Two arrested in dawn raids over violent robberies in north London
Two men have been arrested following dawn raids targeting suspects wanted in connection with violent robberies and burglaries across north London.
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People who refuse to leave public spaces will be forced to, police chief says
People who refuse to leave public spaces during the current lockdown, when asked by police, will be forced to do so, the Met Police Commissioner has said.
Boris Johnson moved to intensive care as coronavirus symptoms worsen
Boris Johnson has been moved to intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Downing Street has said.
Canalside social distancing warning after weekend crowds pack towpaths
Walkers, joggers and cyclists are being urged to limit use of towpaths after images appeared of people apparently breaking social distancing rules at the weekend.
‘Heat map’ reveals communities ignoring social distancing rules
People in Middlesbrough are most likely to flout the new “stay at home” rules designed to curb the spread of Covid-19, survey data collected by a health app has suggested.
Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis
Tributes have flooded in for NHS staff known to have died after contracting Covid-19.
ExCel U-turns on charges to NHS for Nightingale hospital
The ExCel centre has U-turned on charging the NHS to turn the exhibition space into a 4,000-bed field hospital.
Khan ‘devastated’ over deaths of five London bus workers
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was “absolutely devastated” as five London bus workers died after testing positive for Covid-19.
Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis
Tributes have flooded in for NHS staff known to have died after contracting Covid-19.
Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis
Tributes have flooded in for the nine NHS staff known to have died after contracting Covid-19.
Five London bus workers have died with Covid-19, union says
Five London bus workers have now died with Covid-19, according to a trade union.
Murder probe after man and woman found dead in Lambeth
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of a man and a woman in Lambeth, south London.
Coronavirus: Man jailed for coughing on police officer
A man who coughed on a police officer and claimed to have coronavirus has been jailed for six months.
Boy, 13, dies after testing positive for coronavirus
A 13-year-old boy with no apparent underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has said.
Where in the UK is coronavirus most prevalent?
Coronavirus cases in the UK more than trebled over the past seven days, jumping from 3,269 on March 19 to 11,658 on March 26.
Women break record cycling the world on pink tandem called Alice
Two women have broken the record for cycling around the world on a tandem.
Police issue warning over ‘selfish’ drivers turning roads into racetracks
Police have urged “selfish” motorists to stop taking advantage of quieter roads during the coronavirus lockdown by driving at “exceptionally high speed” because crashes take up vital resources.
Tube boss: Stop travelling immediately to save lives
More people “need to stop travelling immediately” to reduce coronavirus deaths, the boss of London Underground has warned.
NHS leaders identifying staff for swift redeployment to ExCeL field hospital
Health bosses are identifying staff to be rapidly deployed at the new 4,000-bed field hospital being set to manage a surge in seriously ill coronavirus patients, it has been reported.
London police detain dangerous moped rider
A wanted moped rider who fled from police by riding at officers failed in his second escape attempt a few hours later.
London ‘book fairy’ donates novels to self-isolating neighbours
A woman is using her daily exercise allowance to cycle around her neighbourhood donating old books.
Transport for London should have the Tube running in full, Hancock says
A row has broken about between the Government and Sadiq Khan about overcrowding on the London Underground during the coronavirus pandemic.
Police will be ‘on hand’ if people use Tube for non-essential travel
Police will be available to stop non-essential workers from travelling on the London Underground, the force said.
Mayor warns of ‘more lives lost’ if people ignore rules to avoid Tube travel
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said “we must stop all non-essential travel” as trains in the capital were still crowded on Tuesday despite Boris Johnson putting the UK on lockdown due to the coronavirus.
Covid-19: UK doctors are ‘deeply apprehensive’ about a surge in cases
A consultant anaesthetist has told how medics are “deeply apprehensive” about a surge in Covid-19 cases and whether intensive care units will cope.
ScotRail reduced rail timetable comes into effect
Trains have moved to a reduced timetable with a focus on providing public transport for key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: Victoria Park closes facilities due to ‘unprecedented numbers’
London’s Victoria Park has announced that it is closing some facilities due to “unprecedented numbers” of visitors.
Virtually yours: Guests celebrate civil partnership with video call to ceremony
A couple from London have become civil partners at a ceremony watched by their family and friends via a video call amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Ponies make house calls to families in isolation
A stables in London is taking its ponies on visits in a bid to “spread some smiles” among people in isolation.
Government’s pub closure decision welcomed after week in ‘limbo’
The Government’s decision to close down British pubs while helping pay staff has been met with relief by some in the industry previously trapped in “limbo”.