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Polish community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 13:08

Ealing Polish parish names new priest, shares Mass times and parish updates

The Polish parish of Our Lady Mother of the Church in Ealing has announced a change of parish priest and published current Mass and devotion times. The community also highlights parish restaurant Lubczyk, enrolment deadlines and a September pilgrimage to Aylesford.

Polish community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 12:29

Poles in Ealing: how ‘Little Poland’ took root in west London

Ealing has long been known as one of London’s most Polish boroughs, a reputation backed by census figures and decades of community life. From post-war airmen at RAF Northolt to the wave after Poland joined the EU, successive generations built shops, churches, schools and clubs across the west of the capital. Even as numbers have shifted, Polish remains part of everyday Ealing.

Polish community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 12:29

Where to eat Polish food in Ealing in 2026

Ealing has fewer Polish shopfronts than a decade and a half ago, but classic home-style cooking is still easy to find. Here is a practical look at Polka Kitchen, the parish restaurant Lubczyk and other local options.

Polish community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 11:44

Kiełbasa, kajzerka and twaróg: Polish shops in Ealing from the Broadway to Greenford

Polish delis and markets are spread across Ealing, from Acton and Hanwell to West Ealing, Greenford and Perivale, not only on one high street. After 2004 many residents sought morning rolls, counter sausage and Polish dairy that big chains only partly matched. Here is how the borough’s best-known names still show up in 2026 directories, reviews and job ads.

Community Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 11:26

Meerkats for £4 and new playgrounds: what Ealing is offering families before 2 September

With community schools in Ealing due back on Wednesday 2 September 2026, a few holiday days remain. Local options include Hanwell Zoo in Brent Lodge Park, refurbished playgrounds, library activities and free second-hand uniform. Here is a practical round-up of what the borough is offering close to home.

Environment Ealing · 23 Aug 2026, 11:09

Mattress under a tree, bags on the pavement: fly-tipping in Ealing outpaces the clean-up

Defra figures show fly-tipping in Ealing rose by more than 50 per cent in 2024/25, putting the borough among London’s worst and in England’s top ten. The council says almost all reported dumps are cleared within two working days, yet residents still see the same corners refill. Bulky waste charges, outside dumpers and a clean-up tempo that cannot match the dumping help explain why sofas and mattresses keep returning to the street.

Community Southall · 22 Aug 2026, 07:38

Southall house fire: crews rescue eight adults on Shackleton Road

London Fire Brigade sent four engines to a house fire on Shackleton Road in Southall in the early hours. Eight adults were brought out by firefighters using breathing apparatus. The cause remains under investigation with the Metropolitan Police.

Housing London · 21 Aug 2026, 16:00

Apartments and rentals in the UK: The London market is changing. Real estate prices are falling and rents are rising

Across London, property prices fell by 2.5%. in the 12 months to June. At the same time, rents in the capital increased by an average of 3%. during the year until July.

Environment London · 21 Aug 2026, 14:00

Weather in London and the UK: Drought in England. The ban on using garden hoses may remain in place until the end of the year

Nevil Muncaster, director of strategic water resources at Thames Water, told Times Radio that realistically the ban could only be lifted at the end of the year. As he pointed out, maintaining the restrictions is intended to protect the environment.

Schools Ealing · 21 Aug 2026, 11:06

School absence fines from September: what is really changing for Ealing parents

Social media posts have alarmed parents in Ealing and across England about supposedly tougher school absence fines from September. In reality, the new Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation targets apply to schools, not individual families. Penalty notice rules for parents remain those already in force since August 2024.

Council Ealing · 21 Aug 2026, 10:54

Ombudsman finds Ealing Council failed older man with Parkinson’s dementia and his son for months

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled that Ealing Council made serious errors in the case of an older man with Parkinson’s-related dementia. His son spent months chasing support while the council failed to reply, bounced him between teams and only acted after the watchdog intervened.

Community United Kingdom (England-wide, including Ealing) · 21 Aug 2026, 09:47

DWP publishes Universal Credit sanction statistics covering the period to May 2026

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued its latest quarterly benefit sanctions statistics, with figures running to May 2026. The release covers Universal Credit sanctions and is available for further analysis on Stat-Xplore. The figures apply UK-wide and may be relevant to Ealing residents who claim Universal Credit.

