ay Meghan Markle privacy claim case against Mail on Sunday kicks off with first court hearing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:50:00Z Meghan wrote in her letter: 'Your actions have broken my heart into a million pieces' Full Article
ay BBC's Big Night In raises £27m for charity as Chancellor Rishi Sunak says Government will match all donations By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:13:00Z Some of Britain's most famous faces united to entertain the nation as part of BBC One's Big Night In , which raised more than £27 million to help support vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ay 'Superhero' doctor who died from Covid-19 'pleaded for PPE days before contracting disease' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:31:00Z An NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus had reportedly pleaded with his hospital to provide protective equipment (PPE) in the days before he caught the disease. Full Article
ay Six-year-old with Spina Bifida raises £200k for NHS by walking 10 metres every day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:24:54Z A six-year-old boy with Spina Bifida has raised more than £200,000 for NHS charities by walking 10 metres every day in his walking frame. Full Article
ay Confusion after Government website states 'no coronavirus home tests available for key workers today' despite promising them to millions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:10:00Z The Government's new portal for arranging coronavirus tests has sparked confusion today, following a message suggesting home tests had run out by 9am. Full Article
ay Matt Hancock says it's 'still too soon' to lift lockdown measures as he hints at Boris Johnson return to work By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:32:00Z Matt Hancock has responded to growing frustration at the Government's refusal to offer a coronavirus lockdown exit strategy by insisting it is "still too soon" to think about lifting measures. Full Article
ay France 'likely to say masks must be worn on transport' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:09:00Z France is "very likely" to make face masks compulsory on busy trains and buses, a minister indicated today. Full Article
ay Canada shooting erupted after domestic dispute between gunman and his girlfriend, police official says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T11:41:46Z Canada's worst mass shooting started as a domestic dispute between the gunman and his girlfriend, who survived the attack, a police official has said. Full Article
ay Wales steals march on lockdown but Matt Hancock says ours must stay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:23:00Z Full Article
ay Meghan Markle claims Mail on Sunday 'exploited' her father and 'caused' rift between them as privacy case begins By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:26:00Z Mr White also took issue with the duchess's allegation that the publisher "acted dishonestly" when deciding which parts of her letter to her father to publish. Full Article
ay Success of lockdown may hamper vaccine trials, scientist says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:45:12Z The success of the Government's shutdown measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 may hamper the process of gathering data to develop a vaccine, a scientist leading clinical trials has said. Full Article
ay Domestic violence arrests during coronavirus lockdown reach 100 a day in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:54:34Z An average of 100 people a day are being arrested for domestic violence offences during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Scotland Yard has revealed. Full Article
ay Donald Trump says his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were 'sarcastic' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:15:00Z Donald Trump has said his remarks on injecting disinfectant to treat coronavirus were "sarcastic". Full Article
ay UK coronavirus lockdown faces stern test with public urged to stay home for fifth weekend running By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T20:48:27Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown faces a stern test with the public urged to stay home for a fifth weekend running. Full Article
ay Seven Days quiz: Test yourself on the news and happenings from the past week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:16:00Z It's been another week in lockdown for most of us but that doesn't mean the world of news has stopped spinning. Full Article
ay Prince Charles says he is 'utterly heartbroken' at death of 13-year-old coronavirus victim Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab during Ramadan message By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T07:52:41Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to a 13-year-old Muslim boy who died alone after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
ay More than £1.2bn in coronavirus insurance payouts expected By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T09:36:00Z Full Article
ay Professor Chris Whitty says it is 'unlikely' the UK will stay in coronavirus lockdown 'indefinitely' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T18:38:00Z The UK is unlikely to remain in the current coronavirus lockdown pattern for the indefinite future, England's chief medical officer said today. Full Article
ay Anzac Day 2020: 100-year-old veteran joins thousands paying respects to war dead from their driveways in lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:04:00Z Full Article
ay Man fighting for his life after assault in broad daylight in Dalston By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T14:35:00Z A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after an assault in east London this lunchtime. Full Article
ay Dangerous drivers hitting speeds of 151mph during lockdown as Home Secretary Priti Patel begs public to stay at home By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T14:42:00Z Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed that police have been called to respond to some "extraordinarily dangerous driving" as car lovers take advantage of the quieter roads "as their own personal race track". Full Article
ay UK coronavirus LIVE: Death toll passing 20,000 is 'tragic and moving moment' for Britain, says Priti Patel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T17:09:00Z Home Secretary Priti Patel described the coronavirus death toll in UK hospitals passing 20,000 as a "deeply tragic and moving moment" and warned that "we are not out of the woods yet". Full Article
ay Donald Trump skips White House coronavirus briefing saying they are 'not worth the time and effort' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T07:16:00Z Donald Trump skipped the latest White House coronavirus briefing tweeting the event is "not worth the time and effort". Full Article
