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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Today's practical local briefing for Southwest and West London villages: official updates, planning and records, travel signals, events and useful source checks.

OpenEaling nurse consultant's skin tone card up for awardAN 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 awardsOpenNew specialist school for SEND pupils set for West EalingA 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.OpenGovernment announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streetsPrime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.OpenWest London health trust nominated for three awardsWEST London NHS Trust has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 Health Service Journal Awards, including the coveted Trust of the Year award.OpenEaling enthusiasts discovering the great outdoorsYOUTH 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.OpenMan shot dead near south London station as 'four bangs' heardA man has died following a shooting in South London.OpenRichmond Park river to see restoration works to boost wildlife and improve climate resilienceThe plans aim to improve climate resilience and improve habitatsOpenTwo historic railway stations celebrate 180th anniversary with day of festivitiesMortlake and Richmond stations marked their milestone anniversaries on July 29.