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Transport Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 14:19

Major road disruptions in Northolt – HS2 enabling works and repairs set to continue for months

Residents of Northolt face prolonged disruption. According to the official weekly list of roadworks published by Ealing Council (week commencing 31 July 2026), several major schemes are under way in the area, some of them directly linked to HS2 construction. Key locations: Badminton Close (Northolt Mandeville) – full road closure for HS2 enabling works.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 14:19

Met Deputy Commissioner visits Southall gurdwara after Hayes murder

On 31 July 2026, Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes visited Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall. The visit took place following the tragic murder of 24-year-old Kirandeep Kaur, who was killed on 12 July at a property on Uxbridge Road in Hayes.

Resident article Health Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:28

Depression as an emigrant in Great Britain - when is it worth seeing a psychologist?

For many people, moving to the UK is the beginning of a new stage of life. A better job, greater development opportunities and financial security are often the main reasons for leaving. However, emigration also means separation from family, the need to find oneself in a new environment and everyday functioning away from the current support system.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:13

Southall residents report fourfold rise in open drug use after RISE addiction service relocation

Residents in Southall report a clear increase in open drug use on the streets since Ealing Council relocated the Recovery Intervention Service Ealing (RISE) from West Ealing to Southall in February 2024. Resident Herpreet Nirwal described seeing a roughly fourfold rise in people openly smoking crack and preparing drugs.

Environment Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:13

Warren Farm in Southall officially declared Local Nature Reserve – a new green lung for Ealing

The approximately 25-hectare area, formerly a sports field, has over the last 15 years naturally become overgrown and has become a meadow full of larks, wild flowers, butterflies and bees. According to local naturalists, about a quarter of London's population of nesting skylarks - an endangered species - is found here.

Council Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:05

Ofsted tells Ealing Council urgent action needed over children’s services weaknesses

Following a focused visit on 24–25 June 2026 Ofsted has told Labour-run Ealing Council it must take urgent action after identifying significant gaps in services for children in need of help and protection. Too many children are left in situations of unassessed risk of harm, do not receive the right assessments or timely multi-agency responses, and serious allegations of abuse are not always properly investigated.

Housing Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:04

Ealing Council consults on renewing additional licensing for smaller HMOs for another five years

Ealing Council is consulting on plans to continue additional licensing for smaller houses in multiple occupation (HMOs occupied by three or four people from different households). The current scheme ends on 31 March 2027; the proposal is to renew it for five years from April 2027.

Environment Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:04

Southall residents continue to raise alarm over persistent fly-tipping

Local resident groups in Southall (including Southall Residents Alliance) are again raising the alarm about persistent fly-tipping. Green waste bags and other rubbish are left on residential streets for up to two weeks. Residents point to insufficient enforcement by Greener Ealing Ltd and the Council despite previous BBC coverage and official pledges.

Schools Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:04

Free school uniform pop-ups return – ten locations across Ealing in August

Families across Ealing will be able to collect free primary and secondary school uniforms at ten pop-up events later this month in Ealing Broadway, Acton, Southall and West Ealing. The initiative, supported by Ealing Council and community groups such as Act for Ealing, aims to ease the financial pressure of the new school year while keeping good-quality clothing out of landfill.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:04

Police seize illegally modified e-bike in Acton after rider allegedly ran red light

On Tuesday 4 August 2026 neighbourhood officers from the Acton team spotted a rider on Uxbridge Road near Twyford Gardens who allegedly ignored a red light at a pedestrian crossing. When officers tried to stop him near the junction with Crown Street the rider turned and fled towards Gunnersbury Lane before being detained on Mill Hill Road.

Community Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 10:03

Forest deploys 900 e-bikes across Ealing with £1 rides until end of August and new enforcement

Forest has officially launched in the London Borough of Ealing with 900 e-bikes (initially available in West Ealing, North Acton and Southall, with further areas to follow). Rides starting in Ealing cost £1 until the end of August 2026. The new Forest Force initiative will target pavement riding, red-light jumping and poor parking.

Schools Ealing · 5 Aug 2026, 09:30

Ealing tuition centre encourages families to make the most of the summer holidays

For many families, the end of the school year is a chance to relax, but it can also be an important opportunity to prepare for the academic challenges ahead. Whether a child is getting ready for the 11+, moving into secondary school or looking to strengthen their Maths and English skills, NumberWorks'nWords Ealing says the summer holidays are the ideal time to build confidence and avoid falling behind.

Community Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 20:41

Gatwick receives final legal green light for second runway

After years of legal battles and protests by environmental groups, the final court challenge against the construction of a second runway at Gatwick Airport has been dismissed. The airport can now officially proceed with the project. The second runway is one of the largest infrastructure investments planned for southern England in the coming decade.