ay Prime Minister Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday as coronavirus deaths pass 20,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T20:56:00Z Boris Johnson will return to work in Downing Street on Monday after recovering from the virus. Full Article
ay What is Anzac Day 2020? Everything you need to know about Australia and New Zealand day of remembrance By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:27:00Z Services around the world have been disrupted due to the coronavirus crisis Full Article
ay Coronavirus vaccine may not to be ready 'until well into next year', says former medical officer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T11:57:00Z A coronavirus vaccine might not be ready until later next year, the former deputy chief medical officer for England has said. Full Article
ay 'Inconceivable' that schools will reopen as normal after lockdown, Dominic Raab says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:18:07Z It comes after headteachers warned the earliest date they could reopen is June 1, and planning would need to begin "very soon" to achieve it. Full Article
ay Chelsea Flower Show unveils online displays and exhibitions after event cancelled By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:57:00Z The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said this summer would mark its first ever "virtual" version of the event at Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. Full Article
ay Captain Tom Moore gets special postmark on UK mail to celebrate his 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T04:23:00Z All mail sent this week in the UK will be stamped with a special postmark to celebrate the 100th birthday of NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore. Full Article
ay Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, April 27 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T04:01:00Z The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday Full Article
ay Coronavirus home tests for key workers run out again as Government scrambles to meet 100,00-a-day target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:39:00Z Teething problems continue to blight the Government's new online coronavirus test-booking platform, with home kits again running out by 9am. Full Article
ay US doctor caught grimacing on camera during Trump's disinfectant remarks downplays comments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:27Z The leading US doctor who was caught on camera grimacing during Donald Trump's disinfectant remarks has avoided criticising the president as she sought to play down his comments. Full Article
ay Government 'on track' to meet daily target of 100,000 tests by end of April, health minister Edward Argar says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:04:00Z Officials 'massively ramping up efforts' to meet target as army is deployed to help establish mobile testing facilities Full Article
ay Doctor reveals hospital at heart of coronavirus outbreak saw patient numbers double every two days By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:58:39Z Clinical director says virus is 'scary' because it's so unpredictable Full Article
ay Parents told not to feel guilty if they stray from school timetable By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:53:00Z Parents of young children should stop trying to follow a strict nursery routine during lockdown and allow them to use technology, the head of a group of London preschools said. Full Article
ay Poundland boss hands 'hero' workers extra week of holiday as reward for efforts during Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:45:40Z Retailer also doubles staff discounts and commits to guaranteeing time off for employees over Christmas period Full Article
ay Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has 'won battle' against Covid-19 as it eases lockdown restrictions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:43:00Z New Zealand moves to ease strict lockdown measures after successfully containing coronavirus outbreak Full Article
ay Moment hundreds of neighbours take part in 'socially distanced' group performance of Saturday Night dance routine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T14:52:00Z Hundreds of neighbours came together to perform a socially distanced dance to Whigfield's iconic hit Saturday Night in an effort to spread cheer during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ay Boris Johnson says 'this is the moment of maximum risk' and lifting lockdown 'will throw away sacrifice of British people' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T07:15:00Z PM urged UK to "contain your impatience" Said it is too soon to "go easy" and relax the lockdown Described virus as "invisble mugger" as he drew on own treatment Full Article
ay London after Lockdown: Chart Britain a way back to prosperity, senior figures urge PM By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:29:00Z Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine today leads a chorus of business leaders and grandees urging Boris Johnson to feed the "hunger for hope" in locked-down Britain by mapping out a clear route back to prosperity. Full Article
ay Worse pandemics may come if we don't protect nature, experts warn By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T16:30:28Z More deadly pandemics are likely to follow the coronavirus outbreak in future unless nature is protected, experts have warned. Full Article
ay At least 82 NHS workers have died after testing positive for Covid-19, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:16:00Z At least 82 NHS workers and 16 social care staff have died after contracting coronavirus, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed. Full Article
ay Residents in UK village pay tribute to key workers on coronavirus frontline using scarecrows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T20:54:07Z Residents in a small English village have put up scarecrows in their gardens to show support for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ay Captain Tom Moore sent 125,000 cards for his 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T21:24:00Z A school in Bedfordshire has been flooded with thousands of cards from well wishers across the globe for Captain Tom Moore's upcoming 100th birthday. Full Article
ay 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
ay 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
ay 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
ay '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
ay 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
ay 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