Severe flooding closes Ayrshire road as specialist teams work to drain water

snow this week, the Met Office has warned as more Severe Weather Warnings have been issued.Storm Darcy hit the UK last week, with much of the country getting snow and cold temperatures over the weekend.And now the Met Office says snow showers will continue to feed into eastern parts of the UK bringing further snow accumulations to the regions that saw snow over the weekend.A number of National Severe Weather Warnings for snow are in force, with the Met Office saying further warnings are likely to be issued throughout the week.In some areas, overnight temperaturs could drop to as low as -10°C and Brits have been told to keep an eye on vulnerable relatives and neighbours.Chief Meteorologist Steve Ramsdale, said: “With cold air across all of

Kate Garraway was seen heading to work on a chilly Monday morning after sharing her worries about husband Derek’s Covid-19 battle.Derek has been in hospital since March 2020 after contracting the virus, believed to be one of the longest battles in the UK.The TV star is trying to maintain normality by getting back to work and arrived at Global Radio Studios in London at the start of the week to host her programme.She made sure she stayed warm, wearing a big pink furry coat over jeans and a black jumper.The radio presenter carried her bag over one shoulder and a shopping back in another, also wearing a disposable face mask.Good Morning Britain viewers were concerned last week after the presenter was missing from Friday’s episode, deciding to

The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is effective against the coronavirus variant that emerged from South Africa, according to a new study.

direct to your inboxPolice handed out £800 fines to students in Fallowfield for allegedly holding a 'large gathering' in their common room, the M.E.N can reveal.Officers entered halls of residence accommodation in south Manchester at least twice this weekend to question them over their socialising.Furious parents and students have accused Greater Manchester Police of heavy-handed tactics facilitated by the University of Manchester.Students say police raided the Owens Park halls of residence at around 11pm on Friday, and 2.30am on Sunday over potential breaches of the rules.Under coronavirus laws, police do not have power of entry and need a warrant to enter and search premises.The only exception is if they have 'reasonable grounds to

Drake has starred in a new Super Bowl commercial opposite a number of NFL stars and Paul Rudd – watch below.The new ad, for insurance company State Farm, sees Drake take on the role of a stand-in employee of the company.Watch the commercial, which sees Drake and Rudd unsuccessfully deputising for NFL players Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes, below.What are you wearing, Drake from State Farm? pic.twitter.com/t1MFQqwpcF— State Farm (@StateFarm) February 8, 2021Another high-profile Super Bowl ad for this year’s game, which took place last night (February 7) between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, came from Bruce Springsteen, who appeared in his first ever commercial for Jeep’s new Super Bowl ad.After resisting corporate

After Piers Morgan said she enjoys people talking about her cleavage, Susanna Reid stunned her co-host by pulling open her top on Monday's Good Morning Britain. Referencing the headlines recently about her low-cut outfits on GMB, Susanna commented on her attire as the ITV morning show cut to a snowy weather segment.

February is set to be the coldest month on record in Scotland after bookies slashed odds as an amber weather warning for snow is issued.Temperatures could drop to -10C on Monday night in parts of the country as Storm Darcy brings freezing easterly winds which lead to blizzards, snow drifts and treacherous ice.Leading bookmaker Ladbrokes cut the odds on this winter ending as the coldest since records began in the UK to 1/3 as temperatures continue to drop.It comes as an amber weather warning for snow has been issued for Tuesday with up to 10 inches of snow expected to build up across the Central Belt.Snow showers are expected to from Monday night until 9pm tomorrow as weather conditions behind the Beast from the East make a comeback.The Met

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford lives in leafy Surrey with her husband Eamonn Holmes, and much to her fans' delight she regularly shares glimpses into her life on Instagram. On Sunday, Ruth was keen to unveil her latest home purchase – an Instagram-worthy glass coffee mug.

