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Wasps Rugby Club Plans Large Padel Facility
Wasps Rugby Club Plans Large Padel Facility

Proposing six courts at its Twyford Avenue ground

Park Royal Archive Could Help Solve Bowel Cancer Mystery
Park Royal Archive Could Help Solve Bowel Cancer Mystery

Researchers seek evidence to explain rise in cases among young people

Campaigners Challenge Ealing Council
Campaigners Challenge Ealing Council's Climate Ambition

Friends of the Earth says Local Plan too focused on tower blocks

Ealing Council Leader Looks Ahead to the Coming Year
Ealing Council Leader Looks Ahead to the Coming Year

Says borough finances solid but increased taxes and fees not ruled out

Actor Colin Salmon Fined for Speeding on Old Oak Road
Actor Colin Salmon Fined for Speeding on Old Oak Road

Bond Movie and EastEnders star avoids driving ban after plea to magistrates

Ealing Leader Defends the Closure of Children
Ealing Leader Defends the Closure of Children's Centres

Says young people in care were not accessing the services

Firefighters Tackle House Blaze on Princes Avenue
Firefighters Tackle House Blaze on Princes Avenue

Man taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation

Celebrities Bring Festive Cheer to the Felix Project
Celebrities Bring Festive Cheer to the Felix Project

Clodagh McKenna and Mark Wogan help get food to families this Christmas

Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding
Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding

Mayor angry over lack of cash for Hammersmith Bridge and West London Orbital

Bus Users Say Strikes Had Impact in Run Up to Christmas
Bus Users Say Strikes Had Impact in Run Up to Christmas

Journey times increased despite availability of alternative services

Residents Warned About Scam Parking Fine Texts
Residents Warned About Scam Parking Fine Texts

Messages claiming to be from Ealing Council demand payment

TfL
TfL's Bollo Lane Buildings to Meet Passivhaus Standard

Redesign of Phase Three aims to make scheme more sustainable

Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment
Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment

Shutting for a month early next year ahead of centenary celebrations

Central Line Graffiti Makes Tube Like
Central Line Graffiti Makes Tube Like 'Gotham City'

Cross-party appeal made for TfL to tackle the problem

Arrest Made in Continued Shoplifting Crackdown
Arrest Made in Continued Shoplifting Crackdown

Police continue to target thefts at The Vale Tesco

Ealing Council Finally Adopts Community Infrastructure Levy
Ealing Council Finally Adopts Community Infrastructure Levy

Opposition says move has come 15 years too late

Police Act on Reports of Drug Use in Southfield Park
Police Act on Reports of Drug Use in Southfield Park

Responding to concerns of residents and ward panel

Mayor Urged to Act to Secure Car Clubs
Mayor Urged to Act to Secure Car Clubs' Future

Letter says he must ensure their continued viability in London

Park Royal Residents Face Being Surrounded by Data Centres
Park Royal Residents Face Being Surrounded by Data Centres

Latest plan would see massive facility near Wesley Estate

Lib Dems Blast Council Over
Lib Dems Blast Council Over 'Sub-standard' Everyone Active Acton

Issues with pool temperature and women's toilets being addressed

New Mildmay Line Operator Pledges to Boost Peak Service
New Mildmay Line Operator Pledges to Boost Peak Service

First Rail taking over London Overground franchise next May

Concerns Raised About
Concerns Raised About 'Unsafe' Gunnersbury Lane Roadworks

Pedestrians being forced to walk through busy traffic

Gunnersbury Lane Shop Has Alcohol Licence Revoked
Gunnersbury Lane Shop Has Alcohol Licence Revoked

Councillors act after Home Office investigation finds illegal workers

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Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line
Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line

Closures to continue through Christmas into the New Year

Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early in 2026
Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early in 2026

Long delayed relaunch as Pure in the Park confirmed

Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges
Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges

Campaigners accept councillor's invitation to 'take us to court'

Major Music Event Planned for Acton Park
Major Music Event Planned for Acton Park

Three day festival could close most of green space off for 17 days

Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent

Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Strikes and engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

Free Fitness Classes Launched for Women in Acton
Free Fitness Classes Launched for Women in Acton

Movement on The Mount will take place weekly at St. Mary's Church Hall

Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue
Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue

Ditches Gunnersbury Park after poor sales at this year's festival

Ealing Borough
Ealing Borough's Team Takes Silver in U13 Girls Cross Country

Local athlete Sophia Davis also finished second in the race

Children
Children's Art Celebrated in Competition Run by Descendants

Event was one of several organised for Black History Month

Prince of Wales Unveils Gunnersbury Park Humanitarian Memorial
Prince of Wales Unveils Gunnersbury Park Humanitarian Memorial

William praises aid workers who are dying in record numbers

Lifestyle

Property

Rents Around Acton Main Line Surge Since Elizabeth Line Opening
Rents Around Acton Main Line Surge Since Elizabeth Line Opening

Rising faster than other stations in borough despite limited service

Community

Plan to Reduce Hours at Central Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre
Plan to Reduce Hours at Central Middlesex Urgent Treatment Centre

Trust is proposing to close facility earlier in the evening

Calls Grow for Full Elizabeth Line Service at Acton Main Line
Calls Grow for Full Elizabeth Line Service at Acton Main Line

Online petition gains over 1,000 signatures

Football Samurai Academy Loses Legal Fight
Football Samurai Academy Loses Legal Fight

Failure to secure judicial review could end bid to stay in North Acton

Cleaning Up the Streets of South Acton
Cleaning Up the Streets of South Acton

How a community initiative is making litter disappear from the area

Acton Homeless Concern Helping Those In Hardship
Acton Homeless Concern Helping Those In Hardship

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

School Children Blitz Rubbish in Acton Park
School Children Blitz Rubbish in Acton Park

Pupils at Derwentwater Primary join LagerCan for litter pick

Soapsud Island
Soapsud Island's Dirty Secrets Revealed

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

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