Lava flowed from the summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Thursday 9 April, with fountains reaching heights of 625ft (190M), according to the United States Geological Survey.

The geological agency said the eruption began at 11:10am local time (21:10 BST).

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has been erupting on and off since December 2024, this latest eruption marks the 44th episode since then.

Man Utd midfielder Toby Collyer signed for Championship club Hull City on loan in the January transfer window.

Manchester United loanee Toby Collyer was delighted to impress on his first start for Hull City after recovering from an injury. Collyer spent the first half of the season with West Brom, but he was recalled in the January transfer window and sent to Hull for the second half of the campaign.

Sources close to Collyer believed he would show his quality with Hull after suffering an injury at West Brom, but he picked up another minor injury. The midfielder returned to fitness in March and was handed his first start against the Championship leaders Coventry earlier this week.

Hull were the underdogs heading into the game, but they secured a point in a goalless draw. Collyer played 74 minutes, delivering an excellent performance against Frank Lampard’s side.

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Speaking to Hull Live, Collyer said: “I came here having full trust from the staff upstairs as well. It wasn’t the best start in terms of physicality. I had a little setback, but I’ve just tried to build myself up in training again and be patient.

“I’ve managed to do a great job, I think so, credit to the manager for, I’d say putting me in at the right time. Football’s all about timing as well. I feel like he’s put me in at the right time.

“I feel like, from what I’ve shown in training, I’ve deserved it. I just enjoyed being out there again, starting, and got on the ball quite a bit. It just felt good playing again. I’m definitely (ready to play the next game), a little bit of cramp towards the end, but that’s natural with the limited minutes I’ve had.”

Over a dozen Championship clubs enquired about Collyer’s availability last summer. West Brom beat Hull to his signature, but Collyer’s first half of the campaign at the Hawthorns did not go as planned.

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“We know what sort of league the Championship is; it’s hectic. I think a lot can change in the last few weeks, so it’s a big point for the boys,” he added after drawing against Coventry.

“This league is crazy, I’ve never experienced anything like it. If feels like anyone can beat anyone. You can prepare for games, and then rock up and it’s completely different.

“We know what we’re aiming for, and we want to aim for as many points as possible. Whether we can push for automatics or get in the play-offs, we take it game by game.

“We’ve definitely got the quality to do it, and as I said previously, anything can change in these last few weeks. We’ve just got to do what we can do and let the rest take care of itself.”

Collyer’s contract at United runs until the summer of 2027, with the option of another year.

Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at Donald Trump

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Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump about the need for a “practical plan” to get shipping going through the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of the Middle East ceasefire.

The call between the leaders came shortly after the Prime Minister criticised the US president over the knock-on effects of the Iran conflict, saying he was “fed up” with bills going up in the UK “because of the actions of Putin or Trump”.

Sir Keir is visiting allies in the Gulf for talks on how to support the pause in fighting and secure a permanent reopening of the key shipping strait. He is set to head back to the UK on Friday after visiting Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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On Thursday, a Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke to President Trump from Qatar this evening.

“The Prime Minister set out his discussions with Gulf leaders and military planners in the region on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the UK’s efforts to convene partners to agree a viable plan.

“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution. The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible.”

Sir Keir earlier appeared to blame Mr Trump for rising bills alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, telling ITV’s Talking Politics Podcast: “I’m fed up with the fact that families across the country see their bills go up and down on energy, businesses’ bills go up and down on energy because of the actions of Putin or Trump.”

He added the ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must have “toll-free navigation” as part of the ceasefire amid reports Iran wants to charge for passage.

Asked whether he viewed the critical strait as now being open, he said: “There are a lot of things being said – they need to be tested” and that the UK’s position is that “open” means “open for safe navigation”.

“That means toll-free navigation and vessels can get through,” he told Talking Politics.

Speaking in London, the Foreign Secretary also called for toll-free travel through the Strait, warning that trading routes from Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Oman were “all hijacked by Iran so that they can hold the global economy hostage”.

Yvette Cooper said: “The fundamental freedoms of the seas must not be unilaterally withdrawn or sold off to individual bidders and nor can there be any place for tolls on an international waterway.”

The US president later posted on his Truth Social platform: “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

He added in a separate post: “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. That is not the agreement we have!”

Mr Trump agreed a two-week truce earlier this week with the reopening of the strait a key condition.

But the agreement soon came under strain as Israel’s bombardment of Beirut prompted Iran to close the shipping lane again amid disagreement over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had authorised direct talks with Lebanon “as soon as possible” aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbours.

