Acton

11 May 2026

‘I grew up with foster children, now I have my own’

To mark Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May), local carers are sharing their experiences to encourage more people in the borough to consider fostering. Foster …

8 Apr 2026

Veteran foster carer honoured at Windsor Castle

Photo credit: Ian Jones Photography Over her 25‑year career as a foster carer for Ealing Council, Nina Samuel has welcomed more than 40 young …

25 Mar 2026

Shisha lounge fined

An Acton shisha lounge and its director have been prosecuted and fined thousands of pounds for repeatedly breaking smoke-free laws. Aldiyar Ltd, trading as …

3 Mar 2026

Celebrate London Repair Week at ReActon

Get ready to swap, drop-off, and repair everyday items at a special event in Acton this weekend, as part of London Repair Week. From …

25 Feb 2026

Dumpling manufacturer served with big fine

A food manufacturer has been ordered to pay a huge fine after admitting to more than 20 safety failures. Acton-based company Limasole Ltd, trading …

29 Jan 2026

Plans for more e-bike and e-scooter parking

Ealing Council is planning to create 50 new parking bays for rented electric bikes and scooters in the borough in March and wants to …

8 Jan 2026

Shaping the future for creative businesses

“It has given me new opportunities, and the right support and tools to push my business forward,” said Hanaa Hazra Bawamia, an illustrator. In …

16 Oct 2025

Swap, save, and spook sustainably this Halloween

Autumn is in the air, which means Halloween is just around the corner. This year, you can save money and help the planet at …

9 Oct 2025

A home run: more affordable homes coming soon

Ealing Council has agreed a deal to buy 110 new homes in Acton, which will be let to council tenants. The new homes are …

30 Sep 2025

Could you be a mentor to a young person?

Are you interested in ‘a great opportunity to give back?’ A national mentoring programme is quietly transforming lives and is looking for volunteers. MCR …