Community Great Britain · 21 Aug 2026, 09:05

Official figures due on smart meter installations for April to June 2026

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is due to publish quarterly official statistics on smart meters for April to June 2026. The release will cover installations by large energy suppliers and totals of smart and non-smart meters in operation at the end of June 2026. The figures apply Great Britain-wide, so they are relevant to households in Ealing as elsewhere.

Community England, Scotland and Wales · 21 Aug 2026, 08:37

Ofgem outlines first Bill Discount Scheme projects for households near new power lines

On 12 August 2026 Ofgem welcomed the first infrastructure projects under a Bill Discount Scheme covering England, Scotland and Wales. Eligible households near new electricity transmission assets could receive energy bill reductions of up to £250 a year for up to ten years, subject to rules still being finalised. Consumers need take no action yet; payments are aimed for early 2027 after regulations are laid.

Community United Kingdom (England-wide relevance, including London/Ealing residents) · 21 Aug 2026, 06:20

UK launches £28m challenge for ultra-long clean energy storage to ease bill spikes

Challenge aims to strengthen UK energy security, create jobs in new industries, and reduce energy bills in the long-term

News Enfield · 20 Aug 2026, 20:44

Enfield water outage after Thames Water main burst brings bottled-water queues and hospital disruption

A major burst main in Cockfosters left hundreds of Enfield homes with little or no water and prompted emergency bottled-water stations. Chase Farm Hospital brought in tankers and postponed some planned operations before Thames Water reported the repair complete on 20 August.

Health Ealing · 20 Aug 2026, 12:39

Ealing Council failed elderly man with dementia when failing to return calls and emails

Ealing Council failed an elderly father with Parkinson's related dementia by not answering his emails and calls, a watchdog has ruled. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled that the council must apologise and retrain staff due to the failings.

Housing London (including Ealing) · 20 Aug 2026, 12:12

Mayor’s £400,000 fund aims to help London private renters use new legal rights

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced funding to ensure the Government’s landmark Renters’ Rights Act provides robust protection and improved conditions for the capital’s private renters.

Schools Ealing · 20 Aug 2026, 09:56

St Benedict’s School in Ealing reports strongest non-Covid A-level grades

Students at St Benedict's School in Ealing are celebrating the school's strongest-ever A-level performance outside the Covid years, with more than half of grades awarded at A* or A. A total of 114 Upper Sixth students sat more than 350 A levels this year, with 53% of grades achieving A* or A and 82% achieving A*, A or B.

Council Northolt · 20 Aug 2026, 09:53

Ealing Council set to decide on contentious plans to redevelop post office

Ealing Council is set to decide on the redevelopment of the Northolt Post Office later this week. Councillors on Ealing's planning committee will decide whether to approve plans to demolish the Post Office and former sorting office on 46 Mandeville Road in Northolt on Wednesday, August 19.

Community Park Royal / Northolt (response to Wembley) · 19 Aug 2026, 08:25

Northolt and Park Royal crews among those sent to Wembley commercial fire

London Fire Brigade sent eight engines and about 60 firefighters to a blaze at a single-storey commercial property on Thurlow Gardens, Wembley. Crews from Park Royal, Northolt and other nearby stations were mobilised after more than 30 calls. The cause had not been established at the time of the brigade update.

Community Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:31

Over 3,400 free meals provided to Ealing children during the summer holidays

Akshaya Patra UK delivered more than 3,400 free meals to children at local holiday clubs across Ealing during the six-week summer break. The support is part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for families eligible for free school meals.

Council Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:31

Lib Dem councillor raises alarm over slow progress on accessibility issues

Walpole ward councillor Matt Mellor has voiced frustration at the slow pace of fixing everyday accessibility problems in Ealing. He pointed to Ealing Council, Thames Water and leisure operator Everyone Active as the parties responsible.

Council Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:30

Ealing Council and City Hall point residents to Right to Remain asylum toolkit

Ealing Council and the Greater London Authority both direct people to the free Right to Remain toolkit on the UK asylum and immigration system. The guide is available in several languages and covers applications, Home Office interviews and rights. Residents may wish to know which resources local and London authorities officially recommend.

