News in Ealing

TWO people have been arrested in Hanwell following a seizure of 500kg of cocaine at Sydney Airport that had been shipped from Heathrow.

A 56-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were detained by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers at an address in Hanwell on Monday, June 21.

THE coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted lots of businesses throughout Ealing.

But the people of Ealing have really come together to support their local businesses and championed the idea of shopping local.

ANOTHER round of strikes from parking officers in Ealing is now underway, which will lead to a summer parking 'free for all', Unite the Union has announced.

An initial 72-hour strike began yesterday (June 23) and will last until tomorrow (June 25), followed by two weeks of continuous strike action at the end of the month, June 30 until July 14.

DEL Boy catchphrases, gymnastics quips and Katie Melua lyrics have shown the more humorous side of Ealing Council's recently appointed leader.

Labour group leader and Only Fools and Horses fan Peter Mason dealt with the opening formalities of last Wednesday's (June 16) cabinet meeting with two upbeat 'lovely jubblies'.

EALING Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of a man that is wanted for questioning.

If you have seen Ion Dumitrescu, 34, or know of his whereabouts, there's no need to approach him.

ENGLAND'S first double-decker hydrogen buses have been unveiled today in Ealing.

20 of the vehicles will serve the number 7 bus route, which starts in East Acton and runs through to Oxford Circus.

ARE you looking for things to do in Ealing this weekend?

Well, look no further than our What's On page which is full of exciting events taking place in the local area.

CONSTRUCTION has started today (June 23) on Old Oak Common station in North Acton, which is projected to be one of the UK's biggest train stations.

According to The Times, the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, is due to visit the site today and described the start of work at Old Oak Common as marking 'yet more progress in delivering HS2'.

A SERVING police officer has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice following a car crash in West Ealing.

PC Donna Coker was found guilty on Monday, June 21, of perverting the course of justice in relation to a police collision that took place four years ago and will be sentenced on July 19.

EALING Liberal Democrats have reacted to Friday's (June 18), Chesham and Amersham by-election win.

The Liberal Democrats managed to overturn a 16,000-vote Tory majority (25% points) and win control of a seat that had been in Conservative hands since its creation in 1974.