It's nice and warm, for a change, in Ealing (6)

I believe the answer is:

genial

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'it's nice' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'warm for a change in ealing' is the wordplay.
'ealing' anagrams to 'GENIAL'.
But, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for genial that I've seen before include "Cheerful, affable" , "Cheerful and kindly" , "'Cheerful, friendly, sociable (6)'" , "Cheerful and easy-going" , "Jolly" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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