ng California city slams brake on skate park amid Covid-19 pandemic by filling it with 37 tons of sand By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:52:00Z Officials in San Clemente draw line in the sand at local park after weeks of rule-breaking by unruly skateboarders Full Article
ng Gavin Williamson says he wants 'nothing more than to re-open schools' but can't give a date until coronavirus lockdown criteria are met By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:54:00Z No date can yet be set for re-opening schools in England, the Education Secretary has said, following reports children could be back in the classroom in just three weeks. Full Article
ng Prince Harry warned Meghan's father Thomas that speaking to press would 'backfire', court documents show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:20:00Z Full Article
ng Government's furlough scheme opens today as millions apply for financial support during coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:25:00Z What is furlough? Read more HERE Full Article
ng Contact tracing 'most promising approach' for ending coronavirus lockdown measures, major report says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:10:00Z A major study has deemed increasing testing and contact tracing in the community the "most promising approach" to lifting coronavirus lockdown measures in the short term. Full Article
ng Government 'working to resolve' delays to Turkish PPE shipment as Rishi Sunak confirms arrival of 140k gowns for NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T15:34:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the Government had faced some unexpected delays to the delivery of personal protective equipment from Turkey. Full Article
ng Transport for London to place staff on furlough scheme during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:37:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ng First RAF plane collecting PPE from Turkey finally takes off By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:33:00Z An RAF flight has left to collect a consignment of protective gowns for healthcare workers on the coronavirus frontline. Full Article
ng Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:12:09Z Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous Full Article
ng Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:30:50Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ng 'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:06:00Z An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
ng Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:18:00Z Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ng Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:04:35Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ng Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 21 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T03:59:00Z Full Article
ng Food For London Now: Print out your Damien Hirst heart and join star artist in standing with volunteers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:13:00Z Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Download Damien Hirst's Butterfly Heart 2020 image here to print out and display in your window Full Article
ng Rumours that Kim Jong-un is 'gravely ill' following heart surgery are denied by South Korea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:43:00Z Rumours that Kim Jong-Un is in a "fragile condition" after apparent heart surgery have been denied by South Korean officials. Full Article
ng Elderly couple sprayed in face with fire extinguishers during 'despicable' raid in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:39:00Z Full Article
ng Good Morning Britain viewers in tears after war veteran Ken Bembow presented with touching gift to remember late wife By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:30:00Z A war veteran has touched hearts around the country after he was given a "precious" cushion featuring a picture of his late wife. Full Article
ng Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:08:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ng Teenage cyclist 'wipes spits on three-year-old girl after claiming he had Covid-19' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:23:22Z Police in Barnsley have launched an investigation after a three-year-old girl had spit wiped on her face by a teenage cyclist. Full Article
ng The Londoner: Fellowes and a shocking history lesson from 1918 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:50:00Z In today's Diary: Julian Fellowes says 1918 pandemic was scarier / Kelly Jones on being asked to write for One Direction / Jeremy Hunt eyes a bestseller / Stewart McDonald's fragrant solution Full Article
ng E-scooter inquiry launched amid warning they could pose 'significant' threat to pedestrians By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:21:32Z MPs will investigate the potential consequences of allowing electric scooters to be used on the road. Full Article
ng Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:33:22Z Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows. Full Article
ng John Lewis sales plunge as online growth fails to offset shop closures with people 'buying more Scrabble but fewer sofas' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:02:22Z John Lewis sales have plunged, despite a surge in online orders, after it was forced to shut stores in face of coronavirus. Full Article
ng 'World's loneliest dolphin' dies after two years living in abandoned Japanese aquarium By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:14:53Z A dolphin named Honey has died while living alone in a tank at an abandoned Japanese aquarium, according to advocacy organisation Dolphin Project. Full Article
ng Fourfold increase in deaths with coronavirus crisis for elderly deepening By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:15:13Z Nearly one in six coronavirus fatalities have happened outside hospital, latest figures reveal Full Article
ng Queen pays tribute to Canadian police after 'devastating' shooting in Nova Scotia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:30:00Z The Queen has paid tribute to the police in the wake of the "devastating" shooting in Canada after a gunman killed 18 in the deadliest such attack in the country's history. Full Article
