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Graduation week begins for students at Ealing’s University of West London
Thousands of students from Ealing’s University of West London are celebrating their graduation this week, with nine ceremonies being held over three days at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. Students from across the university’s schools and colleges began taking to the stage today (21 July 2026), ...
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Thames Water joins Affinity Water with hosepipe ban across Ealing
All households across Ealing’s seven towns will be subject to hosepipe restrictions from Thursday (23 July 2026) after Thames Water became the second of the borough’s two water suppliers to introduce a temporary ban. The Thames Water ban comes into force on Thursday (23 July 2026), extending res...
Ealing businesses need stronger national voice, West London Chamber says
Businesses in Ealing and across west London should have a stronger voice in national economic policy, the West London Chamber of Commerce has told new Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The chamber, which represents businesses across Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham, is calling for cha...
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Exploring the Brilliance of British Architecture
The Arts Society Ealing announces Special Interest Morning
Ealing Paralympian to Inspire Young Athletes
Hilmy Shawwal helps launch free summer sports programme
Children Shine at The Descendants Achievement Awards
Councillor Gary Malcolm presents honours
New plans unveiled for Victoria Road and Old Oak Lane
Revised plans for improvements to Victoria Road and Old Oak Lane were unveiled last week (15 July), with residents across Old Oak and North Acton now invited to have their say. The plans follow public feedback gathered in October 2025. Ealing Council has received £1 million in HS2 funding for the i...
Ealing’s young achievers celebrated at Dr John Roberts Awards
Young people of African and Caribbean heritage from schools across Ealing were recognised at the 21st Annual Dr John Roberts QC CBE Achievement Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Ealing last week (11 July 2026). Organised by Acton-based charity Descendants, which has supported childre...
Meadow House Hospice volunteer honoured with Order of Mercy
A long-serving volunteer at Meadow House Hospice in Southall has received the Order of Mercy in recognition of her years of voluntary service. Patricia Chapman was presented with the award at a ceremony at Haberdashers’ Hall in the City of London earlier this month (3 July 2026), attended by HRH P...
Ealing North MP James Murray replaced as Health Secretary after 67 days
Ealing North MP James Murray has been replaced as Health Secretary just 67 days after being appointed, as new Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham reshuffles the Cabinet following his arrival in Downing Street today (20 July 2026). Yvette Cooper has been appointed Health and Social Care Secretary, ret...
NHS service helps Ealing care home residents avoid hospital stays
Care home residents with dementia and severe mental illness across Ealing are being helped to avoid unnecessary hospital stays by receiving specialist mental health support where they live. West London NHS Trust’s Care Home In-reach Liaison Service (CHILS) works with 32 care homes across the borou...
Gunnersbury Park Celebrates Love Parks Week
Heritage walks, wildlife adventures and creative family fun
Ealing Half Marathon Issues Call for 400 Volunteers
Route marshals urgently needed for west London's biggest running event
Data Centre Approval to Bring in £17million for Ealing Council
Scheme at former Honey Monster Food Factory will be solar powered
Long-awaited Hanger Lane Subway Refurbishment Welcomed
Work of local artist David Samuel is transforming the underpass
Ealing Binman’s Killer Convicted of Manslaughter
Dawood Safi was having a psychotic incident when he stabbed Wayne Broadhurst
UWL conference turns 10 with new awards
Ealing’s University of West London (UWL) has marked the 10th anniversary of a conference founded to support Black and minority ethnic early career researchers and help improve equality in academia. The Black Minority and Ethnic Early Career Researchers Conference was founded in 2017 by Professor B...
Opinion: Councillor Clare Welsby, Group Leader, Ealing Green Party
Councillor Clare Welsby is the group leader of Ealing Green Party. She writes about why the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s Annual Review of Local Government Complaints 2025-2026 should prompt Ealing Council to rethink the way it responds to residents’ concerns. “The Local Governm...
Ealing police warn of rise in burglaries
Police in Ealing say they are seeing an increase in burglaries, with offenders checking homes for unlocked doors and open windows before breaking in. Residents are being reminded to always lock doors and windows whenever they leave home, keep valuables out of sight and consider using CCTV, doorbell ...
UWL hospitality students work alongside Michelin-starred chefs
Hospitality students from Ealing’s University of West London (UWL) had the opportunity to work closely with Michelin-starred chefs after being invited to take part at an event hosted at the French Ambassador’s residence in Kensington. Four students from UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitali...