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December 2008

Arrest in West Ealing Murder Case
Man held for shooting of Jason Johnson

Local Schools Receive Outstanding Praise
From Chief Inspector of Education in Ofsted's annual report

Get Your Skates On!
Book a spin round Ealing's very own ice rink

Man Accused of Plotting Terrorism in Ealing
Supporters claim Pakistani secret service framed him

Hybrid Buses to be put on Local Route
E8 between Ealing and Brentford to get eco-friendly vehicles

Another Step Forward for Ealing's High Schools
Cardinal Wiseman, Dormers Wells and Acton High to benefit

Third Runway Decision Postponed Until January
Transport Secretary wants to "take more time before making an announcement"

Watermans Passes on VAT Cut
Just in time for their 'Best of 2008' season

'Tap Top' Is Tip Top For Tap Water
Award winning carafe aimed at London's discerning drinkers unveiled

November 2008

Cyclist Hit Near Ealing Common
Man suffers fractured skull after collision with Lexus

John, It's Only Dancing
Nation Reels as Ealing's Sergeant Foxtrots Off

Is Your Neighbour in the BNP?
Ealing names appear on leaked membership list

Get Your Skates On!
Book a spin round Ealing's very own ice rink

Ealing Born Rock Legend Passes On
Mitch Mitchell was drummer for Jimi Hendrix Experience

Motorbikes to be Allowed in Bus Lanes
Ealing borough to trial scheme for 18 months

Tara Proves Too Strong for Opposition
Camogie Junior League Final - Tara 2-6 v 1-2 Croydon

Middlesex: What Does it Mean to You?
Rupert Barnes on a county with a long history and vanishing raditions

The Best Gardeners in Ealing?
Give your feedback on your favourite gardening services in the area

Dickens Yard Gets the Green Light
And campaign groups see red

Council Up the Junction
Told they 'got it wrong' and forced to remove six wrongly marked box junctions

Girl Kept as Sex Slave in Ealing Flat
52 years in jail for human trafficking gang

Chic Dining At Charlotte's Place
With a fantastic 25% off offer for EalingToday.co.uk readers

Stabbing at Local School
Cardinal Wiseman closed after serious incident

84% of Ealing Residents Say 'No' to Polyclinics
Angie Bray conducts survey on local services

Counting the Costs of Drayton's Landmark Court Case
Leading Ealing High School wins the battle but who's the real loser?

Shop till you drop in Shepherd's Bush
Leona Lewis and M&S models wow crowds at new Westfield shopping centre

Watermans Gets its Money Back
Arts Councils backtracks on cuts at local arts centre

Westfield Opens
Hundreds queue up but warnings of traffic gridlock prove unfounded

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2M Group Take Rail Plan to Scottish Parliament
Heathrow Campaigners to outline alternative to Third Runway

Bollywood, Boats and Ice Skates But No BMX's
Gunnersbury Regeneration Board discuss options for Park's future

Love Food But Hate Waste?
Campaign aims to reduce the amount of good grub in our bins

October 2008

Fatal Collision on Northfield Avenue
Witnesses sought after local motorcyclist killed

'You're Not Getting Your Money Back'
Council admit little chance Icelandic bank cash recovery

Doubts Raised Over Rent Scandal Staff
Council Leader asks 'significant questions' over sacked trio

Ealing School Application Deadline Delayed
As Drayton Manor High School takes council to court

The End of Catchment Areas For Ealing Primaries?
Council considers scrapping out of date admissions system for schools

Zone C for D, please
Residents Celebrate Long Awaited CPZ Consultation

Over A Third of Local Children Live In Poverty
According to research carried out by child welfare organisation

The Best Carpenters in Ealing?
Give your feedback on your favourite carpenters and joiners in the area

TfL Announce 150% Increase in Penalty Fares
New £50 fine introduced to act as a greater deterrent

Footballers to Flower Arrangers
Local groups benefit from Grassroots Grants

Think Before You Knock This Halloween
Safer Neighbourhoods Teams' code of conduct for trick or treaters

All Day Flights 'Worse Than Third Runway'
Expansion using existing runways could mean 18 hours of noise

Overcrowding On Local Trains 'No Longer a Problem'
But whether they are 'acceptably loaded' in another issue altogether

British Consumers Least Willing to Pay Extra for Green
Ranking us last for allowing environmental concerns influence what we buy

What a Bunch of Bjorks
Ealing Council deposit £2 million in dodgy Icelandic bank

Nearest and Dearest
Property prices in Ealing stage a recovery!

Bus Strike Goes Ahead
First, Metroline and Metrobus bus drivers stage 24 hour walkout today

Ealing Council in the News over 'Extreme' Rent Case
Taxpayers foot massive bill for seven-bed house

Drug Dealer Found with Canned Cocaine
Stash of narcotics discovered in raid on Ealing bedsit

Setting The Record Straight on Gunnersbury Park
Council leader says no decisions without full community involvement

The Best Carpenters in Ealing?
Give your feedback on your favourite carpenters and joiners in the area

Have You Got A Teen That Needs Taming?
Council host free one-day workshop to help borough's troubled parents

Man Flu Is Not A Phenomenon To Be Sniffed At!
Survey discovers men most likely to suffer and those most 'nurseable'

Now This May Sting A Little
Wasp's star left nursing bloody nose after training ground brawl

As White City Gets Ready to Open Up Shop
Glenkerrin warns Ealing not to close the doors on their proposals

Parking Provision or Stealth Tax?
Ealing Hospital accused of unhealthy charging of the sick and their carers

They know what you've been doing!
Watch exclusive footage of flytippers in action

What Are The Chances of That Happening?
Harry Hill headlines as Downstairs at the Drayton goes weekly

And Another Thing
One Woman's Crusade Against Ealing Council

More Trains Less Planes
Conservatives propose high speed rail link in place of third runway

The Best Pubs in Ealing?
Give your feedback on your favourite places in the area

CCTV Images Released after Serious Assault
Man and woman sought by Police after Ealing Common incident

Get Up to the Minute Emergency Alerts
All the info on incidents near you direct to your mobile phone

Open Door Policy For Gunnersbury Park
Regeneration Board takes decision to hold all meetings in public

Crazy Paving
Planning permission needed to turn front gardens into parking spaces

Immigration Checks Prompt Mass Exodus of Traffic Wardens
Council claims contractors are responsible for recruiting and vetting staff

Does Being Plane Stupid Make Any Sense?
Christina Farr talks to aviation activist Katrina Forrester


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