Academic warns lifting restrictions could put region 'back to square one' despite virus cases dropping

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has warned that coastal and island areas of western Scotland remain "vulnerable" to fire in spite of plummeting temperatures.The warning covers the Highlands to Dumfries and Galloway, via Argyll and Bute and Ayrshire and the Western Isles and is in place until Friday, February 12.People living in rural environments have been advised to exercise particular caution as part of the advice issued in conjunction with the Scottish Wildlife Forum (SWF).Area

Manori Ravindran International EditorTim Richards, CEO of international cinema chain Vue, has been named chair of the British Film Institute (BFI).Richards will take over the role, which is appointed by the U.K. government, from interim chair and BFI governor Pat Butler from Feb.

Bass is back! Ed Westwick revived his Gossip Girl character, Chuck Bass, after joining TikTok on Monday, February 8.

Ed Westwick will know you've watched! The 33-year-old British actor who played sexy hotel heir Chuck Bass joined TikTok and decided to give fans a treat with his first post. «TikTok, tell me you've watched without actually telling me you've watched I'll start,» Westwick began. The clip then switched to Westwick in a sharply tailored vest-and-tie look, proving he still looks just like Chuck.

Three words, (more than eight letters), just say them and Ed Westwick will know you’ve watched Gossip Girl! The 33-year-old British actor who played sexy hotel heir Chuck Bass joined TikTok and decided to give “Gossip Girl” fans a treat with his first post.

Ed Westwick teased his nearly 1 million followers with a brief return to his bad-boy persona as Chuck Bass, rich prick of early ’00s show “Gossip Girl.”“TikTok, tell me you’ve watched ‘Gossip Girl’ without actually telling me you’ve watched ‘Gossip Girl,'” the 33-year-old British actor told fans on the viral video streaming platform, racking up 3.6 million “heart” clicks in the process.Briefly, the clip cuts to the “White Gold” star wearing a signature three-piece suit in navy with his hair

coronavirus jab. The health expert has anticipated that vaccines will not be distributed globally until 2023/24, reports the Mirror.

Boris Johnson’s Government would announce today, but insisted her Government is prepared to go further.She said the UK plan was "minimal", adding that it was the "least" that can be done.A hotel quarantine system aimed at arrivals from high-risk countries is expected to be announced soon by the home secretary, Priti Patel.Johnson reportedly rejected calls for a blanket policy and is instead believed to support a targeted system for a limited number of countries such as South Africa and

direct to your inbox British travellers should not book a summer 2021 holidays abroad yet, a minister has warned. Those hoping to jet off abroad over the summer have been warned that it is still "far too early" to be thinking about going away given the current rate of coronavirus in the UK.

Star Wars franchise actor John Boyega and Robert De Niro are on board to star in Netflix's car race prodigy drama The Formula. Gerard McMurray (Burning Sands) will direct the movie about a Formula One race car prodigy who becomes a getaway driver to save his family.

Met Office extend the yellow weather warning for ice and snow.

weather warning affecting most of the west of Scotland has been announced by the Met Office. Snow and ice is expected to cause travel disruption today as scattered snow showers batter the region.The warning is in place from Saturday until 11am on Sunday.People are being warned to look out for icy patched on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.With roads and railways likely to be affected, longer journey tines are also expected.

Covid won't stop you catching or spreading virus again. The public is being reminded not to flout lockdown rules or take risks just because they have recovered from coronavirus in the past.

Regina King is all about the performance, not where an actor is from.

One Night In Miami director Regina King has said that she has no problem with British actors playing iconic U.S. characters as long as they invest in the part.

direct to your inboxWith the health system in Greater Manchester under greater strain than ever, authorities are desperate to curb the spread of coronavirus as much as possible.The government brought in a national lockdown last week with the message to 'stay at home' unless absolutely necessary.But questions have been raised about whether restrictions are working.Fewer businesses have been forced to close than when the UK first went into lockdown last March, and there are once again reports of