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Acton Shop Caught Out in Knife Sting
Owner fined after age restricted product was sold to 14-year-old

Mayor Urges Government To Act Over 'Pingdemic'
Concerned about impact on transport and emergency services as well as businesses

Woman Sexually Assaulted on Twyford Abbey Road
Appeal for witnesses after victim attacked by stranger

Covid-19 Admissions on the Rise in Local Hospitals
Number on mechanical ventilation remains low for each site

Stirling Road Tip Could Be Closing Before End of Year
Staff telling visitors recycling centre is to shut in November

Key Workers in Acton Facing Huge Hike in Parking Costs
Big increase in charges at Salisbury Road car park

Woman Seriously Hurt After Collision with Cyclist on The Vale
Taken to hospital with 'life-changing' injuries

Bukayo Saka Nominated for Freedom of the Borough
England footballer grew up and went to school in Ealing

Car Crashes into Churchfield Road Shop
No injuries reported but JJ Food & Wine's canopy destroyed

Ealing Councillor Accused of 'Intimidating and Unneighbourly Behaviour'
Praveen Anand denies allegations in dispute at parents' Acton home

Debate Triumph for Ark Acton Academy Students
School fields winning teams at national competitions

Planned Review of London Bus Services Postponed
Exercise would have likely resulted in further cuts to schedules

Cllr Gary Malcolm on the Ongoing Cladding Scandal
Hina Bokhari wins London Assembly's support for victims

Heathrow Boss Calls for Relaxation of Restrictions
Says self-isolation should not be required on return from US and EU

Serco Deny Employing Agency Staff To Bust Strike
No workers have been drafted in to enforce parking in Ealing borough

TfL Back Tracks on Covid Absence Crackdown
Management proposed staff turn off test and trace app at work

Counter Terror Chief Warns Against Complacency
Sixteen years on from 7 July attacks 'substantial' number of investigations ongoing

More Covid Jabs on Offer in Acton Due to Low Take Up
Pop-up vaccination centres at St Mary's Church and Ark Acton Academy

Ark Byron Primary Teams Up With International Long Jumper
Crowdfunding campaign launched to raise money for school

Fears Grow Over HS2 Impact on Wormwood Scrubs
Compulsory Purchase Order being considered due to construction delays

Man Jailed for Dealing Drugs Near Ealing Common
Gary Byrne was seen openly selling crack cocaine at a bus stop

Ealing Council Makes ÂŁ2.4 Million from LTN Fines
Consultation on the schemes set to begin this week

Mixed Reaction To Tube's Love Island Rebranding
Station signs replaced with designs from the reality TV show

Councillors Approve Gunnersbury Park Mini-golf Plan
Fate of bowls club sealed as committee support changes to pavilion and green

Number 7 To Be Country's First Hydrogen Double Decker
Local route to be served by zero-emission vehicles

Mayor Criticised For Suggesting People Buy Second Hand Cars
Sadiq Khan says it 'isn't that expensive' to get a ULEZ compliant vehicle

LTN Consultation Timetable Set To Be Announced
Council says details will be made public later this week

Mixed Reaction To New Leader's Quips at Cabinet Meeting
Peter Mason criticised for claiming opposition leader was sulking

Matched Funding Available for Local Community Projects
Future Ealing Fund will provide grants to ideas with public backing

Toddler Hit In Acton Remains in Critical Condition
2-year-old girl knocked down by moped on pedestrian crossing

Whole of London Underground To Get Mobile Coverage
Connectivity promised in every station and tunnel

Delta Variant Appears To Be Taking Hold in Parts of Acton
Pockets of infection occurring in some neighbourhoods

Gary Busuttil on How Disability Rights Affect Us All
Councillor says more work needs to be done on public transport access

All Adults in Ealing Borough Can Now Get Vaccine
Walk-in jabs available at Dominion Centre in Southall

Gunnersbury Park Parking Cameras Set To Be Approved
Planning officer recommends go ahead at second attempt

Rented E-scooters Now Legal in Parts of Ealing Borough
Council participating in 12 month trial to provide new active travel option

Sadiq Khan Visits West Acton Primary
Mayor comes along to see school's new solar panels

Massive Community Support For Acton's New Local Cinema
A first look inside as volunteers work together to transform the old library

E-scooter Enabled Crime Rising Quickly
Over 500 offences recorded in London over last year

Ealing Police Clamp Down On Illegal E-scooters
Three machines seized and seven warnings issued during Operation Rider

Yet Another Tower Block Proposed for Bollo Lane
Plan to build 95 flats between the two level crossings

Neighbourhood Recycling Bins To Be Removed
Council claims they encourage fly-tipping and illegal waste disposal

Drug Dealers' Twyford Gardens Turf War Led To Murder
Life imprisonment for three brothers who stabbed rival to death

Black Woman Tells of Being Arrested at Gunpoint in Acton
Youth commissioner describes her experiences with police growing up in the area

Former Gladiator Pleads Guilty to Blackmail Plot
Jefferson King who was Shadow admits part in kidnapping scam

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The Italian Plumber: âNow that you've finished thatâŚâ Part 1

Movie Making Summer Camps

Young movie makers work together to produce their own epic, unique movie production from scratch over five days

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Men: Are You Overweight And Trying For A Child?

