Ealing Gazette - Columnists - Editorial Opinion

Voice of the Gazette: Help bring Timothy home

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TIMOTHY Kennelly was just starting his life, a popular and bright teenager who wanted to live his dream, playing in a band to doting fans and travelling from city to city performing their heavy metal songs.

Park life

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

OF all the borough's assets, its parks are among the most precious - something that many of those coming out against the development of Gunnersbury Park seem to realise.

School action

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AT FIRST glance Toby Young's idea for a new school for Acton will be welcomed by many parents.

Knife carriers risk becoming criminals

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE latest stabbing victims in Acton were lucky to have survived the assault - but it seems youths and gangs are still not leaving knives at home.

Self-serving

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

DESPITE the outpouring of malevolent feeling already directed at bank bosses, those in charge of our money continue to take decisions which seem designed to draw the anger of customers.

Safety sign

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EARLIER this year,Ian Newtion, better known as Scoobie Santino, was brutally murdered in the underpass beneath Greenford roundabout. Whoever is responsible is still at large.

Ealing has got talent

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AMID financial meltdown anddisheartening revelations about MPs fiddling their expenses,the comedy dance double act of Demetri and Lagi Demetriou has certainly provided the nation with some welcome relief.

No time for knee-jerks

Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

EARLIER this week, protesters gathered outside Ealing Town Hall to lobby against a proposed power station for Southall.

Good guys Tesco

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

WITH protest groups normally springing up wherever they propose to develop Tesco are usually seen as the big bad bullies in a town.

Voice of the Gazette: Runway debate

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FOR anyone who already lives under the flightpath of planes heading for Heathrow,the prospect of another runway will be less than appealing.

Voice of the Gazette: surgical support

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IT CANNOT come as a huge surprise that Ealing Hospital has abandoned its bid for Foundation Trust status.

Voice of the Gazette: Irresponsible acts

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Police resources are scarce enough on the streets of Ealing without officers having to be diverted as a result of the irresponsible actions of a few.

Voice of the Gazette: Light balance

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE Mayor of London, Boris Johnson saw red driving through the streets of Ealing.

Voice of the Gazette: Park democracy

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Boris Johnson's announcement this week that Brent River Park has won a £400,000 makeover is a victory for local democracy.

Voice of the Gazette: Apprentice plans show way forward

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It has been another bad week for job losses in the borough: Carphone Warehouse announced 450 workers are at risk, many of whom are employed at its North Acton headquarters.

Voice of the Gazette: Respect triumphs

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

People have the right to work in a safe environment without being intimidated or undermined by their colleagues.

Voice of the Gazette: Cash on demand

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The consistent failure of Ealing Council to pay its invoices on time is not only a huge embarrassment, it could put businesses at risk unnecessarily.

Voice of the Gazette: The white stuff

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A few inches of snow and the capital grinds to a halt - it's the same old story.

Voice of the Gazette: Business rates

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The impending arrival of H&M is good news for the Ealing Broadway Centre and should help to counter fears about the growing number of empty shops.

Voice of the Gazette: Arcadia questions

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A delayed decision by Mayor Boris Johnson on whether to give final approval to the Arcadia Centre left all interested parties on tenterhooks this week.