Sir Keir said Israeli strikes on Lebanon are “wrong” and that it should be included in the ceasefire.

His call with Mr Trump also came hours after he was asked about the US president’s language in his posts about Iran and said they were “not words I would use”.

“Let me be really clear and blunt about this – they’re not words I would use or would ever use because I come at this with our British values and principles foremost and uppermost in my mind,” he said.

The US leader has repeatedly lashed out publicly at Sir Keir in recent weeks over his failure to initially allow Washington to use UK bases.

He reiterated on Thursday that the US is only authorised to use UK bases for “collective self-defence” and said the UK is “monitoring” to make sure that is the case.

Elsewhere, Sir Keir wrote in The Guardian newspaper that “Iran must now become a line in the sand”. He said: “How we emerge from this crisis will define all of us for a generation.

“And, instead of hoping to return to the world of 2008, we will forge a new path for Britain – one that strengthens our energy, our defence and our economic security in a new age.”

A Downing Street spokesperson said that during his Middle East tour, Sir Keir discussed “the need to push to restore the free flow of goods to support global supply chains” with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Prime Minister also “expressed solidarity with the people of the UAE and his condolences for the lives lost as a result of Iran’s reckless bombardment”, according to No 10.

In talks with leaders from Bahrain, Sir Keir “reiterated the importance of ensuring the ceasefire is upheld in order to pave the way for lasting peace”.

The DVLA may tell motorists to avoid driving if they are taking certain medications like opioid painkillers, tranquillisers and some antidepressants, according to experts

The DVLA may ban drivers on some common medications. Motorists could be advised to “avoid driving” if they are taking certain medicines, according to leading experts.

Greg Wilson, motoring expert at Quotezone.co.uk, said: “If you are on strong medications, it is likely that you will be recommended to avoid driving. Opioid painkillers, tranquillisers, and certain antidepressants are examples of medicines that can affect driving ability – as well as those that cause drowsiness or say ‘do not operate heavy machinery.”

Drivers are legally required to notify the DVLA of certain medical conditions that may impair their ability to drive. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £1,000.

You have the option to voluntarily surrender your licence. This may be worth considering if your doctor advises you to stop driving for 3 months or more, or if your medical condition affects your ability to drive safely for a period of 3 months or more.

Alternatively, if your medical condition means you no longer meet the required standards for driving, you will need to inform the DVLA and return your licence, reports Birmingham Live.

Should you have a medical condition that affects your driving and choose not to voluntarily relinquish your licence, you are obliged to notify the DVLA, who will then determine whether you are fit to retain your driving licence. Those holding a car or motorcycle licence are able to check and report their condition online via the DVLA’s dedicated service, which allows drivers to search for their health condition and notify the relevant authorities accordingly.

The DVLA website advises: “You’ll need to enter some details about your current driving licence and your condition.

“To search for the condition, you’ll need to say what type of licence you have and confirm your entitlement to drive.”

It further states: “If you’re checking for someone else, and you do not know the information about their licence, you can check the A to Z list for the condition.

“If you report your condition to DVLA through the service, you might need to give your GP or consultant’s name and address.”

“I’m repeating myself a lot, but I feel a lot of support. Not only from the owners but from Richard [Hughes] and Michael [Edwards]. A lot of support from them but as weird as it might sound, I also feel the support from the fans,” said Slot.

“In Paris when the players went out for the warm-up and after the 4-0 loss [against Manchester City] the fans immediately started singing ‘we love Liverpool‘.

“I think it’s fair to say we were outplayed for 90 minutes and they were still singing and clapping for us.

“I’ve said it many times, the club knows the period of time we’re in and in the meantime, I feel complete support.”

He added that Wednesday’s defeat to PSG would serve as motivation during this “defining” period of the season, which starts with Fulham‘s visit to Anfield on Saturday.

“We faced the champions of Europe and we experienced that we were not on the level we should have been.

“The good thing is we have four or five days to show we can be much more competitive. It also tells us we want to keep improving and playing at that level next season.

“I think if you experience that two days ago, you want to be involved next season to show we can do even better. Therefore, we have to perform in the league as well.”

The couple have been engaged since a trip to Sorrento in 2024

Emmerdale star Bradley Riches tied the knot with his now-husband Scott Johnston as the pair were flooded with love and support.

