This Is Local London | Ealing

Snow brings Britain to a standstill

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:03:24 +0000

The first widespread big freeze of the winter has brought snow up to 16cm deep, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.

Half-term activities for children in Ealing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:05:38 +0000

EALING’S libraries, sports centres and parks will be open to hundreds of children over the half-term school holidays.

Fees waived for most Jubilee street parties in Ealing

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:13:51 +0000

EALING residents who are planning to hold a street party for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer are being urged to submit their applications by April 30.

Young Acton chefs show off their kitchen skills

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:08:54 +0000

STUDENTS from Acton High School showed off their culinary skills at the Rotary Young Chefs Competition.

Three boroughs look at sharing library, leisure costs

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:34:55 +0000

EALING may work alongside Harrow and Brent councils to help reduce library and leisure services costs across the three boroughs.

Work on Spikes Bridge pavilion to start in summer

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:33:10 +0000

WORK on the new pavilion at Spikes Bridge Park, Southall, is set to start this summer.

Water-saving bid will also help Third World

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:32:14 +0000

IN a bid to reduce water use and save money, Ealing Council has joined forces with energy-saving company ADSM.

Missing Northolt girl sought

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:42:19 +0000

POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a vulnerable girl who has been missing from Northolt since Thursday, January 21.

Six years of benefits fraud at an end

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:45:32 +0000

ONE of the borough’s worst-ever benefit fraud cases has led to an Acton man being sentenced to three years behind bars.

Southall to get £7m makeover

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:34:14 +0000

SOUTHALL is set to have nearly £7million invested into improving its town centre, tackling traffic problems, regenerating the area and creating jobs and training opportunities.

Lido junction improvements backed by Ealing people

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:49:59 +0000

PLANS to improve the dangerous West Ealing Lido junction were supported by residents just two days before a man was knocked down at the controversial crossing.

Benefit fraud crackdown brings results in Ealing

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:36:17 +0000

MORE Ealing benefit frauds have been exposed and the culprits brought to justice.

Have you seen missing Jay from Acton?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:00:07 +0000

POLICE are appealing for help in finding a missing, vulnerable man from Acton.

Ealing tree will mark Holocaust Day

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:42:29 +0000

A TREE to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27 is being planted to remember all those who lost their lives as a result of genocide.

'Slow down' is message from Viking School pupils

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:06:21 +0000

SIGNS designed by a Viking Primary School pupil are being used to inform drivers of a new 30mph speed limit in Yeading Lane, Northolt.

Fly-tipping Southall shop staff caught on CCTV

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:46 +0000

A SOUTHALL pound shop owner has been fined £1,015 after his staff were caught fly-tipping.

Appeal for witnesses to Northfield Avenue robbery

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:17:21 +0000

POLICE are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information following a robbery outside a supermarket in West Ealing.

Discover gardening secrets of old at Walpole Park

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:46:42 +0000

EALING gardeners are being invited to pop along to free instructional sessions at Walpole Park.

Summer of festivals ahead in Ealing parks

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:41:02 +0000

EALING’S parks are to be filled with music, drama and laughter again this summer through an array of festivals.