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Charity Calls on Government to Support the Legacy of Felix
Charity Calls on Government to Support the Legacy of Felix

Teenager's concern for others inspired food redistribution operation

Ealing Council Proposes Maximum Council Tax Rise
Ealing Council Proposes Maximum Council Tax Rise

'No cuts' budget includes 'tidy teams' and mega-skips

Lenny Kravitz to Headline at Gunnersbury Park
Lenny Kravitz to Headline at Gunnersbury Park

'An outdoor concert of epic proportions' planned for August

Timetable Increase for Bus Route 272
Timetable Increase for Bus Route 272

Evening services to be doubled to run every 15 minutes

Rupa Huq Praised for Role in Expanding Access to Prostate Cancer Drug
Rupa Huq Praised for Role in Expanding Access to Prostate Cancer Drug

Efforts prompted by experience of her family and constituents

Morning Services to Be Boosted at Local Elizabeth Line Stations
Morning Services to Be Boosted at Local Elizabeth Line Stations

More trains stopping at Acton Main Line, Hanwell and Southall

Ealing Council to Develop Strategy for Higher Temperatures
Ealing Council to Develop Strategy for Higher Temperatures

79 neighbourhoods in the borough identified as lacking climate resilience

Ealing Council to Consult on Lane Rental Plans
Ealing Council to Consult on Lane Rental Plans

Aiming to join TfL scheme to charge utilities for digging up roads

Man Fights For Life After Collision on The Vale
Man Fights For Life After Collision on The Vale

Knocked down by e-scooter whose rider fled the scene

Lib Dems Say Problems in SEND Provision are Systemic
Lib Dems Say Problems in SEND Provision are Systemic

Claim understaffing in speech therapy team led to watchdog censure

Affordable Housing Reduced in Greenock Road Tower
Affordable Housing Reduced in Greenock Road Tower

Council persuaded to allow changes to 18-storey building after viability review

Ealing to Retrofit Over 700 Homes to Improve Energy Performance
Ealing to Retrofit Over 700 Homes to Improve Energy Performance

Announces programme as government reveals its Warm Homes Plan

Mayor Sets Aside Funds for West London Orbital
Mayor Sets Aside Funds for West London Orbital

£400,000 in budget to develop business case for rail line

Ealing Council Blasted Over
Ealing Council Blasted Over 'Six-figure Spin Doctor'

Labour says Lib Dems 'haven't got the foggiest idea' how to run a borough

 Ealing Council Apologises for Mishandling Blue Badge Application
Ealing Council Apologises for Mishandling Blue Badge Application

Watchdog urges borough to review initial rejection

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

Proposing six courts at its Twyford Avenue ground

Park Royal Food Producers Showcased in Parliament
Park Royal Food Producers Showcased in Parliament

Event hosted by Rupa Huq for companies in 'London's Kitchen'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police continue to target thefts at The Vale Tesco

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

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

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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Open Events at St Benedict
Open Events at St Benedict's School

An opportunity to explore the school and discover what makes St Benedict’s so outstanding

Spaces available for our Spring Term. Enrol now!
Spaces available for our Spring Term. Enrol now!

At West London Drama Training, we believe every child is a star in the making

Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic
Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic

Diversion routes include North Circular, A4 and A312 Parkway

Gunnersbury Photographic Portrait Exhibition to Explore Freedom
Gunnersbury Photographic Portrait Exhibition to Explore Freedom

Anna Jochymek based work on conversation with Polish migrant women

Sold-out Oshogatsu Draws Over 200 People
Sold-out Oshogatsu Draws Over 200 People

Japanese New Year celebrated in Miyabi Community event

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes for Refurbishment
Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes for Refurbishment

Shutting for a month early next year ahead of centenary celebrations

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Strikes and engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

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

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 Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges
Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges

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

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

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

Lifestyle

One Jab Cures All at The Tabard Theatre
One Jab Cures All at The Tabard Theatre

A new play about medics, money and miracles

Acton Town Station Celebrated in TfL’s
Acton Town Station Celebrated in TfL’s 'In Bloom' Awards

Robert Bullmore's photocollage seen as capturing dedication of staff

Sushi Makers to the Stars Mark 14 Years in West Acton
Sushi Makers to the Stars Mark 14 Years in West Acton

YoYo Kitchen's chef has prepared meals for Madonna, Kylie and De Niro

Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton
Urban Art - Changing The Face of Acton

Emily Hopkins reviews the growing street art movement in W3

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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