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  • BAFTA Awarded to Acton Poet – Dean Atta

    BAFTA for British Short Animation Poet and former Twyford High School student Dean Atta has been awarded the BAFTA for British Short Animation for Two Black Boys in Paradise, an animated short film adaptation of his poetry. Developed over five years with a dedicated team of more than 100 collaborators, lead by director Baz Sells,…

  • Ealing Council “Lane Rental” Scheme – Have your Say

    Consulatation ends midnigh 23rd Feb 2026 Lane Rental Scheme Ealing Council has launched a public consultation on a new lane rental scheme aimed at reducing traffic congestion. Following a recent London-wide strategy by TfL, the proposal would allow the council to charge utility companies a daily fee for occupying the borough’s busiest roads during works….

  • INCREASED TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR ACTON – Elizabeth Line AND 272 BUS

    REVISED TIMETABLE FROM 18th MAY 2026 ACTON MAIN LINE – Elizabeth Line Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed a significant capacity increase for the Elizabeth line, specifically targeting three key stations in West London, Southall, Hanwell, and Acton Main Line will each benefit from three additional weekday morning services. Key Changes to Peak Services (08:00…

  • SERIOUS INCIDENT- ACTON VALE

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Unit on 0207 960 8041, or via 101 quoting reference CAD4159/23Jan. An elderly man is fighting for his life after he was struck by an e-scooter in a serious collision on The Vale in Acton, on the afternoon of Friday 23 January….

  • Christmas tree Collection

    Recycle Your Real Christmas Tree Between Monday 5 January and Friday 23 January 2026, those who use the black and blue wheeled bins can leave their real trees on the front edge of their property for collection.  Trees will be collected on the same day as your revised rubbish collection (black bin) each alternate week.Tree trunks must not exceed 20cm in diameter,…

  • MILDMAY OVERGROUND CLOSURES

    From December 2025 – february 2026 Mildmay Overground Closures Here are the closure dates to watch out for: Commenting on the engineering works, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia Simon Milburn said: ‘We’re sorry for the extended closure at Christmas and the additional weekends in the new year, but this is a big job that…

  • CAIA Wins Advising Londoners Award

    ‘Equality, Dignity and Inclusion’ The Acton based Centre for Armenian Information and Advice (CAIA) has been honoured with the Best Service Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award at the inaugural Advising Londoners Awards. The award recognises CAIA’s vital work in providing practical, legal, and welfare support to London’s Armenian community. Founded in 1986, CAIA supports one…

  • Stop & Shop+ Parking is Live in Acton

    Stop & Shop+ in Acton What you need to know. Ealing Council’s Stop & Shop+ is now in effect across the borough of Acton. This will effect short-stay parking spaces, requiring customers to register for their 30 minutes of FREE parking. Failure to register unless exempt will result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). How do I…

  • DECEMBER REUSE & RECYCLE EVENT

    December Reuse & Recycle Event Let’s make this winter, a money saving, eco-friendly one by getting inspiration at the ReActon Winter waste busting event. There will be a Christmas jumper swap where you can get a jolly seasonal jumper for free. Plus Ealing Repair café will be there to mend your clothes, a book swap to pick…

  • MET ENGAGE

    New tool in Community Crime Fighting MET Engage is a new tool launched by the Metropolitan Police which directly connects residents with local police officers and their safter neighbourhood team (SNT). Through the platform residents can receive updates about local patrols and activities, report concerns and provide feedback shaping local policy and attend community meetings. Collaborations…