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Virgin Media down: Customers across the UK complain about broadband outage despite issue being 'fixed'

Virgin Media customers are still complaining about issues with their broadband despite the provider saying the issue has been fixed.




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Happy Ed Balls Day 2020! Here's why social media users mark April 28 with the ex-politician's name

The day has been marked every year since 2011




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New Zealand begins phased exit from coronavirus lockdown with 'social bubble' approach

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.




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Piers Morgan slams minister Victoria Atkins and calls PPE crisis a 'national disgrace' in heated exchange

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.




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Is Virgin Media still down? How to check your internet connection

Millions of people had difficulty accessing the internet yesterday as Virgin Media had a series of outages across the country.




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Belgians urged to keep eating chips during coronavirus lockdown to help country's potato industry

The trade association for the national potato industry in Belgium has urged the population to keep eating chips during lockdown to help support farmers.




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Pug becomes first dog to be diagnosed with Covid-19 in US, animal rights group says

A pug has become the first dog to be diagnosed with coronavirus in the US, an animal rights organisation has reported.




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Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus to receive £60,000

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.




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Norwegian tycoon Tom Hagen held on suspicion of killing missing wife

One of Norway's wealthiest men is being held on suspicion of murdering his wife who has been missing since 2018.




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Prince William and Kate Middleton thank public for 'lovely messages' as they celebrate ninth wedding anniversary

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked their ninth wedding anniversary with a throwback photo of their glittering wedding day.




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Who is Carrie Symonds? Meet Boris Johnson's fiancée who's just given birth to their baby boy

The pair announced they have welcomed a baby boy




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Carrie Symonds and Boris Johnson baby news LIVE: Celebration as Prime Minister and fiancée welcome 'healthy baby boy'

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have welcomed the arrival of their first child together.




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Death toll among NHS and social care workers rises to 108 as Sir Keir Starmer laments UK's fatalities as 'truly awful'

Dominic Raab has paid tribute to the frontline health and care workers who have given their lives to fighting coronavirus, as he confirmed more than 108 such deaths so far.




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Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel

Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel.




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British schools will not open during summer holidays and return in phases, Gavin Williamson says

English schools will reopen after coronavirus lockdown in a "phased manner", the Education Secretary confirmed.




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NHS trusts warned BAME staff may be at greater risk of coronavirus and asked to 'make appropriate arrangements'

UK hospital trusts have been advised to "risk-assess" black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) members of staff and make "appropriate arrangements" as data emerged suggesting they are disproportionately affected by Covid-19.




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Drug trial gives hope for treatment of coronavirus as global study sees patient recovery time reduced

A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus.




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Italy's 'toe' sparks rift with Rome by reopening bars and pizzerias

The southern Italian region of Calabria has given the go-ahead for pizzerias, bars and restaurants with open-air tables to reopen, sparking a rift today with the central government.




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Oxford and drug giant join forces to crack vaccine

A potential coronavirus vaccine being trialled by UK researchers will be rapidly produced in vast numbers if it proves effective.




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Australian couple find creative way to socialise with neighbours while keeping to coronavirus lockdown

An Australian couple has discovered a novel way to meet up with neighbours and enjoy the good weather, despite the coronavirus lockdown.




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Donald Trump says US will not renew social distancing guidance after it expires today

Donald Trump has announced that the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines after they expire on Thursday.




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Ebola drug remdesivir 'could speed up coronavirus recovery time', clinical trials suggest

Leading medical experts have described trials for a drug which could treat coronavirus as "a really promising first step" towards overcoming the disease.




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Pilbara stabbings: Man shot dead by police after knife attack at shopping centre in Western Australia

"He pushed one of the police officers on the ground and I think he was about to lunge at another one of the police with the knife, that's what it looked like to me.




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Heathrow boss says social distancing is 'physically impossible' at airports

It is "physically impossible" to practice social distancing in airports, the boss of Heathrow has warned.




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Care home nurse's quick-thinking helps save lives of 13 dementia patients displaying coronavirus symptoms

A care home nurse used the knowledge she gained during the swine flu outbreak to help save the lives of 13 dementia patients who were displaying symptoms of the coronavirus.




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UK coronavirus patients set to trial 'promising' Japanese-made drug

Some 450 UK coronavirus patients will be recruited to take part in a new trial of a "promising" Covid-19 drug.




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Commercial space flights a step closer after successful Virgin Galactic spaceship trial in New Mexico

Commercial space trips are a step closer to becoming reality after Virgin Galactic's spaceship took a glide and landed safely in the New Mexico desert.




