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New Effort To Find Killers of Rajesh Verma
Stabbed with garden shears near Acton Park seventeen years ago

100 Firefighters Tackle Park Royal Blaze
Fire breaks out at industrial laundry on Sunbeam Road

Local Lockdown Unlikely At This Stage
Reports identifying Hounslow and Ealing boroughs as hot spots misleading

Local Police District Had Most Fines for Lockdown Breaches
Claim made that ethnic minorities being disproportionately targeted

Planning Application Submitted for 25 Storey Bollo Lane Tower
Bollo Brook House will be largest building in massive housing development

Legal Challenge to Scrapping of Minicab Congestion Charge Exemption
Union claims it unfairly targets BAME drivers

Bogus Police Officer Forces His Way Into Home
Suspect arrested minutes after burglary and assault

Local MP's Abortion Protest Ban Wins Commons Vote
Rupa Huq wants to see the restrictions in Ealing used nationwide

Gunnersbury Park Historic Buildings Survey Extended
Your views on uses for small mansion and stables wanted

Man Stabbed Near East Acton Tube Station
Another injured after being attacked in nearby Henchman Street

Disappointing Cycling and Walking Funding for Ealing
TfL grant for Streetspace well below the million pound plus amount hoped for

Another 336 Homes Approved in Acton Gardens Development
Eighth phase will include apartments, maisonettes and houses

Acton Property Market Was Performing Well Prior to Lockdown
Estate agents now 'shell-shocked and confused' about what lies ahead

Justice Sought for Former Acton Post Office Manager
Rupa Huq raises case in Commons of how Patel family faced false accusations of theft

Thumbs Down For Ealing's First Virtual Planning Meeting
Ealing Matters report serious concerns about council's lockdown arrangements

Sales of Gunnersbury Park Book Needed to Support Estate
Previously sold through cafe and museum but hundreds destroyed by fire

Secret Cinema Reportedly Abandon Gunnersbury Park Plan
Friends group tell members that event not going ahead

Airline Safety Style Video Made For Returning Acton Pupils
West Acton Primary School providing animated guidance

Acton Gardens Community Centre's Response to Covid-19
Just a year after opening centre became vital in bringing the area together

Ealing Adopting Cautious Approach to Library Reopening
Decision yet to be made on whether returned books need to be quarantined

Planning Application Submitted for Acton Cinema
Acton Arts Project now hope to open some time next year

Ealing Launches Grant Support Scheme for Small Businesses
Firms paying rents but not eligible for business rates relief qualify

Ealing Council Stick With Viridor for Recycling
New five year contract awarded worth ÂŁ10 million

Ealing Council Creates Shopping List of 200 Road Projects
Scheme includes cycle lanes, road closures and traffic restrictions around schools

How Southfield Councillors are Engaging with Residents During Covid-19
Andrew Steed on the maintenance of democratic services

Teenager Jailed for Acton Park Robbery and Stabbing
Rajwan Khan attempted to intimidate victim before trial

Car Linked to Askew Road Shooting Found Burnt Out in Ealing
White Range Rover was seen shortly before at murder scene

Rupa Huq Takes a Knee for George Floyd
Joins hundreds peacefully protesting for Black Lives Matter on Ealing Common

Return to Local Schools is a Trickle Rather Than a Flood
Even before ditching of plan that primaries fully reopen number going back is low

Image of Acton Cinema Acid Attacker Wasn't Circulated
Xeneral Webster went on to kill woman in similar incident

Gunnersbury Park Launches Fundraising Appeal After Fire
Destruction of cafĂŠ leaves estate short of a quarter of a million pounds

Arson Suspected After Fire Breaks Out At Gunnersbury Park Cafe
Fire-fighters rescue horse-drawn carriages from historic display

Concerns Raised That ÂŁ30 Million Lent By Ealing Council at Risk
Essex council found to have borrowed over a billion to fund solar farm purchases

Red Block Rebels Release Video on Ealing's 'Development Free-for-all'
Short film shows the 181 tower blocks of up to 55 storeys built or planned

Three Times as Many Extreme Speeders Stopped During Lockdown
Enforcement increased to prevent collisions increasing strain on NHS

Councillor Andrew Steed Angry About Virtual Planning Decision
Believes Ealing Council has reneged on pledge to defer controversial applications

Burglar's Discarded Cigarette Butts Land Him in Jail
Had been responsible for a string of thefts from homes in the area

Man from Acton Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Mohamed Jama Duale accused of stabbing man in Hayes last year

Two Shootings in Acton Believed to Be Linked
Man and woman in hospital after incidents on Perryn Road and East Acton Lane

Horn Lane Cement Plant Given Planning Permission
Virtual meeting approves controversial relocation to Acton Goods Yard

Old Oak Common 'Super-hub' Given Go Ahead
Construction of what will be UK's largest railway station to start next month

Chaos on Stirling Road After Tip Reopens
Firms on the estate say long queues exacerbated by mismanagement

Residents Groups Unconvinced By Ealing's New Planning Policy
Consultation period extended but guidance on methods of informing residents ignored

Bus Ploughs into Shop Front in Acton
Collision took place on Old Oak Road near Savoy Circus

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TfL Has Submitted Planning Application For Bollo Lane

TfL has undertaken extensive consultation and engagement activities with members of the local community

