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Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

The Government have warned of a new scam email that claims to offer free PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

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People are being warned of scam emails which claim to be from the NHS and offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

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Barking was Britain's ninth most used station in 2020/21, figures show

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

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'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster...

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Waitrose: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns

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A Barking boss from Loughton was sentenced to five years and eight months for his involvement in a money laundering crime

London Live

Barking cash and carry boss jailed for five years for money laundering

Holly Chant

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Areeb Khan

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Covid survivor, 16, urges people to get jabbed after months in hospital

Michael Cox

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All under 40s are now eligible for a Covid booster jab as the the government steps up efforts to tackle the Omicron variant.

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All under 40s to be offered Covid booster jab

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London Live

Masks, PCR tests and boosters: New measures to combat Omicron variant

Holly Chant

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Rescue cats in east London that are looking for their forever home this Christmas

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9 pets looking for homes this Christmas in east London

Cash Boyle

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A nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car

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East London man charged with six terrorism offences

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Eight things we learned from the prime minister's briefing

Sean Galea-Pace

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London covered in a sheet of snow, like this scene in Islington, is an unlikely event on Christmas day 2021

London Live

What are the chances of a white Christmas in London?

Holly Chant

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Canning Town flyover traffic collision

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Collision causes traffic delays on A13 near Canning Town

Cash Boyle

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Hairdresser Gracie Terranova said she tried to live on her basic wage and save her commission.

There With You This Winter

Long-life food, foil and credit: Readers' tips for saving money this winter

Daniel Gayne

A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

Coronavirus | Updated

Here's what we know so far about the new Covid variant

Matthew Earth

File photo dated 31/07/21 of a person receiving a Covid-19 jab. Unions are warning of "catastrophic"

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'Mandatory jabs may deal big hit to east London NHS staffing'

Josh Mellor Local Democracy Reporter

menorah for Hanukkah

London Live

Hanukkah 2021: Five ways to celebrate in east London

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What are the chances of a white Christmas in London?

London covered in a sheet of snow, like this scene in Islington, is an unlikely event on Christmas day 2021

Holly Chant

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With bookmakers already taking bets on the possibility of a white Christmas, we asked weather forecasters for their predictions.

Hairdresser Gracie Terranova said she tried to live on her basic wage and save her commission.

Long-life food, foil and credit: Readers' tips for saving money this winter

Daniel Gayne

Barking Made Winter Market at Barking Riverside on December 4 and December 5.

Local makers market coming to Barking Riverside this Christmas

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Browse gifts and artwork made by east London artists, makers and designers at the Bow Arts Winter Market.

Four unique Christmas markets in east London to check out

Andrew Brookes

'Range Rover mum' Sherrilyn Speid is doing meet and greet at the Winter Affairs Christmas party at the Kings Bull in Barking

Viral Range Rover mum to attend Barking nightclub Christmas party

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Paul McCallum of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Eastleigh, Vanarama National League Footbal

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Depleted Dagenham now without McCallum and Sagaf for Grimsby clash

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Maureen Worby. Picture: LBBD

Coronavirus

Residents without Covid jab should be challenged, senior councillor says

Michael Cox

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Angelo Balanta of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Eastleigh, Vanarama National League Footba

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

McMahon feels everything is going wrong for Dagenham right now

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Road and rail travel this week in Havering

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Travel disruptions to look out for this week across east London

Chantelle Billson

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Manchester City's Rodri (left) and West Ham United's Declan Rice (centre) battle for the ball during

West Ham United

We need to put the ball in the net says Rice after West Ham defeat at City

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini (centre) scores their side's first goal of the game during the Prem

West Ham United

Hammers boss Moyes looking at positives in Man City defeat

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Manchester City's Kyle Walker (left) and West Ham United's Said Benrahma battle for the ball during

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West Ham edged out in snowy conditions at Manchester City

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It is predicted that surfaces may become icy in places on Sunday night (November 28) and early Monday (November 29).

