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30 Aug 2023

A borough of sanctuary and a place to call home

Having a coffee and a chat in the high street is something most of us take for granted. But for those escaping persecution and …

13 Feb 2023

One-year on from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ealing Council is holding a ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and residents are invited to attend. The …

17 Nov 2022

Reflections on remembrance: In pictures

Ealing Council dignitaries, community groups, residents and members of the armed forces joined together for their own quiet reflections; and to jointly commemorate the sacrifices …

10 Nov 2022

Remembrance of those who have been lost

Tomorrow (Friday, 11 November) is Armistice Day. And, on Remembrance Sunday (13 November), the country will stop to commemorate the sacrifice of our armed forces, past …

1 Nov 2021

Service and sacrifice: Lest we forget

On Remembrance Sunday (14 November) the country will stop to commemorate the sacrifice of our armed forces, past and present. You can attend a …

1 Feb 2021

Pilot’s painting back with family after a century

The daughter of a First World War fighter-plane pilot has been able to return a painting of his to the family after it unexpectedly …

14 Aug 2020

Get involved in VJ Day 75

VJ Day 75 takes place on Saturday (15 August) and commemorates the end of the Second World War. In May, the country marked VE …

4 May 2020

How to celebrate VE Day safely

Residents of Ealing are being encouraged to get involved in the national celebrations for VE Day 75 on Friday (8 May), with a range …

1 May 2020

Flags, rosettes, ribbons and fires: VE Day

This year, the early May bank holiday has been moved to a Friday (8 May) instead of a Monday to commemorate Victory in Europe …

2 Mar 2020

War hero’s 10 incredible escapes in his own words

To the Germans, he was ‘one of the most dangerous characters in the country’; to fellow prisoners he was an inspiration and a hero. …

18 Feb 2020

Trunk reunited with family of wartime flying ace

A trunk belonging to a local First World War hero, with a story worthy of Hollywood, has been successfully reunited with his family after …

23 Jan 2020

Service for Holocaust Memorial Day

Ealing Council’s annual service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be held on Monday (27 January) at Brentside High School. The mayor of Ealing, …

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26 Sep 2023

Wally Bird returned to its roost

A famous piece of local art, which had been stolen 16 years ago, has been discovered and returned to Ealing Council. The distinctive Wally …

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