v UK pubs could limit drinkers to two or three pints when lockdown lifts, government adviser suggests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:44:00Z Britons could be limited to two or three drinks when pubs reopen, a government adviser has suggested. Full Article
v True UK coronavirus death toll reaches 26,097, new figures including care home fatalities show By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:01:00Z A total of 26,097 people have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, Public Health England has said. Full Article
v UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 patients passes 26,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:09:00Z Of these, around 70 per cent were outside hospital settings and around 30 per cent were in hospital. Full Article
v War veteran Captain Tom Moore sends thank you message to the UK for well-wishes on eve of 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:21:00Z Captain Tom Moore has sent a message to the nation saying he is "completely overwhelmed" by the love he has received ahead of his 100th birthday. Full Article
v Cuckoo named Carlton II smashes migration record by flying 4,000 miles from Africa to England in seven days By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:53:53Z A cuckoo named Carlton II has smashed the record books by flying more than 4,000 miles in just seven days on his annual migration to the UK from Africa. Full Article
v 'Professional criminal' who recklessly infected three women with HIV is jailed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:14:42Z A man who played "Russian roulette" with three women's health by failing to disclose he had HIV has been jailed for eight years. Full Article
v Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:21:16Z Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced. Full Article
v Teenager 'who spat at bus driver during coronavirus lockdown' arrested By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T18:22:38Z A teenager who allegedly spat at a bus driver in south-east London during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested. Full Article
v Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:35:00Z The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began. Full Article
v Coronavirus 'wreaking more havoc than any terrorist attack', WHO says as it defends response timeline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T18:03:00Z The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking more havoc across the world than any terrorist attack, the World Health Organisation's director general has said. Full Article
v NHS trusts warned BAME staff may be at greater risk of coronavirus and asked to 'make appropriate arrangements' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:13:38Z UK hospital trusts have been advised to "risk-assess" black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff and make "appropriate arrangements" as data emerged suggesting they are disproportionately affected by Covid-19. Full Article
v 'Highly dangerous' man who pushed teenage girl over balcony after argument jailed for 14 years By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:32:13Z A 20-year-old man who threw a teenage girl over a stairwell balcony after an argument at a "pre-trial party" has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Full Article
v Boris Johnson beams as he arrives back in Downing Street from hospital after Carrie Symonds gives birth to son By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:36:00Z Boris Johnson has been pictured beaming as he arrived back in Downing Street from hospital after the birth of his baby son . Full Article
v NHS staff coronavirus inquests should not look at PPE shortages, chief coroner says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:54:00Z Inquests into the deaths of NHS staff amid the coronavirus crisis should not address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) among health workers, the chief coroner has said. Full Article
v WHO launches investigation into 'rare but serious' child illness and its links with Covid-19 after UK medics raise alarm By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:02:00Z Global health experts are investigating reports of a rare but serious illness affecting children and its links to coronavirus after UK medics raised the alarm. Full Article
v Dominic Raab issues warning over relaxing UK lockdown as he points to increased transmission rate in Germany By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:03:00Z Dominic Raab has warned against relaxing the UK lockdown, saying the number of Covid-19 infections in Germany grew when restrictions were eased. Full Article
v Nicola Sturgeon 'far from convinced' lockdown will be eased next week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:47:23Z The Scottish First Minister has said she is "far from convinced" that coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be eased next week. Full Article
v Mother goose becomes online sensation after setting up home in middle of quiet train station during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:59:48Z A goose has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown to nest in one of the north of England's busiest transport hubs. Full Article
v We can't complain: Two men spend coronavirus lockdown in London pub with 'fresh beer on tap' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T21:04:03Z Two "lucky" men with beer on tap said they can't complain after going into coronavirus lockdown in a London pub. Full Article
v Donald Trump ramps up attack on WHO's coronavirus response as he brands agency 'pipe organ' for China By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T20:45:00Z Donald Trump has accused the World Health Organisation (WHO) of being a "pipe organ" for China during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v Drug trial gives hope for treatment of coronavirus as global study sees patient recovery time reduced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T22:50:00Z A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Full Article
v UK coronavirus LIVE: Huge jump in death toll as Covid-19 figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community revealed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:55:00Z The UK discovered the true toll of coronavirus deaths today when the Government unveils figures for fatalities in hospitals, care homes and the community . Full Article
v London after Lockdown: Shopping experience to be 'turned on its head' to put safety first after coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:26:00Z Shoppers will have to get used to "supermarket-style" queuing and till screens as well as innovations such as video-conferencing advice from assistants when high-street stores start to reopen after the end of the lockdown. Full Article
