We have been asked to take a Covid-19 test after several people in the Portobello area are reported to have tested positive for the so-called ‘South African’ variant of Covid-19.

There are increased cases in North Kensington, especially Colville and Pembridge wards and we are being urged to take tests which are free to collect at local pharmacies and at the Kensington Leisure Centre.

Mobile testing units have been set up at All Saints Church in Powis Square, in Tavistock Square and at the 2-4 Malton Street hub by Ladbroke Grove tube.