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. […]
Christmas message: Here is to a happier new year for our hospitals
I just want to wish all the residents of the London borough of Ealing a very, very happy Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes. Certainly, 2017 has been a challenging year and one of the big issues locally has been our saving our local hospitals. I’m very, very grateful for everyone who’s […]
Try your pharmacist first this winter, say doctors
With the weather having turned colder, and even snow appearing, people are recommended to seek advice from their pharmacist at the first signs of a winter illness, even if it is just a cough or cold. But if you do need the doctor, extra appointments are being made available. GP surgeries are particularly stretched at this […]
Christmas tree unveiled in Southall
A 24-foot Christmas tree has been unveiled in Southall, accompanied by an evening of carols and traditional fare; and the winners of a school Christmas card competition were also revealed. Among those attending the event was the mayor of Ealing, Councillor Simon Woodroofe, who turned the tree’s lights on with some help from one of the […]
Home delivery bringing good housing to your door
When it comes to housing you would be forgiven for thinking the council’s role was limited to allocating council homes, collecting rents and granting planning permission. Think again… Demand is very high for all types of housing and Ealing Council is fast becoming a major player in the local market, providing good quality homes to […]
The hut and forest school at the heart of a community
A recent celebration at a scout hut may have gone unnoticed by people outside of one part of Acton, but it marked a significant milestone in a volunteer-led, council-supported project that involved the whole community and could inspire others to transform a corner of their own neighbourhoods. Acton 14th Scout Hut in Rugby Road has […]
Winter is coming…and our competition is open
Our second Seasons of Ealing photo competition is now open. Entries were being accepted from Friday (1 December) and have already been coming in. There are some talented people out there. We wanted you to be inspired by winter and you have not let us down. By showing off something great in our borough you […]