ca UK weather forecast: Britain to be hotter than Lanzarote this week as temperatures soar to highs of 24C By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:33:00Z Sweltering temperatures are expected to hit the UK this week as the hottest April in almost a decade continues. Full Article
ca Young people anxious about impact of coronavirus on education, Snapchat survey finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:08:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
ca Oktoberfest cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:27:00Z Oktoberfest has been cancelled this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ca E-scooter inquiry launched amid warning they could pose 'significant' threat to pedestrians By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:21:32Z MPs will investigate the potential consequences of allowing electric scooters to be used on the road. Full Article
ca Queen pays tribute to Canadian police after 'devastating' shooting in Nova Scotia By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:30:00Z The Queen has paid tribute to the police in the wake of the "devastating" shooting in Canada after a gunman killed 18 in the deadliest such attack in the country's history. Full Article
ca Jobless figures rise and vacancies start to dry up as John Lewis reveals 17% drop in sales during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:13:00Z The first official signs of the jobs fallout from the coronavirus lockdown emerged today as figures showed the number of people in paid employment falling and job vacancies starting to dry up. Full Article
ca Heartwarming moment NHS staff applaud nurse as she leaves intensive care after 23 days fighting for life against coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:51:00Z This is the heartwarming moment more than 100 NHS staff applaud a nurse as she leaves intensive care after spending 23 days in the ward fighting for her life against coronavirus. Full Article
ca Police dogs 'showered' in glass during 'unacceptable' brick attack on officers' car By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:18:56Z Two police dogs were "showered" in glass after a brick was thrown through the window of a car while officers were investigating reports of a house party. Full Article
ca No end in sight for UK lockdown despite coronavirus cases 'flattening' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T16:09:00Z Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that easing of lockdown restrictions remains some time away, saying "we are not there yet". Full Article
ca Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore to open NHS Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:35:17Z New field hospital in Harrogate to provide 500 extra beds for Covid-19 patients Full Article
ca Cath Kidston permanently closes 60 UK stores and axes over 900 jobs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:55:35Z Cath Kidston is cutting 900 jobs and permanently shutting 60 UK stores. Full Article
ca Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds calls for live animal meat markets to be banned to prevent another Covid-19-like pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:42:23Z Carrie Symonds has signed a petition calling for a worldwide ban on live animal meat markets after coronavirus is thought to have emerged at a "wet market" in Wuhan, China. Full Article
ca Father and daughter create eye-catching balloon sculptures in show of support for NHS during Covid-19 pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T14:16:00Z They want to 'bring a bit of colour' into people's lives amid the nationwide lockdown with balloon artwork Full Article
ca Jenny Harries calls for 'more adult conversation' about PPE shortages as she defends Government's handling of Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T15:34:00Z England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer has defended the Government's response to the coronavirus outbreak and its distribution of vital protective equipment to frontline workers. Full Article
ca Damning warning from social care bosses over lack of PPE By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-16T11:49:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ca Captain Tom Moore praises 'magnificent' NHS as he opens Nightingale hospital in Yorkshire By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T16:34:00Z Fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore praised the NHS for doing a "magnificent job" as he opened Yorkshire's new Nightingale hospital via video link today. Full Article
ca British energy startup launches campaign supplying power banks to frontline workers fighting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:49:00Z "Our premise has always been to change an industry which is traditionally quite bad, and become sustainable" Full Article
ca Police motorcyclist dies after collision with a car while on duty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:38:00Z A police motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car while responding to an incident in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said. Full Article
ca Top civil servant back tracks on claim UK not joining EU ventilator scheme was 'political decision' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T19:29:00Z The Foreign Office's top civil servant has backtracked after saying ministers took a "political decision" not to take part in an EU scheme to get vital coronavirus equipment. Full Article
ca World at risk of famines 'of biblical proportions' due to coronavirus pandemic, UN warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T21:05:00Z The world is at risk of suffering widespread famines "of biblical proportions" within just a few months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the UN has warned. Full Article
ca Missouri sues China over handling of coronavirus outbreak as Beijing calls for solidarity rather than 'finger pointing' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:55:30Z The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus as Beijing calls for solidarity and less "finger pointing" during the pandemic. Full Article
ca UK weather forecast: Britain could be hotter than Ibiza with mercury set to hit 24C amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:57:00Z Temperatures will soar this week with the UK set to be hotter than Ibiza amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ca Neighbours urged to call police if they hear domestic abuse By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:24:41Z Neighbours who fear that domestic abuse is being inflicted in a home nearby were today urged to call the police as the Met warned that the coronavirus lockdown could be making it harder for some victims to seek help. Full Article
ca The Londoner: The cats are still cool in Department of Mousing By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T09:20:06Z In today's Diary: how Whitehall's cats are coping with coronavirus / Russell Crowe sideswipes Oliver Reed / Angela Scanlon on the glory of cheese / Michael Fabricant vows to wear pink shorts Full Article
ca Thousands of cancer cases 'may be going undetected each week amid coronavirus fears' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:23:37Z More than 2,000 people each week may be missing cancer diagnoses and possibly losing vital treatment time due to coronavirus fears, a leading cancer charity has warned. Full Article
ca Greta Thunberg posts House on Fire video to call for more climate action on World Earth Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:43:00Z Greta Thunberg has released a video showing a family calmly getting ready for the day while their house burns down around them as a symbol of the threat of climate change. Full Article
