Ealing local news

Transport London · 15 Aug 2026, 12:00

Transport in London and the UK: Entry ban and electronic wristbands. A new way to deal with shoplifters in London

Croydon Borough Council is considering a pilot scheme in which the most persistent thieves would wear electronic ankle bracelets. The solution would allow monitoring their location and enforcing access bans to specific areas.

Health Ealing · 15 Aug 2026, 06:31

Ealing Outdoor Club: decades of local walking and outdoor activity

Ealing Outdoor Club has offered regular walks and wider trips for more than eighty years. Members and clinicians linked to local healthcare describe walking as support for physical and mental wellbeing.

Community Greenford, Ealing · 15 Aug 2026, 06:21

Remembering Councillor Dr Aysha Raza and her service to Greenford and Ealing

Councillor Dr Aysha Raza represented Central Greenford for more than a decade after first being elected in 2014. She held a cabinet role on crime and inequality and took part in schools and community groups across the borough. Council leaders and colleagues have paid tribute to her work and commitment.

Community Ealing / Park Royal / Old Oak · 15 Aug 2026, 06:12

How Old Oak regeneration aims to open construction careers for young people in Ealing

OPDC has teamed up with Construction Youth Trust to unlock real career pathways for young people across Brent, Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham.

Community Northolt / Park Royal (response to Wembley) · 15 Aug 2026, 06:01

Northolt and Park Royal firefighters among crews at Wembley hotel blaze

London Fire Brigade sent appliances from Northolt, Park Royal and nearby stations to a hotel fire on Empire Way, Wembley. About 150 people left the building before firefighters arrived; the blaze was brought under control the same afternoon and the cause remains under investigation.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 14 Aug 2026, 14:15

Residents' safety: Farage won Clacton by-election. A record result for a satirical candidate

Farage won 62.8 percent. support, 22,239 people voted for him. Contrary to tradition, Nigel Farage did not appear when the results were officially announced on Friday morning.

Council Ealing · 14 Aug 2026, 12:38

Ealing among London’s most opaque boroughs on spending redactions

Data reported in February 2026 placed Ealing among three London boroughs with the heaviest redactions in public spending figures. The council says most blackouts protect personal data, but questions remain about scale, delays and public scrutiny.

Housing Ealing · 14 Aug 2026, 12:36

Housing Ombudsman opens Tier 1 investigation into Ealing Council housing

The Housing Ombudsman has opened a Tier 1 investigation into Ealing Council’s housing service over systemically high maladministration rates. Complaints have centred on damp, mould, leaks and failures affecting vulnerable residents, including long stays in unsuitable temporary accommodation.

Council Ealing · 14 Aug 2026, 12:32

Ealing Council corporate cards: £175 wine buy, Bournemouth hotels and delayed spending data

Freedom of Information findings published in August 2026 showed Ealing Council corporate card use including £175 at Majestic Wine and hotel payments in Bournemouth. The council says the wine was reimbursed from sponsorship and other costs were legitimate business, but spending-over-£250 data had not been published for months.

Transport East Sussex · 14 Aug 2026, 06:01

Southern train derails near Lewes leaving about 20 injured

A Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed on the East Coastway line north of Lewes on 13 August 2026. About 150 passengers were on board; two people were seriously hurt and around 20 were injured in total, with no fatalities. Investigators have not yet confirmed the cause.

Community Ealing · 13 Aug 2026, 22:29

Ealing ranks lowest of 30 London boroughs in food hygiene study

A new analysis of Food Standards Agency data ranks Ealing bottom among 30 London boroughs for average food hygiene scores. The borough’s mean rating is 3.91 out of 5, well below the London average of 4.39. Nearly one in three premises scored three or lower.

Community Ealing · 13 Aug 2026, 09:11

High Court upholds Ealing Council approach to early help for children and families

The High Court dismissed legal claims that Ealing Council’s decision on new early-help arrangements for children’s services was unlawful. The council says a large public consultation shaped the plans and that work to put the changes into practice can continue.

Community Greenford · 12 Aug 2026, 10:04

Grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford brought under control

Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Cowgate Road in Greenford.

Community Southall · 12 Aug 2026, 09:59

Southall garden fire damages properties on three streets

London Fire Brigade crews attended a fire that damaged gardens and outbuildings on Dormer's Wells Lane, Kenton Avenue and Burns Avenue in Southall. About 25 firefighters brought the blaze under control the same afternoon. The cause has not been established.

