Pest control work to start to rid Scots street of rat infestation after mum found NINE rodents in wheelie bin

heatwave for four years starts today (July 8) as a 12-day Great British Bake Off is set to bring 35C temperatures, making it hotter than Antigua.A 600-mile-wide ‘Spanish surge’ of heat is due to last throughout next week and beyond.Met Office weathermen forecast the 26C highs so far this week will jump to 29C today, nudging 30C by Sunday (July 10), and will remain in the low-30s early next week and up to the mid-30s later next week.READ NEXT: Yu-Gi-Oh! creator’s dead body found floating in ocean after snorkelling accidentIn total, the country is set for 30C or higher daily for eight days, from this Sunday to next Sunday (July 17).It would be the UK’s longest heatwave hitting 30C daily since 2018’s hottest summer on record, Met Office data shows.The hottest days of 2022 are due, beating the 32.7C on June 17, at Santon Downham, Suffolk.Even the North is due 30C and Britain will be hotter than the 29C in Antigua, in the Caribbean.Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: “Forecast models suggest mid-30s temperature highs later next week. All eyes are focused on a southerly airstream which could waft additional heat to our shores.”Fellow Met Office forecaster David Oliver added: “We’re at the start of a stretch of warm weather that could last much of next week, with the low 30s at the start of next week.“Some solutions allow more extreme temperatures to develop into next weekend.

Boris Johnson's resignation won't be shared with contestants currently in the Love Island villa, it has been revealed.Mr Johnson resigned from his role as Prime Minister on Thursday (July 7), but will remain in position until a replacement is appointed.The ITV2 dating show has been running for over a month now, with Islanders unaware of the goings-on outside the villa.READ MORE:Love Island fans fume as Jacques sticks with Paige and Cheyanne exposes intimate detailsThe show's protocol means that the contestants are not briefed about any information from outside the villa.However, an exception was made in 2021, when contestants were allowed to watch the Euro 2020 final between Italy and England.Occasionally, the rules are bent and information does make its way into the villa.Former Islander Adam Collard, from the 2018 series, said: "The only information you get is when there is a new bombshell or a new islander coming into the house and then you start quizzing them."We’re not supposed to ask, but when Sam Bird came into the house we pestered the life out of him and then he told us the England score for the first game [of the 2018 World Cup], and then the girls in Casa Amor told us the second score."For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.The Islanders are currently facing their fair share of drama within the villa, following the explosive Casa Amor re-couplings that took place on Thursday night's episode that saw six new couples formed.READ NEXT:Love Island Tasha floors fans as she lashes out at Casa Amor girls in foul-mouthed rantLove Island spoilers: Paige in tears as she confronts Jacques over steamy Cheyanne flingLove Island fans spot Ekin-Su's secret

Rob Marciano and his wife Eryn are getting divorced after 11 years of marriage.

Katharine McPhee and David Foster are currently on vacation in Capri and she shared a rare new photo of their baby boy Rennie!

Mandy Moore is enjoying an afternoon of pampering.

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant were photographed looking every bit the cute couple as they made a rare public outing in New York City.

Elon Musk could be in the process of pulling out of his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter, according to a report from the Washington Post. The social media platform accepted Musk's $44 billion bid in April.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Friday, July 8.

The speech details Chappelle’s history before underlining his main point: “The more you say I can’t say something, the more urgent it is for me to say it.”

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMixing “Jason Bourne” and “Mission: Impossible” adrenalin rushes with Korean cool, Netflix is teasing high octane footage of “Carter,” its first Korean original movie of the second half of the year.The action plays out two months into a deadly pandemic originating from the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas. The outbreak has already devastated the U.S. and North Korea.

