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Ealing News Archive
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Dec
2004
ECT
Recycling wins council waste disposal contract
7 year deal reached with local enterprise
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Councillor Ray Wall takes over Transport and Planning
Welcome to the tram hotseat, Ray!
* Ealing
rated as a 'weak' Council by Audit Commission
Joins Hackney and Lambeth as on of lowest ranked London councils
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Thinking of volunteering for Christmas?
Ideas from the Ealing Volunteer Bureau
* Grand
old dame of Walpole Park attacked by wood decaying fungus
20 tonne crane needed to remove 90 year old horse chestnut
* Xmas
shoppers warned to avoid unsafe toys
Trading standards officers seize dangerous goods
* Gough
aims to slow 'juggernaut of development'
Too much, too fast?
* Will
job losses hit West London home prices?
BBC & CSFB redundancies fuel price drop fears
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Adopt a Bunny Park animal for Christmas
What a joy - an animal in your life with no mess!
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Gifted pupils join Crossrail design project
Pupils from Brentside, Elthorne Park and Twyford work together
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Ealing bucks teenage pregnancy trend
Fall of 21% is biggest drop in London
* Concerns
grow over 'Landfill in the Sky'
Friends of the Earth urge recycling over incineration
Nov
2004
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Borough's
social services rated as one of the weakest in the country
Some areas of strength reported, but Commission for Social Care and
Inspection has concerns over ability to improve.
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Council
Cabinet member resigns
Stephen Sears (Transport and the Environment) steps down to concentrate
on Chief Executive job at company providing services to the borough
* Have
a very Ealing Christmas
Ideas for finding original Christmas presents from local shops and businesses
* Hanwell
residents step out!
Living Streets holds 'walking audit' of Hanwell's pavements
* Central
line week-end works
27/28 November and 11/12 December
* Proposed
Brentford link-up to Crossrail
Hounslow Council lobby for extra route
* Tara
Camogie win League shield
And promotion to the senior league - Congratulations!
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"Rapacious,
thieving scum"
Mayor not happy with First Group - report on Peoples' Question Time
in Acton
* Key
transport committee fails to back tram
London Assembly group backs skeptical report on project
* Financial
worries major stress for cancer patients
Macmillan Cancer Relief campaigns for better deal
* Electronic
land searches now available in Ealing
But are our solicitors ready to join 21st century?
* West
Ealing CPZ consulation ended on Fri 12th
Watch out for the magpies, warns resident
* Big
match for Tara Camogie club
Final of Junior League Shield yesterday
* Ealing
Candlelit vigil held for Iraq dead
Stop the War coalition urging people to join demonstration on day of
commencement of Fallujah assault
Oct
2004
£10,000
fine for man falsely claiming benefits
Councillor says "benefits are for the needy not the greedy"
Could
you welcome a child into your family?
Ealing Fostering and Adoption Connections want to hear from you
Train
timetable changes hit Hanwell and other local stations
Shift towards public transport undermined
Mass
departures at Ealing Council
Shock move raises questions over Response Programme
Ealing's
first PFI school building opens
Ravenor is first of four
Council united over trains
Planned service cuts a 'knee in the groin' for local residents
Are
Ealing's party days over or just beginning?
Council takes over pub and bar regulation
Mattock
Lane man's body found
Man convicted of his murder
Save
Ealing's Streets back Crossrail
Consultation ends 27th October
Power
to the people
Boston Parade post office stays open after extensive lobbying
Ken
blasted for lack of action on 4x4s
Liberal Democrats say that no attempt is being made to implement pledge
to double congestion charge
Hide
it or lose it
Police roadshows give advice on reducing theft from cars
10
billion pound transport plan for London revealed
Tram "to proceed once additional funding has been secured"
Reeling in Ealing keels over
Popular ceilidhs can no longer afford to run in Ealing
Local
bank robber sent down for 10 years
Enterprising passers-by win award
Should
we support the London Olympic bid?
Graham Rowe on why he is backing Paris for 2012
Yes,
we should, says Frederick Bernas
West Londoners should back London 2012 bid
What
a hoo-ha!
Lynne Featherstone reports on her parking investigation
New
Networking group for women
West London Women in Business for fun, friendship and connections
BAA
consults on Heathrow noise and house prices
Compensation terms for residents being evaluated
Bag
stolen from Hanwell ambulance poses threat to public
Bag contains drugs which can kill instantly
Search for the leader inside yourself
Help Rainbows, Brownies and Guides fulfil their potential
MMR
take up in Ealing higher than most London boroughs
But vaccination rates still lower than government targets
More cycle spaces for local schools
St Benedict's, Lady Margaret and Grange Primary first to benefit
Call
for rate rebates for tram-affected businesses
Local Tories claim traders opposed to tram scheme
Hot off the press!
