y Cath Kidston permanently closes 60 UK stores and axes over 900 jobs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:55:35Z Cath Kidston is cutting 900 jobs and permanently shutting 60 UK stores. Full Article
y 'Massive fireballs' seen for miles in Kent as chickens killed by explosion on farm By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:25:00Z "Massive fireballs" and "huge explosions" have been seen near Maidstone in Kent as firefighters responded to an explosion on a farm. Full Article
y Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds calls for live animal meat markets to be banned to prevent another Covid-19-like pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:42:23Z Carrie Symonds has signed a petition calling for a worldwide ban on live animal meat markets after coronavirus is thought to have emerged at a "wet market" in Wuhan, China. Full Article
y 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
y Asda and Aldi roll out new 'no touch' policy in supermarkets amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:51:00Z Two retail giants have introduced new "no touch" rules to help curb the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
y Police up security around 5G masts after spate of attacks linked to coronavirus conspiracy theories By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:35:01Z A UK police force has upped patrols around 5G masts in a bid to stop further attacks linked to coronavirus conspiracy theories. Full Article
y PPE row continues as minister says NHS won't run out while medics say it has By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:40:00Z The crisis over protective equipment in hospitals turned into farce today as a minister insisted "we will not run out" at the same time that doctors on London's front line protested they do not have enough life-saving masks, gowns and visors. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y UK coronavirus death tolls jumps by more than 820 as new data shows total figure could be 41 per cent higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:17:00Z The number of people who have died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK has reached 17,337, up from 16,509 in 24 hours. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Police motorcyclist dies after collision with a car while on duty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:38:00Z A police motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car while responding to an incident in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said. Full Article
y 'Bubbly' nurse, 55, dies after coronavirus diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:57:00Z A nurse who came from South Africa to the UK to bring her "passion for care" to the NHS has died after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
y Toddler with chronic lung disease and heart defect becomes one of UK's youngest coronavirus survivors By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:33:00Z A one-year-old girl with chronic lung disease and a heart defect has become one of the UK's youngest coronavirus survivors. Full Article
y Death toll from coronavirus in England and Wales 'reached peak two weeks ago', leading scientists say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:36:00Z The number of deaths from coronavirus in England and Wales reached the peak almost two weeks ago, leading scientists have said. Full Article
y 'Ten years worth of ventilators to be made in ten weeks' amid UK coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:24:00Z Ten years worth of ventilators are to be made in around just ten weeks to cope with demand during the coronavirus outbreak, the head of a consortium of manufacturers has said. Full Article
y Parents' joy as three-week-old baby recovers from coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:56:00Z A three-week-old girl has recovered from coronavirus to the delight of her parents. Full Article
y William and Kate: Mental health of frontline workers fighting coronavirus top priority for months end By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T00:27:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make supporting the mental health of frontline workers battling coronavirus their "top priority" in the months ahead. Full Article
y Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey warns against early easing of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:16:00Z The economy would be hit by a premature end to the lockdown which would also "damage people's confidence very severely", Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned. Full Article
y Donald Trump's US immigration ban to last 60 days and targets those seeking permanent residency By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T22:03:00Z Donald Trump has said his new US immigration ban would last for 60 days and apply to those seeking "green cards" for permanent residency. Full Article
y Your morning briefing: What you should know for Wednesday, April 22 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T04:50:20Z Full Article
y Adverts for IV drips claiming to treat Covid-19 banned by watchdog By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:26:16Z Adverts promoting IV drips that claimed to boost patients' immunity to Covid-19 have been banned by the advertising watchdog. Full Article
y Missouri sues China over handling of coronavirus outbreak as Beijing calls for solidarity rather than 'finger pointing' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:55:30Z The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus as Beijing calls for solidarity and less "finger pointing" during the pandemic. Full Article
y UK weather forecast: Britain could be hotter than Ibiza with mercury set to hit 24C amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:57:00Z Temperatures will soar this week with the UK set to be hotter than Ibiza amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
y Moment staff line up to pay respects to 'dearly loved' surgeon who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:12:42Z This emotional footage shows the moment hospital staff lined the streets to pay respects to a "devoted" orthopaedic surgeon who died after testing positive for coronavirus. Full Article
