A selection of stories published in the e-mail newsletter
March 2006
Mix up leads to Acton pub getting 2am licence
Late opening for Mill Hill Hotel despite 164 objections
Borough Commander responds to Tory claims of policing disparity
Colette Paul clarifies local Safer Neighbourhood Teams situation
Strikes call a halt to local services
Industrial action by public sector workers over pensions
Commons to scrutinise Estate Agents' tactics
Industry malpractice becomes subject of Parliamentary debate
South Acton regeneration funding crisis narrowly averted
Dispute with developer put project at risk of collapse
Police renew appeal on 2nd anniversary of Anton Hyman's murder
Parents ask community to stop shielding their son's killers
No school offers for hundreds of local children
Council looks for assistance at uncertain time for pupils
Lib Dems target South Acton ward
Candidates announced for forthcoming local election
BBC blows the whistle on Foxtons
Forgery, lies and deceit employed by estate agents
Ealing's Safer Neighbourhood Teams unevenly distributed
But South Acton benefits with the eleven officers assigned to the ward
Acton triumphs over Chiswick in Bowl final
Rugby result - Chiswick 17 Old Actonians 32
Ealing Police are looking for volunteers
Enthusiastic residents required to aid local force
Is the expansion of Heathrow illegal?
West London Friends of the Earth believe it is
Lib Dems go green with mini-manifesto
Environmentally friendly pledges for local elections
Gardeners spring into action
West London Organic and Wildlife Gardeners offer Grow Organic course
£1.5 million plans for Central Library
Aiming for vibrant community hub with 21st century facilities
Call for council to recycle business waste
Local companies seek better recycling facilities
Lords call for legal protection against aircraft noise
Homes & community buildings should be enshrined say Peers
Bus lane bonanza for Ealing Council
Figures show council comes second in table of fine enforcers
Acton gains a unique shopping experience
Pilot street market to become a permanent fixture
It's pay back time for offenders
Police and council unite to ensure lawbreakers repay local residents
Damning report issued on North London Line
"Shabby, unreliable, unsafe, overcrowded" say passengers
Bollo area CPZ consultation
Resident's views sought on proposed parking restrictions
Abu Hamza's porridge diet turns extreme
Local cleric boasts of six pack as he goes in lunch strike
Giving a little time makes a big difference
Short term carers needed for local disabled children
Local clubs score a hat trick of awards
Sporting groups recognised for their work in the community
Stolen property to glow under ultra-violet light
Police promoting property-marking solution throughout the borough
Is the expansion of Heathrow illegal?
West London Friends of the Earth believe it is
Pioneer of British Summer Time to be recognised with blue plaque
Unveiling of a plaque commemorating William Willett in Acton next week
Child of Our Time innovator launch children's centre
Professor Robert Winston opens new South Acton facility
Stardom is all Acton's got!
According to Pete Townshend whose lyrics accompany Churchfield Road video
Tax rise to pay for 'cleaner, greener safer' Ealing
Lid Dems refuse to back budget claiming Labour 'mismanagement'
Local kids help fight against racist bullying
Government publishes guidelines based on children's experience
Cricket Star's Son Killed in Savage Attack
Man from East Acton accused of Leicester Square murder
Police raid suspected South Acton drug dens
Resident's information leads to three arrests
Kids Cookery School receives Help a London Child grant
Unique local charity recognised for their work in the community
Acton smartens up its act
Agencies join forces for local clean up
Irresponsible dog owners face fines
Undercover rangers on patrol during enviro-crime blitz
Bollobridge Road man jailed for rape
Andrej Balog attacked grandmother during burglar
Local teenage pregnancy rates falling
Council's initiative gets the green light from DfES
Slump at Top end of Acton property market
Prices down after hitting all time high last quarter
Hit and Run at Market Place Acton
Man and woman seriously injured by lorry door
New Kind of Rock from Acton based Band
Marcos D'Cruze and Guarro making an big impact
Police go bowling to reduce crime
Officers at Acton Meg Bowl to promote Immobilise
Dawn raids net banking fraud gang
Police arrest 13 people in connection with £3m racket
Queen Charlotte's project lauded
Hospital's redevelopment selected for special recognition
West London set for Olympic success
Local area has major part to play in 2012 Olympics
Acton's future is in the hands of its residents
Two weeks left to register to vote in local elections
Restoration of Pitzhanger Manor House underway
Plans involve increased involvement by local stakeholder
February 2006
Acton's Top Twenty Most Expensive Streets Revealed
Carbery Avenue becomes the dearest place to live in the area
Housing Association 'misled' by contractors
Acton Housing responds to Benjamin House grievances
Police reduce their plans for a safer neighbourhood
Southfield team short of officers but residents will still pay the price
Choosing a secondary school for your child?