v Pioneering surgeon and brave nurse fall victim to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:43:00Z A pioneering heart surgeon and a dedicated nurse who volunteered to treat Covid-19 patients are among the latest Londoners to die with the virus. Full Article
v Boris Johnson to lead briefing for first time since battle with coronavirus on deadline day for test target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T23:01:00Z Boris Johnson will today lead the daily Covid-19 briefing for the first time since his return to work following his battle with the virus. Full Article
v City in Sweden to dump chicken manure on park to prevent festival gatherings during coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T07:51:02Z A Swedish city plans to cover its main park with a tonne of chicken manure to discourage people from going there during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
v Boris Johnson leads tributes to Captain Tom Moore as nation celebrates 'heroic' war veteran on 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:04:00Z Boris Johnson has hailed Captain Tom Moore a "point of light" in the lives of the nation as he led tributes to the war veteran on his 100th birthday. Full Article
v Chiltern Firehouse wins fight to open pavement café By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:38:34Z One of London's most popular celebrity nightspots will be allowed to open a Parisian-style pavement café despite dozens of complaints from neighbours. Full Article
v The Londoner: Tom Watson's next gig: saving hallowed music venues By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:41:00Z In today's Diary: Campaign launched to save independent music venues / David Hare's coronavirus fever / Rishi Sunak biography planned / Johnny Mercer and his painted nails Full Article
v Coronavirus home test that gives results in 75 minutes could be ready in weeks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:32:25Z London hospitals are trialling the innovation — and maker plans delivery service to send out thousands Full Article
v Oxford and drug giant join forces to crack vaccine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:00:13Z A potential coronavirus vaccine being trialled by UK researchers will be rapidly produced in vast numbers if it proves effective. Full Article
v Swastikas daubed onto 'Protect the NHS' signs leaving officers 'horrified' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:44:00Z Police have been left "horrified" after finding swastikas sprayed onto signs urging people to stay at home and "protect the NHS". Full Article
v Europe showing positive signs of passing coronavirus peak, World Health Organisation says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:17:56Z Europe has shown positive signs that it is passing the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Full Article
v Greta Thunberg gives $100,000 in prize money to UN children's charity to help coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:22:04Z Greta Thunberg has donated $100,000 in prize money to the United Nations children's fund to help its coronavirus support campaign. Full Article
v Moment care home chief demands apology from Matt Hancock over testing shortages By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:32:55Z It comes after the UK's Covid-19 death toll jumped by 3,811 on Wednesday to top 26,000 when care home victims were factored in for the first time. Full Article
v Police record eight-fold rise in speeding drivers during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:17:00Z The number of speeding drivers caught by traffic police has risen by nearly eight-fold compared with last year, the Met revealed today. Full Article
v Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, EU members say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:17:11Z Airlines should be able to issue vouchers instead of cash refunds for cancelled flights, according to 12 EU member states who have requested a change in the rules to help carriers. Full Article
v Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:22:13Z An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
v Design teachers put together 200,000 masks, scrubs and visors By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:52:56Z Design and technology teachers have made more than 200,000 pieces of protective equipment for frontline NHS workers, new figures reveal. Full Article
v TV anchor accused of cheating on girlfriend after half-naked 'lover' appears on webcam during news report By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:33:00Z Not for one Spanish TV anchor, whose video-chat blunder might have cost him his relationship. Full Article
v Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:46:45Z Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested. Full Article
v Princes Charles warns Covid-19 could 'wreak utter havoc' in vulnerable countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:00:00Z Full Article
v Pilot flouts lockdown to write 'f*** Covid-19' with flightpath By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:55:00Z Full Article
v Man jailed after spitting at London bus driver and police officer while claiming to have Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T13:24:00Z A man has been jailed for spitting at a London bus driver and a police officer. Full Article
v Police issue over 9,000 fines for lockdown breaches in England and Wales By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T13:34:00Z Police have issued more than 9,000 fines to people in England and Wales for allegedly breaching coronavirus lockdown laws, according to new figures. Full Article
v Boris Johnson urges Brits: 'I must ask you to keep going in the way that you have kept going so far' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:22:52Z Boris Johnson has urged Brits to "keep going" during the coronavirus lockdown in a series of posts on Twitter. Full Article
v 'His pleasure was short lived': Man caught touching himself while driving on busy motorway By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:58:00Z A man was pulled over in his car on the M6 motorway after he was caught in a compromising – and illegal – position, police said. Full Article
v Tube could be 'rapidly overwhelmed' when lockdown lifts in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:55:00Z London's transport system could be "rapidly overwhelmed" by a surge in passengers needing to keep to social distancing rules after the coronavirus lockdown ends, a briefing to emergency planners has revealed. Full Article
v Captain Tom Moore waves as RAF flypast soars over home to mark 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T05:53:00Z Captain Tom Moore was today treated to a special World War Two RAF flypast to mark his 100th birthday. Full Article
v Captain Tom Moore 'in awe' after he receives 140,000 birthday cards on 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T05:34:00Z The 100-year-old war veteran received a total of 140,000 birthday cards Full Article