October 2009 Archives

A TV chef finalist is hoping to cause a stir in Acton after launching a new cookery school.

Angela Malik, a finalist in the search for the Best British female chef, officially opened her Churchfield Road cookery school on Friday October 30.

Families are invited to a free remembrance and tree trail day on Saturday November 7.

Age Concern Ealing in partnership with EON are offering free energy saving tips for older people in the borough.

The EnergyRight Campaign will bring tips on saving money on energy bills, advice on winter fuel allowance payments and the Government's warm front grants.

Acton Vue Cinema is holding a special 4am screening of the long-awaited Michael Jackson film tonight (Wednesday October 28).

'This Is It' will be screened in the early hours to coincide with the premiere screening in Los Angeles.

The Green Party say they will be meeting with the Mayor of London later this month to discuss their objections to proposals to sell off part of Gunnersbury Park.

Darren Johnson, Green Party Assembly Member, visited the park last month to see the threatened trees and backed the campaign to protect the area and the listed buildings.

Pensioners are being offered the chance to see the latest 3D films at reduced prices and including tea and biscuits.

Concerned campaigners are urging a land owner to include a green corridor in future development plans along a busy road in Acton.

The West Acton Residents' Association (WARA) are urging Transport for London, which owns the brownfield site along the A40 by Gypsy Corner, to stipulate a 25 metre green corridor from the pavement for any future housing development.

The Gypsy Corner and West Acton controlled parking zones could be extended at next week's cabinet meeting following consultation with residents in July.

After the introduction of the Gypsy Corner CPZ in May 2006 and increased parking pressures in 2008, neighbours in remaining roads were consulted and a majority of respondents, 112 or 67 per cent, were in favour of the extension, while 53 people were against the proposals.

A pensioner was found with injuries to his face after an intruder broke into his house in St Anne's Gardens in Park Royal last week.

A member of the public called the police after hearing loud noises and seeing signs of forced entry to the home at 11:35pm on Wednesday September 30.

More than a dozen people have written opposing an application to sell alcohol at a shop in Acton which is located within a high crime area.

Owner of Mini Biedronka at 3 Horn Lane, Agnieszka Pomijan, has applied for a new licence to sell alcohol off the premises between 8am and 9pm Monday to Saturday and 10am till 5pm on Sundays.