Details of exam results at schools used by Acton parents
Ealing pledge a 2.5% council tax rise
But Mayor's bill raises actual cost significantly
Dawn raids net local banking fraud gang
Police arrest 13 in connection with £3m racket
Hearing you loud and clear!
Lib Dems promise to listen as they launch mini-manifesto
Westwords 'London Lives' poetry competition
Web-based poetry competition celebrates West London life
Asian lyrics go westwards
Competition celebrates the spoken and written word in West London
The reality of low cost housing
Residents fight for proper standards of noise insulation
Council powerless to prevent tram compounds
Ealing unable to veto TfL's plans to build construction sites
iPod blamed for cyclist's death
Acton woman died whilst listening to music
99p turns into £3,000 fine
Local business caught selling x-rated DVDs to boy of 15
Chelsea stars unveil £600,000 space for sports
Local sports centre gets substantial cash injection
New Head for Southfield School
Charles Morris brings renewed energy to local primary
Shocking rise in violent crime at stations
Local stations rank amongst the worst in the capital
Mayor takes on Silverlink services
Local train service to become responsibility of TFL
New Committee for Tara Camogie Club
Club members elect committee at AGM
Acton Accident Victim Named
Australian law student killed in collision with lorry
MP Calls for Abu Hamza to lose home
Greg Hands says Council must evict him as tenant
Councillor publishes damning report on Ealing's parking services
Gary Malcolm reveals residents' numerous grievances
Butterfly House to close its doors for the last time
Planning enquiry rules out Gunnersbury Park option
Donate your musical memories
Recollections required of the post war to modern day black music scene
Burglary suspect wriggles his way to freedom
Police seek surgical glove wearing thief
Don't throw it away, give it away
You know about Recycling - now try Freecycling
Serious Accident on Acton High Street
Reports that cyclist was hit by lorry near Gunnersbury Lane
Loss of green space in South Acton proceeds
Council announce intention to dispose of park land
Concern at Old Oak Surgery Closure
Patients may have long journey to new 'super surgery'
New Pavilion for Shepherd's Bush C.C.
First new cricket ground in London since World War 2
Key Repair Work on Acton Water Main Delayed
Thames Water to tackle problem during Easter holidays
Good News and Bad News for the Tram
Hillingdon say no but transport users' group say yes
Councillor Claims Democracy is Dead in Acton
Reduction in Area Committee Meetings brings angry response
Man from Acton faces murder charge
James Herman accused of killing man in knife attack
January 2006
Nephew of legendary composer loses his high court battle
Legal wrangle over Lionel Bart's Churchfield Road home
Staffordshire bull terrier stolen from owner
Police appeal for help in finding stolen pet
Gunnersbury Park plan for Butterfly House under threat
Planning decision puts attraction's future in jeopardy
Councillor attacks Ealing over pedestrian crossing delay
Mayor's letter suggests council was passing the buck
Ealing Borough Conservative transport policy announced
Focus on rationalising bus lanes and opposition to the tram
Burst water main closes Acton High Street again
Disruption to water supply and traffic flow ensues
Top Athlete Swaps Jamaica for Acton
High jumper Germaine Mason to represent Great Britain
Arrest made in Springfield Gardens case
Juvenile held charged with three counts of rape
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