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September 2008
Exclusive: Nicolas Cage in Acton Park
Paparazzi gather at playground vying for photos
Two Men Arrested after Teenager Dies
Stabbed 19-year-old turned up at Acton Police Station
Thames Water, Acton Park and Springfield Gardens
Another chapter sees parks in limbo after works finished in May
Open Door Policy For Gunnersbury Park
Regeneration Board takes decision to hold all meetings in public
Which are the Best Restaurants in Acton
Give your feedback on local places to eat
Pedalling from Acton to Tower Bridge
Local cyclists take advantage of London Freewheel event
Immigration Checks Prompt Mass Exodus of Traffic Wardens
Council claims contractors are responsible for recruiting and vetting staff
And Another Thing
One Woman's Crusade Against Ealing Council
Does Being Plane Stupid Make Any Sense?
Christina Farr talks to aviation activist Katrina Forrester
Art Block Blossoms in Disused Toilet Building
An interview with Acton Park's Vicki Barker
Ealing's Ward Forums Off to a Flying Start
Standing room only at first new style meeting
Which are the Best Pubs in Acton +
Give your feedback on local places to have a drink
Large Reward for Information on Killers
One year since Daniel Ezra Denis was murdered
No Jail for Porn Man
Remorse and good character save him from jail
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Open Evening Tuesday September 30th
Lib Dem Chairs First Southfield Ward Forum
Good turn-out and many points discussed
New Pedal Power for Ealing's Cyclists
Improvements coming to Acton using TfL money
Smoke Patrol Hits Ealing Streets
Primary Care Trust wages war on smokers with new confrontation tactics
Train Too Crowded?
London Assembly wants to help you find a seat
Tara Proves too Strong for Opposition
Final Score - Tara 6-8 Fr Murphys 0-0
Council Drives Forward Transport Improvements
Parking, review of CPZs and better conditions for cyclists included in new strategy
Turkish Cafe/Restaurant on Churchfield Road
Charcoal grill is great entertainment for our reviewer
On Your Buses: Pain or Pleasure?
Your chance to participate in TfL's consultation via the W3 Forum
Have Your Say on 40K
Acton Central Ward Forum Sept 17th
Space at Rocket Filled by New Owner
Owner gets a quick make-over, re-opens today
Hotel Room Used as "Cannabis Shop"
Staff called Police after suspicious behaviour
Stabbing at Ealing Common Station
Victim was from Acton - Police appeal for witnesses
Abu Qatada: Bail Conditions Under Review
Radical cleric seen with fellow fanatic and mobile
Council Sued for Failing to Disclose Crossrail Plans
Property developer says it bought land already earmarked
Ealing Estate Agents Ask: Why Prime Minister?
As Gordon Brown comes to leafy suburb to unveil his first time buyer policies
Which are the Best Pubs in Acton
Give your feedback on local places to have a drink
What The Dickens?
Public inquiry into footpaths may spell end of Dickens Yard plans
Council Defends CPZ Parking Enforcement
Motorists who park in resident only bays will be issued with a ticket
Local Crime Figures Just A Click Away
New 'crime mapping' website helps keep residents in the picture
August 2008
Bus Strike Goes Ahead Today
Some routes affected; another strike planned
It's in the Basket for Churchfield Road
Flowers to cheer us up for Autumn
Spring Clean For Stirling Road Dump
Residents protest over removal of eclectic display
Car has Altercation with Fence Outside Morrisons
Exclusive pictures taken by eye-witness at scene
Acton Athlete Wins Silver Medal
Losing Lottery funding "made difference"
Tower Block Plan Goes before Planning Inspectorate
After Council rejects North Acton plan on second application
Therese Raquin at the Riverside Studios
Zola's study of adultery brought to the stage
Revamped Democracy For Ealing Residents
New ward forums replace defunct area committee meetings
'New Jack the Stripper Theory'
Crime author thinks killer was Welsh child murder
Agony for Agents as Volume Plummet
Closures expected with sales down by 60%
Kipling Towers Man is Exceedingly 'Nasty'
Abdi Mohamed jailed after mugging elderly man
Missing Man Photographed at Windmill Pub
Disappearance is 'totally out of character'
Radio Roof Men Arrested in South Acton
MPS helicopter called to scene last Thursday
Sixth Ealing Dispersal Order is for Acton
High Street and surrounding area targeted
Mela Partygoers Sign to Save Gunnersbury Park
Concerns over how funding is to be raised for park improvements
Council Puts Brakes on Dodgy Car Sellers
Dealers encouraged to sign up to fair deal scheme
Recycling Rates Rocket
Green-minded residents increase recycling rates again
Boris Aims to Raise Bog Standards
Councils encouraged to join Community Toilet Scheme
Local PCTs Ranked Amongst Country's Worst Performers
Healthcare Commission survey places Hounslow and Ealing in bottom 20%
Proposals for Gunnersbury Park's Private School Denied
'No plans' in the pipeline to sell off the small and large mansions
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Ealing Council Announces Parking Improvements
Free visitor vouchers and online renewal promised
Grassroots Grants Up For Grabs
Voluntary and neighbourhood groups invited to apply for cash
Samaritans at the Ready
As students learn exam results
Neighbourhood Policing Teams for Local Tube Stations
Aimed at cutting crime and providing high visible presence
Third World West Acton?