Zoom Past the Supermarket Queues in West London

Ocado Zoom delivers just what the doctor ordered â more food, less waiting

West London Girls Schools Working Together in UCAS Week

St Augustine's, Ellen Wilkinson & Sacred Heart share ideas on university applications

Roadworks Ahead in Acton

Traffic delays likely due to road and lane closures

Drive-In Cinema Event Planned at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground

Sixteen evening showings plus one live performance scheduled

Gunnersbury Park Reopens Public Car Park

Plans announced for playground to reopen next month

Volunteer Drive at Acton Gardens Community Centre

Interested in taking up an exciting and rewarding role

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

Boy's Epic Bike Ride Smashes Fundraising Target

Finn Bissett's marathon around the streets of Ealing Common raises over ÂŁ3,000

Pyjamarama Day at Old Oak Primary School

Lockdown library held with book exchange in playground

Half Marathon Run Raises Three Times What Was Hoped For

Richard Burke inspired to support the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre

Make the Most of Those Lockdown Daydreams

Enter the Chiswick Book Festival Young People's Poetry Competition

Ealing Summer Festivals Including Acton Carnival Cancelled

Latest events to be affected by Covid-19 pandemic

Timeline Shows Ealing Borough's Rich Literary Heritage

Diverse authors such as Henry Fielding to Phoebe Waller-Bridge feature

Park Restrictions Announced in Ealing

Council to limit public to certain areas

Lovebox 2020 Announces Cancellation

Gunnersbury Park pop festival latest event to be called off due to pandemic

Council Reopens Parks in Hammersmith & Fulham

Opened on 'trial basis' with social distancing laws to be enforced

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes and parkrun Suspended

The park itself and the cafe remain open for visitors

Celebrations and Commemorations Postponed

40th West London Local History Conference to be delayed due to Coronavirus

Liam Gallagher and Eric Cantona Film In Gunnersbury Park

Video for singer's new release 'Once' shows Cantona dressed as a King

Centenery Celebrations For Acton Bookbinders

Blissetts is 100 years old and this year will move from Roslin Road base

Ealing Young Carers Project Hosts Local Councillors

Scheme has seen huge growth in participation since inception

Rupa Huq MP Marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Joins concentration camp survivors for 75th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz

Maverick Planning 'A People's Theatre Company'

West London group is crowdfunding to introduce a new theatre concept

New Art Mural For Acton Primary School

Scheme at Berrymede to bring more creativity to the community

Acton's Striking Street Art Draws The Crowds

Shisoka mural on the corner of Churchfield Road was created by Fin DAC

Live Travel Updates for Acton

Information on what is happening on local roads and public transport

What's On In Acton
All the latest events in and around W3

Leisure

Introducing Alistair-Hugo at Home

Quality produce, food boxes and curated meals - fresh food ideas delivered direct to your door

Elena At Move & Reboot Pilates

One-to-one and group classes

The Italian Plumber's Tip Of The Month

Got a garden? Get a tap

Pai Skincare Launches Acton Spirit

For every one sold, they will gift one to frontline workers

Dismay Over Threat to Churchfield Road Institution

Planning application submitted that would result in closure of LâOriental

Turning Fitness On Its Head

Too busy to exercise? Don't like gyms? Then fit20 could be the solution for youâŚ

Acton Spirit Hand Sanitiser Launched

Initial batch to be given away free to local schools, nurseries and charities

Reprieve for Gunnersbury Park Bowls Club

Planners say proposal to remove it gives no satisfactory justification

Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton

Emily Hopkins reviews the growing street art movement in W3

Acton Street Dancers Through To European Championships

Can you support these local talented youngsters?

Property

Who's Going To Buy All The Flats Being Built In Acton?

Concerns raised about there being sufficient demand to absorb huge supply

Allegations of Duplicity Over True Scale of Friary Park Redevelopment

Opponents say both Catalyst and Council withheld full picture during consultation

55 Storey Skyscraper Approved for North Acton

MP blasts 'presumption to build' after Portal Way tower blocks get go-ahead

Objections Grow To 22-Storey Tower Near South Acton Station

Residents fighting plan for 210 flats on industrial estate car park

Nine Storey Development Planned at Stirling Road

100 flats to be built on top of commercial space in industrial estate

Acton Residents Fearful After Spate of Brake Tampering

Cars in Poet's Corner cul-de-sac subject to dangerous criminal damage

Community

Acton Community Support

Groups available throughout W3 helping out during the lockdown

Acton Homeless Concern Helping Those In Hardship

A takeaway meal service available once a week thanks to community donations

Local Councillor Starts Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Group

Southfield Lib Dem's Gary Malcolm on keeping boredom at bay

Ealing Women Are Living Donors

Kiran Gupta and Jacquie de Bidaph urge others to consider helping others in need

Opposition Continues to Grow to Horn Lane Cement Plant

Residents believe plan unacceptable due to pollution and traffic

South Acton Working Men's Club Set To Close

Acton Gardens developers taking over building next year

Putting Acton On The Map

A local resident tells Ealing to wake up - W3 is about to get 'extremely interesting'

Gunnersbury Park Announce Plan To Impose Parking Charges

Consultation being held on introduction of ÂŁ1 per hour fee

Soapsud Island's Dirty Secrets Revealed

New book uncovers the harsh conditions in local laundries of the last century

Fix My Acton Street
Report problems such as potholes and uncollected rubbish in your local area

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