direct to your inboxStorm Darcy has been likened to 'Beast from the East 2' as a cold blast of wintry weather has swept along the east coast of the UK overnight.Parts of England and Scotland are still covered by snow and ice warnings as the new week begins amid the nation’s ongoing cold snap.The Met Office has issued severe amber snow warnings for London and south-east England, where heavy snow is likely to cause long delays on roads and to rail and air travel.Forecasters are warning of a strong chance of roads becoming blocked by deep snow, “with many stranded vehicles and passengers likely”.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxA police officer has been filmed appearing to hit a man after the force raided a cafe with "approximately 100 people present".The incident took place just after 12pm on Sunday, February 8, when the police received a call of a coronavirus breach inside a cafe in Burnage, Manchester.Video shared on social media shows the cafe is fully packed with customers waiting for their orders at the tables.Most of them are seen not wearing face masks while the two police officers try to talk to the cafe owner.The pair then lead a man outside the restaurant as others chant and jeer.A scuffle breaks out when one of the policemen tries to arrest the

Gemma Collins broke down in tears over cruel death threats she received from trolls.

wintery weather- building igloos and queues of snow people.With the nation blanketed in the white stuff amid severe weather warnings, there has been disruption and travel chaos or many.But others have made the most of the downpour, with some creative creations made from the snow.A queue of snow people were built on a bridge in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire.The 'snow kids' appear to be looking over the bridge and into the water below after someone went to the effort of creating the five figures from snow.Other Scots youngsters took a leaf out of Pingu's book and created their own amazing igloos.Pictures of the snowy structures were shared on social media last nightStorm Darcy, dubbed by some as The Beast from the East two, has caused chaos and

direct to your inboxSusanna Reid confessed to dressing 'inappropriately' for the weather on Good Morning Britain as fans went wild for latest look. The ITV presenter has been the subject of teasing from co-host Piers Morgan after viewers previously criticised her choice of outfits for the early morning show.

Radiohead‘s Colin Greenwood has become the latest high-profile name to speak out as the post-Brexit touring debacle continues.Musicians were left out of the Brexit trade deal that came into force on January 1, 2021, which means artists may have to acquire visas for each country they wish to perform in while touring Europe.Critics of the deal have since pointed out that not allowing musicians into the EU with a visa-free work permit could result in a huge rise in costs that could ultimately make touring Europe financially unfeasible for a wide selection of acts.Outlining the costs in a new first-person piece for The Guardian, Greenwood explained: “I spoke to several old friends who’ve had years of experience planning Radiohead tours.

hereBut what will the weather do in Greater Manchester today?There are no severe weather warnings for the majority of our region, but snow could fall in some places.However, an amber weather warning for snow is in place in Rochdale and a yellow warning for snow in Tameside, Oldham and Stockport until midnight.Here's our hour-by-hour forecast for the region for Monday.7am: Light snow. Temperature is 0C but feels like -5C.8am: Sunny intervals.

SUSANNA Reid stunned Piers Morgan this morning as she pulled open her top on air. The 55-year-old insisted his co-host loves people talking about her cleavage - and just pretends to hate it.

Ayrshire?The situation appears to be fragile but there could be the green shoots of recovery that could see tough restrictions lifted.We've compiled five reasons to be hopeful as we eagerly edge towards better days.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.Ayrshire's 7-day case rate per 100,000 has plummeted in recent weeks as the impact of lockdown start to take effect.At the beginning of

The BBC and AMC’s SundanceTV have renewed Sister relationship series The Split for a third and final season.

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was once again teased by Piers Morgan as she admitted she wasn't dressed appropriately for the weather on Monday's show. It came after she and Piers spoke to roving reporter Richard Gaisford, as they caught him getting into his car to warm up due to the cold weather.As he came out, he showed off his cap which he was wearing to protect his head from the cold as Piers and Susanna admired it from the toasty GMB set.

snow expected to fall this week.Storm Darcy has swept across the British Isles in recent days – sending temperatures plunging to minus 10C and blizzards as winds and snow blast in from Russia and Eastern Europe. Forecasters had warned up to 20 inches of snow could fall in some parts of the UK in a 40-hour storm over the weekend.

Manchester Evening News , Alex’s dad, Adam Rodda Snr has spoken of the devastating effect on his family, their experiences with the ‘cruel’ trolls online and the questions about the case that haunt him. Following a month-long trial at Chester Crown Court, Mason, now 20, was convicted of his murder, and was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 28 years.