A life changing apprenticeship
Apprenticeships come in all shapes and professions. For Niamh from Greenford, it was the route she needed to fulfil her career ambitions. “When I first started work, I was so shy I barely spoke,” said Niamh, 26. Now an HR (‘human resources’) advisor working with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra (BBVS), HS2’s Old Oak Common Station […]
Shisha lounge fined
An Acton shisha lounge and its director have been prosecuted and fined thousands of pounds for repeatedly breaking smoke-free laws. Aldiyar Ltd, trading as Al Diyar, in High Street, Acton, and its director, Hussein Abdalkazim Hussein, registered at the same address, pleaded guilty to the offences at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on 3 March. They had […]
Volunteers spring into action
An award-winning group of community volunteers is preparing for one of their biggest clean-ups as this year’s Great British Spring Clean gets under way. Between 13 and 29 March, LAGER Can (Litter Action Group for Ealing Residents) is set to clear litter from all 146 of the council’s parks and open spaces, with the support […]
Beavers two years on
More than 2 years since a group of beavers became Greenford residents, they are making a real impact for wildlife and their human neighbours. The borough’s celebrity rodents are thriving in their home in Paradise Fields. The beavers returned to the borough in late 2023 after a 400-year absence in London as part of a […]
Grants for community green initiatives
A total of £31,000 has been granted to 4 organisations in the borough to boost community‑led efforts to tackle the climate crisis. Ealing Council’s community climate grants programme aims to help local organisations contribute to the borough’s net zero target by 2030 through making energy efficiency improvements, leading to lower carbon emissions. Improvements can be as simple […]
A place to learn, a place to belong
Learning English can open doors in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Whether you are new to the borough or have lived here all your life, English language courses can help you build confidence, connect with others and access new opportunities. From boosting job prospects to simply feeling more at home in the community, […]
Mice and beetles were found at butcher’s shop
The owner of a Southall butchers has been fined after the discovery of an infestation of mice and insects. At Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on 20 January, Mohammed Hanif Khan, the owner of Hanif Halal Meat, in The Broadway, Southall, pleaded guilty to 4 offences, including failing to keep the premises clean, failing to have […]
Dumpling manufacturer served with big fine
A food manufacturer has been ordered to pay a huge fine after admitting to more than 20 safety failures. Acton-based company Limasole Ltd, trading as Hong’s Dumplings, supplies frozen dumplings and gyozas to Asian supermarkets and restaurants. At Isleworth Crown Court on Monday 2 February, the company and its director Zhuo Yu ‘Sharon’ Zhao of […]
High five for food safety improvements
An Indian restaurant has been awarded Ealing Council’s High Five award in recognition for making a dramatic improvement to its food safety standards. The latest recipient of the award is Shahi Haweli an Indian restaurant, in South Road, Southall, which now holds the highest possible hygiene rating of 5 stars. The award was created by […]
Hygiene fine is sour news for sweet factory
A court has ordered a Southall food business to pay more than £10,000 after a series of food hygiene and safety failings were uncovered. Balaji Foods Ltd, which is based in Adrienne Business Centre, Southall, and its director, Tilokaram Kachhawa, of Ascot Gardens in Southall, pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court to 6 offences relating […]
Illegal butter lands company in court
Key figures at a Southall-based food importer have been fined after hundreds of litres of banned ghee, a dairy product, were found at its premises. On 20 January 2026, Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court heard that Swadi Products UK Limited, trading as Swadi Products, in Endsleigh Road, was selling ghee, a type of butter. Ghee produced in […]
Turn your passion into a profession
A podcaster has turned her passion into a fully-fledged business after taking part in a dedicated online course that can help you to earn money by doing what you love. Start Up School is a part-time, 8-week programme, funded by a grant from the Greater London Authority, administered by the council’s adult learning team, Learn […]