Litter, bad driving and anti-social behaviour plague locals
Ferrari Road Death Man Charged
Driver's car pinned woman to railings of cemetery
Bus Hits Bridge on Old Oak Common Lane
Four people injured at incident last Sunday afternoon
Acton Market August Newsletter
Details of second hand market and planned food festival
Dita the German Shepherd Dog Found
Back safe and well with her family after 12 days
Mini Recovered in Gloucestershire
Vehicle stolen in East Acton turns up in the West Country
Three Held Over Newsagent Break In
Police patrol nabs trio in suspicious circumstances
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Whistlers Win 'Club of the Year
Local youth football club get coveted award for first time
Car Thief Caught in the Act
Man accused of stealing from neighbour's pick-up
Crossrail Given Go Ahead
Project on track to be operational for passengers by 2017
Park Royal Community Action Day
Local community groups to get free help from businesses
Opportunity To Shape Future of Gunnersbury Park
Regeneration drive to prevent further decline to landscape and buildings
Major Fire on Shepherd's Bush Road
Homeless women held on suspicion of arson
Kids' £500,000 Shopping List Approved
Money to improve leisure facilities for the young
Tara Win London Junior Camogie Championship
Final Score - Tara 6-06 v 4-02 Croydon
Stolen Silver Mercedes Taken On Crime Spree
Sweet-toothed car thieves pocket £400 of confectionary from petrol stations
New Law Will Satisfy Appetite For Fairness
Restaurants to be banned from using service charges to "top up" staff pay
July 2008
Monty's Doesn't Tikka the Boxes
Bhajee below par at High Street Nepalese
Acton Carnival: Festive Fun or Noise Nuisance?
We talk to the organisers and Ealing Police after the event
Blitz on Crime and Grime in South Acton
Safer Neighbourhood task force initiative
Youth Charged after Robbing Two Women
Caught during Carnival stop and search
Local Girl Compensated after Salon Disappointment
Disabled teenagers told they would "scare customers"
Local Restaurants invited to Help the Homeless
By participating in Food for Thought Day
Churchfield Road Break-in Ends in Arrest
Theft witnessed by drinkers at the Rocket
Brothers Banned from South Acton Estate
Drug addicts preyed on elderly residents
Plastic Recycling In The Bag
As Ealing Council launch their new white sack scheme
Council Admits to Spying On Ealing Family
Anti-terrorism surveillance was used to police school intake policy
Airport Campaign Set For Plane Talking
EU Meeting Delegation heads to Europe to highlight failure to tackle air pollution
Do You Have Text Appeal?
Find out if your texturing style is the most attractive
Residents To Stage Conference With Climate Camp
Alongside HACAN, NoTRAG, Camp for Climate Action and Greenpeace
Acton Town Tube Station to Be Closed
Shut for six weekends between July and September
Morrison's 'Lacklustre', Town Hall Ripe for Development
Meeting this week kicks off Framework discussion for residents
Pensioner Dies after Fall at Acton Town Hall
Incident happened after funeral wake
Foodies on my Doorstep
Reviewer waxes lyrical about new St G&D regime
Acton Gun Man Jailed for 24 Years
After NW10 murder
Action Girl Amanda
Emma Brophy talks to the pied piper of west London
Dear MP, Please RSVP
Mixed results for local MPs in 'Responsiveness League Table'
Southfield Gets A TV Make-Over
School receives a very public face-lift on BBC Breakfast Show
Community Service Order for Hamza's Son
Controversial cleric's son in court on attempted burglary charges
Get Ready for Acton Carnival 2008
Saturday July 12th - this year's big community event
Watch Where You Poop Pooch!
Councils warned over using CCTV for 'trivial' surveillance
Mayor's £6m Revitalisation Project For Local Parks
Londoners will have chance to vote on which green spaces will benefit
Could You Give Gordon Nightmares?
Ramsay's on the look out for more restaurants to rescue
24 Arrested In 'Cash for Crash' Scams
Police issue stark warning against making false insurance claims
Air con planned for Hammersmith and City and District Lines by 2010
But no breeze at the end of the tunnel for Piccadilly Line
A40 Closed For Fuel Protests
Motorists warned to avoid the London-bound road from White City
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