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22 Sep 2026

Family-friendly changes include boost for fathers

A campaign group has praised Ealing Council for making a ‘massive difference’ to families by increasing paternity leave for new fathers to 8 weeks. …

6 Mar 2025

Recognising school staff heroes

You may remember our gallery of unsung heroes, nominated by you – our readers – for their outstanding contributions to schools in the borough …

12 Sep 2024

Best foot forward

With the new school term underway, more children than ever are expected to be making the journey on foot, by bike or scooter. Since …

29 Feb 2024

Helping parents to help

“We all have a part to play, it is a community effort to help parents make informed decisions and find the right opportunities for …

23 Mar 2023

School streets: Improving the school run

Ealing Council’s school streets programme aims to make sure that more children across the borough have the right to travel to and from school …

25 Feb 2021

Haydock Respite Centre: A home from home service

Haydock Respite Centre, the new, purpose-built centre for children and young people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities has opened its doors. Watch the …

27 Mar 2020

How to stay inside, stay healthy and save lives

While children will find it unusual being at home and not at school; some residents who have to self-isolate may not always have access …

6 Mar 2018

‘All you need’ baby booklet for new parents

The NHS in north-west London is handing out a new baby booklet to women to give them useful information and contacts for when they leave …

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New theatre proposed for the borough

Plans for a new theatre in Ealing that could bring West End productions to the borough will be discussed by Ealing Council next week. …

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