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Co-Founder of Acton Homeless Concern Receives Award
Co-Founder of Acton Homeless Concern Receives Award

Mary Foster has been volunteering locally since the eighties

Tokyo Metro to Be Involved in Elizabeth Line Operation
Tokyo Metro to Be Involved in Elizabeth Line Operation

Part of consortium given contract to run the service from next year

Changes Proposed to Bus Route 224 in Park Royal
Changes Proposed to Bus Route 224 in Park Royal

TfL says that the plan would open up the bus network to 2,000 people

31 Storey Student Block Planned by North Acton Station
31 Storey Student Block Planned by North Acton Station

New proposal for development of Holiday Inn Express site

Man From Acton Killed Woman While Speeding on M40
Man From Acton Killed Woman While Speeding on M40

Jury dismisses his claim that collision was caused by mechanical fault

Renewed Demand to Restore Ward Forums in Ealing
Renewed Demand to Restore Ward Forums in Ealing

Lib Dems say council has failed to deliver viable alternative

A Personal Viewpoint Park Royal
A Personal Viewpoint Park Royal's Fast-track Surgical Centre

Steve Watkins experiences the facility at Central Middlesex Hospital

Lengthy Jail Terms for Park Royal Night Club Shooting
Lengthy Jail Terms for Park Royal Night Club Shooting

Two brothers given over 30 years imprisonment each

Ealing Council Awarded Gold Status for its Veteran Support
Ealing Council Awarded Gold Status for its Veteran Support

Ministry of Defence gives it highest employer accreditation

New Theatre to Open in Shepherd
New Theatre to Open in Shepherd's Bush

Capital Theatre launching with Dirty Dancing next year

ASLEF Calls Off Planned Industrial Action on Tube
ASLEF Calls Off Planned Industrial Action on Tube

Both unions have now cancelled strikes after revised offers

Hanger Lane Little Waitrose Poised for Return
Hanger Lane Little Waitrose Poised for Return

Store at Shell Petrol station to reopen

Two Cats Killed in Fire in Warple Way Flats
Two Cats Killed in Fire in Warple Way Flats

Blaze broke out on fifth floor of seven storey block

Man Narrowly Avoids Jail After Threats to Kill Rupa Huq
Man Narrowly Avoids Jail After Threats to Kill Rupa Huq

Ozgay Chevat left MP voicemails containing racist abuse

'Nelson Mandela House' Residents Want To Stay Put

Harlech Tower in South Acton due to be demolished

Ealing Council Announces £150 Million Housing Fund
Ealing Council Announces £150 Million Housing Fund

To be used to buy homes for people currently in temporary accommodation

Gunnersbury Lane Lebanese Restaurant Granted Licence
Gunnersbury Lane Lebanese Restaurant Granted Licence

Eat Lebo agreed to earlier closing after objections from neighbours

Acton Library to Be Closed for Over Four Months
Acton Library to Be Closed for Over Four Months

Temporary book lending facility to be provided on ground floor

Imperial College Buys Industrial Park in North Acton
Imperial College Buys Industrial Park in North Acton

Says it will form part of a technology and innovation hub

Teenager Killed in Park Royal Car Crash
Teenager Killed in Park Royal Car Crash

Vehicle was being chased by police prior to major collision

Friary Park Phase Three Moves to Next Stage
Friary Park Phase Three Moves to Next Stage

Proposed development 'twice the size' of previous outline design

Ealing Council Says Technology Has Led to Surge in Parking Fines
Ealing Council Says Technology Has Led to Surge in Parking Fines

Last year saw a 158% increase in Penalty Charge Notices

Huge Response to Ealing Children
Huge Response to Ealing Children's Centres Petition

Asking council to reconsider cuts which it says will halve provision

Concerns Raised Over Reopening of Recycling Centre
Concerns Raised Over Reopening of Recycling Centre

Council confirms delay in relaunch of Stirling Road facility

Man Sought After Phone Snatches in Ealing Common and Acton
Man Sought After Phone Snatches in Ealing Common and Acton

Victims were approached and asked to make a donation

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The Tabard Theatre Presents The Snow Queen
The Tabard Theatre Presents The Snow Queen

The perfect family show for Christmas with a magical journey of discovery, friendship and love

The Mount to Host Christmas Market and Lights Switch On
The Mount to Host Christmas Market and Lights Switch On

Your Acton Bid has organised annual festive event

Gunnersbury Park to Host Exhibition on Southall
Gunnersbury Park to Host Exhibition on Southall's History

Looks at how activism and music in the area shaped British culture

Patrick Hemmerlé to Perform in Iris Axon Concert Series
Patrick Hemmerlé to Perform in Iris Axon Concert Series

Providing a musical tour of Europe from Scarlatti to Granados

West London Welcome Holding Fundraising Online Auction
West London Welcome Holding Fundraising Online Auction

Charity supports refugees and asylum seekers

Next Phase of A40 Westway Roadworks to Last Seven Months
Next Phase of A40 Westway Roadworks to Last Seven Months

Eastbound carriageway to be closed weekends until May

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton
Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Acton

Strikes and engineering works ahead on local tube and train services

Women
Women's Empowerment Support Group Returns

Eight weeks of sessions to be led psychotherapist Samia Nelson

Dates for Next Round of Ealing Parking Strikes Announced
Dates for Next Round of Ealing Parking Strikes Announced

Industrial action set to continue through to November

Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run
Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run

Parts of service will not be operating for over two weeks

The Oaks Hosts Annual Table Tennis Championships
The Oaks Hosts Annual Table Tennis Championships

Performances from Juniors were the highlight of the night

Polish Folklore Group Celebrates 75 Years
Polish Folklore Group Celebrates 75 Years

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

Gunnersbury Residents Put Best Face Forward
Gunnersbury Residents Put Best Face Forward

Area brightened by Front Garden Awards competition

Lifestyle

WLQP Gets Into the Christmas Spirit
WLQP Gets Into the Christmas Spirit

Get fit and festive with our fun events all December and then welcome 2025 with our fabulous New Year's Eve party

Providing Exceptional Dementia Care in the Heart of the Community
Providing Exceptional Dementia Care in the Heart of the Community

Home Instead Hammersmith and Chiswick: Finalists in Prestigious National Dementia Awards for Outstanding Care

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

Ealing Sports Stars Given Free Leisure Centre Access
Ealing Sports Stars Given Free Leisure Centre Access

Boxer, swimmer and triple jumper join Sporting Champions schem

Warrior Women Make Stunning Debut
Warrior Women Make Stunning Debut

New Acton-based Rugby League team win first fixture

Property

Iranian Cultural Centre on Crown Street Gets Go Ahead
Iranian Cultural Centre on Crown Street Gets Go Ahead

Planning committee approves scheme for nine storey building

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