amp Greta Thunberg gives $100,000 in prize money to UN children's charity to help coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:22:04Z Greta Thunberg has donated $100,000 in prize money to the United Nations children's fund to help its coronavirus support campaign. Full Article
amp Police 'find customers hiding in cupboards' during lockdown raid on pub By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:39:00Z Customers were found hiding in cupboards after officers raided a pub suspected of breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations, police have said. Full Article
amp Man sprayed with 'unknown substance' by bag thief on London bus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:58:36Z A man was sprayed in the face with an "unknown substance" before a thief stole his bag on a London bus. Full Article
amp Courage of nurse battling cancer and 'a joyful, inspirational teacher' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:01:24Z A nurse who stayed at work despite having been diagnosed with cancer and an inspirational teacher are among the latest Londoners to die with Covid-19. Full Article
amp Don't risk all the hard work now, says Robert Buckland as he urges businesses to stick to lockdown rules By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:57:00Z A Cabinet minister today pleaded with businesses to stick with the coronavirus lockdown after a pub chain said it was starting to plan to re-open venues around June time. Full Article
amp TV anchor accused of cheating on girlfriend after half-naked 'lover' appears on webcam during news report By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:33:00Z Not for one Spanish TV anchor, whose video-chat blunder might have cost him his relationship. Full Article
amp Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain 'for a very long period of time', Downing Street says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:46:45Z Coronavirus lockdown measures could remain in place "for a very period of time", Downing Street has suggested. Full Article
amp Captain Tom Moore thanks public for helping him find 'renewed purpose' as he turns '100 years young' today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:20:00Z Full Article
amp Princes Charles warns Covid-19 could 'wreak utter havoc' in vulnerable countries By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:00:00Z Full Article
amp Pilot flouts lockdown to write 'f*** Covid-19' with flightpath By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T12:55:00Z Full Article
amp Captain Tom Moore's NHS fundraising campaign hits £30m as birthday wishes flood in By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T07:26:00Z Captain Tom Moore has now raised a staggering £30m for the NHS in its battle against coronavirus as he celebrates his 100th birthday. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson urges Brits: 'I must ask you to keep going in the way that you have kept going so far' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:22:52Z Boris Johnson has urged Brits to "keep going" during the coronavirus lockdown in a series of posts on Twitter. Full Article
amp Woman jailed after stealing NHS doctor's ID card By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:49:00Z A woman has jailed after she stole a doctor's identity card while he was in a pharmacy. Full Article
amp 'His pleasure was short lived': Man caught touching himself while driving on busy motorway By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T14:58:00Z A man was pulled over in his car on the M6 motorway after he was caught in a compromising – and illegal – position, police said. Full Article
amp Tube could be 'rapidly overwhelmed' when lockdown lifts in London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T08:55:00Z London's transport system could be "rapidly overwhelmed" by a surge in passengers needing to keep to social distancing rules after the coronavirus lockdown ends, a briefing to emergency planners has revealed. Full Article
amp Captain Tom Moore 'in awe' after he receives 140,000 birthday cards on 100th birthday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T05:34:00Z The 100-year-old war veteran received a total of 140,000 birthday cards Full Article
amp Boris Johnson says face masks may be 'useful' when coming out of lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:19:00Z Wearing face masks in public may be "useful" when the UK's lockdown restrictions are eased, the Prime Minister has said. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson thanks NHS for 'happier' hospital visit after birth of first son with Carrie Symonds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T17:01:00Z Boris Johnson has thanked the NHS for saving his life and delivering his new son into the world just one day ago. Full Article
amp Ebola drug remdesivir 'could speed up coronavirus recovery time', clinical trials suggest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T17:45:09Z Leading medical experts have described trials for a drug which could treat coronavirus as "a really promising first step" towards overcoming the disease. Full Article
amp Postboxes painted blue as 'thank-you' to NHS staff on frontline of coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T22:04:35Z Specially decorated postboxes have been created by the Royal Mail as a way of thanking NHS workers for their efforts during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
amp Colonel Tom Moore's NHS fundraiser closes after veteran raises £32 million by walking lengths of garden By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T22:17:00Z The appeal by NHS fundraiser Colonel Tom Moore topped £32 million as it closed at midnight. Full Article
amp Spectacular double rainbow appears in skies over UK just in time for nation's Clap for Carers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T04:44:00Z A double rainbow appeared in the skies above the UK just in time for the nation coming together to clap for health workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
amp High Court to rule on first stage of Meghan Markle's privacy claim against Mail on Sunday By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T06:20:00Z The High Court is due to give its ruling on the first stage of the Duchess of Sussex's privacy claim against Mail on Sunday today. Full Article
amp Online searches for 'how to cut a mullet' surge amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:03:00Z Data compiled by online comparison site lays bare how much Britons are missing regular pampering during coronavirus lockdown Full Article
amp Hilarious moment golden retriever sabotages weather forecaster's live broadcast By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:44:00Z US audiences were treated to an impromptu ray of sunshine when an adorable golden retriever interrupted a live weather forecast. Full Article
