w Lawyer for woman charged over Harry Dunn road death 'opens up dialogue with Foreign Office' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:00:00Z The lawyer for the woman who has been charged over the death of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn has opened up a dialogue with the UK Foreign Office (FCO), a source has said. Full Article
w Food For London Now: Pick your own to help feed the capital… Felix Project volunteers hit the fields By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:14:00Z Volunteers spent the day on a farm to harvest vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste so the produce could be turned into meals for our Food for London Now appeal. Full Article
w 'Absolute carnage': Crowds flock to B&Q during fifth week of coronavirus lockdown as more than 100 UK stores reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T13:07:00Z Crowds flocked to B&Q after it reopened 155 stores during the fifth week of coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
w University College London medics don 'lockdown costumes' for online graduation ceremony By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:40:22Z Medical students from University College London who were fast-tracked onto the NHS coronavirus frontline donned "lockdown costumes" for an online graduation ceremony. Full Article
w Sir John Timpson warns some High Street retailers won't survive Covid-19 lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:50:00Z Warning from head of High Street chain comes as retailers across the UK feel the financial pinch of coronavirus restrictions Full Article
w Doctor reveals hospital at heart of coronavirus outbreak saw patient numbers double every two days By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:58:39Z Clinical director says virus is 'scary' because it's so unpredictable Full Article
w US states reopen as New York tests heartburn drug on coronavirus patients By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:17:00Z A swathe of US states were set to reopen businesses this week following mandatory lockdowns that have thrown nearly one in six American workers out of jobs. Full Article
w Newham 'stabbing': Young man dies after 'being stabbed' in east London street By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:58:00Z A young man has died after he was found injured in an east London street. Full Article
w Ilford stabbings: Mother's horror as 'her baby and toddler die from knife wounds' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:54:00Z A mother ran into the street screaming "help me…it's my children" after a baby and a toddler suffered fatal knife wounds at the family home, neighbours said today. Full Article
w Coronavirus: Latest advice on testing and how it can help in Covid-19 battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T11:29:00Z As the Government ramps up testing this is all you need to know about getting tests and what they could mean in the battle against coronavirus. Full Article
w HeadFIT: Prince Harry spearheads new mental fitness tool for armed forces By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T11:44:02Z The Duke of Sussex has helped launch a new mental fitness platform aiming to help servicemen and women manage their mental health. Full Article
w How long could the coronavirus lockdown last in the UK? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:50:00Z Today on his return to No.10 after being hospitalised for coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said lifting lockdown now would "throw away the sacrifice of the British people", adding that "this is the moment of maximum risk". Full Article
w UK weather forecast: End to sunshine and warm weather as UK enters sixth week of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:23:00Z Britain is saying goodbye to weeks of warm weather with temperatures set to tumble for the sixth week of lockdown. Full Article
w Poundland boss hands 'hero' workers extra week of holiday as reward for efforts during Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:45:40Z Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period Full Article
w Greggs set to reopen stores as high street reawakens despite coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:58:00Z Greggs has become the latest high street stalwart to announce plans to reopen stores despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
w New Zealand ban on military-style guns to come into force from next month after Christchurch shootings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2019-03-21T09:58:00Z Military-style semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles will be banned in New Zealand from next month under tough new laws announced today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Full Article
w Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has 'won battle' against Covid-19 as it eases lockdown restrictions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:43:00Z New Zealand moves to ease strict lockdown measures after successfully containing coronavirus outbreak Full Article
w Asteroid over a mile wide on course to pass Earth this week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:20:00Z A mile-wide asteroid is on course to pass the Earth on Wednesday at a distance 16 times further than the moon. Full Article
w Prisoners to make PPE for NHS workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:45:52Z Inmates at eight UK prisons will reportedly start making personal protective equipment (PPE) at a third of the market cost for NHS staff battling the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
w Boris Johnson says 'this is the moment of maximum risk' and lifting lockdown 'will throw away sacrifice of British people' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:15:00Z PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment Full Article
w Boris Johnson's speech in full: Prime Minister addresses nation as he returns to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:00:00Z Boris Johnson delivered his first speech on Downing Street since he was hospitalised with coronavirus, as he returns to work today Full Article
w Boris Johnson 'raring to go' as he hosts coronavirus 'war cabinet' amid questions over Government's strategy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:28:00Z Boris Johnson is back in Downing Street to chair the regular Covid-19 "war cabinet" meeting as he retakes charge of the Government's response to the pandemic. Full Article
w London after Lockdown: Total relaxation of measures now risks a whole new outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:15:00Z Many countries, including ours, are battling the question of how to lift the lockdown. Full Article
w London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:00Z Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity. Full Article
