loc Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer steps up demand for lockdown 'exit strategy': the British public deserve to be treated like adults By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T08:07:00Z Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called for a coronavirus lockdown "exit strategy" with the Government facing increasing pressure to reveal its next steps. Full Article
loc Satellite photos locate Kim Jong Un's train as health rumours persist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:05:00Z As speculation continues over Kim Jong Un's health, satellite imagery has found a train likely belonging to the North Korean leader, a website specialising in studies of the country revealed. Full Article
loc UK coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early, insists Dominic Raab amid intense pressure to re-start economy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T09:15:00Z The coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted early in the UK as it is still at a "delicate and dangerous" stage, the Foreign Secretary has insisted. Full Article
loc '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
loc More than 100,000 UK coronavirus deaths by end of 2020 if lockdown ends early, disease expert warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T12:47:28Z The UK death toll could jump past 100,000 by the end of the year if lockdown is lifted too early, a top professor has warned. Full Article
loc Ten Londoners sent home from North Wales after travelling 245 miles for walking tour during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T17:12:00Z Ten people from London who travelled 245 miles to go walking in North Wales were sent home and reported by police for breaking lockdown rules. Full Article
loc Tens of thousands flout social distancing rules to descend on California beaches during coronavirus lockdown heatwave By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-26T15:14:00Z Police have been forced to close a California beach after thousands of people flouted the lockdown to bask in a heatwave. Full Article
loc Airbus warns it is 'bleeding cash' during coronavirus lockdown and survival is in doubt By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:39:59Z The boss of Airbus has warned that it is "bleeding cash" at such a rapid rate during the coronavirus lockdowns that its survival is in doubt. Full Article
loc Businesses offering lockdown pupils virtual work experience By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:29:00Z Businesses are giving schoolchildren virtual work experience placements to prevent them from missing out on opportunities during the crisis. Full Article
loc Italy unveils coronavirus lockdown exit plan but warns of fresh wave if rules are not followed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:46:00Z Italians were today looking forward to a gradual easing of their coronavirus lockdown after the unveiling of a detailed exit strategy by prime minister Giuseppe Conte. Full Article
loc Police called to same house 30 times in one month over lockdown breaches By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:47:00Z Tenants made their neighbours' lives a misery through their 'excessive noise and anti-social behaviour' Full Article
loc 'Absolute carnage': Crowds flock to B&Q during fifth week of coronavirus lockdown as more than 100 UK stores reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T13:07:00Z Crowds flocked to B&Q after it reopened 155 stores during the fifth week of coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
loc University College London medics don 'lockdown costumes' for online graduation ceremony By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:40:22Z Medical students from University College London who were fast-tracked onto the NHS coronavirus frontline donned "lockdown costumes" for an online graduation ceremony. Full Article
loc Sir John Timpson warns some High Street retailers won't survive Covid-19 lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:50:00Z Warning from head of High Street chain comes as retailers across the UK feel the financial pinch of coronavirus restrictions Full Article
loc How long could the coronavirus lockdown last in the UK? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:50:00Z Today on his return to No.10 after being hospitalised for coronavirus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said lifting lockdown now would "throw away the sacrifice of the British people", adding that "this is the moment of maximum risk". Full Article
loc UK weather forecast: End to sunshine and warm weather as UK enters sixth week of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:23:00Z Britain is saying goodbye to weeks of warm weather with temperatures set to tumble for the sixth week of lockdown. Full Article
loc Greggs set to reopen stores as high street reawakens despite coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T12:58:00Z Greggs has become the latest high street stalwart to announce plans to reopen stores despite the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
loc 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
loc 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
loc London after Lockdown: Total relaxation of measures now risks a whole new outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T10:15:00Z Many countries, including ours, are battling the question of how to lift the lockdown. Full Article
loc 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
loc London after Lockdown: Let business in on the secret of how we can get back on track By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T09:20:00Z Planning is fundamental for any business. We not only plan for good times, but also for bad. And these are indeed bad. Full Article
loc Rise in road traffic despite coronavirus lockdown remaining in place By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T18:25:43Z Road traffic levels have increased despite the coronavirus lockdown remaining in place, new figures show. Full Article
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc 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
loc Police search for person dressing up as 17th century plague doctor on walks during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T09:30:00Z Police are searching for a person who has been dressing as a 17th century plague doctor to go on walks during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
loc Royal Navy submarine commander sacked after throwing coronavirus lockdown BBQ party By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T10:37:00Z Members of the Commander's crew were filmed dancing to techno music behind a DJ set on deck Full Article
loc Plea to save historic Thames passenger ship during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T11:15:00Z A family firm that runs one of the historic Dunkirk Little Ships as a Thames passenger service is appealing for help to survive the lockdown. Full Article
loc Hedgehogs 'indulging in noisy lovemaking' during coronavirus lockdown, says expert By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T12:34:01Z Hedgehogs have indulging in "noisy lovemaking" during the coronavirus lockdown, according to an expert, Full Article
loc Social distancing to remain 'in every single work area' after coronavirus lockdown, says Priti Patel By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:29:00Z Social distancing will be expected "in every single work area" when the UK comes out of lockdown, according to Priti Patel. Full Article
loc London after Lockdown: Restaurants to bring in radical measures to help keep diners safe when they reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T08:56:00Z Restaurants are preparing for life after lockdown with a range of radical measures that will keep diners safe but will involve drastic changes to the way Londoners eat out. Full Article
loc UK pubs could limit drinkers to two or three pints when lockdown lifts, government adviser suggests By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T06:44:00Z Britons could be limited to two or three drinks when pubs reopen, a government adviser has suggested. Full Article
loc Wetherspoon's 'plans to reopen pubs and hotels in or around June' after being closed in coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T17:21:16Z Wetherspoon's is planning for a reopening of its pubs and hotels "in or around June", the company has announced. Full Article
loc Teenager 'who spat at bus driver during coronavirus lockdown' arrested By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T18:22:38Z A teenager who allegedly spat at a bus driver in south-east London during the coronavirus lockdown has been arrested. Full Article
loc Highest number of vehicles recorded on roads since start of coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:35:00Z The number of vehicles on roads during the coronavirus pandemic has hit its highest level since the lockdown began. Full Article