Why not take part in a FREE weight loss programme?

Ealing u3a Announces Summer Programme

Historical talks to be made available free on Zoom

New Market Planned for North Acton

Pavilion Plant + Art Market to be held on fourth Saturday of the month

Roadworks Ahead in Acton

Traffic delays likely due to road and lane closures

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

District and Circle Line Closures for Nine Days in August

Track replacement work taking place on parts of both lines

Free Activities Offered in Local Parks This Summer

ParkPlay will be taking place on Saturdays across Ealing Borough

Four Day Tube Strike Planned for August

RMT in dispute over abolition of Night Tube driver grade

Acton Musician's Concert To Raise Funds For Indian Covid Crisis

Yossi Marshall will be performing an online recital with all donations to charity

Ealing Borough Leisure Centres Begin Phased Reopening

Indoor activities to take place with strict operational measure to prevent infection

Acton Community Online Dance Project

Descendants' host new classes to get young people moving

Local Over Fifties Fitness Group Make Fundraising Video

Spritely Fitness use Kylie song to raise money for Crisis

Gunnersbury Park Hosts Star Exhibition

Audrey Hepburn features in new photo display from Ealing Studios

Churchill Trust to Fund Acton Street Market Initiative

John Blackmore given support to train young entrepreneurs

Parkrun Set To Make Announcement on Resumption

Weekly events could restart later this month

Acton Church Goes To The Auctions

St Martin's in Hale Gardens appeals for help to address financial deficit caused by Covid

Musical Festivals on Wormwood Scrubs Could Fund New Arena

Three options being considered for future of Linford Christie Stadium

Timeline Shows Ealing Borough's Rich Literary Heritage

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

Renovated St Martinâs Church Hall Set To Benefit Whole Community

Larger, accessible space now open in West Acton

Volunteer Drive at Acton Gardens Community Centre

Interested in taking up an exciting and rewarding role

Liam Gallagher and Eric Cantona Film In Gunnersbury Park

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

Ealing Young Carers Project Hosts Local Councillors

Scheme has seen huge growth in participation since inception

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

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

Leisure

Anokha Authentic Indian Cuisine

Family run business offering a range of delicious classic Indian dishes

Acton Councillor Turns Lockdown Chef

Liberal Democrat Gary Malcolm shares cost cutting recipes

Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton

Emily Hopkins reviews the growing street art movement in W3

Acton-based Firm Hailed For Producing Virus-killing Aprons

Fashionizer forced to adapt when lockdown hit their uniform design business

Acton Street Dancers Through To European Championships

Can you support these local talented youngsters?

Property

Flat Sales Slump Drives Average Acton Home Price To New High

Potential supply glut causes anxiety for buyers in the W3 area

Green Light for Massive Bollo Lane Development

Ten towers including one of 25-storeys will dominate local skyline

Quality of New Stock 'Should Allay Fears' of Acton Property Glut

Agent says new units better sited than recently completed developments

People Want To Be Heard on Bollo Lane Ten Towers Scheme

Cllr Gary Malcolm says his constituents believe planning process is a sham

Developer Seeks Increase in Height of Bollo Lane Tower

Wants to increase Roslin Road building to 15 storeys

Massive Development Planned at Ealing Common Depot

TfL says Ealing Council have agreed 800 flats could be built on the site

Council Approves 36 Storey Skyscraper in Acton

The Portal on Wales Farm Road will contain 350 flats

Acton Property Market Was Performing Well Prior to Lockdown

Estate agents now 'shell-shocked and confused' about what lies ahead

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

Community

TSB To Close Acton High Street Branch

One of 164 to be shut across its network nationally

Shop Local and Help Acton Businesses

Profile of Churchfield Road's ''Tea Darling"

Acton Gardens Community Centre's Response to Covid-19

Just a year after opening centre became vital in bringing the area together

Acton Residents Fearful After Spate of Brake Tampering

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

Residents Groups Unconvinced By Ealing's New Planning Policy

Consultation period extended but guidance on methods of informing residents ignored

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

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'

Soapsud Island's Dirty Secrets Revealed

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

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