Bradley Riches made his Emmerdale debut last year as Lewis Barton, son of Emma Barton and newcomer Kev Townsend. During his time in the village, not only has he built up a relationship with older brother Ross Barton, but romance has blossomed between him and Vinny Dingle.

Away from the Dales, Bradley has been counting down the days until he can say “I do”. The actor got engaged to his partner Scott Johnston during a romantic getaway to Sorrento, Italy, in April 2024, which came shortly after Bradley’s stint in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

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Bradley then shared at the end of last year that they’ll be getting married in April 2026 as he wrote on social media: “4 months until we say ‘I do’” back in December.

As 2025 came to a close, Bradley shared the video of his proposal once more and added: “2020 was my favourite yet but… 2026 gonna be even better as I get to marry my best friend”.

On Thursday (April 9), Bradley took to his Instagram with a gorgeous photo of himself and now-husband Scott sharing a kiss on their wedding day.

He gushed: “Mr & Mr Johnston-Riches (white heart emoji) 08.04.26”. His comments were filled with congratulations, as his co-stars sent him love and support.

Katie Hill penned: “Omg can’t cope love you guys congratulations” and Lisa Riley added: “We love you so so so so much…can’t wait to celebrate when we are home CONGRATULATIONS you belters”.

With his day filled with love and support, just a few days before his wedding Bradley shared the sad news that his Nan had passed away.

Sharing a snap of younger him and his Nan, he wrote: “Never did I think I would be saying goodbye to my Nan just days before my wedding Before my nan passed, she told me she’d be with me on my big day… and I know she will be.

“She loved Scott so much- never questioned us, just loved us fully. I will miss you every day. See ya later love you xxx”.

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The 53-year-old has been described by his family as a “loving father”

The family of a motorcyclist that died in a crash involving a tractor has paid a tribute to him. The crash involved a yellow Yamaha motorbike that was travelling from the Block Fen Drove roundabout towards Chatteris at around 8.11pm on March 31.

The motorcyclist, a 53-year-old man from March, died at the scene. He has been named as Napoleon Georgoulias.

Napoleon’s family said: “Napoleon Georgoulias, affectionately known as Naps to his friends and family, sadly passed away following a road traffic collision on Tuesday, March 31.

“He was a deeply loved son, brother, uncle, partner and a loving father to two wonderful children. Naps had a personality that was truly unforgettable. Once you met him, you never forgot him. His larger than life character and his warm spirit touched everyone that knew him.

“His passing has left an immeasurable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be forever missed and always loved.”

The driver of the tractor involved in the crash, a 16-year-old boy from Haddenham, was interviewed at the scene of the crash and is helping officers with enquiries. Debris from the crash struck another car, which was a Volkswagen Polo. The driver was uninjured.

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: “An investigation has been launched and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed either the motorbike or tractor before the collision, those with relevant dash cam footage, or with any information about the collision.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 and quote Operation Juniper or incident 485 of March 31.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is tasking the member of his inner circle who has seemed to be the most reluctant defender of the conflict with Iran to now find a resolution to the war that began six weeks ago and stave off the U.S. president’s astonishing threat to wipe out its “whole civilization.”

Vice President JD Vance, who has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts, sets off Friday to lead mediated talks with Iran in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

It comes as a tenuous, temporary ceasefire appears to be on the precipice of collapsing. The chasm between Iran’s public demands and those from the U.S. and its partner Israel seem irreconcilable. And in the U.S., where Vance might ask voters in two years’ time to make him the next president, there is growing political and economic pressure to wrap it up.

Vance is joined by Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who took part in three rounds of indirect talks with Iranian negotiators aimed at settling U.S. concerns about Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic weapons programs and its support for armed proxy groups in the Middle East before Trump and Israel launched the Feb. 28 war against Iran.

The White House has provided scant detail about the format of the talks — whether they will be direct or indirect — and has not provided specific expectations for the meeting.

But the arrival of Vance for negotiations marks a rare moment of high-level U.S. government engagement with the Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the most direct contact had been when President Barack Obama in September 2013 called newly elected Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.

The two sides face a steep climb in making headway

Almost immediately after the White House and Iran announced a temporary ceasefire Tuesday evening, the sides found themselves at odds over terms of the truce.

Iran insisted that an end to the Israeli war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump said the truce did not cover Lebanon and the Israeli operations there continued.

The U.S., meanwhile, demanded that Iran make good on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Republic had closed the critical shipping waterway in response to Israel’s intensifying attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.

