k Almost half of people believe speeding has increased during coronavirus lockdown, study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T22:05:00Z Almost half of people have witnessed an increase in drivers breaking the speed limit during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has found. Full Article
k UK coronavirus LIVE: Millions of essential workers eligible for Covid-19 tests as hospital deaths near 19,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:55:00Z The Government have said it is working on the infrastructure for "large-scale" contact tracing as a key strategy for lifting the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
k London's air quality has 'dramatically improved' amid coronavirus lockdown, says Sadiq Khan By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:07:00Z London's air quality has "dramatically improved" due to the drop in traffic amid the coronavirus lockdown, Sadiq Khan has said. Full Article
k Trump bizarrely suggests injecting disinfectant as coronavirus treatment before experts quickly debunk claim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:02:00Z Donald Trump has told a coronavirus press conference that the idea of injecting Covid-19 patients with disinfectant "sounds interesting to me". Full Article
k Mike Pence says he believes US coronavirus epidemic could be 'largely in past' by summer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T04:06:00Z Mike Pence has said the White House believes the coronavirus epidemic in US could be "largely in the past" by this summer. Full Article
k Boris Johnson 'planning return to work as soon as Monday' as he continues coronavirus recovery By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:33:00Z Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to return to work as soon as next Monday to take back control of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
k Meghan Markle privacy claim case against Mail on Sunday kicks off with first court hearing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:50:00Z Meghan wrote in her letter: 'Your actions have broken my heart into a million pieces' Full Article
k BBC's Big Night In raises £27m for charity as Chancellor Rishi Sunak says Government will match all donations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:13:00Z Some of Britain's most famous faces united to entertain the nation as part of BBC One's Big Night In , which raised more than £27 million to help support vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
k Fears coronavirus has caused heart and stroke patients to shun hospitals By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:22:48Z Doctors today raised "real concern" following a fall in London patients seeking hospital care for heart attack and stroke symptoms. Full Article
k The Londoner: Michael Spicer writing "secret aide" book By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:39:00Z In today's Diary: Michael Spicer on his forthcoming book / Rupert Everett calls for help for Coram's Fields / Emma Freud on the Comic Relief t-shirts / Brandon Lewis's marathon exercise regime Full Article
k Peak travel curbs likely on bus and Tube after lockdown as Transport for London puts 7,000 staff on furlough By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:12:00Z An Olympic-style plan to prevent buses and Tube trains getting overcrowded is being drawn up to help London come out of lockdown, it can be revealed today. Full Article
k Six-year-old with Spina Bifida raises £200k for NHS by walking 10 metres every day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:24:54Z A six-year-old boy with Spina Bifida has raised more than £200,000 for NHS charities by walking 10 metres every day in his walking frame. Full Article
k Confusion after Government website states 'no coronavirus home tests available for key workers today' despite promising them to millions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:10:00Z The Government's new portal for arranging coronavirus tests has sparked confusion today, following a message suggesting home tests had run out by 9am. Full Article
k Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world under coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:19:00Z Muslims around the world have begun the month long fasting period of Ramadan as many countries remain under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
k Nurse dies at hospital where she worked with her sister — who is now on ventilator By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:25:32Z A nurse has died with coronavirus in the London hospital where she worked alongside her sister — who is now fighting for life in intensive care. Full Article
k Matt Hancock says it's 'still too soon' to lift lockdown measures as he hints at Boris Johnson return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:00Z Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures. Full Article
k Captain Tom Moore delighted after The Weeknd backs veteran in chart battle - but appears not to know who singer is By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:26Z War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised millions for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has thanked The Weeknd for his "kind gesture" after the singer urged his fans to support the 99-year-old's single. Full Article
k France 'likely to say masks must be worn on transport' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:09:00Z France is "very likely" to make face masks compulsory on busy trains and buses, a minister indicated today. Full Article
k Anger as people crowd together to clap NHS on Westminster Bridge for second week running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:46:00Z Footage of Londoners gathered on Westminster Bridge to applaud the NHS have prompted backlash amid fears lockdown rules have been broken for the second week running. Full Article
k Burberry donates more than 100,000 pieces of PPE after transforming Yorkshire trench coat factory By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:24:53Z Burberry said it has donated more than 100,000 pieces of PPE in line with its commitments to support relief efforts during the global health emergency. Full Article
k Navy submarine captain investigated over 'rave barbecue' amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:27:55Z The Royal Navy is investigating reports that a nuclear submarine crew held a party after returning to their UK base while the rest of the country was under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
k Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:23:00Z Full Article
k Meghan Markle claims Mail on Sunday 'exploited' her father and 'caused' rift between them as privacy case begins By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:26:00Z Mr White also took issue with the duchess's allegation that the publisher "acted dishonestly" when deciding which parts of her letter to her father to publish. Full Article
