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69 stories from and about Ealing, mostly crime & safety, local news, council & politics. The most recent ran on 13 September 2026. Page 1 of 4.
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Lifestyle & Food · EalingEaling resident quits smoking after 50 years with free council support
After smoking for five decades, Ealing resident Mohamed has successfully quit with the help of the Ealing Smokefree Service. The service offers free, funded support for up to eight weeks, including behavioural advice and medication, to help residents become smoke-free.
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Council & Politics · EalingEaling Council faulted over mother and baby complaint process
Ealing Council failed a mother and baby by denying her the right to escalate a complaint about a foster placement. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman found the council at fault for refusing a Stage 3 panel review.
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Property & Planning · EalingWest Ealing garden shed marketed as £100k house fails to sell at auction
A converted garden shed in West Ealing, advertised as a £100,000 freehold detached house, failed to attract any bids at auction. The property, located in a residential garden, may be relisted at a lower price next month, as Rightmove reports a 2% drop in London asking prices.
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Local News · EalingFirefighters extinguish two London grass fires after 30 emergency calls
Around 80 firefighters and 12 fire engines responded to two separate grass fires in Rainham and Greenford on Tuesday evening. The blazes damaged four hectares of heathland and one acre of trees, with no injuries reported. Both fires were extinguished within two hours.
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Crime & Safety · EalingAlvin Gitahi convicted of murdering ex-partner Vivienne Baraka in Ealing
Alvin Gitahi, 44, has been found guilty of murdering his ex-partner Vivienne Baraka, 35, at her Ealing flat after years of violent abuse. Baraka texted her mother for help minutes before her death, fearing Gitahi would kill her if she left. Sentencing is due in October.
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Local News · EalingFootball for Wellbeing Hub in Ealing expands sessions and adds job support
Ealing’s Football for Wellbeing Hub will run eleven weekly sessions, up from four, and add 30-minute employment support after each session. Over 300 referrals and 100 active participants have reported 80% improvements in mental and physical wellbeing since July 2024.
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Crime & Safety · EalingMan critically injured in Hanwell stabbing as police search for attacker
A 40-year-old man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in Hanwell town centre early this morning. Police have sealed off Boston Road and are conducting a forensic examination between Maunder Road and Jessamine Road. No arrests have been made.
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Council & Politics · EalingHanwell bingo hall appeal dismissed after noise and crime fears
An independent planning inspector has rejected Pure Gaming Ltd’s appeal against Ealing Council’s refusal of a 24-hour bingo hall in Hanwell. Concerns over noise for residents above the unit, crime risks, and the venue’s appearance led to the decision, despite potential job creation and reuse of a vacant property.
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Property & Planning · EalingPlanning Inspector Blocks 24-Hour Gambling Venue in Hanwell
An independent planning inspector has rejected plans for a 24-hour gambling venue at 153-155 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell, after Ealing Council refused permission. The decision cited risks to residents and the town centre, despite potential job creation.
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Council & Politics · EalingEaling school leader urges employers to hire SEND students
Thomas Keaney, CEO of Ealing-based TCES, is challenging London employers and apprenticeship providers to create more opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). He argues that while schools are preparing students, many employers lack the confidence and suitable programmes for neuro-diverse learners.
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Local News · EalingAldi Leaf Blower Used as Fan in Heatwave
During a 33-degree heatwave, a couple in Ealing park was observed using an Aldi leaf blower as a makeshift fan. The retailer is launching the garden tool for £29.99 on 13th August.
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Local News · EalingEaling Broadway hosts free sandcastle event for families on 30 July
Ealing Broadway will hold a free summer event on 30 July 2026, featuring sandcastle-building, creative activities, and giveaways. Home-Start Ealing, a local charity supporting families, will be present. The event is part of the Sportropolis programme, with no booking required.
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Council & Politics · EalingSouthall takeaway fined £6,800 for repeated food safety offences
Abi Fast Food, trading as SAI20 Limited, has been fined by Uxbridge magistrates after failing to meet hygiene standards in Southall. The restaurant and its director pleaded guilty to six food safety offences following inspections by Ealing Council.
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Local News · EalingGunnersbury Park rebrand launches with 'Life’s Rich Tapestry' theme
Gunnersbury Park & Museum, jointly run by Ealing and Hounslow Councils, has introduced new branding ahead of its centenary. The rebrand, led by consultants Wiedemann Lampe, centres on the theme 'Life’s Rich Tapestry' to reflect the site’s community role and varied activities.
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Local News · EalingEaling councillors join volunteers to clear Southfield overgrowth
Two Ealing councillors participated in a community clear-up at Church Path in Southfield, organised by environmental charity Abundance London. The event aimed to restore overgrown land, with volunteers trimming grass and weeding paths on 3 August.
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Also affecting Ealing
Borough-wide and national stories that name Ealing or bear directly on it.