New children's newspaper - Kid's Bizz - makes its debut
Open your door to recycling
Experts to go door to door to encourage Green Box use
Sept
2004
Victory
for Stop St Mark's Mews Campaign
Developer
withdraws controversial planning application
Police link two sexual assaults in the South Ealing area
Extra
vigilance is urged following attacks on women
Do you use Petts Hill Bridge?
Your
chance to comment on Ealing and Harrow's plans to break bottleneck
GMB
threatens to sue councillors for unpaid pension
Pensioners
money not paid since January
TfL accused of conspiracy
over tram consultation
Claim
that only 40% of homes on route are receiving forms
Ealing Friends of the
Earth defend traffic forecasts
Christine
Eborall dismisses claims that tram data is unreliable
Last chance to respond
to tram consultation
Make
your views known by Wed 6th October
Ealing Friends of the
Earth expose polluting bus companies
Drivers
leave engines running around Haven Green despite guide
Hanwell and Acton mainline
changes 'wholly unacceptable'
Gary
Malcolm protests against planned service reduction
August
2004
Traffic
cameras in Ealing - are they working?
New data shows whether or not they have reduced casualties
Britain's worst ever serial stalker convicted
Man terrorised local mental health team and fire bombed councillor
Real cost of tram will be billions claim SES
Group say no plans have been made to meet running costs
Why I set up a website
Local councillor Gary Malcolm walks the walk on e-democracy
Ealing schools in good health
Twenty awarded for efforts in promoting good health
London Assembly Elections - results
Labour vote slides in assembly elections but Ken clear winner in mayoral vote in the constituency
Police Cadets Ground Force Challenge
Volunteers Give Elderly Resident a Garden Makeover
Local MP's weblog up for award
New Statesman New Media Awards shortlist Clive Soley
Council worker wins race discrimination case
Leader's resignation demanded as tribunal hears of 'glass ceiling' for ethnic minority employees
Is the West London Tram a 'done deal'?
No it's not according to Save Ealing Streets
Mail Problems? - then move to the Hebrides
Local post lags Scottish Isles for first class delivery
Making the Streets of Ealing Safer
Public urged to be more cautious to reduce street crime figures
Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing of Teenager
Two men arrested after knife attack on Castlebar Hill
Harvey Rose Calls for Proper Tram Consultation
Councillor claims previous consultations on the controversial scheme have been mishandled
MacDonalds 'Bin It For Britain' in Ealing
Event raises awareness of environmental issues
Arrest in Missing Ealing Women Investigation
Breakthrough in the cases of Elizabeth Chau & Lola Shenkoya
Women Targeted with Hoax Health Calls
Malicious caller asks questions of a sexual nature
V.C. Achieves Record Amount At Auction
Ealing WWII Hero's Medal Goes to a Private Collector
Profit Surge for Ealing Parking Contractor
Mouchel Parkman Reports Orders Boost
All Systems Go for the Mela
Celebration of Asian music and culture in Gunnersbury Park
April 2004
Top Local Cop Awarded for Undercover Operation
Martin Bridger Receives Commissioner's Commendation after bringing down drug dealing policeman
Council paid £1.4 million for Image Consultants
Massive contract awarded to promote the brand of 'Making a World of Difference' to Council employees
Why MP's should get blogging
Local MP Clive Soley gets his inspiration from Baghdad
Ealing Police warn residents: 'Don't be so revealing'
Mobile billboard to increase vehicle crime awareness
Council Re-introduces Garden waste scheme
Collection service returns for another year
Help at Hand for Local Families
Home-Start Ealing Looking to Recruit More Volunteers
Bins Can Only Get Better
Prospect of improvement in Ealing's Refuse Collection
Local Benefits System not up to Standard
Report says more needs to be done to combat fraud despite improvements
E3 Buses Taken to Task Over Damage and Speed
Cllr. Gary Malcolm tells of his campaign to get a safer service
Massive Deficit in Ealing Council Pension Fund
£178 million shortfall raises fears of further tax rises
Violent Sex Offender from Hanwell Gets Life
Police link crimes in Isleworth and Ealing to Secure Conviction
Budget Report reveals Ealing Borrowing Binge
Liabilities now equal #4,000 for every household in the borough
Katerina's Murderer could be Serial Killer
Kunowski linked with string of murders including missing women in Ealing
Five arrested in Ealing over Teenager's Murder
Family hold vigil for Anton Hyman as police make swoop
Northcote vows action on 'barmy' proposals
Promises to Resist Bus Lane on Elevated Section of M4
Terrorists Store Explosives in Hanwell lock up
Major attack thwarted as police make a series of arrests
Protests prompts U-Turn on cuts
But Ealing Council to press on with controversial "Response Programme"
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