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Rupa Huq Launches Hospitality Industry Campaign
Wants more government action to save businesses in the sector
TfL Ditches Plans To Make All Stations Cashless
Change would have caused problems for Londoners without a bank card
Local Surgeon Speaks of Heartbreak Over Cancelled Operations
Dr Matt Bartlett says no light at end of tunnel for NHS staff
'More Needs To Be Done' On BAME Vaccine Take Up
Ealing Hospital doctor says community leaders must help tackle disinformation
Call Made To Put Housebound at Front of Vaccine Queue
Questions remain as to when those unable to attend centres will receive jab
Councillors Claim They Are Being Gagged on Bollo Lane Towers
Southfield ward reps say they are not allowed to speak at planning meeting
Calls For Council Apology for Rubbish Not Cleared in Acton
Increase in flytipping in W3 throughout the pandemic
Decision To Be Made On Gunnersbury Park Bowls Club
Planning committee to consider bid to convert it into mini-golf course
Fines Issued at Illegal Park Royal Performance Car Meet
Fixed Penalty Notices handed out by police for Covid regulation breaches
No to Extending Monstrous Bollo Lane Towers
Cllr Gary Malcolm says plans are a frightening prospect for local residents
Nearly 600 London Buildings Still Have Unsafe Cladding
Defects remain widespread and residents face financial ruin
Union Calls For More Protection After Three TfL Staff Die
RMT says it is not ruling out industrial action over the issue
Free Lateral Flow Tests Available at Acton Library
Same day results provided for people without symptoms
'Tidal Wave' of New Covid Patients Since Start of Year
Sharp increase in admissions in latest week for local hospitals
City Hall's Portion of Council Tax To Rise By 9.5%
Mayor says government has left him with little other option
£125 Million Needed By TfL To Keep Free Travel
Concessionary fares for under-18s and over-60s not covered in government deal
Major Incident Declared in London as Hospitals Struggle
Met warns that fines will be issued more quickly for obvious rule breaches
Senior NHS Doctor Says Covid Rule-breaking 'Demoralising'
Tells of seeing groups not social distancing as he travels home from work
Mayor Sadiq Khan Calls for Eviction Ban Extension
Current protection for private renters set to expire
Developer Seeks Increase in Height of Bollo Lane Tower
Wants to increase Roslin Road building to 15 storeys
Acton Gets a Post Office Again After Two Years
Branch opens in the new Budgens store on Gunnersbury Lane
London Mayoral Election To Go Ahead This May
Government has no plans to cancel vote despite public health issues
Sadiq Khan Calls for International Travel Restrictions
Mayor wants testing on arrival and quarantines in airports
Rupa Huq Explains Why She Rebelled on Brexit Bill
Local MP defied party whip to abstain on vote on EU trade deal
Acton Currently West London Hot Spot for Covid-19
Nearly 400 cases in the W3 postcode area within a week
Mayor and Councils 'Not Consulted' on Primary School Decision
Most children in local boroughs to be taught at home next week
Fury at Council Approval of Demolition of Perryn Road Houses
Residents overwhelmingly objected to plan in Conservation Area
Women Admits Killing Man Near Acton Town Hall
Rhian Beresford enters manslaughter plea from secure psychiatric unit
Armed Police Arrest Suspected Bank Robber in Park Royal
Man who claimed to have a gun surrounded on North Acton Road
Mental Health Suffering Due To Handling of Lockdown
Cllr Gary Malcolm says government has created ticking time bomb
Ealing Borough Covid-19 Infections Double in a Week
Warning issued that local intensive care units close to capacity
Covid Catch-up Scheme 'Leaving Poorest Pupils Behind'
Claim made that government's approach is favouring wealthier boroughs
First Vaccination Takes Place in Ealing Borough
88-year-old Ruy Silva 'feeling great' after receiving jab
MP Calls For Action After Local Claimant Rate Rises By 178%
Rupa Huq says chancellor must do something urgently particularly for the young
Acton Art and Regreening Project Launched
Local youngsters help plant 800 new trees
Council To Consult On New LTNs and Cycle Schemes
Traffic management measures planned for Creffield Road area
Rare Lizards on Wormwood Scrubs May Need To Be Moved
HS2 changing access route to reduce damage to the environment
New Course Offering Support For Acton Parents
'Mental Wealth' will help local carers of children with special needs
Acton Park Drug Dealer Jailed for Three Years
Violent Crime Task Force Patrol caught him with heroin and crack cocaine
Ealing Opposition Councillors Call-in LTN Decision
Cite 'terrible' consultation and neglect of needs of disabled
Restrictions To Be Imposed on Parked Dockless Hire Bikes
Cycles will only be allowed to be left in council designated locations
Support Needed For Local Schools Hit By Covid-19 Says Rupa Huq
Ealing Central and Acton MP calls on Gavin Williamson to act
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
Plan To Redevelop Barbara Speake Stage School
Five storey block and forty flats proposed on site on East Acton Lane
Ealing Council Makes Massive Loan To In-house Development Firm
Largest financial commitment ever made by the authority
Bogus Water Company Worker Steals Cash in Acton
Told householder on Goldsmith Close he needed access to repair leak
Rupa Huq Quizzes PM on Homes in Ealing and Acton with Unsafe Cladding
Homeowners unable to get safety validation for their tower blocks
Ealing Council and Government Excluding Residents From Planning Process
Cllr Gary Busuttil says they need to be more transparent
MP Suggests Decisions on LTNs Be Made By Local Vote
Rupa Huq leads House of Commons debate on traffic measures
Council Approves 36 Storey Skyscraper in Acton
The Portal on Wales Farm Road will contain 350 flats
New Proposals For Massive Old Oak Development
25,000 homes planned but scheme lacks cash and doesn’t own land
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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
St Katherine's Church Holds Christmas Fair
End of second lockdown provided brief opportunity for community event
Ealing Film Festival Unveils Finalists
First ever competition will see 11 prizes and special audience award
Local Over Fifties Fitness Group Make Fundraising Video
Spritely Fitness use Kylie song to raise money for Crisis
Churchill Trust to Fund Acton Street Market Initiative
John Blackmore given support to train young entrepreneurs
Acton Church Goes To The Auctions
St Martin's in Hale Gardens appeals for help to address financial deficit caused by Covid
Acton Media Man To Judge Film Festival
New online film competition announces jury members
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
Bollo Brook Youth's Art Exhibition Now Online
'I'm not your… ' was featured at the Tate Modern earlier this year
Ealing Writers Light Up Chiswick Book Festival
Strong representation of local authors in the event’s 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 Martin’s 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
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
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
Lifestyle
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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
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
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