t 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
t 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
t Food For London Now: Families on frontline of hunger emergency By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:49:00Z You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
t 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
t Newham stabbing: Double tragedy as NHS worker knifed to death in east London days before father's funeral By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:21:00Z A young NHS worker was stabbed to death in east London just days before his father's funeral. Full Article
t Pilot sparks complaints for breaching lockdown after spelling 'NHS' with flightpath By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T13:26:54Z A pilot has sparked complaints over an alleged breach of lockdown rules after spelling out "NHS" using his plane's flightpath. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Smartphone app to help ease coronavirus lockdown 'should be ready in three weeks' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:37:14Z A smartphone app designed to help curb the spread of coronavirus when the lockdown is eased should be ready "two to three weeks", MPs have been told. Full Article
t 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
t Is Virgin Media still down? How to check your internet connection By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:40:00Z Millions of people had difficulty accessing the internet yesterday as Virgin Media had a series of outages across the country. Full Article
t Coronavirus death toll in London hospitals halves from peak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:56:00Z The number of coronavirus patients dying each day in London hospitals has halved, it can be revealed. Full Article
t Global coronavirus cases pass 3 million as lockdowns begin to ease across the world By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:41:00Z Global confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed three million. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t Coronavirus: Expert's view on comparing the UK to other countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:38:00Z With coronavirus spreading rapidly in countries across the world, we look at how the situation in the UK compares to that in other countries. Full Article
t Coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals rises by 586 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T15:15:00Z The number of people who have died in hospitals in the UK after contracting coronavirus has risen by 586. Full Article
t UK coronavirus death toll passes 24,000 as nation remembers frontline workers who have died By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T14:59:00Z More than 24,000 coronavirus patients have died, new figures show, as the nation paid tribute to frontline workers who lost their lives during the pandemic. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t John Lewis 'highly unlikely' to keep all department stores open once coronavirus lockdown ends By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:14:00Z Bosses at John Lewis have started talks on which department stores should keep their doors permanently closed once the coronavirus lockdown ends, according to sources. Full Article
t Evgeny Lebedev: Why our Food For London Now appeal needs to raise £10m to feed the capital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T09:50:00Z Heartfelt appeal on behalf of families and vulnerable during coronavirus crisis You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
t 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
t Third of global coronavirus cases confirmed in US as one million people test positive for Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T19:33:00Z More than one million people have now tested positive for coronavirus in the US as lockdown measures continue to be eased in some states. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Police officers on horses pull up for free food at five-star hotel drive-through in Knightsbridge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T20:55:27Z A five-star luxury hotel in London has been spreading a little joy amid the coronavirus outbreak by serving up free meals for key workers. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Twitter DMs down: Users report issues with direct messaging as site works to fix problem By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T05:38:00Z Twitter users have been complaining that their direct messaging function (DMs) is down. Full Article
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t 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
t Brits urged to mark VE Day during lockdown by placing a 'Tommy' in their window By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:51:00Z Brits are being urged to commemorate VE Day during the coronavirus lockdown by placing a specially designed figure of a WWII soldier in their window. Full Article
t 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
t Mile-wide asteroid to pass Earth today at 19,000mph as NASA sets sights on crashing spacecraft into smaller one By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T07:22:00Z Nasa plans to test potentially lifesaving technology by crashing a spacecraft into a smaller asteroid in 2021 Full Article
t 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
t Government's coronavirus testing tsar 'confident' that 100,000 daily target will be met on Thursday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:39:00Z The Government's testing tsar has said he is "confident" that the 100,000 daily target for coronavirus tests will be met on Thursday. Full Article
t Nightingale should become coronavirus centre to enable other London hospitals to become 'Covid-free', chief executive suggests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:49:00Z The Nightingale field hospital should take coronavirus patients from other London hospitals to enable them to become "Covid-free" and restart normal treatment, its chief executive has suggested. Full Article