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Low-cost summer fun for families
Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday

Low-cost summer fun for families

• Looking for ways to keep the children entertained this summer without spending a fortune?
• From free play sessions and library activities to discounted travel and school uniform swaps, there are plenty of ways for local families to enjoy the holidays while keeping costs down.
• Free family play at Pitzhanger PlayWorks returns to Pitzhanger Manor & The post Low-cost summer fun for families appeared first on Around Ealing.

Police appeal after man attacked with axe near canal lock
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Police appeal after man attacked with axe near canal lock

• A MAN has life-changing injuries following a violent attack near Clitheroe’s Lock on the Brentford stretch of the Grand Union Canal.

Lidl under fire for making West London staff redundant before promising interviews to be rehired
MyLondon · Local news · yesterday

Lidl under fire for making West London staff redundant before promising interviews to be rehired

• Lidl has described the decision as 'unavoidable' as councillors share dismay

Thirst Aid on the way as KFC hits the streets with 'pure summer energy'
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Thirst Aid on the way as KFC hits the streets with 'pure summer energy'

• Hydration relief just got a serious glow-up
• Feeling thirsty? Hydration relief just got a serious glow-up

Vet achieves lifetime ambition by opening Cowley practice
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · 2 days ago

Vet achieves lifetime ambition by opening Cowley practice

• A NEW Vets for Pets practice is opening in Cowley this Friday (7) within the existing Pets at Home store off the High Street.

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This Day in Local History

On this day · Through the years

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Fulham Court Estate is a council estate in the Fulham district of London, England.
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Did you know? · West London

Hampton Court Palace was transformed from a moated manor into a Renaissance palace by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, who leased the site in 1514 before it passed to Henry VIII.

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