red Debenhams store closures: Seven UK branches to shut and hundreds of jobs lost due to coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-17T14:25:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
red Care homes 'may have suffered 7,500 coronavirus deaths', industry body says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-18T06:21:00Z A leading industry body fears as many as 7,500 people have died after contracting coronavirus in care homes across the country. Full Article
red Girl, eight, bakes hundreds of scones to cheer up vulnerable neighbours during Covid-19 lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T17:03:00Z A primary school girl, who discovered a passion for baking during the coronavirus lockdown, has made hundreds of scones to cheer up the elderly and vulnerable. Full Article
red Canada explosion: Three fighting for life and 12 more injured as bomb is detonated in Mississauga restaurant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2018-05-25T04:55:00Z Police are hunting two masked men who set off a bomb inside an Indian restaurant outside Toronto, injuring at least 15 people. Full Article
red Incredible street art springs up around UK and Ireland amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:36:52Z Incredible street art and graffiti has been popping up across the UK and Ireland over the last few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic grips the world. Full Article
red 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
red Chatham Dockside: Man arrested after 'gunshots' fired from flat balcony in Kent By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T08:55:00Z A man in his 30s has been arrested in Chatham following reports of gunshots being fired from the balcony of an apartment block. Full Article
red Family driving to Brighton amid coronavirus lockdown told police they were 'bored and wanted some fresh air' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T10:01:32Z A family who were stopped by police while driving to Brighton during the coronavirus lockdown told officers they were "bored of staying in and wanted some fresh air". Full Article
red Police 'flabbergasted' as man spared jail after coughing in officer's face while claiming to have Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:31:41Z Police have been left "flabbergasted" after a man who coughed in an officer's face claiming to have Covid-19 was spared jail. . Full Article
red Dr Jane Goodall says warnings of a pandemic were ignored and humanity has 'disrespected the natural world' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T07:22:44Z Conservationist Dr Jane Goodall has warned of future pandemics if lessons are not learned from the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
red How prepared was the UK government for the coronavirus outbreak? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:12:52Z From being "too slow" to act on testing, PPE and the lockdown, to care home deaths and Boris Johnson's attendance at meetings, ministers are caught in a storm. Full Article
red Girl, three, seriously injured after being hit by car near supermarket in Dorset By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T16:13:00Z A three-year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car near a supermarket. Full Article
red Donald Trump says Boris Johnson 'sounded incredible' in call to White House By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T00:25:00Z Donald Trump has said Boris Johnson "sounded incredible" when the two leaders spoke on the phone earlier this week while the Prime Minister continues his recovery from coronavirus. Full Article
red Stunning images captured by the Hubble Telescope's to mark its 30th anniversary By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T17:17:00Z These stunning images show some of the mesmerising sights captured by the Hubble Telescope during its 30 years of observing space. Full Article
red Men charged after £3 million cocaine haul uncovered in purpose-built smuggling lorry By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T11:26:37Z Two men have been charged after a £3 million cocaine haul was uncovered in a purpose-built smuggling lorry in Dover. Full Article
red Jack Reynolds dead: Record-breaking daredevil pensioner dies aged 108 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T06:33:00Z Record-breaking daredevil pensioner Jack Reynolds has died aged 108, his family have said. Full Article
red 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
red Neighbour tells of harrowing moment Ilford mother screamed 'like she was being tortured after children stabbed' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T17:00:00Z A mother screamed for help "like she was being tortured" after two children were stabbed to death at a home in east London, a neighbour has said. Full Article
red Some NHS services paused due to coronavirus to be restored as number of Covid-19 patients in hospital falls By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-27T15:33:00Z NHS services including cancer care and mental health support which were paused due to the coronavirus outbreak will be restored from Tuesday, Matt Hancock has announced. Full Article
red Ilford stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder as children killed in east London pictured By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:52:00Z A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two children were stabbed to death in Ilford. Full Article
red Drug trial gives hope for treatment of coronavirus as global study sees patient recovery time reduced By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T22:50:00Z A drug used to treat Ebola patients has shown "very promising" early results in a trial of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Full Article
red Nine-year-old with cerebral palsy takes on lockdown marathon challenge inspired by Captain Tom Moore By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:45:00Z The nine-year-old was inspired by hero fundraiser Captain Tom Moore's £30 million fundraiser Full Article
red British Airways to make up to 12,000 workers redundant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-28T16:24:00Z British Airways is set to make up to 12,000 workers redundant, its parent company has said. Full Article
red British Airways to lay off a quarter of its pilots amid plans to make 12,000 workers redundant By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:25:00Z More than 1,000 British Airways pilots are set to lose their jobs as part of major redundancy plans announced by the airline, it is reported. Full Article
red More than 1m people have recovered from coronavirus worldwide, according to John Hopkins data By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:41:30Z More than one million people have recovered from coronavirus worldwide, according to the latest figures from the John Hopkins University. Full Article
red Baby hope for thousands as IVF clinics are cleared to reopen By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:26:14Z Fertility treatment is being restarted after it was stopped due to coronavirus — bringing hope to thousands of couples desperate for a baby. Full Article
