News in Ealing

AN Ealing resident who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2018 has become an inspiration for many by managing to lose more than three stone since becoming a member of Slimming World.

Ana Ponsonby became a member of Brentford Slimming World in January 2019 and is now celebrating after not only reducing her weight significantly, but also reducing her medication and diabetes symptoms.

EALING Council has announced a 'final' consultation on the nine Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) left in the borough.

The Council will be running a 'CPZ-style' consultation giving local residents the 'final' say on whether they are made permanent or not.

A CRAZY golf course has been approved for Gunnersbury Park after Hounslow councillors debated the plan for two hours on Thursday night (June 24).

Gunnersbury Park Bowls Club, which has occupied the site since 1931, will see its dilapidated pavilion renovated and its green replaced by an astroturf putting course.

EVERYONE Active is offering members of the Armed Forces free access to its leisure centres in Ealing Borough as part of Armed Forces Day.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated tomorrow (June 26), with service men and women getting complimentary access to local leisure centres both tomorrow, but also on Sunday (June 27) as well.

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PEOPLE'S complaints about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in Ealing are being 'ignored', opposition councillors have said.

It's as controversial low traffic zones are set to remain in place in the borough as council leaders say they will conduct a public consultation of residents' wishes.

TWO people have been arrested in Hanwell following a seizure of 500kg of cocaine at Sydney Airport that had been shipped from Heathrow.

A 56-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were detained by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers at an address in Hanwell on Monday, June 21.

THE coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted lots of businesses throughout Ealing.

But the people of Ealing have really come together to support their local businesses and championed the idea of shopping local.

ANOTHER round of strikes from parking officers in Ealing is now underway, which will lead to a summer parking 'free for all', Unite the Union has announced.

An initial 72-hour strike began yesterday (June 23) and will last until tomorrow (June 25), followed by two weeks of continuous strike action at the end of the month, June 30 until July 14.

DEL Boy catchphrases, gymnastics quips and Katie Melua lyrics have shown the more humorous side of Ealing Council's recently appointed leader.

Labour group leader and Only Fools and Horses fan Peter Mason dealt with the opening formalities of last Wednesday's (June 16) cabinet meeting with two upbeat 'lovely jubblies'.