s Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:55:07Z Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus. Full Article
s Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T05:50:00Z Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
s What time is the Red Arrows flypast on VE Day? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T16:12:00Z The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, or the Red Arrows, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force. Full Article
s 400,000 people in the UK could have coronavirus with 20,000 falling ill every day, say experts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:00:00Z Around 400,000 people in the UK could currently have coronavirus, according to a new official study, while experts say 20,000 more could be infected with the virus every day. Full Article
s Food For London Now: This is the biggest crisis since the war... thanks to the heroes feeding the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T05:27:00Z Londoners who lived through World War II have hailed the "heroes" behind the emergency food operation helping people in the capital get through the current crisis. Full Article
s VE Day at 75: Stunning Red Arrows and RAF Typhoons soar across Britain to mark WW2 victory By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:30:00Z The Red Arrows soared through London's skies this morning to mark the 75th anniversary VE Day. Full Article
s Captain Tom recalls 'very, very happy day' 75 years ago when 'fearsome' war in Europe ended By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:41:00Z Second World War veteran and NHS fundraising champion Captain Tom Moore has recalled the day the "fearsome war in Europe" ended 75 years ago. Full Article
s Boris Johnson's father Stanley admits breaking lockdown rules after grandchild born By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:40:00Z Boris Johnson's father has told how he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules to buy a newspaper after the Prime Minister's son was born. Full Article
s Rail chiefs 'plan to hike rail services to 70 per cent of normal timetable' in days By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:52:34Z Full Article
s Tensions grow over 'mixed messaging' as speculation mounts over coronavirus lockdown easing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T06:43:00Z Tensions are growing between the UK's regions over "mixed messaging" on when to lift restrictions, with speculation that rail services are set to be expanded from mid-May but strict lockdown measures could remain in place until June. Full Article
s Boris Johnson issues stirring VE Day statement calling for 'same spirit of national endeavour' during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T07:34:00Z Boris Johnson has issued a stirring statement as the UK comes together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, calling for Brits to show the "same spirit of national endeavor" during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
s Supermoon lights up night sky for last time in 2020 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:55:24Z People around the world saw a supermoon light up the night sky on Thursday for the third and final time in 2020. Full Article
s Police complain they are 'villains of pandemic' as they prepare for Bank Holiday weekend crackdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:02:56Z Cabinet Secretary Oliver Dowden admitted on Friday morning that the lockdown is facing a major test from the sunny weekend ahead. Full Article
s Battle of Britain veteran Terry Clark dies on the eve of VE Day at the age of 101 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:25:00Z Longtime friend pays tribute to war hero, who was involved in six kills, saying he was a "true gentleman" Full Article
s Legal proceedings launched against Duke of York 'over £5m unpaid ski resort bill' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:50:23Z Legal proceedings have reportedly been launched against the Duke of York over an unpaid bill relating to a Swiss chalet. Full Article
s Wales eases lockdown by reopening garden centres and libraries and relaxing exercise rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:08:00Z Wales has taken the first step to easing lockdown by relaxing exercise rules and reopening some libraries, tips and garden centres. Full Article
s Police release CCTV of man they want to trace after 'frightening' attack on NHS doctor in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:05:00Z Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to trace after an NHS doctor was attacked on her way home from work. Full Article
s Brits should expect 'limited changes' to lockdown next week, says minister By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T10:49:00Z British people should not expect major new freedoms on Monday, with "limited changes" expected to the coronavirus lockdown, a minister has said. Full Article
s Queen recalls being 'swept along on a tide of happiness and relief' during VE Day celebrations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:49:02Z The Queen's memories of her VE Day celebrations have been shared by Buckingham Palace to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. Full Article
s Food shortages, run-ins with soldiers and liberation: a Channel Islander remembers life in the only part of the British Isles under German occupation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:04:00Z Full Article
s Coronavirus tragedy as six-week-old baby thought to be youngest UK victim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:54:00Z A six-week-old baby is thought to be the youngest UK victim of coronavirus. Full Article
s UK coronavirus death toll hits 31,241 after rise of 626 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:34:00Z Britain's coronavirus death toll has passed 31,000 after a rise of 626. Full Article
s Donald Trump donor to represent Joe Biden assault accuser Tara Reade By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:16:00Z Tara Reade, the woman who has accused US Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden of assault, will be legally represented by a donor for President Donald Trump. Full Article
s Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:06:00Z The Government has missed its testing target of 100,000 coronavirus tests a day by the end of April for the sixth day running. Full Article
s Coronavirus pandemic leading to a 'tsunami of hate' and 'contemptible memes', UN chief says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:04:00Z UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has called for an "all-out effort to end hate speech globally" amid what he called a "tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering" unleashed during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
