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Rupa Huq Quizzes PM on Homes in Ealing and Acton with Unsafe Cladding
Homeowners unable to get safety validation for their tower blocks

City Harvest Participating in the Big Give
Acton based charity provides food to the most vulnerable

Churchill Trust to Fund Acton Street Market Initiative
John Blackmore given support to train young entrepreneurs

All Systems Go For Acton's New Cinema
Acton Arts Project gets green light and films could be screened in January

Teen Charged in Connection With East Acton Sexual Assaults
16-year-old boy held after three incidents near Old Oak Common Lane

Last Minute Deal Agreed That Allows Crossrail To Continue
Government to lend Greater London Authority money to cover funding shortfall

New Urban Park Unveiled in Acton
Bollo Bridge Park is in Acton Gardens and close to Berrymede school

Shop Local and Help Acton Businesses
Profile of Churchfield Road's ''Tea Darling"

Plan To Redevelop Barbara Speake Stage School
Five storey block and forty flats proposed on site on East Acton Lane

TfL Restore Support For Visually Impaired on the Tube
Physical sighted assistance to be offered to passengers in need again

Covid Admissions at Local Hospitals No Longer Rising
Trust hoping to cut backlog of treatments at Charing Cross and Hammersmith

Report Sheds Light on Covid Impact on Ealing's BAME Communities
Significant issues with mental health provision identified

More LTNs Planned For The Acton Area
Council hoping to get money for them in next round of government funding

Bogus Water Company Worker Steals Cash in Acton
Told householder on Goldsmith Close he needed access to repair leak

Volunteers Wanted for New Covid-19 Vaccine Study
Urgent call for help with trials at Charing Cross Hospital

Shaun Bailey Claims Big Tax Rise Needed To Fund Free Travel
Mayoral hopeful says keeping benefit for pensioners and children would be expensive

Headcount Reduced and Climate Change Policies Slashed at City Hall
Mayor forced to make drastic cuts due to 'unprecedented' fall in tax revenue

Ealing Council Makes Massive Loan To In-house Development Firm
Largest financial commitment ever made by the authority

Ealing Council and Government Excluding Residents From Planning Process
Cllr Gary Busuttil says they need to be more transparent

Change at Transport in Ealing Council Cabinet Reshuffle
Mik Sabiers switched to housing replaced by Jasbir Anand

MP Suggests Decisions on LTNs Be Made By Local Vote
Rupa Huq leads House of Commons debate on traffic measures

70% of Ealing Borough Schools Have Had Covid Cases
264 staff and children have tested positive for the virus

Hammersmith Hospital ICU Staff Forced To Self-Isolate
Exposed to patients with non-Covid illnesses who later tested positive

Council Approves 36 Storey Skyscraper in Acton
The Portal on Wales Farm Road will contain 350 flats

What The TfL Emergency Deal Means For Londoners
Transport Network gets funding for six months but with conditions

Backlash Against Grassroots Sport Restrictions Grows
Campaigners say move aiming to limit spread of virus is senseless and harmful

Attempt To Oust Gunnersbury Bowls Club Set To Fail
Council planners again rule that case not made for its eviction

Two Suspected Drug Dealers Arrested Near Old Oak Road
Detained after moped pillion passenger spotted without helmet

Food Vouchers for Every Ealing Child on Free School Meals
ÂŁ15 worth to be given out to cover the autumn half term

Council Boss Blames Govt & Residents for High Covid Rate
Ealing has highest level due to test and trace and household mixing says Julian Bell

Man Stopped on Westway with ÂŁ100,000 Worth of Drugs
Ashley Marshall caught after being spotted driving erratically

Double Vote Challenge to Ealing Council Fails
Julian Bell survives no confidence motion and call to suspend LTNs

Youth Jailed for Carrying 'Rambo Knife'
Arrested on Acton Vale during what is believed to have been a drug deal

New Proposals For Massive Old Oak Development
25,000 homes planned but scheme lacks cash and doesnât own land

