London Covid cases highest in the UK as JN.1 variant spreads

London Covid cases highest in the UK as JN.1 variant spreads

Professor Steven Riley, Director General for Data and Surveillance at UKHSA, said: “At this time of year, the cold weather, shorter days and increased socialising mean that the potential for transmission of... Read more »
Westcliff restaurant fire spreads to flat above

Westcliff restaurant fire spreads to flat above

SIX fire crews tonight tackled thick black smoke and flames as a blaze which started in a restaurant in Westcliff spread to the flat above. Firefighters were called to London Road, Westcliff,... Read more »
Rare black swan in East London dies as ‘UK’s largest’ bird flu outbreak spreads

Rare black swan in East London dies as ‘UK’s largest’ bird flu outbreak spreads

A rare black swan in east London has died from bird flu amid the UK’s “largest ever” outbreak of the disease. Residents living near to Hollow Ponds in Wanstead have spoken of... Read more »
London City spreads jubilee joy for passengers, staff and local community | News

London City spreads jubilee joy for passengers, staff and local community | News

As preparations gear up for the global celebration of the 70th year of Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign, London City Airport today announced how it plans to mark the occasion. The central... Read more »
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Covid latest news: Omicron sub-variant ‘spreads faster’, as ex-minister slams ‘cack-handed’ loans scheme

Health secretary Sajid Javid said we must ‘learn to live with’ Covid An ex-minister who resigned at the dispatch box over the government’s “cack-handed” failure in its approach to Covid-19 business loans... Read more »
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London Covid: Two hospitals down almost 100 staff as Omicron spreads

Almost 100 members of staff in East London hospitals are off work as Covid cases continue to rise in the capital. The highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant has caused a massive rise... Read more »
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Hertfordshire Covid: St Albans ranked as one of the UK’s worst-hit areas as Omicron spreads

An area in Herts is currently ranked as one of the UK’s worst-hit boroughs as infection rates continue to soar. The UK recorded 88,376 infections yesterday, a new daily record (Thursday, December... Read more »
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UK Covid: Cases in London today as figures rise in every borough and Omicron variant spreads

The number of coronavirus cases is rising across London as the Omicron variant spreads throughout the UK. According to figures published by the UK government, most London boroughs recorded at least 200... Read more »
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UK Covid daily cases above 50,000 for second day in a row as Omicron spreads

Cases of Covid have surged over 50,000 for the second day in the row with concerns growing about the Omicron variant which is spreading in the country Covid cases have surged above... Read more »
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Another 8 Omicron Covid cases found as disease spreads to new areas – see list

The Omicron variant of Covid has now spread across the UK with cases now standing at 13 in England from London to the North West and nine identified in Scotland Shoppers wear... Read more »