the sneakier alpacas was seen finally being caught yesterday as it enjoyed a cool-down in the loch.It looked a dead ringer for the 1934 “surgeon’s photo”, which was found to be a fake 60 years later.This comes after Boffins posited a new bombshell Nessie theory, suggesting that the beast may have actually been a freshwater dinosaur.

READ MORE: Grandparents, 90 and 96, executed by Mexican drug cartel in brutal revenge killing Speaking to Fox 35, Mr Russ said that the incident had been scary to film considering the area's reputation.He said: “It swam towards multiple people before realizing they were not food and moving on.“It was unnerving at moments to watch this since there are quite a few people bitten here, but confirms they are generally unintentional bites.”It’s thought that the massive shark that approached the pair was a blacktip shark, a species that has been known to attack humans.There have been a string of shark attacks across America this summer, with Florida proving a hotspot.The frequency of terrifying reports from the water have earned the corner of America, the unenviable title of "shark bite capital of the world." Gregory Skomal, a senior fisheries scientist for the state of Massachusetts said great white shark numbers have risen thanks to recently implemented water protection laws.

Michelle Keegan has flaunted her phenomenal abs in a cut-out dress while teasing a mystery project.The former Our Girl star, 35, is currently in Australia filming forthcoming BBC drama Ten Pound Poms but took a break from set to take part in a photoshoot.Posting to Instagram on Monday (August 8), Michelle shared a photo from the mystery project to her stories.READ MORE:Michelle Keegan wows in sizzling Australia snap as she teases Home and Away jobThe sizzling pic saw Michelle pose in a chain detail camel-coloured dress.With the torso of the dress cut-out aside from the chain detail, her gym-honed abs were on full display.Wearing her signature brunette tresses in a low bun at the nape of her neck, Michelle finished her look with silver hoop earrings and bronzed makeup.She teased the project with a brief caption, writing: "Sneak peek."Another image from the mystery shoot saw Michelle pose in an oversized dogtooth blazer dress with black tights and pointed black heel boots.The snap, which was re-posted by Michelle, was originally shared by fashion stylist Katherine Rizk.In a caption, Katherine wrote: "Beauty @michkeegan Styled by me and @danni_cartisano in @cosmopolitan_shoes @balmain @ysl @christopher_esber."Michelle's mystery project follows her recently being branded the "sexiest lady on earth" while sharing a dinner snap from Mr Wong.The former Coronation Street actress looked gorgeous as she enjoyed drinks at the famous Sydney eatery last month.Michelle was all smiles as she posed in an asymmetric black crop top and black jeans.The actress travelled to Australia back in May after landing her role in the "dream BBC project", which has been written by Brassic writer Danny Brocklehurst.A source previously told The Sun:

Hollywood actress and musician, has tragically died of breast cancer aged 73 years old at her ranch in California.Throughout her life she was nominated for two Golden Globe awards and was best known for her role in 1978’s cult classic film Grease.She also represented the UK during Eurovision back in 1974 with Long Live Love, but lost out at fourth place against ABBA with Waterloo.READ MORE: John Travolta leads celeb tributes to Olivia Newton-John following death aged 73In light of her recent passing, take a look back at some of the highs and lows of Olivia’s career.Sandy projected Olivia to stardom and her global music sales reached a whopping 100million, making her one of the most successful artists in the modern era.Olivia was a four time Grammy Award winner and following her role in Grease, she landed five number one singles with another 10 Top Tens that followed.You’re The One That I Want featuring John Travolta is one of the best selling singles of all time and Physical was Billboard Top 100s single of the 1980s.Back in June 2006, the star’s company ON-J Productions Ltd filed for a lawsuit against Universal Music Group.The lawsuit was made for $1m (£828k) in unpaid royalties which should have been obtained by Newton-John after the Grease soundtrack was released.A year later in 2007, it was made public that Olivia and UMG had reached a decision and landed on a “conditional settlement”.She had also had a previous run-in with MCA after she entered a two year, four album deal.However, Newton-John’s fourth album was released late which led them to extend her contract, so she filed a $10m (£8.3m) lawsuit against them while MCA’s counter asked for $1m (£828k) in damages.Olivia was banned from working with another service

As the UK comes out of a record-breaking heatwave, high temperatures could return as soon as this weekend, according to the Met Office.

