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• Council tenants who illegally rent out their homes as short-term holiday lets could lose them, thanks to a national partnership with Airbnb.
• The government has announced a data-sharing agreement with the holiday rental booking platform to allow local authorities, like Ealing Council, to spot when council homes are being advertised on Airbnb for short-term holidays.
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 | Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday Pub was infested with bed bugs and cockroaches• A Southall pub and its director have been ordered by a court to pay around £17,000 after admitting a series of offences involving bedbugs, cockroaches, and safety hazards. |
 | Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday 'Digital doorway' helps ease frustration for Ealing A&E visitors• PATIENTS at Ealing Hospital A&E can avoid queuing this winter with the introduction of a ‘digital doorway.’ |
 | Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday It's open house at Hillingdon's historic treasure sites• VISITORS will have the chance to see some of Hillingdon’s most distinctive heritage sites as the council celebrates Open House Festival 2026. |
 | MyLondon · Local news · yesterday Murder probe launched after woman dies in Hounslow house fire as eight others injured• A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died and eight other people were injured in a house fire in Hounslow, west London |
 | Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday Why the Government’s wildfire alert did not go far enough• Our columnist argues the Government’s emergency wildfire alert was too weak, calling for firmer action and a permanent ban on disposable barbecues. |
 | MyLondon · Local news · yesterday West London grandmother died after being discharged by paramedics instead of being taken to hospital• The coroner ruled that her death could have been prevented |
 | Richmond & Twickenham Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday The south west London area that 'blends pastoral bliss' named best place to live• A south-west London suburb with a royal park, riverside pubs and fast connections into the capital has been named the best place to live in London. |
 | BBC News — London region · Local news · yesterday Toxic algae found in newly designated bathing spot• Toxic algae has been found in the capital's first bathing spot in west London. |
 | Kingston Council news RSS feed · Government and records · 2 days ago Leisure centres become Safe Havens for people experiencing harassment• Leisure centres become Safe Havens for people experiencing harassment 19 August 2026 Community safety Places Leisure’s Malden Centre, Tolworth Recreation Centre, Weir Archer Athletics and Fitness Centre, Albany Outdoors and Chessington Sports Centre became part of the Safe Haven scheme from Monday 10 August. |
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22 Aug · Queen Mary HallKingston Street Art Festival — 22 August 2026
22 & 29 Aug at 20:00Acoustic Live Lounge at The Alexandra
21 & 28 Aug at 10:00; 22 & 29 Aug at 09:30Broadway Boogie at YMCA Wimbledon
21, 24, 25, 28 & 31 Aug at 19:00; 1 Sep at 19:00Capoeira Classes
27 Aug–30 AugElys Anniversary Community Market
30 Aug at 10:00 · Sticks ‘n’ SushiKids’n’Sushi Masterclass
22, 23, 29 & 30 Aug at 21:00Live Music at The Old Frizzle
22 & 29 Aug at 21:00Live Music at the Prince of Wales
22, 23, 25, 26, 29 & 30 Aug; 1–2 SepMandarin Classes for Adults
26 Aug at 18:00; 2 Sep at 18:00One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh Games at Bebeto
22, 23, 29 & 30 Aug at 08:00Puppy Yoga Club
25 Aug at 19:00; 1 Sep at 19:00Quiz Night in Bertie’s Bar
27 Aug at 19:45Retro Football Quiz at The Old Frizzle
20–31 Aug; 1–2 SepSEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training
24 Aug–28 Aug at 08:00The Strings Club Holiday Camps Come to Wimbledon this Summer
27 Aug at 19:00Waterstones Wimbledon Monthly Book Club
29 Aug at 10:30Wimbledon Repair Café
31 AugBANK HOLIDAY FAMILY FUN – Boom Battle Bar Ealing — 31 August 2026
26 Aug at 14:00Cuppa with a Copper: Wed 26 Aug 14:00 — 26 August 2026
28 AugK-POP LIVE - The Theatre Show — 28 Aug 2026
27 AugThe ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra — 27 Aug 2026
30 AugThe Magic of Motown — 30 Aug 2026
25 AugThe Rivals: On Screen — 25 August 2026
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Artist William Hogarth used a house in Chiswick as his country retreat from 1749 until his death in 1764; the Grade I listed Hogarth's House is now a free museum.
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