
Ealing News Archive
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June 2007
Cameron Visits as By Election Race Begins 
          Candidate selection already a controversial issue 
Belles Night Out 
          Bella Italia, for ladies who missed lunch 
Row Over Comments on MP's Death
          Local Tory allegedly says 'Christmas has come early'
Whisk Wins Its Third Award 
          Local cookshop named Best Independent Homewares Retailer in the country 
Mayor Wobbles on the Tram 
          Admits scheme could be ditched if Crossrail is approved 
Ealing Party Hotspots
          Looking to host a private function?
Ealing Garden Designer Goes Wild At Hampton Court 
          Ealing-grown talent Sim Flemons presents 'The Fallen'
Cleveland Ward By-Election 
          Candidates named for contest on 19th July 
Acton High Pupil Stabbed 
          Two 12 year old boys arrested following attack at bus stop 
Ealing Judo Club Triumphs 
          Collects eight medals at the 2007 London Youth Games 
Fifty Million Pounds To Tell Londoners How Good TfL Is 
        Assembly Conservatives expose Mayor's exorbitant advertising spend 
What Will Be In Your Home Information Pack? 
          Local councils work together to promote and deliver fast electronic searches 
Plight Of The Modern Suburb 
"Communities need to retain the character that attracted people there" 
National charity urgently needs local volunteers 
          Can you help to alleviate loneliness of older people? 
Livingstone's Great Oyster Giveaway 
          Mayor accused of pre-election tricks as he sits on nest egg 
Mayor blames education system for current spate of teen violence 
          As local Police launch new initiative to tackle rise in gang culture 
Cameron Visits as By Election Race Begins 
          Candidate selection already a controversial issue 
Green Man Estate Gang Rape Allegations False 
        13 year old who lied about attack may face charges 
Ealing Father and His Lover Accused of 'Torturing' Child 
  Toddler dies after months of "extreme pain"
Tributes to Brian Castle 
          Ealing Councillor dies suddenly of a heart attack 
A Call To Ealing's Local Hero
        To the man who rescued lady's phone, pick up yours! 
Get In The Loop
          Exciting new concept in kids' 'stuff' shopping hits Ealing 
Pay As You Go Parking In Ealing Broadway 
          Council trial new mobile phone method of payment 
Danger Caterpillars Found in Park Royal 
          Council to find and remove Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars 
Conductor Found Guilty of Assault on Boys 
          Ex teacher sentenced to four years 
Green Light For Gunnersbury Park 
        Licence allowing community and family events approved 
A Taste of Summer at Le Vacherin 
        In conjunction with Phil Collins Fine Fruit and Vegetables 
More Than A Street Party
          Northfield Avenue was THE place to be on Saturday 
Frozen Parking Account 'Dodgy' says Malcolm 
          Vlod Barchuk accuses Lib Dem of 'publicity stunt'
Five Star Food Takes On New Meaning 
          As 'Scores on the Doors' reveal hygiene standards in local restaurants 
New Speed Camera On Trial Locally 
          No-flash camera can read registration plates 
"Plans To Scrap Ticket Counter Will Make Stations Less Safe" 
  Local MP Condemns Mayor's "Crazy" Proposals to Close Ticket Offices 
Department for Transport Under Fire Over Heathrow Study 
          Accused of breaking rules by sharing vital air pollution data with BAA 
Council Hammers The Hand-Out Hounds 
          Forcing free newspapers and advertising hawkers from the streets 
Ealing Mother 'Offered Baby for Martyrdom' 
        Court hears claim that woman supported husband's bomb plot 
Telling It Like It Is - The Walpole
          Great food with the perfect verbal garnish 
Cautioned Bogus Cancer Charity Collector May Still be Operating
          Woman uses two young daughters to obtain 'sponsorship' money by deception 
Property Sales in the Ealing Area 
          Transactions for January to March 2007 for W5 and W13 
Three Teenagers Arrested for Raping Ealing Schoolgirl 
          Gang of five attacked girl on Green Man Estate 
Pavement Cyclist Blamed for Death 
          Family say elderly lady hit on South Ealing Road 
Parents Ring Dinner Bell To Thank St John's Primary School Teachers 
          Special lunch laid on to celebrate school's improvements 
Award Winning Le Vacherin's Soiree de Sabrage 
          Five course dinner of classic French dishes served with wine and champagne 
London Underground to Close North Ealing Ticket Office 
        Automated sales or Oyster only at selected stations 
Hanwell Man Found Guilty of Murder 
          Kent Millward gets life for killing Harminder Wahid 
Police Issue CCTV Images of E3 Bus Vandals 
          And seek community help in identifying those responsible for criminal damage 
Council looks out for Ealing's vulnerable 
          Free spy holes protect residents from distraction burglary 
Beat Car Crime and Screw Car Thieves 
        Crime prevention roadshow hits Ealing this weekend 
Local Blitz on Knife Crime 
          Undercover kids and metal detectors used by police 
Parking Fines Set To Rise 
          As councils introduce a two-tier scheme from July 1st 
Track Flight Paths On-line With WebTrak 
  HACAN welcomes new system that brings "transparency to the skies" 
May 2007
Man Shot by Police on Hanger Green 
        Second gun incident in area in past few weeks 
Mischa Barton enrols at St Trinians 
          Keep your eyes peeled round Ealing for star studded cast 
Ealing Property Prices Hit Record Levels 
          W5 area reaches new high but West Ealing prices up faster 
Safer Transport Team Launched to Combat Bus Crime 
          After bad results for Ealing some good news on public transport 
Ealing North Residents Pick Their Man 
          First Open Primary sees Ian Gibb selected as Conservative Candidate 
Full English With An Italian Twist 
          Magnifica breakfast at Carluccios 
Local Councils Fail to Match Up to Eco-Credentials 
  Figures Expose Hounslow & Ealing's Less Than Green Tree Policy 
Bus Crime Rising Fastest in Local Area 
          Ealing Borough tops London league for increase in bus thefts 
Spring Specials From Le Vacherin
        Coq Au Vin and Soiree de Sabrage on the menu at award winning restaurant 
Three week crackdown on knife crime 
          Blunt Message To Ealing's Knife-wielding attackers 
St Barnabas Playgroup Death Raises Safety Concerns 
        Jury rules death of two year old Oliver 'accidental' 
Horrifying Assault on Ealing Schoolgirl 
          Police appeal for information on gang of five attackers 
Ealing Getaway Offer 
          Stroll down to Osteria del Portico and get whisked off to Italy 
Ealing North Open Primary Already A Hit With Residents 
          Huge response from locals to candidate announcement 
Did TFL Get Cold Feet? 