ng Telling public to wear face masks 'would put NHS supplies at risk' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:04:43Z Confusion over whether face masks would reduce the spread of Covid-19 in public places deepened today as a minister suggested that there may not be enough to go round even if scientists recommend their use on public transport and in offices. Full Article
ng Jobless figures rise and vacancies start to dry up as John Lewis reveals 17% drop in sales during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:13:00Z The first official signs of the jobs fallout from the coronavirus lockdown emerged today as figures showed the number of people in paid employment falling and job vacancies starting to dry up. Full Article
ng Moment woman coughs at police after being arrested amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:46:00Z Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months Full Article
ng Boris Johnson to talk with Queen via video link in first conversation with monarch since contracting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:11:00Z Boris Johnson is having an audience with the Queen by video link – his first conversation with the Monarch since he fell ill with coronavirus three weeks ago. Full Article
ng Heartwarming moment NHS staff applaud nurse as she leaves intensive care after 23 days fighting for life against coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:51:00Z This is the heartwarming moment more than 100 NHS staff applaud a nurse as she leaves intensive care after spending 23 days in the ward fighting for her life against coronavirus. Full Article
ng Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:36:52Z Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world. Full Article
ng Police dogs 'showered' in glass during 'unacceptable' brick attack on officers' car By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:18:56Z Two police dogs were "showered" in glass after a brick was thrown through the window of a car while officers were investigating reports of a house party. Full Article
ng No end in sight for UK lockdown despite coronavirus cases 'flattening' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:09:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that easing of lockdown restrictions remains some time away, saying "we are not there yet". Full Article
ng Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore to open NHS Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:35:17Z New field hospital in Harrogate to provide 500 extra beds for Covid-19 patients Full Article
ng Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:16:00Z They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork Full Article
ng London hospital trust opens '3D printing farm' to make visors for NHS staff on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:23:00Z A London hospital trust has opened a "3D printing farm" to produce 1,500 face visors a day for frontline staff. Full Article
ng Five things that would persuade ministers to lift coronavirus lockdown rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T20:49:00Z Live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ng Boris Johnson tells Donald Trump he's 'feeling better and on road to recovery' after falling ill with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:53:00Z Boris Johnson has told Donald Trump that he is "feeling better and on the road to recovery" at his Chequers country retreat after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
ng Doctors in China wake from fighting virus on life support to find skin has changed colour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:31:00Z Two doctors in Wuhan who survived coronavirus after long battles on life support found their skin changed colour as a result of their treatment. Full Article
ng Jenny Harries calls for 'more adult conversation' about PPE shortages as she defends Government's handling of Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:34:00Z England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and its distribution of vital protective equipment to frontline workers. Full Article
ng Delivery of 84 tonnes of vital PPE for NHS staff battling coronavirus crisis delayed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T11:05:00Z The CEO of the NHS Confederation said the supply could have been enough to 'avert an absolute crisis' Full Article
ng Damning warning from social care bosses over lack of PPE By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:49:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ng Possible coronavirus vaccine being developed in UK to start human trials this week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T16:16:00Z Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed at the University of Oxford will begin on Thursday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. Full Article
ng Bend It director hails 'NHS heroes' for staying at bedside of aunt who died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:36:00Z Award-winning film-maker Gurinder Chadha has hailed the "NHS heroes" who stayed at her aunt's bedside as she lost the fight with coronavirus complications in hospital. Full Article
ng Rent, mortgage and bills: How to manage your finances during the coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T16:31:29Z Full Article
ng Captain Tom Moore praises 'magnificent' NHS as he opens Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T16:34:00Z Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore praised the NHS for doing a "magnificent job" as he opened Yorkshire's new Nightingale hospital via video link today. Full Article
ng I walked an hour and a half to get this lunch: The heartwarming personal stories behind our Food For London Now appeal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:44:00Z Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ng British energy startup launches campaign supplying power banks to frontline workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:49:00Z "Our premise has always been to change an industry which is traditionally quite bad, and become sustainable" Full Article