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Kevin Phillips's wife Julie released without charge after attempted murder arrest following stabbing

The wife of former Premier League footballer Kevin Phillips has been released without charge after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing.




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Three Russian doctors 'fall from hospital windows after warnings about coronavirus'

Three doctors in Russia who raised concerns about the working conditions on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic have fallen out of hospital windows over the last two weeks, it has been reported.




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Half of Brits have come across false or misleading information about Covid-19, Ofcom says

Half of those reading about coronavirus in the UK have come across false or misleading information, a watchdog has warned.




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Autumn date set for trial of policeman accused of murdering ex-Aston Villa footballer Dalian Atkinson

A police officer accused of murdering former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson is set to go ahead in September, despite the current uncertainty about court timetables due to coronavirus.




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Virgin Atlantic to cut 3,150 jobs

British airline to make drastic cut to staffing and end operations at Gatwick amid financial fallout from coronavirus pandemic




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Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets for the funeral of a local doctor who "gave everything for the local community" and died after being infected with coronavirus.




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Woman held on suspicion of murder after elderly man dies and others injured in 'stabbing' at shop in South Wales

A woman has been arrested for suspected murder after a reported stabbing outside a shop in South Wales left an elderly man dead and several others injured.




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Zoo otters juggle because they're excited about food, scientists say

Zoo otters juggle stones when they are hungry because they may be excited about food, scientists believe.




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Matt Hancock prompts outcry after criticising Dr Rosena Allin-Khan's 'tone' in Commons

A Labour MP working on the NHS frontline has hit back at Health Secretary Matt Hancock after he told her to watch her "tone" during a debate in the House of Commons.




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UK government must set out detailed lockdown exit strategy, Tony Blair think tank warns

Brits will be left in the lurch unless ministers set out a clear path for lifting the Covid-19 lockdown, a former prime minister's think tank said.




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The Londoner: Martha Lane Fox: This is a test run for future outbreaks

In today's Diary: Martha Lane Fox says government must get coronavirus app right / Mary Beard's new online habit / Nicky Morgan mulls book / The best Lords Zoom backgrounds




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Schools in Wuhan reopen for first time since coronavirus outbreak

The first cohort of children are returning to school in Wuhan, China, where the first case of the new coronavirus was reported late last year.




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UK scientists say there is no evidence Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains

There is no evidence that Covid-19 has mutated into multiple strains, new analysis shows.




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Tributes paid to flower market 'legend' and campaigning cheesemonger who died with coronavirus

A key figure of Columbia Road flower market and a campaigning businessman dubbed "Mr Highbury" are among the latest victims whose deaths show how coronavirus is tearing through London's communities.




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Furious customers slam Tesco for rolling out half price clothes sale in stores during lockdown

Tesco has been slammed after putting clothing on a half price sale in stores despite lockdown rules banning non-essential shopping.




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Ritz 'sold for half price after £1.3bn offer secretly recorded in family dispute'

London's iconic Ritz hotel was sold for "half the market price" after conversations were secretly recorded by the nephews of the billionaire co-owner and a Saudi investor offering £1.3bn, the High Court has heard.




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NHS worker stabbed to death outside east London home as he spoke to girlfriend on phone, court told

An NHS worker was fatally stabbed outside his home while on the phone to his girlfriend, a court has been told.




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Church warden John Rees, 88, named as victim of 'stabbing' at Co-op in South Wales

A family friend described Mr Rees as a 'pillar of the community'




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Give key workers on frontline of coronavirus outbreak a real living wage, says Archbishop of York

Key workers in the frontline battle against coronavirus should be paid a real living wage, the Archbishop of York has told the Lords.




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Double-leg amputee, 10, raises £10k for charity with lockdown marathon

A 10-year-old double-leg amputee has raised more than £10,000 by walking a marathon distance during coronavirus lockdown.




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Study reveals possible blueprint for UK's path out of coronavirus lockdown

The UK could start easing its lockdown by relaxing stay-at-home orders and allowing some types of non-essential businesses to reopen, according to a new study.




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Woman charged with murder after church warden, 88, stabbed to death at Co-op in South Wales

A woman has been charged with the murder of an elderly church warden and the attempted murder of three other people at a Co-op store in South Wales.




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Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows

Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned.




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Warning over 'perilous future' for London Zoo in face of lockdown

London Zoo and its important conservation work faces a perilous future without immediate support, the Zoological Society of London has warned.




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Labradors trained to sniff out knotweed from gardens




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Labour MP claims she was sacked as temporary carer after speaking publicly about PPE shortages

A Labour MP has claimed she was sacked from her job as a temporary carer amid the coronavirus pandemic after speaking out about personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages.




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Ilford murder probe: Toddler and boy, three, 'had throats cut during attack by father at family home in east London'

Two young children had their throats cut during an attack by their father at the family home in east London, an inquest has heard.




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Oxygen almost ran out at first NHS trust to treat Covid patients

The hospital trust that treated London's first coronavirus cases almost ran out of oxygen as hundreds of patients fought for their lives, it can be revealed.




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Mourners line streets to pay tribute to 'much-loved' paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus

People have lined the streets to pay their respects to a "fantastic" paramedic and "great family man" who died after contracting coronavirus.




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New Banksy artwork appears on NHS hospital corridor to pay tribute to healthcare heroes

A new artwork by Banksy has been painted onto the wall of an NHS hospital corridor to pay tribute to healthcare heroes battling coronavirus.




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Coronavirus 'not beaten yet' but UK can think about next phase of lockdown, Dominic Raab says

The UK is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak but the country is still at a "dangerous" stage of the pandemic, Dominic Raab has said.




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Coronavirus lockdown changes 'will be small and carefully monitored' as Boris Johnson prepares to set out roadmap

The first changes to the UK's coronavirus lockdown will be "small" and "very carefully monitored" when the Prime Minister reveals his "roadmap" on Sunday.




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Brits urged not to flout coronavirus lockdown over Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures set to soar

Brits have been urged to stick to the coronavirus lockdown rules over the Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures are set to soar.




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Stars pay tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who died after contracting coronavirus

Stars have paid tribute to Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Ty who has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus.




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Food For London Now faces: 'The Felix Project directly helps counter malnutrition and poor health for people of all ages'

Felix Project volunteer Carrie Hogan shares her story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




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Ilford father charged with murder of his two children who had their throats cut

A father has been charged with murdering his two young children who had their throats cut at the Ilford family home.




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Brexit trade timeline 'virtually impossible', says Deputy Irish Premier

Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal "virtually impossible".




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VE Day 2020 LIVE: Royals pay tribute to WWII veterans as they mark 75th anniversary of victory in Europe

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.




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UK Coronavirus LIVE: Britain 'not out of the woods' with outbreak as death toll passes 31,000

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.




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Streatham crash: Cyclist, 16, fighting for life after 'double hit-and-run' in south London




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Unions say teachers will not return to schools in June without full 'test and trace' scheme




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Boris Johnson urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to help world find Covid-19 vaccine in VE Day phone call

Boris Johnson has asked Vladimir Putin if Russia would help play a more integrated role in global efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine.




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Coastguard records highest number of call-outs since lockdown began as people 'ignore' stay-at-home advice




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'Dedicated and loving' nurse dies five weeks after being put on ventilator

A "dedicated and loving" nurse with coronavirus has tragically died five weeks after first being placed on a ventilator.








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'Stood up for liberty and common sense'! Guess where Sen. Ted Cruz got a haircut today [video]