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Greenford Library Now Offers Walk-In Council Help
Horace FranceGreenford Library now offers walk-in council help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays without appointments. Find opening hours, location and accessibility details.
Read more£2.5m Leisure Centre Upgrades Take Shape Across Ealing
Horace FranceNortholt, Acton, Southall and other Ealing leisure facilities are benefiting from a £2.5m investment in gyms, studios and fitness facilities.
Read moreEaling Half Marathon Raises Over £100,000 for Charities
Horace FranceMore than 8,000 runners took part in the 2026 Ealing Half Marathon weekend, raising over £100,000 for local and national charities.
Read moreEaling's Young People Celebrated at 2026 Community Awards
Horace FranceMeet the young volunteers, entrepreneurs, leaders and community organisations celebrated at the 2026 Young Ealing Foundation Awards.
Read moreNine Volunteers, 60 Sacks: Horsenden Hill Community Clean-Up
Horace FranceNine volunteers collected around 60 sacks of rubbish during a three-hour community clean-up around Horsenden Hill and the Grand Union Canal.
Read moreHanwell Town Make FA Cup History With Dramatic Burgess Hill Win
Horace FranceHanwell Town have equalled their best-ever FA Cup performance after Jordan Esprit and Henry Snee secured a dramatic 2–1 victory over Burgess Hill Town.
Read moreMusic and Memories: New Dementia Radio Arrives in Ealing
Horace FranceA specialist dementia-friendly radio service featuring familiar music from the 1940s to 1980s has launched in west London, reaching listeners in Ealing.
Read moreViking Primary School: What Northolt Families Need to Know
Horace FranceViking Primary School in Northolt could close under proposals being considered. We explain what the plans could mean for pupils and their families.
Read moreWorld-Renowned Sculptor Inspires IMPACT Theatre Artists in Perivale
Horace FranceWorld-renowned underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor has visited neurodivergent artists at IMPACT Theatre in Perivale after inspiring their Red Rope environmental project.
Read moreEaling Soup Kitchen
Horace FranceEaling Soup Kitchen is a charity that seeks to help anyone who needs hot, nutritious food & a helping hand.
Read moreEaling's Young Trailblazers: Can Mentorship Unlock the Leaders of Tomorrow?
Horace FranceDiscover how local mentors are inspiring Ealing teens to excel and lead their communities.
Read moreHow AI and 3D Printing Could Protect Ealing's Historic Buildings
Horace FranceDiscover how AI, 3D printing, laser scanning and thermal imaging could help conservation experts protect Ealing's historic buildings.
Read more42-Metre ReActon Mural Transforms South Acton
Horace FranceUWL students and local schoolchildren have helped create a colourful 42-metre ReActon mural in South Acton celebrating recycling, repair and reuse.
Read moreUniversity of West London Project Shortlisted for HSJ Award 2026
Horace FranceA University of West London healthcare project supporting critical-care staff wellbeing has been shortlisted for a prestigious HSJ Award 2026.
Read moreHilmy Shawwal Returns to His Ealing Sporting Roots
Horace FranceEaling-raised Paralympian Hilmy Shawwal returns to Perivale Park Athletics Track, where his sporting journey began, to inspire young athletes.
Read moreNew £1.4m Adult Learning and Employment Hub Opens in Ealing
Horace FranceA new £1.4m Learn Ealing hub has opened at Perceval House, offering adult education, digital skills, qualifications and employment support.
Read moreEaling Volunteers and Community Groups Celebrated at A2Dominion Community Awards
Horace FranceCommunity volunteers and organisations from Ealing have been recognised at the A2Dominion Community Awards for their work supporting local residents, health and inclusion.
Read moreVolunteer at the Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon 2026 | Ealing Spotlight
Horace FranceThe Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon is looking for 400 volunteers to help deliver this year's race weekend. No experience needed and every volunteer receives free entry to the 2027 race.
Read more25 Ealing Parks Win Green Flag Awards 2026 | Ealing Spotlight
Horace FranceTwenty-five parks across Ealing have been awarded Green Flag status for 2026, recognising them among the UK's best managed green spaces.
Read more10 Nature Activities for Families in Ealing This Summer | Ealing Spotlight
Horace FranceDiscover 10 fun, free ways families across Ealing can help nature this summer, from feeding birds and planting flowers to exploring local parks and wildlife.
Read moreSummer Reading Challenge Returns to Ealing Libraries | Free Family Activities
Horace FranceChildren aged 4–11 can enjoy free books, events, rewards and activities as the Summer Reading Challenge returns to Ealing libraries this summer.
Read moreMinoo's Hair & Beauty Celebrates 40 Years in West Ealing | Ealing Spotlight
Horace FranceMinoo's Hair & Beauty Celebrates 40 Years in West Ealing | Ealing Spotlight
Read moreFree Summer Holiday Activities in Ealing 2026 | Thousands of Places Available
Horace FranceDiscover thousands of free summer holiday activities across Ealing, including sports, arts, games and healthy meals for eligible children and families.
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