animals

5 May 2017

New arrivals at the zoo include giant rodents

A pair of giant rodents have moved into Hanwell Zoo, along with a colourful flock of flamingos. Hydro and Tupi, who you can see …

28 Apr 2017

Free compost, green living and nature walks

A giveaway of free compost will take place at Walpole Park in Ealing as part of a Green Living event. A number of events will …

22 Feb 2017

Hanwell Zoo: A taste of the wild this spring

How many towns can boast they have meerkats, lemurs and bearded dragons in their parks? Well, Hanwell can. And there is lots to do …

25 Aug 2016

Carving a trail across the hill

You may have noticed the new Gruffalo trail snaking across Horsenden Hill for children to chase along, finding characters as they go. But ever …

12 Aug 2016

Take your best shot

If you love taking photos, or are always whipping out your smartphone or camera and snapping away, then try showing off your skills by …

13 Jun 2016

Hidden haven in Hanwell

Brent Lodge Animal Centre, often called the Bunny Park, is tucked away in Brent River Park, Hanwell. Home to more than 40 species of …

31 May 2016

Talking triple turkey

Staff at Brent Lodge Animal Centre in Hanwell have been sitting on a little American secret recently in the form of turkey eggs. Neelum …

25 May 2016

Watch out for these caterpillars

With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, it is the time of year when most of us get outdoors to enjoy …

11 Feb 2016

Larger than life art in the park

The snipe, barn owl and great bustard have appeared as larger than life art on walls around the capital, including the animal centre in …

19 Nov 2015

Quiz: How is your local knowledge?

Have a go at our quiz and see how much you know on local history. Dr Jonathan Oates, the borough archivist and Around Ealing …

30 Oct 2015

How the council spent your money 100 years ago

From horses to hot baths, council budgets were a bit different a century ago, as Richard Nadal discovered in a 1902 account book from …

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