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August 12, 2026

Ealing nurse consultant's skin tone card up for award

Good Morning West London — 2026-08-12
AN Ealing nurse, the first in the world to highlight the importance of using a skin tone card to spot early warning signs of pressure ulcers and other skin...
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Ealing nurse consultant's skin tone card up for award

Ealing nurse consultant's skin tone card up for award

• AN Ealing nurse, the first in the world to highlight the importance of using a skin tone card to spot early warning signs of pressure ulcers and other skin damage among black and Asian patients, is shortlisted for two awards

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New specialist school for SEND pupils set for West Ealing
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

New specialist school for SEND pupils set for West Ealing

• A NEW specialist SEND college opening in West Ealing this September will begin delivering the type of technical and vocational education recently announced by the Prime Minister - two years before a planned national roll-out.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

West London health trust nominated for three awards
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

West London health trust nominated for three awards

• WEST London NHS Trust has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 Health Service Journal Awards, including the coveted Trust of the Year award.

Ealing enthusiasts discovering the great outdoors
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Ealing enthusiasts discovering the great outdoors

• YOUTH Hostelling is one of those quaint English pastimes that conjure up images of mud, rain and musty dormitories in some bleak corner of the British Isles.

Man shot dead near south London station as 'four bangs' heard
Wandsworth Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Man shot dead near south London station as 'four bangs' heard

• A man has died following a shooting in South London.

Richmond Park river to see restoration works to boost wildlife and improve climate resilience
MyLondon · Local news · yesterday

Richmond Park river to see restoration works to boost wildlife and improve climate resilience

• The plans aim to improve climate resilience and improve habitats

Two historic railway stations celebrate 180th anniversary with day of festivities
Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday

Two historic railway stations celebrate 180th anniversary with day of festivities

• Mortlake and Richmond stations marked their milestone anniversaries on July 29.

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