Caught Between Two Wars: win copy of new book
A new book recounts the story of the Second World War viewed through the eyes of a child and her struggles with family trauma and illness. We have a copy of the memoir to give away in a competition. Jean Pearson went to school in Acton, at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls. She now lives […]
No need to run to be in the Ealing Half Marathon
On the last Sunday in September the borough’s streets will once again be filled with crowds as around thousands of people run the Ealing Half Marathon. Hundreds of local volunteers are crucial to the event taking place: could you be one? As well as being a key part of a race that has won multiple […]
It’s exam results day, and we are proud of them all
It is once again that time of the year when our young people are receiving their exam results and thinking about their futures. I know this is a time of nerves and excitement for many of our young people but, whatever the outcome of results, we are proud of our young people’s hard work and […]
Chloe Kelly is the inspiration again
Hanwell’s Chloe Kelly, who was offered the Freedom of the Borough after her goal won England Euro 2022, has done it again. On Sunday (27 July), she scored the winning penalty in the Euro 2025 final against Spain to help England keep their hands on the trophy for another 4 years. A role model and […]
What did you tell us about Around Ealing?
Throughout June, an online survey was conducted by Around Ealing, to see how readers interacted with the print and digital editions of the quarterly magazine. It was really positive to see a majority of you said you read every edition of both versions. Almost 600 people took the time to reply. Thank you to everyone […]
Nominate a hero for 2025 civic honours
Do you know a local hero? Someone who make a real difference to others through their work, volunteering, achievements or something else? Ealing Council wants to know. By nominating someone, they could be in line to get an award – or even receive the Freedom of the Borough, which is the highest accolade the council […]
Double update this week: charter and Warren Farm
This week the council agreed our new community charter, which we consulted on earlier in the year. The charter sets out how we intend to engage with you. We want to ensure that local people are involved in all parts of decision making here at the council. You can read the charter and our commitments […]
Flag flies on Armed Forces Day
An event, held opposite the Ealing War Memorial, welcomed members of the community in a show of unity and gratitude for the UK’s armed forces. Former members of the armed services and cadets were joined by councillors, residents and dignitaries for the Armed Forces Day at Ealing Green recently. The ceremony began with the raising […]
Step up for some free or low-cost summer fun
Why not fill your calendars this summer with a range of free and low-cost fun and activities that are due to happen across the borough? Whether you’re looking for ways to spend your evenings and weekends, or you’re looking for something to entertain the family, this guide has something for everyone. Summer pop-ups A series […]
Finding a safe place for refugee children
“He called me ‘Auntie’ and said, ‘This is my home’,” said a local foster carer about a refugee boy who came to stay after arriving in the UK all alone, having endured a harrowing journey. He had come all the way from Pakistan, sent away by a mother desperate to keep him safe. The family […]
Tributes to generational legacy on Windrush Day
Sunday is national Windrush Day (22 June). It is an annual opportunity to pay tribute, and express our heartfelt gratitude, to those who answered the UK’s call in 1948 to travel across the world to come and help rebuild a war-battered country. More than 1,000 people arrived 77 years ago in Essex, on the HMT […]
Revolutionary housing for women
The UK’s first ever housing tower block purely for women is being built in Acton and will provide a ‘lifeline’ to those struggling to find a home and also victims of domestic abuse. When it’s completed, Brook House will include 102 genuinely affordable, social rented flats. It replaces an old 39-home estate and the tenants […]