amp Armed protesters descend on Michigan's state capitol demanding end to coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T07:20:00Z Armed protesters descended on Michigan's state capitol building last night as they called for an end to the state's coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Full Article
amp Heathrow boss says social distancing is 'physically impossible' at airports By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:07:58Z It is "physically impossible" to practice social distancing in airports, the boss of Heathrow has warned. Full Article
amp The Londoner: Shock of eggheads: now it's cool to get quizzical By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T08:52:00Z In today's Diary: pub quizzers celebrate online surge / Mel Giedroyc's nightmare day / Boris Johnson on how many children he has / Peers show off their Zoom backgrounds Full Article
amp Layer Cake actress tagged after 'interfering' with parked cars By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:16:00Z An actress who made her big-screen debut as a teenager alongside Daniel Craig has been ordered to wear an electronic tag after being caught "interfering" with parked cars. Full Article
amp 'Lady in the lake' murder conviction upheld after posthumous challenge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:27:00Z The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of school teacher Gordon Park for the "lady in the lake" murder of his wife following a posthumous challenge. Full Article
amp White House's Dr Deborah Birx dazzles internet with range of scarves as Instagram account set up in honour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T09:28:00Z She's perhaps best known to the internet as the woman who wore a face of mild disbelief when US President Donald Trump discussed disinfectant as a possible treatment for coronavirus. Full Article
amp Who can be tested for coronavirus? How to check whether you're eligible By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:41:27Z Testing is one of the most important and controversial issues in the coronavirus crisis. Because people with Covid-19 often don't show symptoms for days, they can spread it onto others without knowing. Full Article
amp Britain's factories suffer worst month on record By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:43:59Z Britain's factories suffered their worst month on record in April as production, employment and order books all fell at unprecedented rates, according to a key survey today. Full Article
amp Tower Bridge reopens after police investigate 'suspicious package' on London landmark By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:24:00Z Tower Bridge was cordoned off at around midday on Friday while police investigated reports of a "suspicious package." Full Article
amp Coronavirus lockdown could cause 'employment catastrophe' in Crawley as it becomes 'most affected' town in UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:47:51Z Leaders of a town said the coronavirus lockdown could trigger an "employment catastrophe" in a part of the UK that is predicted to suffer the biggest economic hit from the pandemic. Full Article
amp Westbourne Park bus depot falls silent then bursts into applause for driver's funeral cortege By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T11:54:05Z Bus drivers paid their respects to a colleague who died with coronavirus symptoms as his funeral cortege passed through the depot where he had worked for almost 20 years. Full Article
amp Trump's coronavirus response: From his war with the press to his bizarre disinfectant advice By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T13:55:21Z For his critics, he has failed to show leadership at a time of crisis, instead looking for cheap attacks on the media and his opponents. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson says UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak as he promises 'comprehensive plan' on relaxing lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:14:00Z PM makes declaration but UK sees second highest rise in cases in 24 hours, with 6,032 more Full Article
amp Donald Trump claims he's seen evidence to suggest coronavirus originated in Chinese lab By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:06:00Z Donald Trump has claimed he has seen evidence that coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab. Full Article
amp Care home nurse's quick-thinking helps save lives of 13 dementia patients displaying coronavirus symptoms By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T14:18:00Z 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. Full Article
amp 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
amp UK coronavirus patients set to trial 'promising' Japanese-made drug By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T16:50:00Z Some 450 UK coronavirus patients will be recruited to take part in a new trial of a "promising" Covid-19 drug. Full Article
amp Canada's PM Justin Trudeau bans assault-style guns: You do not need an AR-15 to take down a deer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:19:00Z Canada has banned the use and trading of 1,500 assault-style guns. Full Article
amp Boris Johnson prepares plan for UK's lockdown exit after declaring nation 'past peak' of coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T01:29:00Z Boris Johnson is preparing a plan for the UK's escape from lockdown after declaring the nation has "past the peak" of its coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
amp Coronavirus care home peak 'could be months away' says Care England CEO By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:01:00Z The peak of coronavirus infections in care homes could be months away, the head of Care England warned. Full Article
amp WHO says coronavirus 'natural in origin' after Trump's Chinese lab claim By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:41:16Z A senior World Health Organisation (WHO) official has insisted Covid-19 is "natural in origin" after Donald Trump claimed to have seen evidence that the outbreak originated from a laboratory in China. Full Article
amp US regulators allow emergency use of drug that has helped Covid-19 patients recover 'four days' faster By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:33:00Z An experimental medicine that appears to help coronavirus patients recover faster has been given the green light for emergency use by US regulators. Full Article
amp 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
amp Ireland unveils five stage 'road map' on how it will lift coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:19:00Z The Irish Government has shared it plans for reopening society after coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
amp 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