w London after Lockdown: Let business in on the secret of how we can get back on track By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:20:00Z Planning is fundamental for any business. We not only plan for good times, but also for bad. And these are indeed bad. Full Article
w UK coronavirus death toll among Covid-19 hospital patients rises by lowest number since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T15:48:00Z The death toll among coronavirus patients in UK hospitals has risen by the lowest one-day total since March 30. Full Article
w Worse pandemics may come if we don't protect nature, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:30:28Z More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned. Full Article
w At least 82 NHS workers have died after testing positive for Covid-19, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:16:00Z At least 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died after contracting coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed. Full Article
w Neighbour tells of harrowing moment Ilford mother screamed 'like she was being tortured after children stabbed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:00:00Z A mother screamed for help "like she was being tortured" after two children were stabbed to death at a home in east London, a neighbour has said. Full Article
w Rise in road traffic despite coronavirus lockdown remaining in place By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:25:43Z Road traffic levels have increased despite the coronavirus lockdown remaining in place, new figures show. Full Article
w Rishi Sunak announces new micro loan scheme for small businesses worth up to £50,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:45:00Z Loans to be available from next week as Government ramps up efforts to save small businesses from collapsing under financial fallout of Covid-19 crisis Full Article
w Virgin Media goes down across UK as customers struggle to get online By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:32:00Z Virgin Media, one of the UK's largest internet providers, has apologised after its broadband service crashed for thousands of customers. Full Article
w Flamingos 'form long-lasting friendships and some behave like married couples', new research shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:19:00Z Flamingos form long-lasting friendships and some "behave like married couples", according to new research. Full Article
w Residents in UK village pay tribute to key workers on coronavirus frontline using scarecrows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:54:07Z Residents in a small English village have put up scarecrows in their gardens to show support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
w Britain to hold minute's silence in honour of key workers who have died with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T00:21:00Z Britain will today fall silent in tribute to the frontline workers who have died amid the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
w Plans for 'phased' reopening of schools in Wales set to be announced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T01:46:00Z Plans for the phased return to school for children in Wales are due to be announced by the Welsh Government. Full Article
w Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 28 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:02:00Z Full Article
w UK coronavirus LIVE: Outbreak 'not past peak' as lowest daily Covid-19 hospital death toll recorded since March By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:55:00Z The chief medical officer for England has said the country is not "consistently" past the peak of coronavirus deaths. Full Article
w 'Not enough evidence' to reopen schools yet as spread of Covid-19 among children remains largely unknown, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T19:23:00Z Experts have said it is too early to reopen schools in the UK as it is still unclear how coronavirus spreads among children. Full Article
w UK weather forecast: Month's worth of rain to fall in 24 hours as weeks of sunshine come to an end By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T04:26:00Z Britain's chances of recording the driest April on record have been brought to an end as a month's worth of rain is set to fall over the next 24 hours. Full Article
w Virgin Media down: Customers across the UK complain about broadband outage despite issue being 'fixed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:21:00Z Virgin Media customers are still complaining about issues with their broadband despite the provider saying the issue has been fixed. Full Article
w Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:33:52Z The day has been marked every year since 2011 Full Article
w Donald Trump: I have a very good idea how Kim Jong-un is doing but can't talk about it now By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:04:00Z Donald Trump has said he knows how Kim Jong-un is doing amid speculation over the North Korean leader's health, but added: "I can't talk about it now". Full Article
w Key PPE items not in Government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit UK, investigation finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:58:00Z Key items of protective equipment were not included in the government's pandemic stockpile when coronavirus hit the UK, an investigation has found. Full Article
w Food For London Now appeal sets its sights on raising £10 million to feed capital's hungry over three years By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
w Top New York City doctor takes her own life after working on coronavirus frontline By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:39:00Z A top New York City doctor has taken her own life after battling coronavirus on the frontline, officials have said. Full Article
w Britain sees 'sunniest April on record' during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:27:00Z Brits have been basking under blue skies during what will likely be the sunniest April on record, the Met Office has said. Full Article
w Millions in silent tribute to NHS heroes who lost lives in coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:53:00Z Millions of Britons fell silent at 11am today in memory of the healthcare heroes and key workers who have died fighting coronavirus. Full Article
w Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday Spitfire flypast WILL go ahead, Grant Shapps insists By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:33:00Z Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar said it would instead fly The Spirit of Kent on a circuit around the Biggin Hill airfield at 8pm on Thursday, to coincide with the nation's weekly "Clap for our Carers" event. Full Article
w Vicar who spent years helping homeless dies after month-long battle with coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:02:00Z A vicar who was a "dedicated campaigner" for vulnerable people has died after almost a month battling Covid-19 in hospital. Full Article