Commuters going step-free
Commuters in the borough are set to benefit from greater accessibility and step-free access at four local Tube stations, it was announced last week. Northolt, North Ealing, Park Royal and Hanger Lane are among 13 stations in the capital to receive a share of £200million of investment from the Mayor of London, which aims to […]
Double honours for duo’s community work
Two of Ealing Council’s leading lights were recognised in the Queen’s 2018 New Year Honours list. Councillor Ranjit Dheer, the council’s deputy leader, has been awarded an OBE for services to local government and to charity. Councillor Dheer is also the council’s portfolio holder for community services and safety. The council’s assistant director of children’s […]
First headliners announced for Ealing Summer Festivals
The first headliners for the 2018 Ealing Summer Festival have been announced today (23 January), for the blues and jazz events. Ealing Jazz Festival and Ealing Blues Festival are two of 2018’s Ealing Summer Festivals, a series of eight separate events produced on behalf of Ealing Council by the Event Umbrella. Former Fela Kuti drummer […]
‘Solace is a second home and a safety net’
“Solace is not just about having a laugh and a cup of tea; it is much more than that,” insisted a user of the recently reopened mental health resource centre. It plays an integral role in helping people to cope with mental health crises or combat loneliness and depression. For 23 years, The Solace Centre […]
Close pass: Police on alert for space invaders
Police in Ealing are continuing to run a safety operation to highlight the dangers faced by cyclists as a result of motorists driving too closely to them. Operation ‘Close Pass’ has been taking place in the borough since July 2017 and involves plain clothes police officers out on patrol on bicycles to spot dangerous driving. […]
Smart energy scheme could help your business
Meet Matt Cribb. He is one of the business owners in the borough to have taken advantage of a smart energy scheme run by the council to help reduce costs and improve efficiency – while also cutting the borough’s carbon footprint. “It was a very simple process, and took up very little time,” said Matt […]
Does Ealing have the best half marathon in the UK?
Ealing Half Marathon is in the running to be declared the best half marathon in the UK for the fourth time in five years – and you can help it to victory by voting. It won the ‘Best Half Marathon in the UK’ award at the national Running Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The race […]
Snowy avenue of trees is your winner
This image of a snowy avenue of trees near Scotch Common in Ealing was the picture you voted for as the winner of our second Seasons of Ealing photograph competition. It was taken by Imran Malik, of Ealing, and he won the winter contest with just over 29% of the public vote. His picture will […]
Vote now for your favourite winter photo
Entry to our second Seasons of Ealing photo competition closed yesterday (Tuesday, 2 January). We have picked a shortlist of nine winter pictures you sent us – and now we are running a public poll for residents to vote for the winner. The idea was for people to enter their own snaps taken in the borough of anything […]
Enter your photograph inspired by winter
Our second Seasons of Ealing photo competition has been open throughout December but you still have until 2 January to enter your photograph inspired by winter in the borough. By showing off something great in our borough you could see your picture shortlisted and published on Ealing News Extra. The winner will, again, then be selected […]
Win free yoga classes at new studio
Stretch yourself by finding the answer to our yoga competition question and you could win a bundle of 10 free class passes. There are two such bundles up for grabs, courtesy of a new studio that has opened in central Ealing. Triyoga Ealing opened in November in the Dickens Yard development behind Ealing Town Hall. It has […]
Last minute Christmas shopping? Enjoy the lights and trees
Do you have Christmas shopping still to do? Make sure you visit our town centres for your final bits and to enjoy the Christmas trees and festive lights that have gone up thanks to local sponsors and Ealing Council. As we reported recently, lots of seasonal activities and fun events have been taking place in our towns. […]