an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Pools and zoos to reopen as Europe starts to ease coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:12:00Z The drive to ease lockdowns across Europe intensified today as several countries set out blueprints for how to restore normality in everyday life. Full Article
an 'Some children have died' from inflammatory syndrome which could be linked to coronavirus, says Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:22:00Z Some children have died of a new illness that could be linked to coronavirus, the Health Secretary has said. Full Article
an New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T05:32:00Z People headed to the beach and fast food outlets after New Zealand lifted its strict lockdown rules that were put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
an Man jailed for 'vicious' attack on police dog and officers after being quizzed over lockdown travel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:32:00Z The 28-year-old assaulted three officers and launched a violent attack on a police dog Full Article
an Trump blasted by medical experts over call for study of disinfectant injections to treat virus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:36:00Z Medical experts have hit out at Donald Trump after he suggested that research should be carried out into whether the coronavirus might be treated by injecting disinfectant into the body. Full Article
an Donald Trump says he 'can't imagine why' hotline calls about disinfectant have spiked as he refuses to take responsibility for remarks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:25:00Z Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine why" there has been a spike in hotline calls about disinfectant after he suggested injecting it to treat coronavirus. Full Article
an Moment Matt Hancock is confronted by son of doctor who died after contracting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:52:00Z "Openly acknowledging your mistake is not an admission of guilt, it is genuinely just making you seem more human." Full Article
an US firefighter entertains Manhattan health workers with national anthem performance on electric guitar By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:50:17Z This is the moment a firefighter's star-spangled tribute entertained health workers outside a Manhattan hospital. Full Article
an Scotland advises people to wear face masks in shops and on transport in policy U-turn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:52:00Z The Scottish Government has recommended wearing face masks in enclosed public spaces like shops and public transport to stop the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
an Food For London Now: Demand has rocketed, now we need to get food to right people By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:52:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
an Bondi beach reopens to swimmers and surfers as coronavirus lockdown relaxed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T12:50:00Z Sydney's famous Bondi Beach reopened to swimmers and surfers today, five weeks after it was shut over the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
an Organiser of coronavirus lockdown protests in North Carolina tests positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:15:10Z After self-isolating for two weeks she plans to attend another rally Full Article
an London bus stop transformed into children's art gallery to lift spirits during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:15:00Z A west London bus stop has been transformed into a "fabulous" children's art gallery to brighten the drudgery of life under the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
an Piers Morgan slams minister Victoria Atkins and calls PPE crisis a 'national disgrace' in heated exchange By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:13:00Z Piers Morgan slammed a Home Office minister and accused her of laughing as he branded PPE shortages a "national disgrace" in a furious exchange on Good Morning Britain. Full Article
an France outlines plans to ease coronavirus lockdown and reopen schools next month By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:00Z Secondary school pupils in France will be required to wear masks from next month as they start returning to school under new measures set out by the country's prime minister to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
an UK to fall silent for one minute in memory of key workers who have died in coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T13:40:00Z The UK will fall silent on Tuesday in tribute to key workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
an Coronavirus fatalities in England around 40% higher than reported as highest ever weekly death toll recorded By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T07:59:00Z The death toll linked to coronavirus in England is around 40 per cent higher than previously reported, new figures show. Full Article
an Man spat at police officers and lied about having Covid-19 after he 'got stressed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:44:13Z A 23-year-old who spat at police officers' faces in south London and claimed he had coronavirus blamed his behaviour on being stressed. Full Article
an Murder probe launched in Hayes after man, 37, dies in 'vicious assault' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:19:20Z Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 37-year-old man died following a "vicious assault" in west London. Full Article
an Deaf campaigners launch legal action against Government over lack of sign language at coronavirus briefings By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:32:26Z Deaf campaigners have begun legal proceedings against the Government over the lack of sign language interpreters during the daily coronavirus briefings. Full Article
an Ilford stabbing: Toddler and three-year-old boy killed in east London home named By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T19:06:00Z Two young children who were stabbed to death in an attack at their home in east London have been named by police. Full Article
an Royal Mail scraps Saturday letter deliveries until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:59:00Z Royal Mail has stopped Saturday letter deliveries across the UK until further notice to "ease the additional burden" on staff caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
