e 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
e Labour proposes legislation for fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services hit by Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T22:15:00Z Labour has proposed legislation to deliver a dedicated fast-tracked fund for domestic abuse services affected by the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
e 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
e 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
e '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
e 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
e Pentagon releases 'UFO video footage' taken by US Navy pilots By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T06:58:00Z Previously leaked videos of US Navy pilots encountering "unexplained aerial phenomena" have been released by the Pentagon. Full Article
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 'Heart of gold' father Ralph Gibson dies in spate of violence across London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:20:00Z This is the first picture of a father with a "heart of gold" who was fatally stabbed in the street near his home in south-west London. Full Article
e '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
e Online food sales hit new record during coronavirus lockdown as elderly spend doubles By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T10:26:00Z Spending on home deliveries of food and drink by "vulnerable" elderly shoppers almost doubled this month as overall grocery sales surged by more than £500 million. Full Article
e 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
e The Londoner: Jude Kelly Zooms to the aid of women working in arts sector By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:31:00Z In today's Diary: Jude Kelly leads review of coronavirus impact on women in arts / Sophie Raworth's blue moment / Kerry Godliman struggles with tech / Philip Tetlock on Dominic Cummings and his reputation Full Article
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e Prince Charles pays tribute to former tutor Tedi Millward after death aged 89 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T11:42:00Z Prince Charles has paid tribute to his former Welsh tutor Tedi Millward, who has died at the age of 89. Full Article
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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