London Live

Warnings of ice across London amid plummeting temperatures

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Barking was Britain's ninth most used station in 2020/21, figures show

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London Live

Masks, PCR tests and boosters: New measures to combat Omicron variant

Holly Chant

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A nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car

London Live

East London man charged with six terrorism offences

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London covered in a sheet of snow, like this scene in Islington, is an unlikely event on Christmas day 2021

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Barking Made Winter Market at Barking Riverside on December 4 and December 5.

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Local makers market coming to Barking Riverside this Christmas

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Man facing 'lifelong consequences' of Barking traffic cone assault

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Maureen Worby. Picture: LBBD

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Residents without Covid jab should be challenged, senior councillor says

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Warning issued over fake Omicron variant test scam

The Government have warned of a new scam email that claims to offer free PCR tests for the new Omicron Covid-19 variant.

Coronavirus

Robbie Nichols

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People are being warned of scam emails which claim to be from the NHS and offer tests for the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a press conference in Downing Street, London about Cop26

Coronavirus

'Don’t try and book until the NHS says it is your turn' — PM on booster...

Sean Galea-Pace

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Waitrose: Nick Ansell/PA Wire

Waitrose and Halfords recall items over health and safety concerns

Robbie Nichols

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Barking station

Barking was Britain's ninth most used station in 2020/21, figures show

Michael Cox

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Man with mask on and vaccination badge.

London Live

Masks, PCR tests and boosters: New measures to combat Omicron variant

Holly Chant

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Things to do

Hanukkah 2021: Five ways to celebrate in east London

menorah for Hanukkah

London Live

Sally Patterson

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Across east London, families will light the menorah, spin dreidels and tuck into jam doughnuts and potato latkes.

Barking Made Winter Market at Barking Riverside on December 4 and December 5.

London Live

Local makers market coming to Barking Riverside this Christmas

Sally Patterson

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A man dressed as Santa Claus outside Selfridges in London as the department store unveils its Christ

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What's On: Your guide to East London this weekend

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Clockwise from left: Adele, Ramz, Damon Albarn, Lily Allen, Pet Shop Boys

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Here are the 25 greatest London songs ever released

André Langlois

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Browse gifts and artwork made by east London artists, makers and designers at the Bow Arts Winter Market.

London Live

Four unique Christmas markets in east London to check out

Andrew Brookes

Sport

Dagenham fall to third straight defeat at Notts County

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon

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Dagenham & Redbridge fell to a third consecutive defeat in the National League to slip down to 10th in the league table.

Paul McCallum of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Eastleigh, Vanarama National League Footbal

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Depleted Dagenham now without McCallum and Sagaf for Grimsby clash

Jacob Ranson

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Angelo Balanta of Dagenham during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Eastleigh, Vanarama National League Footba

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

McMahon feels everything is going wrong for Dagenham right now

Jacob Ranson

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Manchester City's Rodri (left) and West Ham United's Declan Rice (centre) battle for the ball during

West Ham United

We need to put the ball in the net says Rice after West Ham defeat at City

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini (centre) scores their side's first goal of the game during the Prem

West Ham United

Hammers boss Moyes looking at positives in Man City defeat

Jacob Ranson

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Lifestyle

Remembrance Day 2021: East London parades and services near you

Remembrance Sunday events north London

London Live

Andrew Brookes

Remembrance Day services and parades will be held across east London as the nation remembers those who lost their lives during the two World Wars and in more recent conflicts.

All electric... last time Fenchurch Street had stream trains was 1961

Environment News

60 years since British Railways ran out of steam on Fenchurch Street line

Mike Brooke

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Looking for a first time buyers mortgage? Here's what you need to know

Kelly Rose Bradford

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Are longer term mortgages good news for home buyers?

Peter Sharkey

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'Stunning mural celebrating Barking history is complete

Jon King

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