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UK's first women-only tower block to open in west London next summer

Brook House in Acton will provide 102 “genuinely affordable” social rented flats to women and survivors of domestic abuse

Evening Standard

London man, 44, arrested after £2m worth of cocaine seized at lock-up

The 44-year-old suspect from Acton released on bail, say police

Evening Standard

Revealed: the 10 London postcodes with above average supply of homes and below average rents

The average rent for a room in London is £982 per month, according to SpareRoom — but here’s where to look for potential offers

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Two boys aged 14 and 15 rushed to hospital after double stabbing in Acton

The teenagers were rushed to hospital on Tuesday evening after they were attacked with a knife in west London

Evening Standard

Acton: Man charged with murder of Nash Clyne, 33, as police release new picture of victim

Benjamin Matthews, 50, will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Murder investigation launched after violence erupts near two barber shops

A man died and three other people were hurt in Acton, west London early on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Acton murder: First picture of man, 33, killed as violence erupted near west London barber shops

Area around Birkbeck Road, close to Acton Central railway station, cordoned off after the Met were called out just after 4am on Sunday

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Man who threatened to kill Rupa Huq MP in vile voicemail messages spared jail

Rupa Huq, the MP for Ealing Central and Acton, said she had been ‘deeply distressed’ by a string of voicemails from Ozgay Chevat

Evening Standard

Man spared jail over racist slurs and threats to kill MP

Rupa Huq, the MP for Ealing Central and Acton, said she had been ‘deeply distressed’ by a string of voicemails from Ozgay Chevat.

The Independent UK

Police pursuit in Acton, driver fled and car found in flames

The vehicle in the footage was reported stolen.

The Canberra Times

Relocated workers cottage from the flooded Acton Peninsula up for auction

Its original owners helped build Old Parliament House.

The Canberra Times

General Election 2024 London results: Who is my MP in...Ealing Central and Acton?

General election 2024 result for Ealing Central & Acton

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why are we building these hideous high-rises all over London?

Acton, where I live, can stake no claim to being the most beautiful part of London, though over the 12 years I’ve lived here I’ve grown incredibly fond of its quirks and idiosyncrasies. Architecturally, it’s pretty mixed between predominantly Victorian and Edwardian housing, the odd Georgian gem, a mix of…

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London leavers: 'Robbie Williams and I plan our artworks over the phone now I've swapped Acton for Shropshire'

Robbie Williams’ creative partner Ed Godrich upped sticks to the Corvedale Valley and saved his local pub

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Meet the Londoners giving their local areas a DIY makeover through art, gardening and cinema

These local heroes are making a mark in their communities — through bringing green spaces back to life, creating a cultural hub in the shape of a cinema and turning a home into an artwork

Evening Standard

'Not fit for human habitation' — the families still languishing in Acton's unsafe shipping container estate

Temporary accommodation made from shipping containers has proved a dangerous place to house London’s most vulnerable — yet despite the pledges of Ealing Council to move residents out of the rotting estate, many people, including families, still remain...

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Delays and old tech take the shine off the Elizabeth line's success

It is every Londoner’s nightmare. Thousands were trapped on Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway trains last night, many for as long as four hours, after a rail operator hit overhead powerlines in west London that are managed by Network Rail. Passengers on one train between Acton and…

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Ngunnawal community gifts name for Acton waterfront park

Ngamawari means 'cave place' in the Ngunnawal language.

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OPINION - All hail the sparkling new Piccadilly line trains, but why has the Bakerloo line been left behind?

It’s one of the perks of the job: being at the front of the queue when something new arrives.

The Canberra Times

A tale of two tombs: my shock discovery at this Canberra building

These two pioneers shared a passion for anatomy and significant buildings.

Evening Standard

Police officer injured and 3 arrested after fireworks thrown at Acton Police Station

Fireworks were thrown at police on Halloween

The Canberra Times

A temporary and permanent park planned for Acton waterfront

A works approval application has been lodged.

The Canberra Times

After major delays, a new city fire and ambulance station moves closer

The project has not been without its setbacks.

Evening Standard

OPINION - I’ve now joined Generation (can’t afford to) Rent

Half my life is squashed into a lock-up garage in Acton. The other fills my small childhood bedroom.

The Canberra Times

ACT government to invest $35m in Acton Waterfront development

'Acton Waterfront will become a new lakeside destination.'

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