Environment Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 20:41

Calls for temporary ban on disposable barbecues – grass and heathland fires across England and Wales

Pressure is mounting in England and Wales for a temporary ban on the sale and use of disposable barbecues. The call has been made jointly by Liberal Democrat MPs, some Labour MPs, the National Farmers’ Union, landowners and local fire services. The reason is this year’s heatwave and extreme drought – July 2026 has officially been recorded as the driest on record.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 20:41

Burnham tightens early-release scheme – around a thousand fewer prisoners to be freed

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham (in office since mid-July 2026) has made one of his first concrete decisions on the prison system. He has tightened the early-release scheme that was meant to ease overcrowding. Serious sex offenders and those convicted of offences against children are now excluded from early release.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Drivers Using Cycle Boxes and Bus Lanes in Ealing Broadway – Campaigners Call for Better Enforcement

Local campaigners have once again drawn attention to the misuse of cycle infrastructure and bus lanes in the Ealing Broadway area. Recent videos shared on X show drivers stopping in live bus lanes and occupying advanced stop boxes that are clearly marked for cyclists only.

News Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Ealing Climbs Deprivation Rankings as Private Rents Surge 52.5% – Steepest Rise in London

Ealing has experienced one of the sharpest rises in relative deprivation of any local authority in England. In just six years the borough has moved from 88th to 45th most deprived on the national ranking. At the same time private rents in Ealing have increased by 52.5% since 2019 – the steepest rise recorded anywhere in London.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Man Fighting for Life After Early-Morning Stabbing in Hanwell

A 40-year-old man remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital after being stabbed in Hanwell in the early hours of the morning. Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The attack has raised concern among local residents about street safety in the area, particularly during the night-time hours.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Ealing Council Issued 137,447 Bus Lane Fines in Five Years – But Numbers Are Falling

Ealing Council has issued a cumulative total of 137,447 bus lane penalty notices over the past five years. These tickets have generated approximately £8.03 million in gross revenue for the borough. While the overall figure is substantial, the year-by-year data tells a more positive story for drivers: the number of fines has been falling steadily.

Environment Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

North Greenford Parks Receive Native Planting, Wildflower Meadows and Accessibility Upgrades

Parks in North Greenford are being improved with native planting schemes, new wildflower meadows and accessibility upgrades designed to make the green spaces more welcoming for the whole community. The works form part of wider efforts by the council and local partners to enhance greenspaces and support biodiversity across the northern part of the borough.

Events Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Southall Gurdwara Hosts Major Gurpurab Celebration and Free Health Camp on 9 August

Gurdwara Ramgarhia Sabha in Southall will mark the Parkash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Ji on Sunday 9 August with a full day of religious and community activities. The programme includes Kirtan, Nishaniya Darshan, Guru Ka Langar and a free community health camp.

Environment Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Fire Risk Warning for Ealing Parks – Dry Grass and Litter Pose Growing Danger

Local organisations are urging residents to take extra care in parks and open spaces after recent fires demonstrated how quickly dry grass and discarded litter can spread. Barbecues are banned, cigarettes must be fully extinguished, and all waste and glass should be taken home rather than left behind.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:24

Police Investigate Threatening Behaviour at Ealing Broadway Station

Metropolitan Police are investigating reports of a man wearing a red jacket and cap who allegedly repeatedly threatened another individual at Ealing Broadway station. The incident has prompted renewed calls for greater visibility of officers at one of the borough’s busiest transport hubs.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:23

Central Line Delays Hit Ealing Broadway and West Ruislip Again

Commuters travelling between White City and Ealing Broadway, as well as those heading towards West Ruislip, faced another morning of minor delays on the Central Line due to train cancellations. Parallel disruption also affected services between Leytonstone and Epping via Hainault.

Events Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 11:17

Rare Recordings from the First Ealing Jazz Festival Finally Released on New Album

A newly released album has brought back to life some of the most important live performances from the very first Ealing Jazz Festival, held in 1983. The recordings feature an extraordinary line-up of British jazz legends, including Kenny Wheeler, Henry Lowther, Bobby Wellins, Tony Coe, Art Themen, Peter King, Stan Tracey, Roy Babbington and Clark Tracey.

Environment Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

New Baby Beavers Arrive at Paradise Fields – “Nature’s Report Card”

New beaver kits have been born at the Ealing Beaver Project site in Paradise Fields, Greenford. Dr Sean McCormack, founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group, described the arrivals as “nature’s report card to say ‘we like it here’.” The successful birth of another generation is being taken as clear evidence that the animals are thriving in their urban wetland home.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

Cycle Lanes in West Ealing Used as Free Parking for Wedding Guests

In West Ealing a recurring problem has been documented in which cycle lanes on both sides of a road near a wedding venue are regularly occupied by parked cars belonging to wedding guests. The lanes are covered by clear “no waiting” restrictions, yet enforcement appears limited.

News Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

Ealing Rises Sharply in Deprivation Rankings as Private Rents Jump 52.5%

Ealing has recorded one of the fastest deteriorations in relative deprivation of any local authority in England. Within six years the borough has moved from 88th to 45th most deprived on the national ranking. Parallel to this shift, private rents in Ealing have risen by 52.5% since 2019 – the steepest increase of any London borough.