y Boy, 7, accidentally shoots dead three-year-old sister in US as mother arrested By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:34:49Z A seven-year-old boy accidentally killed his three-year-old sister after shooting her with an unsecured shotgun in Colorado, police said. Full Article
y Police break up '4/20 party' in New York over Covid-19 social distancing failures By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:38:43Z Police in New York broke up a "4/20" marijuana party in Manhattan after receiving a tip that nearly 40 people were not practising social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
y Flock of sheep descend on empty McDonald's during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:16:33Z A flock of sheep descended on an empty McDonald's restaurant in Wales amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
y Neighbours urged to call police if they hear domestic abuse By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:24:41Z Neighbours who fear that domestic abuse is being inflicted in a home nearby were today urged to call the police as the Met warned that the coronavirus lockdown could be making it harder for some victims to seek help. Full Article
y 'Hand-to-mouth' supply of protective gowns as NHS staff face lack of equipment amid virus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-13T06:32:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
y Police use drones and quad bikes to enforce coronavirus lockdown in Italy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:41:50Z Police have been using drones and quad bikes to catch people not obeying coronavirus lockdown rules in Italy. Full Article
y 2019 was hottest year on record for Europe as clear global warming trend continues, report shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:58:00Z 2019 was the hottest year on record for Europe as global warming trends continue, major analysis has shown. Full Article
y Quarter of Brits feel lonely amid coronavirus lockdown, prompting mental health fears By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:09:00Z Nearly a quarter of British adults have felt lonely during the coronavirus lockdown, a new study has suggested, sparking fears over the unintended mental health impact of the restrictions. Full Article
y Police manhunt after girl sexually assaulted on bus in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:14:42Z Police are hunting for a man after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in east London. Full Article
y Chatham Dockside: Man arrested after 'gunshots' fired from flat balcony in Kent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:55:00Z A man in his 30s has been arrested in Chatham following reports of gunshots being fired from the balcony of an apartment block. Full Article
y Family driving to Brighton amid coronavirus lockdown told police they were 'bored and wanted some fresh air' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:01:32Z A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air". Full Article
y Thousands of cancer cases 'may be going undetected each week amid coronavirus fears' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:23:37Z More than 2,000 people each week may be missing cancer diagnoses and possibly losing vital treatment time due to coronavirus fears, a leading cancer charity has warned. Full Article
y Health chiefs deny report coronavirus patients turned away from London's NHS Nightingale due to lack of nurses By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:05:00Z Health bosses have denied a report that transfers of coronavirus patients to the newly built NHS Nightingale in London were rejected due to a lack of nurses. Full Article
y Greta Thunberg posts House on Fire video to call for more climate action on World Earth Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:43:00Z Greta Thunberg has released a video showing a family calmly getting ready for the day while their house burns down around them as a symbol of the threat of climate change. Full Article
y Dominic Raab says 69 NHS workers have died after contracting virus amid claims toll is higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:34:00Z Dominic Raab says a total of 69 NHS workers have died during the coronavirus pandemic amid claims the true toll is much higher. Full Article
y Come on, you can do it: Rugby stars cheer pupils at London school during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:41:30Z Rugby stars have recorded inspirational messages for boys at a London school to help motivate them through the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
y Donald Trump instructs US Navy to shoot and destroy Iranian gunboats 'if they harass our ships' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:19:00Z Donald Trump has instructed the US Navy to shoot down and destroy Iranian gunboats "if they harass our ships at sea". Full Article
y UK ban for London Jihadi who fled to Syria By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:17:59Z An Islamic State fighter from London who has been arrested in Spain after escaping from Syria has been stripped of his British citizenship to prevent him returning to this country. Full Article
y Banksy's Girl with a Pierced Eardrum given face mask in nod to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:42:19Z A Banksy mural in Bristol has been given a face mask in a coronavirus-themed makeover. Full Article
y Matt Hancock forced to deny UK not joining EU ventilator scheme was 'political decision' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:24:00Z The Health Secretary has been forced to deny the UK's failure to take part in an EU scheme to get vital ventilators for the coronavirus crisis was politically motivated. Full Article
y RAF plane returns to UK from Turkey after being dispatched to collect PPE By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:00:00Z An RAF plane believed to be carrying a delayed consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS staff has landed in the UK. Full Article