no British schools will not open during summer holidays and return in phases, Gavin Williamson says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T13:37:00Z English schools will reopen after coronavirus lockdown in a "phased manner", the Education Secretary confirmed. Full Article
no Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds announce birth of baby boy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T08:06:00Z Their first child together was born in a London hospital on Wednesday morning Follow our live updates as messages of congratulation flood in Full Article
no NHS staff coronavirus inquests should not look at PPE shortages, chief coroner says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T19:54:00Z Inquests into the deaths of NHS staff amid the coronavirus crisis should not address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) among health workers, the chief coroner has said. Full Article
no Your morning briefing: What you should know for Thursday, April 30 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T04:01:16Z The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday Full Article
no Wood Green fire: Huge blaze breaks out at block of flats in north London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T22:10:00Z A huge blaze has broken out at a block of flats in north London. Full Article
no Captain Tom Moore made honorary Colonel to mark 100th birthday as his NHS fundraiser nears £30m By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-29T22:03:00Z Captain Tom Moore has been appointed as an honorary colonel to mark his 100th birthday after raising almost £30 million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden. Full Article
no Londoners warned not to gather on Westminster Bridge for Clap for Carers By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T07:20:12Z Londoners were today told not to gather on Westminster Bridge to take part in tonight's Clap for Carers as the Met warned it was "not acceptable" to put safety at risk by flouting lockdown rules. Full Article
no Teenager found guilty of kidnapping and robbing stranger in north London By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T10:12:42Z A north London teenager, 16, has been found guilty of kidnapping a stranger in the street and forcing him to withdraw money from a cash machine. Full Article
no Food For London Now: The human cost of the crisis – 400,000 go hungry in the capital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T07:38:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no 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
no 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
no Donald Trump says US will not renew social distancing guidance after it expires today By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T06:14:00Z Donald Trump has announced that the federal government will not be extending its coronavirus social distancing guidelines after they expire on Thursday. Full Article
no Fifth of retailers do not plan to reopen after lockdown, MPs told By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T11:42:00Z A fifth of high street stores plan to stay closed permanently after the coronavirus lockdown lifts, retail leaders have told MPs. Full Article
no US spies say Covid-19 not man-made but do not rule out Chinese lab accident By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T00:22:06Z Coronavirus was "not man-made or genetically modified," US intelligence agencies have said. Full Article
no Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, May 1 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T04:02:11Z The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday Full Article
no UK coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce lockdown escape plan next week as deaths soar past 26,000 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:32:00Z Boris Johnson will announce a "comprehensive" lockdown escape plan next week as deaths rose to 26,771. Full Article
no No new coronavirus cases in Wuhan for first time since outbreak began, Chinese authorities say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-03-19T07:09:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here Full Article
no 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
no Ethnic minorities at greater risk of virus death, says study By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:40:12Z People from black and ethnic minorities appear to be at greater risk of dying from coronavirus, according to a study of patients at three London hospitals. Full Article
no 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
no Food For London Now: Take your seats to help feed city with star cast in classic Stoppard play By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T10:07:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no 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
no 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
no Government should not reopen schools too early as Covid-19 transmission is not fully understood, NHS chief warns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:34:22Z The Government should avoid reopening schools too early as scientists do not fully understand coronavirus transmission between children, an NHS chief warned. Full Article
no People knocked out of bed as 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Puerto Rico By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T13:52:56Z A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has hit near southern Puerto Rico, jolting many people from their beds and causing damage across the island. Full Article
no 'Remarkable' coronavirus survivor gets emotional guard of honour as he leaves intensive care after five weeks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:31:22Z This is the emotional moment NHS staff lined the corridors to applaud a 62-year-old coronavirus survivor as he left intensive care after five weeks. Full Article
no Kim Jong-Un 'seen in public' in North Korea after weeks of ill health rumours By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T06:37:00Z Kim Jong Un has reportedly made his first public appearance in 20 days amid speculation about the North Korean leader's health. Full Article
no Government announces £76m funding for domestic abuse after lockdown spike By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T14:16:00Z Robert Jenrick has announced a package of more than £76 million in new funding "to support the most vulnerable in society". Full Article
no 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
no 'You could be someone's only hope': A stem cell donor campaigning to beat blood cancer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T17:18:25Z Full Article
no 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
no 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
no North and South Korea exchange gunfire across border at guard post By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T06:03:06Z North Korean troops have fired several bullets at a South Korean guard post inside the heavily fortified border between the countries, the military said. Full Article
no 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
no Pedestrian rushed to major trauma centre after being 'trapped' between two cars during crash in north london By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:23:29Z Full Article
no South Korean officials claim Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery as speculation continues about ill health By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:43:13Z North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not undergo surgery or any other medical procedure, a South Korean official has said amid continued speculation about his health. Full Article
no No plan for 'blanket ban' on elderly leaving home as coronavirus lockdown eases, Matt Hancock says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T12:55:01Z Health Secretary Matt Hancock has dismissed reports that there could be a "blanket ban" on over 70s leaving home when lockdown is eased. Full Article
no Food For London Now: Family takes on 813 mile walking challenge equivalent to John O' Groat's to Lands End By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T13:03:00Z The Budd family hopes to raise £20,000 for charities including The Felix Project You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no Food For London Now: Thank you for your food donations – but it's not just NHS doctors and nurses who need your kindness By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T13:23:00Z You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson: 'I've had enough of the lies' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T15:02:04Z Harry Dunn's twin brother has told Boris Johnson that he has "had enough of the lies" as his family continue to fight for justice. Full Article
no Nightingale field hospitals were not built in error to tackle virus, says NHS England chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T16:06:00Z Nightingale hospitals were not build in error, NHS England's national medical director has said. Full Article
no Your morning briefing: What you should know for Monday, May 4 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T04:05:00Z The top stories you're waking up to Listen to your Morning Bulletin on Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa smart speakers from 7am every weekday Full Article
no UK coronavirus LIVE: Brits should expect 'new normal' until vaccine is developed as death toll jumps by 315 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T19:58:00Z Brits may have to accept a "new normal" with social distancing measures remaining in place until a vaccine is available, Michael Gove has suggested. Full Article
no Seagulls 'now eating rats' after closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:17:00Z The closure of cafes and restaurants in Rome due to the coronavirus outbreak means seagulls have had to change their habits and start eating rats, zoologists claim. Full Article
no New tell-all Harry and Meghan biography Finding Freedom promises 'unknown details' of couple's time together By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T05:29:00Z A new biography of Harry and Meghan will "go beyond the headlines" and "reveal unknown details" of the couple's life together. Full Article
no Anxiety levels hit unprecedented heights as coronavirus lockdown announced, poll finds By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:23:35Z Anxiety levels soared to unprecedented heights around the time lockdown was announced in late March, according to the Government's official "happiness index". Full Article
no Food For London Now faces: 'The biggest challenge is unlocking more food' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:48:05Z Damien Conrad from The Felix Project shares his story You can donate here virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no Food For London Now faces: 'Children can't learn if they're hungry' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:52:49Z Gary Kynaston from Hammersmith Academy shares his story You can donate at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW Full Article
no Cumbria police apologise for 'ill-judged' tweet telling people not to buy plants or compost during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:39:00Z Cumbria Police have apologised for an "ill-judged" tweet that suggested people should not buy plants or compost during the coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
no Testing positive twice for Covid-19 does not mean people have been reinfected, World Health Organisation says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T14:23:00Z If someone tests positive for coronavirus more than once, it does not necessarily mean they have been reinfected, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Full Article