ca Come on, you can do it: Rugby stars cheer pupils at London school during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:41:30Z Rugby stars have recorded inspirational messages for boys at a London school to help motivate them through the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
ca Matt Hancock forced to deny UK not joining EU ventilator scheme was 'political decision' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T15:24:00Z The Health Secretary has been forced to deny the UK's failure to take part in an EU scheme to get vital ventilators for the coronavirus crisis was politically motivated. Full Article
ca Prince Charles says humans are 'rapidly destroying' biodiversity as he urges care on Earth Day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:51:53Z Prince Charles has warned we are "rapidly destroying" biodiversity across the planet. Full Article
ca City Hall downplays fears that 'struggling' TfL will cut services because of coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T11:02:00Z Fears that Transport for London may have to axe services because of a cash crisis were downplayed today. Full Article
ca NHS fundraising hero Captain Tom Moore sent 'tens of thousands' of birthday cards By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:14:55Z War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised £28 million for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has been sent tens of thousands of cards ahead of his 100th birthday. Full Article
ca Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan recalls emotional moment he left hospital after overcoming coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:41:00Z Former Olympic rower Kenny Dwan has recalled the emotional moment he left hospital after a three-week battle with coronavirus. Full Article
ca Queen cancels annual Order of the Garter ceremony amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T16:14:00Z The Queen has decided to cancel the ancient Garter Ceremony In June. Full Article
ca Disruptive social distancing measures 'likely to last until at least end of year', says England's chief medical officer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T16:47:00Z Disruptive social distancing measures are expected to remain in place to combat coronavirus in the UK until a vaccine or effective treatment is available, England's chief medical officer has said. Full Article
ca £19 million of cocaine found stashed in lorries carrying toys and paper at Dover port By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T21:29:13Z Three people have been arrested after a staggering 190kg of cocaine worth about £19 million was found hidden in lorries carrying toys and paper at the Port of Dover. Full Article
ca UK coronavirus LIVE: Covid-19 cases 'won't fall away suddenly' as death toll among hospital patients hits 18,100 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T18:15:00Z Follow our live updates below... Full Article
ca WHO chief brushes off calls for resignation and urges US to reconsider funding freeze By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T19:49:00Z The head of the World Health Organisation has brushed off calls for his resignation as he told the US to reconsider freezing its funding. Full Article
ca Two New York cats become first US pets to test positive for coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:25:23Z Two cats in separate areas of New York have tested positive for the coronavirus after showing symptoms of a mild respiratory illness, experts have said. Full Article
ca Teacher gives birth in supermarket car park after NHS ambulance crew thought plea for help was wave of thanks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T05:54:25Z A teacher gave birth in her car outside a supermarket after a passing ambulance crew mistook her husband's attempt to flag them down as cheers of gratitude towards the NHS. Full Article
ca Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie make video call to great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:01:00Z The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son Archie joined in with a video call to his great-grandmother the Queen on her 94th birthday. Full Article
ca Captain Tom Moore given Pride of Britain award as he urges fans to donate 'lovely' gifts to care homes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T07:57:00Z War veteran Captain Tom Moore, who has raised £28 million for the NHS by walking lengths of his garden, has been given a Pride of Britain award. Full Article
ca Food For London Now: Faith leaders back campaign to feed the vulnerable during coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:53:37Z The Bishop of London tells April Roach there has never been a greater need for people to come together to help feed hungry Londoners You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
ca Deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries believes she had coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T08:25:00Z The Deputy Chief medical officer has revealed she "knocked off for about a week" when she believed she had coronavirus. Full Article
ca UK weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 24C as 'remarkably' warm and dry April continues By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T23:07:00Z Temperatures in the UK could reach are set to reach up to 24C over the next couple days as a "remarkably" warm and dry April continues, the Met Office has said. Full Article
ca Second spike in coronavirus cases would trigger another lockdown and prolong economic pain, Dominic Raab warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:20:00Z Dominic Raab has warned that a "second spike" in UK coronavirus cases would trigger a second lockdown which would "prolong the economic pain we are all going through". Full Article
ca Coronavirus cases in China may have been four times official figure during first wave, new study says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T09:46:26Z The number of people infected during the first wave of coronavirus in mainland China may have been four times the official figures, according to a new study. Full Article
ca Care worker killed in Canada shooting was pregnant with second child, husband says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:15:22Z A devastated husband has revealed his wife was pregnant with their second child when she was shot dead in Canada's deadliest mass shooting over the weekend. Full Article
ca Care home residents filmed dancing and singing 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' to boost morale By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:41:49Z Residents and staff at a care home were filmed dancing and singing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" to send a positive message to their families and "spread a bit of happiness". Full Article
ca Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown measures could last 'beyond end of the year' as she warns return to normal 'is not on the cards' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:46:00Z "But as I hope we have started to set out today, if we keep doing the right things and if we consider all of the options carefully and with the right objectives in mind, I do believe there will be a way through and we will find that way through." Full Article
ca Las Vegas mayor sparks fury after calls for casinos to reopen during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T12:13:44Z The Mayor of Las Vegas has been slammed for an "outrageous" plan to reopen the city's casinos as a "control group" for coronavirus. Full Article