ic Kim Jong-Un 'seen in public' in North Korea after weeks of ill health rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T06:37:00Z Kim Jong Un has reportedly made his first public appearance in 20 days amid speculation about the North Korean leader's health. Full Article
ic Government announces £76m funding for domestic abuse after lockdown spike By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:16:00Z Robert Jenrick has announced a package of more than £76 million in new funding "to support the most vulnerable in society". Full Article
ic Pub visits should be avoided as lockdown eases, deputy chief medical officer indicates By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:52:00Z Pub visits should be avoided when social distancing measures are eased, one of the UK's top medics has said. Full Article
ic One police officer killed and another critically injured after Texas helicopter crash By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T17:04:00Z A police helicopter has crashed in Texas, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other. Full Article
ic Ofsted chief predicts 'mixed economy' of schooling as coronavirus lockdown eased By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:50:00Z Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested there could be a "mixed economy" of schooling as the coronavirus lockdown is eased. Full Article
ic South Korean officials claim Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery as speculation continues about ill health By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:43:13Z North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official has said amid continued speculation about his health. Full Article
ic Joe Wicks says he'll be back for PE class on Monday after hand surgery By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:25:00Z Joe Wicks says he will be back for his PE class on Monday after undergoing hand surgery. Full Article
ic Former Government adviser forms new lockdown advice committee By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:50:00Z A former top Government adviser has launched a group that will offer coronavirus advice as an alternative from the official Government committee. Full Article
ic At least 13 arrested and 11 issued fines after police break up parties during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T15:41:00Z Police have arrested 13 people and issued 11 more with fines after breaking up two parties in Liverpool during coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ic Upminster shooting: Teens arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after Boy, 11, shot in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T15:26:00Z Two teenagers have been arrested after a young boy was shot in east London and left with potentially life-changing injuries. Full Article
ic Social distancing measures to remain in place until vaccine, Michael Gove says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T16:33:00Z Some social distancing measures will remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine has been developed, Michael Gove has said. Full Article
ic Mike Pompeo claims US has 'significant amount of evidence' coronavirus emerged from Chinese laboratory By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T17:38:00Z Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed that the US has "a significant amount of evidence" that the new coronavirus emerged from a Chinese laboratory. Full Article
ic Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman shot inside house during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T18:53:00Z A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was shot inside a house during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ic Grandmother's tiger sculpture sparks armed police and helicopter response By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T19:16:00Z Armed police officers and a helicopter launched an urgent response to reports of a tiger on the loose, only to discover that it was a life-size model. Full Article
ic Boris Johnson to call on countries to 'pull together' in battle against coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T20:37:19Z Boris Johnson is set to urge countries to "pull together" in the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ic Labour urges Government to 'get ahead of the game' on plans for public wearing face masks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T20:34:00Z Ministers have been urged to "get ahead of the game" by assuring the public about what their plans are for stockpiling face masks before lockdown measures are eased. Full Article
ic Prince William grants permission for air ambulances to land and refuel at Kensington Palace during pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T05:03:00Z Air ambulances will be able to touch down at Kensington Palace for refuelling during the coronavirus pandemic after the Duke of Cambridge gave permission for them to use a private lawn. Full Article
ic UK scientists test experimental drug which could 'significantly improve' health of coronavirus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:43:50Z UK scientists have started testing an experimental Covid-19 drug which they hope will significantly improve the health of coronavirus patients. Full Article
ic Man jailed after spitting in Met Police officer's face By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T07:30:00Z A man has been jailed after he spat in a police officer's face, and threatened to kill the staff of a hotel in London. Full Article
ic What is an 'awake' operation? The technique being increasingly used during the coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:26:41Z FULL STORY: Patients kept awake during cancer surgery to protect them from coronavirus Full Article
ic New York police officer who 'hit' man in social distancing arrest loses badge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:12:04Z A New York police officer caught on video pointing a stun gun at a man and grappling him to the ground over an alleged social distancing violation has been stripped of his badge. Full Article
ic £1.5m boost to help victims of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:02:54Z Extra funds were announced today to provide help for people fleeing domestic violence during the coronavirus restrictions. Full Article
ic Second World War veteran: Victory in Europe events 'will be a great tribute' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T11:31:33Z A veteran of the Second World War who celebrated victory in Europe with a three-day party in Burma says the lockdown commemorations for the 75th anniversary will still be a "great tribute" to those who lost their lives. Full Article
ic Government publishes Sage membership after controversy over Boris Johnson advisor Dominic Cummings attending meetings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:06:00Z The Government has published a list of the experts helping shape the response to the coronavirus pandemic as part of the scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage). Full Article
ic Parents of Harry Dunn urge Dominic Raab to concede position on suspected killer's diplomatic immunity By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:25:19Z Teenager's parents criticise Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's comments on son's death as "misleading" Full Article
