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Gunnersbury Claims Sharp Fall in Noise Complaints
Says calls to residents' line during festivals down by nearly three quarters

Over 100 Flats Added to Third Phase of Friary Park Scheme
Campaigners condemn lack of visualisations of revised plans

Ealing Smokefree Service Launched to Help People Quit
Proportion of smokers in the borough well above national average

Rating Upgrade for Ealing Borough Children's Services
Inspectors rank local provision as 'good' following visit

Ealing Common Store on Carpetright Closure List
Part of a restructuring which has seen over 200 branches shut

'Lifetime Detention' for Murderer of Acton Teenager
Elijah Gokool-Mely pushed Victor Lee into Grand Union Canal

Local NHS Trusts' Deficit Larger Than Expected
Management says that shortfall will not impact patient services

Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run
Parts of service will not be operating for over two weeks

Owl and Hedgehog Feature in New 'Garden of Resistance'
Save Gunnersbury Park Campaign renews its guerrilla activities

Acton Family Left Without Kitchen for Nearly a Year
Housing Association apologises for failing to deal with collapsed ceiling

Ealing Council To Appoint Borough Conservation Officer
Confirms restoration of post vacant since 2018

'Kindness is Key' Speech Wins Speak Out Challenge
HFEH Mind Youth Advisory Board Member Toby Yates crowned Grand Champion

Huge Response to Homeless Charityâs Food Drive
Around 90 guests served every week by Who is Hussain?

Acton Teacher Publishes New Children's Poetry Book
Mark Bird's latest work is about a robotic kangaroo

Ealing Council Cabinet Reshuffle Following General Election
Three councillors likely to stand down after becoming MPs

Affordable Homes System 'Creaking at the Seams' in London
Housing associations unable to take on stock that is being built

APCOA Takes Over Local Boroughs' Litter Patrols
Company's staff now can issue fines in Ealing and Hounslow

Warrior Women Make Stunning Debut
New Acton-based Rugby League team win first fixture

New 440 Timetable Increases Frequency
More regular bus service in evening and weekends

Local Roads Ranked as Worst in Europe's Most Congested City
Only consolation is that Mexico City now has more traffic

Sushi Makers to the Stars Mark 14 Years in West Acton
YoYo Kitchen's chef has prepared meals for Madonna, Kylie and De Niro

Another Huge Student Tower Block Proposed in North Acton
33-storey building would contain 888 bed spaces next to the cemetery

Two Local Semi-pro Footballers Jailed for Dealing Cocaine
Part of gang who operated distribution centre from Acton storage unit

Asda Wants to Turn Park Royal Site into New Town Centre
Proposing scheme to develop 1,500 flats on 10-acre plot

Ealing Man Charged with Anti-Muslim Vandalism
Acton Mosque and Palestine Mission in Hammersmith daubed with red paint

Another Three Years for 'Mandela House' in South Acton
Tower featured in Only Fools and Horses scheduled for 2027 demolition

Former Shipping Container Resident Now Living on Streets
Says she is recovering from injuries suffered in attack by ex-partner

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John Parnham's Kidz World Comes To Ravenscourt Park

Come along this summer with your kids and have fun

A controlling family. A violent man. A young woman determined to live her own life

A personal memoir by local author Farida J Manekshah.

Extended Westway Slipway Closures Planned

TfL warns of additional congestion from July to October

1,600 Bus Drivers on Local Routes Taking Part in Strike Ballot

The seven garages run by London United could face disruption

The Oaks Hosts Annual Table Tennis Championships

Performances from Juniors were the highlight of the night

Polish Folklore Group Celebrates 75 Years

Gunnersbury Avenue-based Mazury Dance is one of the UK's largest

Gunnersbury Residents Put Best Face Forward

Area brightened by Front Garden Awards competition

The Action On The Side Film Competition Returns

Winning entries in 48-hour event to be screened at ActOne Cinema

Roadworks Ahead in the Acton Area

Traffic delays likely due to road and lane closures

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Strikes and engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

Huge Turnout for Girls' Chess Tournament at Ellen Wilkinson

Competitors at event included two world class players

Vintage Tube Event Cancelled Due to Vandalism

Heritage train journey was due to take place on the Piccadilly line

Theatre Production Highlights Dangers of Underage Drinking

Smashed visits Ellen Wilkinson School as part of national tour

Free Parkinson's Memberships Offered at Local Leisure Centres

Everyone Active waiving charges for anyone living with the disease

New Recording of Joe Strummer's Acton Town Hall Gig to Be Released

Saw him reunited with Mick Jones of The Clash

Leisure

Learn to Row with Putney Town

6 Week Intensive course going from picking up a blade to the first time to racing down the Thames

Hilarious new comedy premiering the Tabard this July

Dressing Gown demonstrates how even the most innocent conversation can land you in deep trouble

Ealing Sports Stars Given Free Leisure Centre Access

Boxer, swimmer and triple jumper join Sporting Champions schem

Acton Schoolgirl Features in Hit Netflix Series

Olivia Brown plays a young witch in fantasy drama

Churchfield Road Deli Licensed to Hold 'Supper Clubs'

NOCO faced opposition from neighbours concerned about noise

Fed and Watered Making Surprise Comeback

Churchfield Road venue reopening initially as a bar

Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton

Emily Hopkins reviews the growing street art movement in W3

Healthy Eating Week: Embracing Healthy Ageing Through Nutrition

Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick celebrates Healthy Eating Week

Property

Iranian Cultural Centre on Crown Street Gets Go Ahead

Planning committee approves scheme for nine storey building

Major Development Approved on Horn Lane

Jewsons site to include 15 storey tower and 185 flats

Community

Cleaning Up the Streets of South Acton

How a community initiative is making litter disappear from the area

LAGER Can Smashes Its Record at Acton Fly-tip

11-tonnes of waste removed by local environmental volunteer group

Read Easy Ealing

More than 14,000 people around the Ealing area struggle with reading. Weâre here to help.

Soapsud Island's Dirty Secrets Revealed

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

Acton Homeless Concern Helping Those In Hardship

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

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