Mandy Moore was pictured as she took a stroll along one of Los Angeles' streets on Thursday afternoon.The 38-year-old performer appeared to be making the most of the sunny California summertime weather as she carried a bag full of purchases back to her car after making a quick stop at a local store.The singer's outing took place not long after she announced that she would be canceling all of her concerts for the remainder of the year due to her pregnancy. Out and about:Mandy Moore was pictured as she took a stroll along one of Los Angeles' streets on Thursday afternoonMoore covered up her growing baby bump with a flowing black floral-printed dress during her solo outing.The This Is Us star also wore a pair of sandals and carried a leather purse that matched the dominant color of her outfit.

Gene Simmons' daughter Sophie is engaged.The Kiss frontman's daughter announced her engagement to her beau James early Thursday morning.The singer, who turned 30 on Thursday, shared a black and white photo of her hand with a huge diamond ring on her ring finger. Getting married:Early Thursday morning, the Kiss frontman's daughter Sophie announced her engagement to her beau James (pictured 2018)Her nails were perfectly manicured and her hand rested in her soon-to-be husband's.

Kendall Jenner took to Instagram on Thursday with a subtle display of support for on-off boyfriend Devin Booker.The 26-year-old beauty reshared an image of the 25-year-old star'sNBA 2K23 video game cover.It comes as the couple have been spending time together amid their reported breakup. Show of support: Kendall Jenner took to Instagram on Thursday with a subtle display of support for on-off boyfriend Devin Booker; seen in JuneKendall didn't add a caption to the post, which appeared in the photo-sharing app's Stories feature.

Botched star Paul Nassif is in mourning, revealing that his older brother, talent agent and film producer Chris Nassif, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday.The 60-year-old plastic surgeon took to Twitter on Thursday, stating, 'Yesterday, on July 6th, we lost my older brother Chris Nassif, Sr. He was a beloved brother, father, husband and uncle.''This was an unexpected and tragic event that has caused extreme sadness for us all.

Hilary Duff cut a casual figure as she and her husband Matthew Koma took their daughter Mae for a day out in Los Angeles on Thursday.The 34-year-old actress donned a white crop top with spaghetti straps that showed off just a sliver of her toned tummy.She wore a pair of matching shorts that stopped just shy of her knees, and she walked in light brown sneakers. Family time:Hilary Duff cut a casual figure as she and her husband Matthew Koma took their daughter Mae for a day out in Los Angeles on ThursdayHer light blonde hair was parted in the middle and fell below her bust.

Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance authorJulia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George.The book, which will be set in theBridgerton's fictional universe filled with Regency London balls and scandals within high society, will follow the character played by Guyanese-British actress Golda Rosheuvel.'Queen Charlotte has been such a moving character to write and now having the opportunity to work with Julia to adapt this story into a book is such an exciting opportunity,' the TV mastermind, 52, said in a statement, obtained by Variety. Writing partners: Shonda Rhimes is teaming up with best-selling historical romance author Julia Quinn to pen a prequel novel about a young Queen Charlotte before marrying King George; seen in March 2022She continued: 'I can't wait for fans of this universe to read the story of a character that has resonated so deeply with our audience.' Rhimes and Quinn's work will will be published by Avon Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins.According to the outlet, the book's release will be coincided with the premiere date of the spinoff series on Netflix.

Hayden Panettiere has revealed that she has a good relationship with her daughter Kaya, following heryears-long addiction to opioids and alcohol.The Nashville star, 32, whose 7-year-old daughter lives with ex-fiancéWladimir Klitschko, 46, said that Kaya'still loves' ina recent interview with People magazine.'She has a beautiful life. I was just with her.

Stars turned out in droves on Thursday night to attend this year'sBeloved Benefit at theMercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.Usher hit the red carpet in a stylish monochrome look while a denim-clad Adam Levine struck poses with his Maroon 5 bandmates.The Beloved Benefitbrings together Atlanta neighborhoods and communities with the goal of 'raising awareness, funds and encouraging action around key issues facing the city.' Star-studded benefit:Stars turned out in droves on Thursday night to attend this year's Beloved Benefit at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia; Usher and Adam Levine of Maroon 5 pictured It seeks to 'work alongside our local partners, leaders and residents to create healthier, more equitable and vibrant communities,' the event synopsis reads.The annual benefit features 'top-notch talent, stories and speakers,' with Usher and Maroon 5 set to take the stage. Usher looked suave while sporting an off white jacket over a matching oversized tee and some unique trousers with laces.The hitmaker, 43, rocked a glitzy gold wrist watch and he layered two sparkly silver chains around his neck for the occasion.