recorded the hottest day on record on Tuesday (July 19), thunderstorms could be set to hit the country on Wednesday.The mercury hit 40.3C in the Lincolnshire village of Coningsby as most of the country were left sweltering as the heatwave was cranked up a notch or two.And as temperatures start to dip towards more manageable levels, so there could rumbles of thunder and the crackling sounds of lightning, while some areas could be lashed by heavy showers.READ NEXT: Boy's dream holiday ruined after getting horror sunburn despite using factor 50 suncreamRain did fall across the north east and south of England on Tuesday (July 19) night, while some Brits were the first to witness the power of nature, with several lightning bolts hitting parts of the south-west county.Thermometers are not expected to creep up above 30 on Wednesdaym with a high of 28 expected in eastern parts of the country, which is still pretty warm for the these parts.The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for the south-east, with any rain predicted to clear eastwards throughout the morning, although showers may develop in southern areas, as they move northwards from France.At least 34 parts of the country broke the UK’s previous record high temperature of 38.7C on Tuesday, with Wales setting a record of 37.1C in Hawarden, Flintshire.But the scorchingly hot day – as the heatwave continued – sparked many fires across the country as tinderbox conditions caused by the heat and a distinct lack of rain, saw firefighters overworked.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Major incidents were declared in London, along with Leicester, Hertfordshire and South Yorkshire, while fires broke

Temperatures have soared to new heights again in Greater Manchester as the region saw its record high temperature broken for the second day running. Official Met Office records had only just been smashed yesterday (July 18), when the two nearest weather stations to Manchester recorded their highest temperatures to date.

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Scotland today as the country bakes in a sweltering heatwave.

With extreme heat warning and potentially record breaking temperatures, there's no better time for a beach getaway.

The Job Centre in Wythenshawe has been temporarily closed due to the ongoing heatwave.

Trams on the Bury Metrolink line will remain suspended today after the heatwave's soaring temperatures caused damage to the overhead lines.

Britain is forecast to see its hottest day on record on Tuesday as the heatwave continues. Temperatures could climb to 38C in Greater Manchester today, while forecasters predict the mercury will sizzle at possible highs of 41C in isolated areas.

dog left in a car had to be rescued by police on Monday (July 18) on one of the hottest days of the year in the UK.Six officers smashed in through the rear window of an Audi after the pooch had been spotted in the vehicle with its owner leaving no windows open despite the sweltering heat.As the mercury reached the high 20s during late morning, the half-dozen Hertfordshire Police officers saw a crowd form at the town centre car park as they eventually broke in and freed the animal from the boiling car.READ MORE: Missing boy, 14, thought to have drowned in River Thames - as 5 others die in heatwaveLocal resident David Stuckey told MailOnline: “I was just walking back to my car and could see a large crowd of people who were stood there in disbelief.“Someone went shopping and left their dog inside the car in sweltering heat with no windows open. Everyone couldn’t believe it.“It happened at about 11.30am and it was already very warm but I don’t know how long the dog had been in the car.”He added that he was unsure what sort of breed the dog was or what condition it was in when the officers removed it from the car.The RSPCA say that the temperature inside a car can increase to double that outside the vehicle in just an hour if there is no ventilation.They also say that dogs should never be left alone in a car during hot weather, while they can also die from heatstroke if left.“When it's 22C outside, the car could reach an unbearable 47C within an hour.

The UK is expected to bake under unprecedented high temperatures this week, as the Met Office issues its first ever red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’. In Greater Manchester, the mercury is expected to reach 37C on Monday and Tuesday.

The Met Office has forecast temperatures of 40C for the first time ever in the UK.

The UK's first-ever red weather warning for extreme heat has been put in place, with record temperatures expected in Scotland. Met Office forecasters have warned the mercury could rise to above 33C north of the border, and Nicola Sturgeon has offered her advice.

A charity that cares for older adults across Renfrewshire has urged people to look out for their vulnerable neighbours as the heatwave hits the area.

Ministers will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Saturday after meteorologists warned of record high temperatures in England that could put lives at risk. Cabinet Office minister Kit Malthouse is to chair a meeting of the Government’s Cobra civil contingencies committee to discuss the escalating heatwave, a Government spokesman said.

The Met Office has issued its first 'extreme heat' weather warning covering much of England next week.