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UK to trial new blood plasma coronavirus treatment as US approves use of Ebola drug to fight Covid-19

The United States has authorised the emergency use of the Ebola drug remdesivir for treating coronavirus, clearing the way for the potential treatment of 140,000 patients around the country.




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Hundreds of Spaniards exercise outside for first time in seven weeks as coronavirus lockdown eased

Joggers, cyclists and surfers across Spain have emerged from their homes as adults were allowed out for exercise for the first time in seven weeks.




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Hundreds of people descend on California beach to protest against lockdown rules despite rising death toll

Hundreds of protestors have swarmed the streets in Huntington Beach in California to demand an end to coronavirus lockdown rules.




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Upminster shooting: Neighbours' shock after boy, 11, suffers potentially life-changing injuries after east London gun attack

Neighbours have described their shock after a boy suffered "possibly life-changing" injuries after being shot in east London.




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Protesters in London take part in group hug in defiance of coronavirus lockdown outside Met Police headquarters

A man has been arrested after protesters in London took part in a group hug outside Met Police's headquarters in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown.




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Gay and bisexual men excluded from donating plasma to Covid-19 trials at London hospital

Gay and bisexual men have reportedly been told they cannot donate their plasma to coronavirus trials at a London hospital.




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NHS coronavirus contact tracing app to be rolled out at end of May after Isle of Wight trial, Grant Shapps says

The NHS coronavirus contact tracing app will be trialled in the Isle of Wight this week before being rolled out more widely later this month, the Transport Secretary said.




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Social gatherings could be limited to fewer than 10 people until 2021 to stop coronavirus spreading, scientists say

Social gatherings could be limited to 10 people until 2021 to prevent a second wave of coronavirus infections in the UK, scientists have warned.




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Pedestrian rushed to major trauma centre after being 'trapped' between two cars during crash in north london




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South Korean officials claim Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery as speculation continues about ill health

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official has said amid continued speculation about his health.




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Social distancing measures to remain in place until vaccine, Michael Gove says

Some social distancing measures will remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine has been developed, Michael Gove has said.




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Social distancing would mean '1km queues at Heathrow for EACH plane' airport boss warns

Social distancing at airports would lead to 1km-long queues for each jumbo jet, Heathrow's chief executive has claimed.




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Prince William grants permission for air ambulances to land and refuel at Kensington Palace during pandemic

Air ambulances will be able to touch down at Kensington Palace for refuelling during the coronavirus pandemic after the Duke of Cambridge gave permission for them to use a private lawn.




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Asian giant 'murder' hornets spotted in the United States for the first time

Scientists race to track down and contain invasive species in bid to save local bee populations from slaughter




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New York police officer who 'hit' man in social distancing arrest loses badge

A New York police officer caught on video pointing a stun gun at a man and grappling him to the ground over an alleged social distancing violation has been stripped of his badge.




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Italians allowed to exercise in parks and visit relatives as Europe eases out of coronavirus lockdown

Italians were today enjoying the chance to exercise in parks for the first time in eight weeks as their country took its first significant steps out of its coronavirus lockdown.




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Julian Assange supporters moved on by police while protesting outside Westminster court

Supporters of Julian Assange were cautioned by police as they protested outside a central London court today.




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Eta Aquariid meteor shower set to dazzle overnight on Tuesday as celestial display reaches its peak

Stargazers can expect to see up to 40 meteors per hour blaze through the night sky before sunrise on Wednesday




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Schools after lockdown: Education experts on social distancing, PPE for teachers and the psychological impact on children

Headteachers are planning for life after the lockdown to ensure the return to school will be safe for all children and staff.




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Cumbria police apologise for 'ill-judged' tweet telling people not to buy plants or compost during lockdown

Cumbria Police have apologised for an "ill-judged" tweet that suggested people should not buy plants or compost during the coronavirus lockdown.




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HS2 Rebellion protesters block Euston building site entrance of controversial new high speed rail line

A group calling themselves 'HS2 Rebellion' have blocked the entrance to a building site at Euston.




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Trials begin on coronavirus contact-tracing app ministers say will help UK escape from lockdown

Trials are beginning on a new coronavirus contact-tracing app which ministers have said will save lives and help lift Britain out of lockdown.




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UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 case numbers 'must come down further' as tracing app trial launches on Isle of Wight

The number of new Covid-19 cases "needs to come down further", an expert has warned, as the UK death toll recorded its lowest daily rise since the end of March.