an Supermarket sends cakes to couple spending 60th wedding anniversary apart during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:11:28Z A couple spending their diamond wedding anniversary apart because of the coronavirus pandemic each got a special treat to make their celebrations a little sweeter thanks to their local supermarket. Full Article
an Man, 27, who died after attack in east London named by police as Jay John By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:44:04Z A 27-year-old man who died after an attack in east London has been named by police. Full Article
an Belgians urged to keep eating chips during coronavirus lockdown to help country's potato industry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:52:00Z The trade association for the national potato industry in Belgium has urged the population to keep eating chips during lockdown to help support farmers. Full Article
an More Americans have now died from coronavirus than in Vietnam War as country's cases top one million By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T21:07:00Z The US coronavirus death toll has now exceeded the 58,220 American lives lost during the Vietnam War, as cases in the country topped one million. Full Article
an Nearly 18,000 more people could die of cancer due to impact of Covid-19, researchers warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T23:40:04Z Nearly 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England due to the impact of coronavirus, experts have warned. Full Article
an UK weather forecast: Thundery showers and 40mph winds to mark wet and wild end to April By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T04:11:00Z Thundery showers are set to move in over almost the entire UK over the final days of April, bringing the nation's near record-breaking dry spell to an end. Full Article
an Streamed films eligible for next year's Oscars due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T21:55:00Z Streamed films will be eligible for next year's Oscars due to the Covid-19 impact on the industry. Full Article
an UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 testing expanded to all care home residents as death toll hits record weekly high By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:23:00Z The rising number of Covid-19-related deaths in care homes pushed the overall death toll in England and Wales to the highest level since comparable figures began in 1993, new figures show. Full Article
an Pug becomes first dog to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in US, animal rights group says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:09:18Z A pug has become the first dog to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the US, an animal rights organisation has reported. Full Article
an Duchess of Cornwall reveals she's taken up ballet and is practising her poses to keep fit during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:05:00Z The Duchess of Cornwall has revealed she has taken up ballet and is practising her poses and positions to keep fit in lockdown. Full Article
an Kim Jong-un 'may just be sheltering from Covid-19 pandemic' as rumours dismissed over North Korean leader's health By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:28:12Z Kim Jong-un may simply be shielding himself from coronavirus, US and South Korean sources have said, amid ongoing speculation as to the North Korean leader's health. Full Article
an Queen to lead nation in marking 75th anniversary of VE Day as she delivers televised message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T22:02:00Z The Queen will lead Britain in marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day with a televised address to the nation. Full Article
an Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus to receive £60,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:13:00Z Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus in the course of "essential frontline work" will receive a £60,000 payment, Matt Hancock has said. Full Article
an Norwegian tycoon Tom Hagen held on suspicion of killing missing wife By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:06:00Z One of Norway's wealthiest men is being held on suspicion of murdering his wife who has been missing since 2018. Full Article
an Switzerland lets children under 10 to visit grandparents as they 'can't pass on coronavirus' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:03:00Z Full Article
an Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:49:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day. Full Article
an The Londoner: Rebellion in the ranks? XR activist ups climate ante By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:30:00Z In today's Diary: XR activist says politicians aren't scared enough of the movement / Avgeeks make plane food at home / Sara Britcliffe's slight omission / Ellie Reeves on a positive of remote working Full Article
an Police search for man after alleged rape in central London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:55:22Z Police are searching for a man in connection with an alleged rape at Embankment in central London. Full Article
an Holiday in Greece, it's safer than Britain, says tourist chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:50:23Z Greece's tourism minister today told Britons he wants them to holiday in his country this summer as he declared they could be safer there than here. Full Article
an Who is Carrie Symonds? Meet Boris Johnson's fiancée who's just given birth to their baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:43:00Z The pair announced they have welcomed a baby boy Full Article
an Get coronavirus test to help put London back on its feet, urges Matt Hancock By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:00:00Z Thousands of Londoners were today urged to get tested for coronavirus to help get the capital "back on its feet" as the deadline loomed for the Government's target of 100,000 tests a day. Full Article
an We need better testing and more restrictions at care homes, say worst-hit London boroughs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:19:00Z London boroughs with the highest number of coronavirus care home deaths have appealed for better testing and restrictions on the transfer of elderly residents across the capital. Full Article
an Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson baby news LIVE: Celebration as Prime Minister and fiancée welcome 'healthy baby boy' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:19:00Z Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together. Full Article