Events Ealing · 12 Aug 2026, 08:45

West London council used council card for wine and a hotel stay for a councillor

Ealing Council used a work payment card for a £175 bill at Majestic Wine, however the local authority insists it has been paid back. In data obtained by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) via a Freedom of Information request, a number of payments of note were made over a 13-month period using council payment cards, including hotel stays for a conference, a debt collection agency and flights for looked-after…

Community Greenford · 11 Aug 2026, 13:45

Greenford recycling centre now accepts small electricals for repair and reuse

Ealing Council has opened a dedicated reuse route for unwanted small electrical items at the Greenford Road reuse and recycling centre. Suitable goods are repaired by specialist partners and offered on to community groups or residents at lower cost.

Events Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 10:14

Free Outdoor Play Returns – PlayWorks at Pitzhanger Manor

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery has confirmed the return of PlayWorks for three days this summer. The free, child-led outdoor play sessions will take place on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 August 2026 from 11am to 3pm in the walled front garden. Children are invited to build, invent and explore using giant blocks, cardboard boxes, branches, fabric, flowers and other open-ended materials.

Schools Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 10:14

AI and 3D Printing in Heritage Conservation – UWL Lecture for Ealing Civic Society

Dr Efcharis (Haroula) Balodimou, Senior Lecturer at the University of West London’s School of Computing & Engineering, recently delivered a lecture to the Ealing Civic Society titled “Innovation in Heritage Conservation: Emerging Practices and Future Directions”.

Events Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 10:14

Ealing Festival of Business 2026 – Networking and Growth for Local Companies

West London Chambers of Commerce has opened visitor registration for the Ealing Festival of Business 2026. The event will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 9:30am to 3:00pm at the University of West London (Weston Hall / Pillars Restaurant area, Warwick Road, W5).

Environment Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 06:00

Greener Ealing leaves its own bags on the streets. Residents say: you are the fly-tippers

In the first days of August 2026 a fresh wave of resident complaints appeared across Southall, Northolt and other parts of the borough. The subject was Greener Ealing Ltd, the wholly council-owned company responsible for refuse collection, street cleansing and the clearance of fly-tips.

Money & Support Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 06:00

An old case that keeps returning: fraud at Ealing Hospital and the fate of the whistleblower

In the summer of 2026 material about a case more than a decade old began circulating again on social media. Sharmila Chowdhury, a long-serving imaging services manager at Ealing Hospital (now part of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust), discovered that two consultant radiologists were regularly working at a private hospital – the Clementine Churchill – during hours for which they were being paid by the NHS.

Health Ealing · 11 Aug 2026, 00:36

Where to train in Northolt, Greenford, Southall and Ealing - an up-to-date overview of local options

Where to train in Northolt, Greenford, Southall and Ealing – current local options overview Section: Health In Northolt, Greenford, Southall and Ealing, there are more and more opportunities to stay fit without having to commute to central London. The offer is clearly wider today than two years ago - from cheap 24-hour chain gyms, through centers with swimming pools, to smaller studios offering boxing and functional training.

News Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 19:45

Drought continues in Ealing, Northolt, Greenford and Southall

Drought continues to grip Ealing, Northolt, Greenford and Southall Section: Environment and cleanliness The summer of 2026 will go down in history as one of the driest and hottest in decades across southern and central England. The Environment Agency officially declared drought across London, the Thames Valley and surrounding regions at the end of July.

Schools Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 15:59

Over a million young people out of work and education – what's happening?

Over a million young people not in work or education – what's going on? Section: Residents' Affairs In Great Britain, for the first time in over a decade, the number of young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (so-called NEET - Not in Education, Employment or Training) exceeded one million.

Council Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 10:40

Only around 11 % of complaints resolved satisfactorily before they reach the Ombudsman

One of the most telling statistics circulating about Ealing Council’s performance is the proportion of complaints that are resolved to the resident’s satisfaction before they escalate to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman or the Housing Ombudsman. According to figures repeatedly cited by opposition groups and local reporting, only around 11 per cent of cases receive a satisfactory remedy at the council’s own internal stages.

Council Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 10:21

Female whistleblower exposed how council officials joked about delaying support for disabled children and their carers – the scandal reached Parliament

In early July 2026 a female special educational needs (SEND) caseworker working inside a local authority decided she could no longer stay silent. What she described to ITV News was not ordinary bureaucratic delay or underfunding pressure. It was a culture in which senior managers actively encouraged staff to obstruct families seeking help for children with disabilities, and then laughed about it.

Housing Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 10:20

Regulator of Social Housing awards Ealing a C2 rating. “Some weaknesses” – and that is not a compliment

In November 2025 the Regulator of Social Housing issued its first consumer grading for the London Borough of Ealing: C2. On the four-point scale used by the regulator, C1 means a landlord is delivering the outcomes of the consumer standards.

News Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 06:03

Surprising chapters from Ealing’s history – places and stories few people remember

Ealing’s history contains several facts that sound almost improbable, yet they are true. They are not events that change residents’ everyday lives, but they show how many different lives, nationalities and eras have crossed paths right here in the western part of London.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 06:03

Ealing’s history contains several facts that sound almost improbable, yet they are true. They are not events that change residents’ everyday lives, but they show how many different

Metropolitan Police officers have carried out an intervention in a suspected case of cuckooing – the practice in which criminals take over the home of a vulnerable person to use it for drug dealing. According to available information, the resident was assessed as a victim of exploitation by a criminal group.

Housing Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 06:03

Ealing Council recovers 20 council homes after fraud investigations

Over the past year Ealing Council’s fraud investigators recovered 20 council homes that were occupied by people who were not entitled to them. A report presented to the Audit Committee showed that between April 2025 and March 2026 officers completed 445 investigations.

Community Ealing · 10 Aug 2026, 06:03

He won a fortune in the UK and is already packing for Poland. The comments reveal what emigrants really think

A few weeks ago a Polish emigrant living in the UK won an online lottery prize package worth over a million pounds – a house, a car and cash. Instead of celebrating a new life in Britain, he immediately announced that he was returning to Poland with his partner and daughter.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 19:28

Southall shop caught with illicit cigarettes – sniffer dogs uncover hidden stock

In March 2026 officers from Ealing Council and the Metropolitan Police carried out a raid at Sethi Food and Wine on Featherstone Road in Southall. Sniffer dogs indicated hidden items in the rear stock room. They found 3,420 illicit cigarettes and 1.13 kg of Indian tobacco concealed in a cardboard box and a black bag.

Planning Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 19:27

Twyford Abbey: topping-out of 296 new homes and historic park reopening for residents

A major milestone has been reached at the historic Twyford Abbey site in Ealing. In early August 2026 the topping-out ceremony took place for 296 new homes being delivered by Latimer (part of Clarion Housing Group). Half of the homes are planned as affordable – including a substantial number for social rent and shared ownership.

Community Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 18:19

Hidden gems of Ealing – places worth rediscovering

Many people associate Ealing mainly with parks, railway stations, busy streets and the daily rush. Yet the borough still holds a number of places that even long-term residents sometimes overlook or have never properly explored. These are not loud tourist attractions – rather quiet, local treasures that reward those who decide to slow down and look more carefully.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 18:18

Racist graffiti and swastikas appear on Gurnell Leisure Centre building site in Perivale

In early June 2026 racist graffiti and at least five swastikas appeared on the green hoardings surrounding the Gurnell Leisure Centre building site in Perivale. The markings included offensive slogans directed at different groups. Ealing Council strongly condemned the act and said the hoardings would be cleaned immediately.

Events Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 13:25

Chariot Festival in West Ealing: 25th procession and road closures today

Today, Sunday 9 August 2026, the streets of West Ealing come alive with colour, music and thousands of devotees as the 25th (Silver Jubilee) annual Chariot Festival takes place. Organised by the Shri Kanaga Thurkkai Amman Temple (also known as Shri Amman Temple) on Chapel Road, this is the highlight of the multi-day Mahotsavam festival – one of the most significant events in the Tamil Hindu community calendar in west London.

Community Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 13:22

Meningococcal Outbreak in Kent – Advice for London Students and Young Adults

In March 2026 an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease was confirmed in the Canterbury area of Kent, linked mainly to students at the University of Kent and local sixth-form colleges. Several cases were connected to a nightclub. There were multiple intensive-care admissions and two deaths.

Community Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 13:21

DWP Bank Checks and Benefit Crackdowns – What Claimants in London Need to Know

The Department for Work and Pensions has begun rolling out new Eligibility Verification measures. Banks are required to check accounts against limited indicators set by the DWP for Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA. Only high-level information is shared if an account matches certain criteria; the DWP says it does not see individual transactions.

Community Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 11:14

No More Section 21: What the New Renters’ Rights Mean for Ealing Tenants

From 1 May 2026 the core parts of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force across England. Private tenancies are now periodic assured tenancies. Landlords can no longer serve Section 21 “no-fault” notices.

Crime & Safety Ealing · 9 Aug 2026, 06:02

From 26 October new “Respect Orders” in Southall – police will be able to ban people from streets. Will it change anything?

From 26 October 2026 new powers known as Respect Orders will come into force in Southall. This is a tool that local politicians, including MP Deirdre Costigan and Councillor Jasbir Anand, have been pushing for. It is designed to give police and Ealing Council much stronger means to deal with people who persistently cause anti-social behaviour.