k Success of lockdown may hamper vaccine trials, scientist says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:45:12Z The success of the Government's shutdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 may hamper the process of gathering data to develop a vaccine, a scientist leading clinical trials has said. Full Article
k London filmmaker claps for 24 hours straight to raise funds for NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:49:44Z Jack Peagam is livestreaming the event on Facebook Full Article
k Croydon Ikea towers to be lit up blue to honour NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:35:00Z The famous brick towers of the Croydon Ikea will light up in blue to show appreciation for NHS workers looking after the UK's coronavirus patients. Full Article
k Shocking video shows moment police in Virginia flip suspect's car to end chase By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:33:54Z Nail-biting video captures the moment police in the US flip suspect's car was flipped as part of a manoeuvre to end a pursuit. Full Article
k Virus lockdown sees UK businesses furlough 3.8 million workers at a cost of £4.5bn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:50:47Z UK businesses have furloughed 3.8 million workers during the coronavirus lockdown, Downing Street has said. Full Article
k Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:54:34Z An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed. Full Article
k UK publishers appeal for advertisers to disregard misleading 'coronavirus blocklist' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:19:43Z If the pandemic lasts another three months, news brands could suffer a £50 million loss Full Article
k UK coronavirus death toll at least 5,000 higher than hospital reports, new figures show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:15:00Z The true number of deaths linked to coronavirus in the UK is at least 5,000 higher than those reported from hospitals, new figures show. Full Article
k Camilla: I've really been missing my grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:40:39Z The Duchess of Cornwall says she is missing seeing and hugging her grandchildren during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
k Food For London Now: Olivia Colman joins us on the delivery round to see the crucial work feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
k David Walliams in new campaign to help parents teach children IT skills at home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T14:20:00Z Full Article
k Piers Morgan takes Government to task over VAT charges on PPE for care homes during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-14T09:34:00Z Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
k Trials of drones delivering medical supplies during coronavirus pandemic to begin next week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T15:02:00Z Trials of drones delivering medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic will begin next week, Grant Shapps announced at today's Downing Street press conference. Full Article
k Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals hits 19,506 as figure rises by 768 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:15:00Z The coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals has hit 19,506. Full Article
k Ministers 'warned to prepare for pandemic last year', according to leaked document By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:03:00Z Ministers were reportedly warned to prepare for a pandemic virus last year, according to a leaked document. Full Article
k Grant Shapps denies coronavirus test website crashed as essential workes applied for screenings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:21:40Z But speaking at the daily Covid-19 Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps revealed that there was popular demand for the test slots with 16,000 people registering on Friday morning alone. Around 5,000 also got home test kits. While around 46,000 had tried to apply through the site. Full Article
k Stunning images captured by the Hubble Telescope's to mark its 30th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:17:00Z These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space. Full Article
k Twins, 37, who both worked as nurses die after both being diagnosed with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:51:00Z Twin sisters who had both worked as nurses have died after both testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
k Man, 44, charged with attempted murder after officers link him to three stabbings in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T19:55:00Z A 44-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after being allegedly linked to three stabbings in north London. Full Article
k Donald Trump says his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were 'sarcastic' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:15:00Z Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic". Full Article
k UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:48:27Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running. Full Article
k Charles speaks of 'heartbreak' over 13-year-old Muslim coronavirus victim in Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T19:01:00Z Prince Charles said he was left "utterly heartbroken" by the "tragic story" of the 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
k UK coronavirus LIVE: Public urged to stick with Covid-19 lockdown this weekend as hospital death toll passes 19,500 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:53:00Z Follow our live updates below... Full Article
k Donald Trump walks out of coronavirus press briefing without taking questions after criticism over disinfectant injection comments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T06:42:00Z Donald Trump cut off his daily coronavirus task force briefing without taking any questions from reporters a day after he was slammed for suggesting disinfectant could be injected as a treatment. Full Article
k Seven Days quiz: Test yourself on the news and happenings from the past week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:16:00Z It's been another week in lockdown for most of us but that doesn't mean the world of news has stopped spinning. Full Article
k Prince Charles says he is 'utterly heartbroken' at death of 13-year-old coronavirus victim Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab during Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:52:41Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
k NHS launches campaign urging public to seek medical help if they need it during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T08:48:00Z The NHS is launching a campaign encouraging ill people to seek urgent care during the coronavirus outbreak after A&E visits dropped by 50 per cent this month. Full Article