in Woman, 90, raises more than £250,000 in bid to climb height of Highland mountain on her staircase By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:36:00Z Donations flood in for Margaret Payne's NHS money-raiser as she attempts to mimick a summit of Suilven by making 282 trips upstairs Full Article
in Transport for London to place staff on furlough scheme during coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:37:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
in Lowest rise in UK coronavirus death toll for two weeks as total jumps by 449 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:34:00Z The number of people who have died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus has jumped by 449, the lowest increase in two weeks. Full Article
in Ministers support minute silence for fallen NHS workers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:07:00Z A one-minute silence for the fallen heroes of the NHS was backed by the Government today. Full Article
in First RAF plane collecting PPE from Turkey finally takes off By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T17:33:00Z An RAF flight has left to collect a consignment of protective gowns for healthcare workers on the coronavirus frontline. Full Article
in Tribute to 'kind and generous' occupational therapist who died after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:12:09Z Vivek Sharma was described as a gentle soul who was kind and generous Full Article
in Met Police faces legal action over PC Keith Palmer's murder in Westminster terror attack By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:15:13Z The Met Police is facing legal action in regards to the murder of PC Keith Palmer in the Westminster terror attack. Full Article
in Goose lays egg in usually-packed York train station By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:19:28Z Full Article
in Prince Charles pays tribute to NHS staff who have made the 'ultimate sacrifice' in serving public during coronavirus crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:30:50Z The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NHS staff who have made the "ultimate sacrifice" serving the British public during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in 'Hugely respected' emergency consultant dies after contracting coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:06:00Z An emergency consultant, who worked at the Royal Derby Hospital, has died after contracting Covid-19. Full Article
in Oil prices in US drop below zero for first time in history as demand plunges amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:18:00Z Oil prices in the US have dropped into negative territory due to collapse in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in Man charged with manslaughter in Essex lorry deaths probe By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:46:20Z A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the deaths of 39 migrants found in a refrigerated lorry container in Essex. Full Article
in Deficit could hit £300 billion amid race to keep economy alive during coronavirus crisis, report shows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T22:04:35Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
in Your morning briefing: What you should know for Tuesday, April 21 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T03:59:00Z Full Article
in UK coronavirus LIVE: Lockdown measures could go on for months as WHO warns 'worst is yet to come' in worldwide Covid-19 crisis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:10:00Z The UK's coronavirus lockdown measures could continue for months with the public urged to stick with the stay home guidance. Full Article
in Family members of four people killed in Kobe Bryant crash sue helicopter company By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:21:36Z The families allege that the two helicopter companies were careless and negligent Full Article
in Food For London Now: Print out your Damien Hirst heart and join star artist in standing with volunteers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:13:00Z Donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Download Damien Hirst's Butterfly Heart 2020 image here to print out and display in your window Full Article
in Rumours that Kim Jong-un is 'gravely ill' following heart surgery are denied by South Korea By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:43:00Z Rumours that Kim Jong-Un is in a "fragile condition" after apparent heart surgery have been denied by South Korean officials. Full Article
in Elderly couple sprayed in face with fire extinguishers during 'despicable' raid in east London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:39:00Z Full Article
in World Health Organisation chief warns 'worst yet ahead of us' in coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T19:17:00Z The World Health Organisation's chief has warned that "the worst is yet ahead of us" in the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in Good Morning Britain viewers in tears after war veteran Ken Bembow presented with touching gift to remember late wife By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:30:00Z A war veteran has touched hearts around the country after he was given a "precious" cushion featuring a picture of his late wife. Full Article
in 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
in Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's 'temporary release from prison in Iran extended', her MP says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:42:00Z Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from prison in Iran has been extended during the coronavirus pandemic, her MP has said. Full Article
in 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
in Questions raised over coronavirus pandemic response with Boris Johnson's initial actions criticised By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:32:00Z Questions have been raised over the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic with Boris Johnson's early actions amid the crisis criticised. Full Article
in Teenage cyclist 'wipes spits on three-year-old girl after claiming he had Covid-19' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:23:22Z Police in Barnsley have launched an investigation after a three-year-old girl had spit wiped on her face by a teenage cyclist. Full Article
in Bear wanders through empty streets in Italy amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:32:55Z A bear has been spotted wandering the empty streets of Italy amid the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
in Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36m before coronavirus pandemic gripped UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:12:00Z Unemployment increased by 22,000 to 1.36 million in the three months to February, before the coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK, official figures showed. Full Article
in The Londoner: Fellowes and a shocking history lesson from 1918 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:50:00Z In today's Diary: Julian Fellowes says 1918 pandemic was scarier / Kelly Jones on being asked to write for One Direction / Jeremy Hunt eyes a bestseller / Stewart McDonald's fragrant solution Full Article
in Richard Branson warns Virgin Atlantic will collapse without Government support as he defends himself over bailout backlash By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:04:00Z Billionaire Sir Richard Branson today warned Virgin Atlantic will need financial aid from the Government in order to survive the coronavirus crisis as he defended himself amid backlash over a bailout request. Full Article
in Virgin Australia slumps into voluntary administration amid coronavirus pandemic By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T00:30:00Z Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration after failing to secure a government bailout due to impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
in 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
in Sales of baking goods and alcohol soar amid coronavirus lockdown as beauty products and flowers fall out of favour By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:33:22Z Sales of baking ingredients, frozen vegetables and alcohol are rising amid the coronavirus lockdown, while fewer people are buying beauty products and flowers, new analysis shows. Full Article
in John Lewis sales plunge as online growth fails to offset shop closures with people 'buying more Scrabble but fewer sofas' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:02:22Z John Lewis sales have plunged, despite a surge in online orders, after it was forced to shut stores in face of coronavirus. Full Article
in 'World's loneliest dolphin' dies after two years living in abandoned Japanese aquarium By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:14:53Z A dolphin named Honey has died while living alone in a tank at an abandoned Japanese aquarium, according to advocacy organisation Dolphin Project. Full Article
in Fourfold increase in deaths with coronavirus crisis for elderly deepening By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:15:13Z Nearly one in six coronavirus fatalities have happened outside hospital, latest figures reveal Full Article
in Starlink space display set to continue all week throughout the UK By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:38:53Z Scheme by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's SpaceX firm casts unique chain of lights in Britain's night skies Full Article
in 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
in Telling public to wear face masks 'would put NHS supplies at risk' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:04:43Z Confusion over whether face masks would reduce the spread of Covid-19 in public places deepened today as a minister suggested that there may not be enough to go round even if scientists recommend their use on public transport and in offices. Full Article
in 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
in Moment woman coughs at police after being arrested amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:46:00Z Northumbria Police warn such behaviour will be treated 'incredibly seriously' after Charlene Merrifield sent to prison for four months Full Article
in Highest weekly death toll in 20 years as new figures show Covid-19 deaths could be 41 per cent higher By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T10:34:00Z The figures cover the period up until April 10 Full Article
in Boris Johnson to talk with Queen via video link in first conversation with monarch since contracting Covid-19 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T11:11:00Z Boris Johnson is having an audience with the Queen by video link – his first conversation with the Monarch since he fell ill with coronavirus three weeks ago. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 'Massive fireballs' seen for miles in Kent as chickens killed by explosion on farm By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:25:00Z "Massive fireballs" and "huge explosions" have been seen near Maidstone in Kent as firefighters responded to an explosion on a farm. Full Article
in 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