The Latest Breaking News from Acton

Ed Sheeran and wife Cherry Seaborn lay flowers at tragic Jamal Edwards' vigil

Ed Sheeran and his wife took to Acton, west London to pay their respects to Jamal Edwards who died from a sudden heart attack over the weekend.

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Emotional Brenda Edwards sings at son Jamal’s vigil

His grieving mother had the attention of the crowds at the Acton vigil

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022

Jamal Edwards candlelit vigil held in his hometown as heartbroken fans pay tribute

Jamal Edwards died on Sunday morning at the age of 31, and his mother Brenda Edwards confirmed he had passed away following a ‘sudden illness’, leaving his family and friends devastated

Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2022

Two Met officers hospitalised making arrests in Acton and Croydon within just a few minutes

Two Met officers have been hospitalised in separate incidents in the space of just a few minutes.

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2022

Tube delays after 70 firefighters tackle huge blaze near Acton Town station

The large fire broke out on Bollo Lane, Acton, this evening

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Firefighters tackle huge blaze near Acton Town station

More than 70 firefighters were scrambled to a blaze next to a west London Underground station on Tuesday night.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2022

70 firefighters tackle blaze at car garage near Tube station

The single-storey car garage is close to Acton Town Tube station.

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

Acton Town station fire: Huge blaze breaks out with Tube services forced to stop

The London Fire Brigade say they have deployed 10 fire engines and 70 firefighters to the scene of the blaze at a car garage

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

Living in Acton: Yinka Ilori’s tips include Ed Sheeran’s favourite Caribbean and the community-run cinema

Yinka Ilori is a multidisciplinary artist whose work ranges from a Lego launderette to a Brits trophy and a colourful new homeware collection. He lives in Acton

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022