ic Stalker admits spitting blood in faces of police officers while shouting about coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:25:21Z A convicted stalker has admitted assaulting emergency workers after spitting blood in the faces of police officers while shouting about coronavirus. Full Article
ic Julian Assange supporters moved on by police while protesting outside Westminster court By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:21:00Z Supporters of Julian Assange were cautioned by police as they protested outside a central London court today. Full Article
ic Care home workers like 'lambs to the slaughter' without proper PPE access during coronavirus pandemic, union says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:58:28Z Care home workers say employers are playing "Russian roulette" with their lives as personal protective equipment (PPE) is withheld or rationed amid unclear guidance, according to a union. Full Article
ic Schools after lockdown: Education experts on social distancing, PPE for teachers and the psychological impact on children By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:44:00Z Headteachers are planning for life after the lockdown to ensure the return to school will be safe for all children and staff. Full Article
ic Cumbria police apologise for 'ill-judged' tweet telling people not to buy plants or compost during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:39:00Z Cumbria Police have apologised for an "ill-judged" tweet that suggested people should not buy plants or compost during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ic Testing positive twice for Covid-19 does not mean people have been reinfected, World Health Organisation says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T14:23:00Z If someone tests positive for coronavirus more than once, it does not necessarily mean they have been reinfected, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Full Article
ic Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as woman fights for life By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T20:47:20Z A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was left fighting for her life following reports of a street fight. Full Article
ic Nigel Farage visited by police over 'breaching lockdown' by travelling to Dover to report on migrants By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T21:09:09Z Nigel Farage has been visited by police officers who advised him not to breach lockdown restrictions after he travelled to Dover to report on migrants. Full Article
ic Vulnerable people still struggling to access food supplies amid coronavirus crisis, Which? warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T22:04:00Z Urgent action is still needed to make it easier for vulnerable people to access supermarket delivery slots and other sources of supplies, Which? has warned. Full Article
ic Donald Trump claims his administration has 'saved millions of lives' in handling of coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T06:34:00Z US president predicts economic surge later this year as several states begin tentatively re-opening for business after weeks of shutdown Full Article
ic Spain's jobless total soars to 3.8 million after strict coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:31:37Z Spain's strict coronavirus lockdown has sent the unemployment rate to a near four-year high. Full Article
ic Food For London Now faces: 'Beyond the pandemic the need for food is unquantifiable' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:56:47Z Anne Elkins from The Felix Project shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ic Man jailed for 'viciously' biting police officer's finger to avoid being arrested By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:52:00Z A man has been jailed after he viciously bit down on an officer's finger in a "sustained attack" to avoid being arrested. Full Article
ic Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of murdering ex-Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:15:29Z A police officer accused of murdering former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson is set to go ahead in September, despite the current uncertainty about court timetables due to coronavirus. Full Article
ic Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T12:53:00Z British airline to make drastic cut to staffing and end operations at Gatwick amid financial fallout from coronavirus pandemic Full Article
ic 'Dedicated' health worker, 68, who devoted 20 years to NHS dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T13:52:00Z A hospital worker described as a "true gentleman" by colleagues has died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
ic Police break up barbecue and bingo street party in Middlesbrough during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:28:00Z Two 20-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of public order offences Full Article
ic Now hear this: Celebs' messages asking people to stick to lockdown broadcast from car cruising streets By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:37:00Z Coronavirus warning messages from celebrities including Jamie Redknapp are being broadcast from cars driving around the streets of east London to get people to respect the lockdown. Full Article
ic UK's official coronavirus death toll nears 30,000 as further 693 deaths recorded By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:26:00Z The number of people who have died across the UK after testing positive for coronavirus has increased by 693 to nearly 30,000. Full Article
ic Dominic Raab says UK 'must adjust to new normal' in second phase of coronavirus response By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:36:00Z Dominic Raab has said the UK must adjust to "a new normal" in the second phase of the coronavirus response, which he insisted "will not be easy". Full Article
ic Risk of coronavirus infection '10 to 30 times higher' at one metre distance rather than two, Sir Patrick Vallance says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:24:00Z Government's chief scientific advisor spells out danger of flouting two metre social distancing guidelines Full Article
ic Criminal gangs 'actively targeting organisations responding to Covid-19 pandemic', Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:25:00Z Dominic Raab has said that criminal gangs are "actively targeting" both national and international organisations responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
ic Schools in UK can't reopen all at once in case of second peak, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:49:00Z Reopening all schools in the UK at once would lead to a "very real risk" of the coronavirus infection rate rising and could cause a second peak, the Foreign Secretary has said. Full Article
ic Woman held on suspicion of murder after elderly man dies and others injured in 'stabbing' at shop in South Wales By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:46:00Z A woman has been arrested for suspected murder after a reported stabbing outside a shop in South Wales left an elderly man dead and several others injured. Full Article
ic UK coronavirus LIVE: Second lockdown stage 'won't be easy' as official Covid-19 death toll rises to nearly 30,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T20:13:00Z The second stage of the coronavirus response "will not be easy" and the UK must adjust to a "new normal" to avoid a second peak , Dominic Raab has said. Full Article