Trump on Thursday night said Iran was “doing a very poor job” of allowing oil tankers to pass through, writing on social media, “That is not the agreement we have!”

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said Vance, Witkoff, Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio “have always been collaborating on these discussions” and said Trump was optimistic that a lasting deal can be reached during the two-week ceasefire. “President Trump has a proven track record of achieving good deals on behalf of the United States and the American people, and he will only accept one that puts America first,” Kelly said.

But Vance’s portfolio is fattening fast, first with a mission to root out fraud in government programs at home and now to help solve a U.S. war in the Middle East, where complicated doesn’t even begin to describe things.

Vance, who served in the Iraq War while in the Marines, spent two years as a U.S. senator and a little more than one as vice president, has little diplomatic experience.

On Wednesday, he dismissed speculation that the Iranians requested that he join the talks, telling reporters: “I don’t know that. I would be surprised if that was true. But, you know, I wanted to be involved because I thought I could make a difference.”

Jonathan Schanzer, a former Treasury Department official who is now executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a hawkish Washington think tank, said Vance, with little experience on Iran policy, is an interesting choice to lead the delegation.

Trump has noted his vice president was “less enthusiastic” than other top senior officials in the Republican administration, making Vance an intriguing interlocutor for the Iranian side, Schanzer said.

“I think they probably prefer him knowing that his perspective on foreign intervention is one of skepticism,” Schanzer said of the Iranians. “I do think that he’s going to need some help. I don’t think he’s ever been engaged in negotiations with this kind of weight, this kind of seriousness. This is as serious as it gets.”

The White House has not detailed who will be in the negotiations besides Vance, Witkoff and Kushner, but Kelly said officials from the National Security Council, State Department and Pentagon “will also play a supportive role.”

During early rounds of indirect nuclear talks with the Iranians before the war, Democrats and some nuclear experts questioned whether Kushner and Witkoff had enough technical knowledge. The White House has not said whether the pair, whom Trump has entrusted with some of his most difficult negotiations since returning to office, had a nuclear expert with them for those talks.

Negotiating peace is a tall order for any vice president

It’s not unusual for vice presidents to take on important negotiating roles for the president, said Joel Goldstein, a professor of law at Saint Louis University who is an expert on the history of the vice presidency.

But, he said, “I don’t recall a situation where a vice president has been sent to negotiate a ceasefire or peace in connection with a war the United States was involved with.”

Vance and Rubio are seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential 2028 presidential contenders, though neither has given a clear answer about whether he intends to run.

The vice president’s team is not thinking about the negotiations with an eye to future political considerations, according to a person familiar with discussions who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

As vice president, Vance inherently would carry any baggage of the administration if he eventually does run for president, Goldstein said. But stepping in to lead negotiations even further identifies him with the conflict.

“The fact that he’s involved in the negotiations in a very visible way, that means that, if things go south, that people will be pointing fingers at him,” Goldstein said.

At the same time, Goldstein said, “If things go well, then it will be something that he could point to.”

A person was struck by a train earlier this morning causing a shutdown of some of the country’s major lines.

All ScotRail services have been cancelled on the Aberdeen to Inverness line after a personal was reportedly hit by a train.

The incident happened between Elgin and Nairn and was shared on the transport body’s social media at around 7.45am on Friday, April 10.

It is understood emergency services, including Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene and remain on site.

The incident means all services between the Highland capital and the Granite City have been axed, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 10am this morning with ScotRail saying they are working closely with crews during this time.

The ScotRail JourneyCheck website confirmed: “Due to a person being hit by a train between Nairn and Elgin, the line is closed. Disruption is expected until 10am. Train services between Aberdeen and Inverness will be cancelled, delayed or revised.”

A ScotRail spokesman added: “Due to the emergency services responding to an incident between Nairn and Elgin, the line is closed.”

The three services that are cancelled so far are the 09:46 Inverness to Elgin, the 10.51 Elgin to Inverness, and the 11:11 Aberdeen to Inverurie.

In the meantime, ScotRail has arranged for passengers’ rail tickets to be accepted on local bus routes at no extra cost with Stagecoach North. Travellers should be aware that Insch is not covered by local bus agreements.

The alternative buses in place are as follows:

• 1 x bus at Forres ETA 09:30/09:45 – D&E all stops to Aberdeen
• 1 x bus at Elgin ETA 10:00/10:15 – D&E all stops to Inverness

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 07:36 to attend an incident near Brodie. We dispatched one ambulance to the scene.”

British Transport Police has been contacted for comment.

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