Transport Acton · 18 Aug 2026, 22:30

Six HS2 platforms completed at Old Oak Common in Acton

HS2 Ltd has confirmed that the first six underground platforms at Old Oak Common station are complete. The 450-metre platforms form three islands inside a deep box structure in the Acton area of Ealing. The work marks visible progress on a major rail hub that will also serve the Elizabeth line and other services.

Money & Support Ealing · 18 Aug 2026, 22:29

Nearly 2,000 fewer payroll jobs in Ealing as employment falls while pay rises

ONS Pay As You Earn figures show almost two thousand fewer payroll jobs in Ealing in July 2026 than a year earlier. National and London payroll numbers also fell, while UK median monthly pay rose. Residents face a tighter local labour market, especially in retail and administration.

Council Northolt · 18 Aug 2026, 10:37

Decade Long Battle Over Barclays Premises Ends

Developer wins permission to build flats over ground floor unit. The branch will continue to operate despite the planned conversion of the office space above.

Community Greenford · 18 Aug 2026, 10:22

Award for Garden at Meadow House Hospice

Cultivating Ealing recognises efforts of team of volunteers. Perivale Logistics Firm's Support for Foodbank Recognised.

Transport Ealing Broadway · 18 Aug 2026, 10:21

Trailfinders to Run Free Training Sessions in Broadway Shopping Centre

Young players can learn rugby skills with the professionals. Trailfinders team members in the shopping centre.

Community East Acton · 18 Aug 2026, 10:15

East Acton flat fire near A40 brought under control; candle believed accidental cause

Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters tackled a fire by the A40 Western Avenue in East Acton.

Housing London · 18 Aug 2026, 09:47

British people are increasingly looking for houses with air conditioning. Hot weather changes buyers' priorities

During the fifth heatwave this year, when temperatures reached 38°C in some parts of England, buyers began to pay more attention to how comfortable their home would be in hot weather. Although criteria such as location, space, price, access to good schools and transport remain important.

Crime & Safety Acton · 18 Aug 2026, 09:38

Firefighters rescue woman after house fire in Acton

London Fire Brigade attended a blaze at a semi-detached house on Taylors Green in Acton on 16 August 2026. A woman was rescued and a man was taken to hospital, with the cause believed to be unsafe disposal of smoking materials.

Crime & Safety Northolt · 18 Aug 2026, 09:38

Four masked men burgle Northolt family home backing onto parkland

Four masked men entered a family home in Northolt in the early hours of 14 August 2026, leaving with gold and cash while the household was inside. CCTV appears to show them moving through the property with a crowbar after coming in through a rear window. Residents say they are badly shaken and plan to sell.

Crime & Safety Southall · 18 Aug 2026, 09:37

Southall residents protest outside RISE centre over safety concerns

Residents organised by the Southall Residents’ Alliance demonstrated outside the former Southall Town Hall on 15 August 2026. They say anti-social behaviour and insecurity have risen since Recovery Intervention Services Ealing moved there in 2024. The council says there is no evidence linking the issues to the relocation.

Community Acton · 17 Aug 2026, 15:43

Acton house fire on Taylors Green linked to discarded smoking materials

Firefighters have issued a reminder of their smoking safety advice following a fire at a semi detached house on Taylors Green in Acton.

Crime & Safety Harrow-on-the-Hill · 16 Aug 2026, 11:56

18-year-old arrested at Harrow-on-the-Hill after reported knife threat on train

Police arrested an 18-year-old at Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground station after a passenger reported a knife threat during a train journey. An officer received minor injuries in the arrest and the teenager remains in custody.

Money & Support Ealing · 16 Aug 2026, 08:50

Reform UK plan to scrap PIP and UC health element: what it could mean in Ealing

Reform UK has outlined plans to replace Personal Independence Payment and the Universal Credit health element with a narrower cash system and council-organised support. In Ealing, more than 18,000 active PIP payments were recorded in the latest available figures, raising local questions about household budgets and council capacity.

Ealing Hospital receptionist’s 47-year career spanned the site’s opening years

Community Ealing · 16 Aug 2026, 06:14