red Brown bear recaptured in northern Italy after months on the loose following escape from enclosure By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:31:03Z Forest rangers snare bear in the Dolomites in a move that also unleashes row over animal rights Full Article
red Lockdown messaging 'slightly too successful' with Britons scared to leave home once lifted, expert says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:17:00Z Data shows Britons are fearful of relaxing social restrictions as Prime Minister Boris Johnson readies to publish 'road map' for easing lockdown Full Article
red Questions raised over how coronavirus tests counted after Matt Hancock hails 'incredible achievement' of hitting 100,000-a-day By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T18:48:00Z Questions have been raised over how coronavirus tests were counted after Health Secretary Matt Hancock hailed the "incredible achievement" of the Government in hitting its 100,000-a-day target. Full Article
red Princess Charlotte's fifth birthday celebrated with adorable picture captured by Kate Middleton By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:14:00Z A new photograph of Princess Charlotte has been released by Kensington Palace to mark her fifth birthday. Full Article
red Hundreds of Spaniards exercise outside for first time in seven weeks as coronavirus lockdown eased By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T09:53:00Z 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. Full Article
red Hundreds of people descend on California beach to protest against lockdown rules despite rising death toll By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:35:00Z Hundreds of protestors have swarmed the streets in Huntington Beach in California to demand an end to coronavirus lockdown rules. Full Article
red Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds name baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson after doctors who saved PM's life By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T12:59:00Z Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have named their baby boy Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson. Full Article
red Who are the NHS doctors that Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their son Wilfred after? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:43:00Z Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds named their newborn son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas after their grandfathers - and the NHS doctors who helped save the Prime Minister's life as he battled coronavirus. Full Article
red Food For London Now: Jack Whitehall reveals 'I only discovered how vital Felix Project is when I volunteered to help food deliveries for vulnerable' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:45:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
red One police officer killed and another critically injured after Texas helicopter crash By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T17:04:00Z A police helicopter has crashed in Texas, killing one of the two officers on board and critically injuring the other. Full Article
red Boris Johnson reveals doctors prepared to announce his death as he battled coronavirus in intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T21:18:00Z Boris Johnson has said doctors prepared to announce his death as he battled coronavirus in intensive care. Full Article
red Ofsted chief predicts 'mixed economy' of schooling as coronavirus lockdown eased By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:50:00Z Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman has suggested there could be a "mixed economy" of schooling as the coronavirus lockdown is eased. Full Article
red Greater testing capacity earlier would have reduced coronavirus deaths, Grant Shapps says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:38:00Z Fewer people would have died from coronavirus in the UK if the country had greater testing capacity sooner, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. Full Article
red When will Universal Credit payments be made this week? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:41:00Z Thank early May bank holiday means payments will be disrupted Full Article
red More than 1.8m claims for Universal Credit since start of coronavirus outbreak, Therese Coffey confirms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:05:00Z On the criteria for a claimant to be looking for work being paused for three months, Ms Coffey said: "We do however want claimants to continue to look for work wherever they are able to do so." Full Article
red Parents urged to remain vigilant as nearly 100 children are targeted by predators online in first month of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T07:11:50Z Nearly 100 children who were being targeted online by child abusers were saved by police in London during the first four weeks of the lockdown, Scotland Yard revealed today. Full Article
red Fewer than 300 people quarantined as 18.1 million travellers entered UK before lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:26:00Z Out of millions of visitors coming into the UK from coronavirus hotspots, less than 300 were put into quarantine in the three months before lockdown. Full Article
red Hundreds line streets to pay tribute to NHS doctor who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:17:00Z 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. Full Article
red Woman held on suspicion of murder after elderly man dies and others injured in 'stabbing' at shop in South Wales By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:46:00Z 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. Full Article
red Water buffalo attack in Wales kills man and leaves two more injured By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:32:00Z A man has died after being attacked by a water buffalo in Wales, police say. Full Article
red Trump administration 'ignored coronavirus warnings and pushed unproven drug', says senior scientist By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:41:00Z The Trump administration failed to prepare for the onslaught of coronavirus, then sought a quick fix by trying to rush an unproven drug to patients, a senior government scientist has alleged in a whistleblower complaint. Full Article
red Donald Trump doesn't wear face covering on tour of mask factory despite sign saying they're required By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T00:17:00Z Donald Trump toured a new medical mask factory without wearing a face covering, despite a sign at the facility making clear they were required. Full Article
red Chinese people 'scared to venture out alone' amid rising coronavirus-related abuse, case study shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:07:00Z Rising levels of racist abuse towards people of Chinese heritage is likely to escalate when the coronavirus lockdown lifts, an academic has warned. Full Article
red India gas leak: At least nine killed and hundreds rushed to hospital after accident in Andhra Pradesh By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T04:29:00Z At least nine people have been killed and hundreds were rushed to hospital after a chemical gas leak in southern India. Full Article