          No show at Boston Road meeting leaves residents fuming 
Ealing Council Announce Multi-Million Refuse Package 
  Wide-ranging improvements to refuse & recycling services 
Latest Crime Figures for the Ealing Area 
          Police winning fight against burglars but robbery on increase 
Happy Birthday Ealing Freecycle! 
          Where it's all in the giving AND in the receiving 
South Ealing Road Teenage Attackers Still not Caught 
          Youths attacked off-duty police officer last year 
Ealing Central Library Closed Until January 
          Temporary facility available in Town Hall annexe 
Forget Kate Moss and Anya Hindmarch
          You could get your hands on some free compost 
Ealing Trailfinders 48 Cleve 16 
          Back to the National Leagues after emphatic victory 
To Russia With Science 
          Local Chemist Heads To Moscow's Olympiad 
As Latymer School's Ecstasy Scandal Hits Headlines.. 
          ..former Pupil Hugh Grant Displays Educated Benevolence 
Ministers Warned Not To Rush Airport Plans 
          That could result in 50% increase in Heathrow flights 
Appeal over Huxley Gardens Shooting 
          Police want to speak to people in the vicinity on 22nd April 
April 2007
Popular Local Restaurant Infested with Rats 
        Coco Noodle Bar in The Mall ordered to clean up its act
Ealing Parking Services' 'Permitgate Scandal' 
          Elusive over-the-counter service leaves residents bemused 
Cyber Criminals Target Ealing
          Organised gangs behind explosion in identity fraud 
Ealing Primary School Places Announced
          Scramble for Ealing's best school places is finally over. Or is it? 
Lifting The Lid On Tapas At La Tasca
          Hens and stags in, pollo and ciervo out 
Angie Bray "Unimpressed by Waffle and Vague Promises"
          Letter about Heathrow expansion from Department of Transport 
Increasing Concern For Safety of Ealing Woman 
          Appeal made for whereabouts of 36 year old Sharon Lawrence 
Woman Robbed At Knifepoint On Grange Rd 
        Police appeal for witnesses to the 31 March attack 
Ealing Trailfinders 94 Haywards Heath 8 
          Big win puts local rugby team in the play offs 
London 2012 Seeks Olympic Spirit 
          Have you been inspired by the Games coming to the capital? 
Kids Swim For A Quid In Ealing
          So leap off the Playstation and into the pool 
Ken Loses Attempt to Block Incinerator 
        Court gives go ahead for more local waste to be burnt 
Celebrity chefs cheer on Ealing school as it cooks up a storm
          Cardinal Wiseman's new kitchen set to become Centre of Excellence 
Valuable Martinware Pottery Stolen From Pitzhanger Manor-House 
          Professional thieves in and out in six minutes forcing exhibition closure 
Look out for suspicious males outside school
          'Don't be alarmed, but be vigilant' is the message 
Calm Before The Storm for Ealing Author
          Reaction electric to Carl Storm's three-book project 
Nina Muchova Still Missing After a Month 
          14-year-old girl last seen at Ealing Broadway Station 
Ealing Trailfinders Jades Win League
          Ealing Jades demolish Bracknell and claim the title 
Rubbish Reminder - Easter Refuse and Recycling Collections 
          Council reminds residents that collections are a day later over Easter 
MP Champions New Rights for Tenants
          Andrew Slaughter on the case of withheld deposits 
Ealing Residents Pick Their Favourite Tree Line Up 
          Ealing Common to be returned to its former glory with the planting of new trees 
'Half of London's Police Stations are uncontactable' 
          Lib Dem's research discovers unanswered telephones across the capital 
Cleaner Streets But Still More Work To Do 
          Streetwatcher says Enforcement is needed 
Camera Doesn't Lie About Parking Tickets 
          New measure proves a success in reducing incorrect PCNs 
London's first air quality text service launched 
          Innovative new service helps air pollution suffers 
Mayor Ken Endorses Angie's Runway Stance
          London plan to be amended against Heathrow expansion 
Mayor's 'Eye in the Sky' Causes Controversy
          Widespread concern over real motive behind London satellite 
Man Dies In Hit And Run On Boston Road
  Police urgently need witnesses to come forward 
Ealing Abbey Priest Cleared of Molestation Charges 
Jury accept defence's arguments about 'false memory syndrome' 
Stories from Ealing earlier this year
 
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