s Ilford father charged with murder of his two children who had their throats cut By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:07:00Z A father has been charged with murdering his two young children who had their throats cut at the Ilford family home. Full Article
s Man hiding from police blows cover with fart By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T11:46:00Z Full Article
s Plans to ramp up rail services to start next Monday, claims Union By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:28:00Z Plans to ramp up rail services have been brought forward by a week and will start from next Monday, a union is claiming. Full Article
s Four people fined for driving 200 miles to look at boat By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:40:00Z Four people have been fined after attempting to drive from Dorset to Milford Haven to look at a boat. Full Article
s Thousands tune in to watch Katherine Jenkins sing wartime favourites in an empty Royal Albert Hall to mark VE Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T17:48:00Z Thousands have tuned in to watch Katherine Jenkins' stunning performance in front of an empty Royal Albert Hall as she marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Full Article
s Brexit trade timeline 'virtually impossible', says Deputy Irish Premier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:07:00Z Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal "virtually impossible". Full Article
s McDonald's Drive-Thru 'made for social distancing' and are safe to reopen, says Environment Secretary George Eustice By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:28:00Z Drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald's are "made for social distancing", Environment Secretary George Eustice has said. Full Article
s Kate and Will hear WWII stories as they video call veterans to mark VE Day's 75th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T18:56:01Z Prince William and Kate heard stories about Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's "secret" birthday message his son when they chatted veterans about their VE Day memories. Full Article
s UK weather forecast: Brits set to bask in glorious sunshine as temperatures soar to scorching 26C By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T19:24:00Z The UK is set to bask in glorious sunshine on Saturday with temperatures forecast to hit 26C (78.8F). Full Article
s VE Day 2020 LIVE: Royals pay tribute to WWII veterans as they mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:50:00Z The Queen has addressed the nation to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, saying veterans would have recognised the "love and care" of people during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
s UK Coronavirus LIVE: Britain 'not out of the woods' with outbreak as death toll passes 31,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T20:26:00Z The UK is "not out of the woods" and will live with coronavirus for some time as the death toll passes 31,000, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said. Full Article
s Boris Johnson to announce reopening of garden centres in England from Wednesday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T19:49:00Z Garden centres in England will be allowed to reopen next week as part of the Government's first-step measures to ease the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
s Roy Horn dead: Magician dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:11:00Z Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75 after contracting coronavirus, a representative has said. Full Article
s Next steps of UK lockdown 'to include face masks at work, more cycle lanes and visitor quarantine' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:32:00Z UK arrivals could be told to self-isolate for 14-days PM will reportedly recommend face masks while at work or on public transport More money will be set aside for cycle lanes to limit rush hour travel Full Article
s Danny Pearce death: Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing of young father in Greenwich in 2017 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:23:00Z Full Article
s Downing Street says JustGiving will want to 'reflect' on '£300K fee' for Captain Tom Moore's fundraiser By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T14:18:00Z Downing Street has said JustGiving will want to "reflect" on fees taken for processing Captain Tom Moore's £32 million fundraiser for NHS charities. Full Article
s Streatham crash: Cyclist, 16, fighting for life after 'double hit-and-run' in south London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:57:00Z Full Article
s Unions say teachers will not return to schools in June without full 'test and trace' scheme By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:27:43Z Full Article
s Food For London Now: KSI hails the 'amazing' work of Felix Project after lending a hand to feed the vulnerable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:36:04Z British YouTube star KSI joined the Evening Standard's campaign to feed London during the coronavirus crisis, hailing it as "amazing". Full Article
s Homeless man fighting for life after early morning attack on two rough sleepers in central London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:59:00Z A homeless man is fighting for his life after two rough sleepers were attacked in central London. Full Article
s US Vice President Mike Pence's aide tests positive for coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:39:00Z A top aide to US Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for coronavirus, just one day after another White House staff member was diagnosed. Full Article
s How will London's tallest buildings implement social distancing when thousands of workers return? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:19:00Z Full Article
s UK weather forecast: Stay at home warning as temperatures set to soar to 26C By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:16:10Z Britain is set for another day of sunshine, with temperatures expected to soar to 26C before cooler weather tomorrow. Full Article
s Boris Johnson urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to help world find Covid-19 vaccine in VE Day phone call By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:31:00Z Boris Johnson has asked Vladimir Putin if Russia would help play a more integrated role in global efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine. Full Article
s Coastguard records highest number of call-outs since lockdown began as people 'ignore' stay-at-home advice By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:47:00Z Full Article