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        September 10, 2026

Good Morning West London — 2026-09-10

“If we want to fully appreciate where we live, we must know about its local history.” So said Dr Jonathan Oates, the borough’s archivist, who works for...
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How well do you know your area? Find out…
• “If we want to fully appreciate where we live, we must know about its local history.” So said Dr Jonathan Oates, the borough’s archivist, who works for Ealing Council’s library service and is embarking on a tour of local libraries.
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MyLondon · Local news · yesterday
Council could force change after historic West London pub transformed into discount shop
• The Hammersmith Ram was run by Young & Co.’s Brewery before being sold in July.
• Soon after, it was reopened as a discount store.
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Hospital worker who turned the tide in his Y-fronts
• LIFE has gone full circle for Anthony Marchetti, who joined Central Middlesex Hospital in Park Royal as a 17-year-old apprentice fitter.
Surrey Comet — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Kingston Council boosts support for youth jobs and careers
• Nationally and across London, young people are facing a tough employment landscape.
Positively Putney RSS feed · Events · yesterday
Enhancing Putney. What the BID does for our streetscape
• Have you ever noticed the flowers brightening up Putney’s streets, the hanging planters adding colour to the High Street or the pavements looking freshly washed?
• You may be surprised to learn that much of this work is not carried out by the Council.
Kingston Council events · Events · yesterday
Learn to grow your own food (Chalice Garden) Week 1
• Official Kingston event listings for libraries, wellbeing, civic, culture and community notices.
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Duchess of Edinburgh unveils plaque at Ealing's university
• THE Duchess of Edinburgh visited the University of West London on Monday (7) to find out more about the Ealing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Partnership Charter.
MyLondon — Richmond area (Reach) · Local news · today
London nursery 'hired staff without completing all checks'
• Ofsted said children had been put at risk of harm at the nursery
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What's on: next 14 days
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13 SepLearn to grow your own food (Kingston Orchard Project) Week 1 — 13 September 202619 Sep · Tudor Drive LibraryPeople's Emergency Briefing at Tudor Drive Library — 19 September 202612 SepSeething Village Fete — 12 September 202619 SepBoard Games Café Rose Theatre Café 19th September 202612 Sep at 11:00Abundance Wimbledon Fruit Day12 & 19 Sep at 20:00Acoustic Live Lounge at The Alexandra23 Sep at 20:00Bring Your Own Booze Comedy Wimbledon Library11 & 18 Sep at 10:00; 12 & 19 Sep at 09:30Broadway Boogie at YMCA Wimbledon11, 14, 15, 18, 21 & 22 Sep at 19:00Capoeira Classes17 Sep–20 Sep at 08:00Constellations At Merton Arts Space11 Sep at 12:00; 18 Sep at 13:00Developing Future Talent: Employer Masterclass12 Sep at 09:00GoodGood Run Club19 Sep at 13:00Hotel Chocolat Autumn Tasting Experience12, 13, 19 & 20 Sep at 21:00Live Music at The Old Frizzle12 & 19 Sep at 21:00Live Music at the Prince of Wales10 Sep at 08:30Love Wimbledon 2027-2032 Business Plan Launch12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22 & 23 SepMandarin Classes for Adults16 & 23 Sep at 18:00One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh Games at Bebeto12, 13, 19 & 20 Sep at 08:00Puppy Yoga Club15 & 22 Sep at 19:00Quiz Night in Bertie’s Bar10–23 SepSEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training15 Sep at 18:00Taste of the Rooftop Farm19 Sep at 15:00Wimbledon – Bach to Baby Family Concert12 Sep–13 SepWimbledon Art Trail15 Sep at 18:30Wimbledon School of English French Evening Language Course15 Sep at 18:30Wimbledon School of English Korean Evening Language Course15 Sep at 18:30Wimbledon School of English Spanish Evening Language Course13 SepBorough of Ealing Art Trail 2026 — 13 September 202618 SepGymnasium – Trial Class/Drop In — 18 September 202621 Sepa small and quiet light — 21 September 202618 SepAnthony Scaramucci: The All The Wrong Moves Tour — 18 Sep 202615 SepMiddleland: An Evening with Rory Stewart — 15 Sep 202613 SepMy Royal Life: An Audience with Lucy Worsley — 13 Sep 202612 SepParanormal Activity14 SepRobert Harris: Augustus, Agrippa, and the Birth of the Roman Empire — 14 Sep 202611 SepStorytime and Twirling Toddlers with Little Supernovas - Journey Into Space — 11 Sep 202617 SepYotam Ottolenghi: Simple Too LIVE — 17 Sep 202616 SepClass Act - Acting Class for Ages 50+ Sept-Dec — 16 Sep 202616 SepJack Whitehall: Work in Progress — 16 Sep 202619 SepJohn Cleese and The Holy Grail — 19 Sep 2026
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This Day in Local History
On this day · Through the years
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Elizabeth Moody was a British poet and literary critic.
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Did you know? · West London
Ealing Studios' famous comedies of its golden age included Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Ladykillers and Whisky Galore!, all made under producer Michael Balcon.
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