News in Ealing

SCHOOL pupils and college students in Ealing and across the country are set to remain at home until at least March, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement earlier today.

The PM revealed the news while delivering a COVID update to the House of Commons, a day after official figures confirmed more than 100,000 people have now died with the virus in the UK.

AN Ealing based theatre company will be putting on a virtual music concert this Friday, January 29.

IMPACT Theatre is a registered charity that aims to promote a positive image of disability and to develop communication and self-confidence, through participation in performing and creative arts and other supporting activities.

DR Rowan Myron is a Behavioural Psychologist and Associate Professor in Healthcare at the University of West London (UWL) and is helping everyone stay mentally well with some tips on how to boost your own wellbeing.

Dr Myron said: "January is when we begin to notice that the days are getting longer and the countdown to springtime has started.

JOCELYN Reid led a 'hectic' lifestyle before the pandemic but shielding at home for nearly a year has brought about some unexpected positive perks that she believes have changed her life for the better.

The Ealing resident and her husband John decided to begin staying at home from February last year after Jocelyn was rushed to hospital due to a reaction to a prescription drug.

EALING police are appealing to the public for information on a man that is wanted for grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The incident occurred on July 20, 2020 at 6:40pm on Bilton Road in Perivale.

A POPULAR Ealing micropub has been granted permission by the Council to open for takeaway beer.

The Owl & The Pussycat in Northfields got the good news only last week and has since reopened its doors to those who want to buy some of their home-brewed beer.

EALING Southall MP, Virendra Sharma has hosted a 'Decolonising the British Curriculum' event with over 30 academics and young activists attending the session.

He was joined by the Shadow Education Secretary, Kate Green and other Parliamentarians from across both Houses.

MINISTER for Media and Data, John Whittingdale, has praised Nub News for showing there is still a demand for community-focussed local journalism.

The Maldon MP's endorsement follows the expansion of Nub News into 62 towns across the UK in recent months, including the launch of Ealing Nub News in November last year.

A BLACK Labour activist has shared her pride in her mother for getting her jab as she calls on leaders to avoid racial inequality in vaccine uptake.

Grace Quansah said her mother Esther Ackah, 83, received her vaccine at Ealing Town Hall after overcoming her fears about the jab for weeks.

A WOMAN has been convicted of killing her son in Acton.

Olga Freeman, 40, of Cumberland Park, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey yesterday, January 25, to the manslaughter of 10-year-old Dylan Freeman, by reason of diminished responsibility.