Transport Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:34

Ealing Issued Over 137,000 Bus Lane Fines in Five Years – Numbers Now Falling

Figures circulating on X show that Ealing Council has issued a cumulative total of 137,447 bus lane penalty notices over the last five years. These tickets have produced approximately £8.03 million in gross revenue. While the overall sum is substantial, the year-by-year trend reveals a clear downward movement.

Events Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:33

Ealing Mile This Friday in Lammas Park – Registration Closes Thursday

The monthly Ealing Mile is back this Friday at 12:30 in Lammas Park, continuing a popular tradition run by the organisers of the Ealing Half Marathon. Registration for the August edition closes this Thursday at 10:00 – there will be absolutely no entries taken on the day, so anyone intending to take part must complete the online process before the cut-off.

Council Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:24

Ofsted Orders Ealing Council to Take “Urgent Action” Over Children’s Services Weaknesses

Ofsted has told Labour-run Ealing Council it must take urgent action after inspectors identified weaknesses in services for children in need of help and protection. The findings focus on how the authority handles cases involving children at risk. Inspectors raised particular concerns about the response to disclosures of sexual abuse and assault, including whether medical examinations were routinely considered and whether strategy discussions always took place when adults posed a potential sexual risk.

Events Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:22

Big Gay Beaver Day Returns to Paradise Fields – A Celebration of Rewilding and Queer Community

Big Gay Beaver Day is coming back to Paradise Fields and Horsenden Hill Farm this September (19 September 2026). The queer-led fundraiser celebrates both the success of the Ealing Beaver Project and the LGBTQI+ people who have helped make London’s first urban beaver reintroduction possible.

Community Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:22

Ealing Volunteers and Community Groups Honoured at A2Dominion Awards

Three Ealing-based initiatives have been recognised at this year’s A2Dominion Community Awards for the real difference they make to local residents. The annual “Making a Difference” ceremony celebrates people and groups who go above and beyond to support their neighbours.

Health Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:22

Ealing Mile Returns to Lammas Park – Lunchtime Run This Friday

The popular Ealing Mile is back this Friday at 12:30 in Lammas Park. Organised by the team behind the Ealing Half Marathon (consistently ranked one of the UK’s best half marathons), the event offers a fast, friendly, traffic-free one-mile (1.6 km) course open to runners, joggers and walkers aged four and over.

Environment Ealing · 4 Aug 2026, 10:22

New Beaver Kits Arrive at Paradise Fields – How Ealing’s Beavers Are Beating Flooding Better Than Concrete

The beaver family living in Paradise Fields, Greenford, has welcomed at least two new kits. Mother Willow (the matriarch of London’s first urban beaver reintroduction since the animals were hunted to extinction more than 400 years ago) has produced another litter, and local residents and Ealing Wildlife Group volunteers are already gathering in the evenings to watch the fluffy youngsters learn to swim and dive.

Planning Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:53

Ealing launches its own £1.4 million high-street improvement programme after missing out on national funding

Ealing Council has set aside £1.4 million for a local “Pride in Place” programme aimed at upgrading high streets and town centres, after the borough received no direct funding from the government’s national scheme. The money will be used to enhance public spaces in high streets and town centres across the seven towns.

Transport Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:53

Forest e-bikes launch across Ealing with 900 bikes and £1 introductory rides

Forest has officially launched its e-bike service in the London Borough of Ealing, deploying 900 bikes and offering heavily discounted rides for the first month. Until 31 August, any pay-as-you-go ride that starts in Ealing costs just £1. After the promotional period ends, the operator’s Friends of the Forest scheme will offer a 50% discount on pay-as-you-go rates for students, NHS staff, key workers, carers, people with disabilities, and residents aged 60 and over.

Housing Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:52

Ealing Council recovers 20 illegally occupied council homes – £1.44 million impact identified

Ealing Council’s anti-fraud team has recovered 20 council homes that were being occupied illegally and identified actual and potential financial losses of approximately £1.44 million over the past year. The properties – which should have been available for families on the housing waiting list – were returned after investigations into illegal sub-letting, false tenancy applications, and other forms of tenancy fraud.

Community Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:52

Local heroes recognised: Ealing volunteers and community groups win A2Dominion Community Awards 2026

Volunteers and grassroots projects that quietly improve life for residents across Ealing have been celebrated at this year’s A2Dominion Community Awards. Three initiatives with strong local roots received particular recognition: Mahaba Café in Ealing was named Community Partner of the Year.

Council Ealing · 3 Aug 2026, 16:52

Major victory for Hanwell residents as planning inspector rejects 24-hour gambling venue next to Clock Tower

Ealing Council has successfully defended its decision to block a controversial 24-hour gambling venue in the heart of Hanwell. An independent planning inspector has dismissed the appeal lodged by Pure Gaming Ltd, confirming that the former bank unit at 153-155 Uxbridge Road, right beside the iconic Hanwell Clock Tower, cannot become a round-the-clock bingo hall with adult gaming machines.