- Transport & TfL · London
TfL pays over £7m after tribunal finds cleaner unfairly dismissed over asbestos concerns
The Guardian reports that Transport for London recorded more than 20,000 asbestos‑containing items on the tube network, paid more than £7 million in related compensation, and lost an employment tribunal case after a cleaner claimed unfair dismissal for raising safety concerns.
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Crime & Safety · LondonEight arrested after stabbing at Bromley KFC
Seven teenagers and a 21-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing incident at a KFC on Bromley High Street. Four males, including three boys, were injured and taken to hospital.
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Property & Planning · LondonRichard Rogers' Wimbledon home gifted to National Trust
The pioneering modernist home of architect Richard Rogers at 22 Parkside, Wimbledon, has been donated to the National Trust. The house, which inspired designs for the Centre Pompidou and Lloyd's of London, will now be preserved for public access and educational use.
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Hammersmith and Fulham Council acts over former pub turned shop
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is considering enforcement action against the freeholder of the former Hammersmith Ram pub, Arora Family. The historic building on King Street was sold in July and reopened as a discount store without planning permission for the change of use.
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Crime & Safety · LondonFamilies of Southport attack await changes as inquiry phase two begins
Phase two of the Southport Inquiry starts in London with two weeks of seminar‑style hearings. The hearings will look at violence‑fixated individuals, the internet's role, and national safeguards, while families of the three children killed press for meaningful reform.
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Local News · City of LondonArteta satisfied with Arsenal's transfer window approach
Mikel Arteta has declared himself satisfied with Arsenal's summer transfer window strategy, despite the club failing to secure marquee attacking signings. The Gunners targeted Vinicius Jr and Julian Alvarez but both opted to remain in Spain, with Christos Tzolis the only forward addition.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonCheapside bike thief jailed after public help
A man who used an angle grinder to steal a bicycle on Cheapside has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison. Christopher Forrester was apprehended by City of London Police following a chase, with assistance from a member of the public.
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Business · LondonTwo London small firms to receive £10,000 grants from Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday announced that two businesses on its Nation’s Favourite list will each receive a £10,000 grant from American Express. London‑based toy maker Get Kindy is among the featured firms, and shoppers are urged to support the listed companies on 5 December.
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Crime & Safety · LondonFinance worker jailed for stealing £92,000 from breast cancer charity
A finance worker has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for defrauding Breast Cancer Now. Tameem Choudhury diverted a £91,966.72 refund payment intended for the charity into his own bank account.
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Police appeal for witnesses after Covent Garden rape
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman in her 20s was raped in Covent Garden in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August. Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to identify and speak to in connection with the incident.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetTeacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils
A former chemistry teacher at Christ's College in Finchley has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two teenage pupils. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, will be sentenced on November 20.
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Boy, 15, charged with murder over Wembley stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old David Wynter, who was fatally stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way on 25 August 2026. The teenager appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court and is due at the Old Bailey.
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Local News · LondonLondon robotaxis delayed, Ealing buys 95 flats, Wandsworth to appeal 160% tax hike
The Guardian says robotaxi pilots will not start this year, Ealing Council will purchase 95 new‑build flats in Acton for its tenants, and Wandsworth Council together with the Conservative Party plan to appeal a proposed 160% council‑tax rise, according to Politics Home.
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Man Charged with Murder in Newham Shooting
A man has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah, who was fatally shot on St Bartholomew's Road in Newham. Police are appealing for information about a black Nissan Duke seen in the area around the time of the incident.
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Local News · All LondonGirl, six, dies in hospital after Shoreham sea tragedy
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital following a tragedy at sea in Shoreham, West Sussex. Saja El-Khawas passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, three days after she and three family members were pulled from the water. Her father, mother, and older sister had previously been confirmed dead.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMurder probe after human bones found in Feltham woodland
A murder investigation has been launched after human bones were discovered in woodland at Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Feltham. The remains are believed to belong to a woman between 25 and 45 years old.
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Crime & Safety · All LondonTeenage siblings missing from Hayes in stolen family car
Two teenage siblings, Mukarma, 16, and Muhammed, 14, are missing from their home in Hayes. They are believed to have taken a family Toyota Prius, registration KR10 NTF, which was later spotted on the A40 Oxford Road. Detective Sergeant Gary Walker is leading the investigation.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonMan dies after car and bus collision in Chiswick
A 38-year-old man has died after a car he was travelling in collided with a bus on Gunnersbury Avenue in Chiswick. The driver of the car was arrested by police at the scene.
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Crime & Safety · NewhamMasum Miah, 42, shot dead in vehicle in Newham
Masum Miah, 42, has been named as the man fatally shot in a car on St Bartholomew’s Road, Newham. Police were called to the scene around 3am on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMurder inquiry after woman dies in Hounslow house fire on Berkeley Avenue
A 48-year-old woman died following a house fire on Berkeley Avenue in Hounslow early Wednesday. Police have launched a murder investigation, suspecting the blaze was started deliberately. Eight others were injured, with one still in critical condition.
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