Local MPs Want More Support For Residents and Business
Also call for 'circuit breaker' saying Tier 2 restrictions not sufficient

Poundland Plans Halloween Opening in Acton
Store set to start in Oaks Shopping Centre at the end of the month

Ealing Council Budget Shortfall Expected To Be ÂŁ28 million
Says government must keep its pledge to cover pandemic costs

Council Blocks Gunnersbury Park Car Park Plan
Says ANPR enforcement scheme 'too obtrusive' for heritage site

Renault Showroom on Western Avenue To Become Data Centre
Company with security service connections taking over site

Hammersmith Hospital Nurse Has Message for Covid-19 Sceptics
Mina Long-John wishes conspiracy theorists could be shown the reality

More Delays To Local Crossrail Station Completion
Ealing Broadway, Acton Mainline, Southall and West Ealing now set to open in 2021

Application Made For Judicial Review Into Acton LTN
One of four schemes in the borough that campaigners say are illegal

TSB To Close Acton High Street Branch
One of 164 to be shut across its network nationally

New Acton Post Office Plans Being Discussed
Management tells Rupa Huq MP that negotiations are ongoing

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Finest quality of fish delivered to your door.

Stability In The Face Of Uncertainty

Falcons Pre-Preparatory School for Boys

Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School

Inspiring young minds

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

Acton Media Man To Judge Film Festival

New online film competition announces jury members

Acton Church Goes To The Auctions

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

Film Star Chosen As Black History Month Local Hero

Earl Cameron's 50 year acting career included a key role in a James Bond film

Southfield Councillors' Face to Face Surgeries Cancelled

But ward representatives say they are still here to help during lockdown

New Market Set To Launch in Acton

Event aims to be a festival of food, fashion and creativity

A Remembrance Sunday Like None Before It

Local boroughs choosing to mark the day in different ways

Bollo Brook Youth's Art Exhibition Now Online

'I'm not yourâŚ ' was featured at the Tate Modern earlier this year

Ealing Writers Light Up Chiswick Book Festival

Strong representation of local authors in the eventâs programme

Rupa Huq MP Lends a Hand at Barons Pond

Forgotten space near Gunnersbury Park on course to be restored to former glory

Renovated St Martinâs Church Hall Set To Benefit Whole Community

Larger, accessible space now open in West Acton

Musical Festivals on Wormwood Scrubs Could Fund New Arena

Three options being considered for future of Linford Christie Stadium

Drive-In Cinema Event Planned at Twyford Avenue Sports Ground

Sixteen evening showings plus one live performance scheduled

Volunteer Drive at Acton Gardens Community Centre

Interested in taking up an exciting and rewarding role

Half Marathon Run Raises Three Times What Was Hoped For

Richard Burke inspired to support the Wormwood Scrubs Pony Centre

Timeline Shows Ealing Borough's Rich Literary Heritage

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

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes and parkrun Suspended

The park itself and the cafe remain open for visitors

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

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

Covent Garden Fishmongers

If it swims, we can supply it

We Have Exciting News To Share With You!

Discover Classic Deli Online Gourmet Shop for you to Cook like a Chef at home!

Dancing With H By C. S. Fiore

Be ready for Christmas presents. Keep safe. Give a book.

"You Need A Holiday", She Said

The Italian Plumber takes the plunge... or does he?

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

Vue Acton Cinema Closed Permanently

Not given new lease as owner wants to redevelop the site

Acton-based Firm Hailed For Producing Virus-killing Aprons

Fashionizer forced to adapt when lockdown hit their uniform design business

Gunnersbury Park Signals Intent To Remove Bowls Club

Says their priority is to repurpose site for Putt in the Park

Acton Street Dancers Through To European Championships

Can you support these local talented youngsters?

Property

People Want To Be Heard on Bollo Lane Ten Towers Scheme

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

Massive Development Planned at Ealing Common Depot

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

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

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

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

Concerns raised about there being sufficient demand to absorb huge supply

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

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

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'

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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