Ealing Students Celebrate A-Level Success as Borough Beats London and National Results

Ealing tops A-Levels, Commonwealth Golds, Restaurants Reviews - Tech recycling & Questors drama—exciting news inside!

Horace France

Aug 19, 2026

Wednesday 19th July 2026|Issue #11|Ealing, London UK

Ealing A-Level Results Beat London and National Averages in 2026

Ealing Students Celebrate A-Level Success as Ealing Borough Beats London and National Results.

Students across the borough are celebrating after this year's A-level results put Ealing ahead of both the London and national averages.

Provisional figures show that 60.5% of A-level entries in Ealing achieved grades A–B*, compared with 59.6% across London and 55.5% nationally.

Ealing weather this week

Acton Boxing Club Celebrates Double Commonwealth Games Gold

Powerday Hooks Boxing Club is celebrating double Commonwealth Games gold after Damar Thomas and Patris Mughalzai both topped the podium for Team England at Glasgow 2026. The two victories put the Ealing-based amateur boxing club at the heart of an outstanding Games for England's boxing team and underline the value of grassroots sporting development in the borough.

Joke Of The Day

Why did the scarecrow turn down a job offer in Ealing?

He heard there was already enough outstanding in the fields! 🤣

Action West London Laptop Recycling Gives Old Tech New Life

Acton-based charity Action West London is encouraging West London businesses to rethink what happens to unwanted laptops and IT equipment. Its circular technology approach aims to reduce electronic waste while creating opportunities for training, employment and digital inclusion in local communities.

The future of the Myllet Arms in Perivale is under review as owner Greene King considers potential sales from its pub estate. The well-known Western Avenue pub remains open and trading, with no closure currently confirmed. The situation will be watched closely given the Myllet Arms' long history as a familiar Perivale landmark.

The TG Jones Greenford store at Westway Cross Shopping Park will close on 26 September 2026, bringing to an end a retail presence that stretches back to the days when WHSmith was one of the shopping park's original anchor tenants. The closure follows approval of a wider TG Jones restructuring plan.

Questors Theatre Ealing is preparing for a busy autumn and winter, with theatre, music, family entertainment, magic and special performances coming to its Mattock Lane stages. The programme provides Ealing audiences with plenty of reasons to enjoy live entertainment locally over the months ahead.

Quote Of The Day

"The suburban streets of Ealing offer quiet proof that adventure often begins just a few doors down from home."

Ealing Food Review:

Best Indian Food in Ealing - 5 Restaurants to Try 😂

Explore Ealing’s Indian food scene with 5 distinctive restaurants reviewed covering everything from Indian street food and dosas to traditional and regional cooking.

How Ealing Local Sports Can Boost Business Visibility - 10 minute listen!

In this episode of Ealing Elevation, we delve into the powerful intersection of Ealing Borough local sports culture and business visibility.

Discover how Ealing’s vibrant sports teams can be your secret weapon for boosting brand recognition and attracting new customers

Ealing Festival of Business 2026 - Exhibitor

★★★★★

	Date	Thursday, 15 October, 2026
	Time	9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
	Location	University of West London
	Price	Stand - Chamber Member: £295 + VAT; Stand - Non-Chamber member: £395 + VAT

Connect with Ealing’s vibrant business community at the Ealing Festival of Business 2026! Starting with a stakeholder breakfast and engaging keynote speakers, the event promises a day of valuable networking and collaboration.

Explore 40 exhibition stands showcasing local businesses, products, and services at the University of West London. Whether you're looking to promote your own venture or discover new opportunities, this is your chance to shine in West London’s dynamic business scene.

St Mary's Rd, London W5 5RF, UK

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Interesting Facts about Ealing

Japanese Cherry Blossom Legacy: Ealing has one of London’s oldest and most impressive sakura (cherry blossom) displays, thanks to trees gifted by Japanese residents in the early 20th century.

Britain’s First Garden Suburb: Bedford Park in Ealing, built in the late 19th century, is considered Britain’s first true garden suburb, inspiring the entire Garden City movement.

Conservation Status: Over a quarter of Ealing Borough consists of designated conservation areas, making it one of the greenest boroughs in Greater London by this measure.

Unexpected Music Heritage: Freddie Mercury of Queen attended Ealing Art College, where he met several musicians who would become his bandmates.

https://youngealingfoundation.org.uk/

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