Priyanka Chopra shared a sweet snap with her baby daughter, Malti Marie, to her Instagram account on Thursday.The 39-year-old performer beamed with joy as she held her five-month-old daughter in her arms during a hike with a friend.The Quantico star shares her baby girl with her husband of several years, Nick Jonas, who was not featured in the photo. Doting mom: Priyanka Chopra shared a sweet snap with her baby daughter, Malti Marie, to her Instagram account on ThursdayChopra rocked a sleeveless white top underneath a baby harness during her wilderness trip.The Baywatch actress also showed off her toned legs with a pair of denim shorts, and she sported a set of high-top hiking shoes.

Fans of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta can see the drama ramping up in an explosive new midseason trailer.Marlo Hampton in particular can be seen carrying on furious feuds with her co-stars Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss.During a particularly heated exchange during the sneak peek, Marlo, 46, denounced Kenya, 51, as a 'b***' and 'trash.' Thundering ahead:Fans of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta can see the drama ramping up in an explosive new midseason trailer, including with Marlo HamptonThe tension between the two women flared up when Kenya made a snide remark about Marlo caring for her nephews Michael, 14, and William, 13.Marlo, who has custody of the children, proudly declared to the other Housewives: 'No one in this group would take me away from Michael and William.' Kenya piped up in a bored voice: 'Yeah, 'cause you gave 'em away' - somewhat mysteriously, as Marlo is not currently known to have given up the boys.The other Housewives seemed taken aback by Kenya's comment, but none so much as Kenya, who snapped: 'B****, you're trash!' Fury:During a particularly heated exchange during the sneak peek, Marlo, 46, denounced Kenya Moore, 51, as a 'b***' and 'trash' 'Yeah, 'cause you gave 'em away':The tension between the two women flared up when Kenya made a snide remark about Marlo caring for her nephews Michael, 14, and William, 13 Staunch:Marlo, who has custody of the children, proudly declared to the other Housewives: 'No one in this group would take me away from Michael and William'Marlo threw her own share of darts at her co-stars' family affairs, making fun of Kandi Burruss' marriage to her sizzling husband Todd Tucker.Kandi and Todd became involved over a decade ago when she was already a Real Housewife Of Atlanta and

rats.Debbie Burns says that since the clean up of a fly-tip dump behind homes – which saw 155 tonnes of rubbish removed from a M9 embankment at a cost of £50,000 – residents in nearby Wallace Crescent have been plagued by the rodents.Shocking video footage shows the animals piled into a grey general waste bin in the village of Plean, leaping in the air desperately trying to make an escape.READ MORE: Fearless rats are sneaking into homes 'through toilets and letterboxes'It’s thought that the rats managed to make their way inside by gnawing a hole at the top, before they became trapped.Debbie says that her children – who aged between 18 months and 17-years-old – have been unable to play outside over safety fears.Debbie added: “I have six kids in this house and can’t let them out in their own garden to play due to the whole street being plagued by rats since [outsourced council contractors] BEAR Scotland cleared the embankment behind the houses and disturbed the nests.”BEAR Scotland say that “extensive fly-tipping” is to blame for the issues.Another issue has been the downgrading of bin collections from fortnightly to monthly.Ward councillor Alasdair Macpherson said: “Whilst I’ve no doubt that their nests were disturbed after BEAR Scotland removed debris, several residents told me that they saw rats climbing into grey bins that can’t close fully because they are overflowing due to them only being emptied once a month now.Debbie says that she contacted the council last month to arrange for pest control to attend but that nobody ever showed up.Another resident made a gruesome discovery in her bin.She said: “I went out to the bin and there were two dead rats in it and they had drowned.