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Friday, 1 May 2009
AFC Wimbledon get a party
Merton Council's hosting a party next week to celebrate AFC Wimbledon's promotion to the Blue Square Conference Premier League.
It's the team's fourth promotion in seven years and Merton's Mayor will welcome the club to the Civic Centre in Morden to congratulate them on this major achievement.
Fans will be able to see their favourite players step out onto the balcony holding their trophy
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:17 pm
 
Police issue CCTV of Dorking suspects
Police have released CCTV images of a group they want to speak to about criminal damage in Dorking town centre.
Windows were smashed at two shops last Saturday.
Two captured on camera are wearing distinctive clothing- one a stripy hooded top – the other light trousers and a black top.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:16 pm
Car thief jailed for crimes in Leatherhead and Ashtead
A scaffolder from Leatherhead has been jailed for four months after hot wiring and stealing cars.
23 year old Dean Oliphant was arrested last night and charged with 18 counts of theft.
He targeted vehicles last weekend in the North Leatherhead and Ashstead areas.
He pleaded guilty in Court and was sentenced to four months.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:14 pm
Police appeal for help in Dorking after girl is approached
Police are investigating after a teenage girl was approached by a man in Dorking.
The suspect spoke to the 14 year old year old in the High Street yesterday afternoon.
The youngster was shaken by the incident and alerted staff at Boots.
The suspect’s in his early to mid twenties – has olive skin - is about 5 foot 7 and wore a mustard coloured beanie hat.
He was driving a white van .
Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time to contact them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:14 pm
Man shot dead outside Wandsworth prison
A man's been shot dead outside Wandsworth Prison.
Emergency services were called to the jail at about 2-30 this afternoon after reports of gunfire.
Police are hunting two men seen running away.
It's believed the victim was leaving the prison after visiting an inmate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:13 pm
South Londoner demands Government help
A pregnant Briton could face death by firing squad if she's convicted of drug smuggling in Laos.
That's according to the charity representing Samantha Orobator, who was arrested in August last year for allegedly possessing heroin.
Ever since, she's been held at the notorious Phonthong prison - where the 20 year old from south London became pregnant.
Reprieve is demanding the British government intervenes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:12 pm
Few changes expected for Chelsea
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink is indicating he won't make wholesale changes for tomorrow's Premier League game with Fulham.
They've got the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final with Barcelona on Wednesday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:11 pm
Nurse from Epsom jailed
A nurse from Epsom hospital who stole and burgled from elderly and vulnerable patients has been jailed for 2 years.
33 year old Earlwin Huliganga from Epsom was convicted today.
Working on Alexandra ward he stole from the safe and took keys to burgle houses for money and electrical goods.
In one case he targeted a pensioners property stealing his car, tv, computer and camera.
Other victims included a pensioner with cerebral palsy and a retired vicar.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 pm
Eagles manager signs new deal
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
The new deal will take him through to 2011.
Warnock has been at the club since October 2007, taking them to the end-of-season play-offs in his first season in charge.
This season they will finish mid-table.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 pm
Gunshots in Hammersmith
Police are investigating after shots were fired in Hammersmith.
Armed officers were called to Goldhawk Road in the early hours and found bullet holes in a window.
Two suspects were seen running away from the scene.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:09 pm
Crystal Palace manager signs a new deal
Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has signed a one-year extension to his contract.
The new deal will take him through to 2011.
Warnock has been at the club since October 2007, taking them to the end-of-season play-offs in his first season in charge.
This season they will finish mid-table.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:19 pm
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Swine flu helpline
If you do have concerns about Swine Flu, then you can call a public information line on 0800 151 3513.
Alternatively, call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47, if you suspect you may have caught the virus.
The advice is not to go to GPs' surgeries and risk passing on swine flu to other people.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 pm
Jackie journalist returns from Mexico and wants to be tested for swine flu
The World Health Organisation is warning governments that a global outbreak of swine flu is imminent.
At least 160 people have died in Mexico - and 11 countries have reported cases of the virus.
In Britain - 5 people have the illness - including a 12 year old girl in Devon.
Radio Jackie journalist Julian Perkins has just returned from Mexico.
He’s felt unwell and his doctor wants him tested - but the Health Protection Agency won't unless his temperature goes up.
Hear the interview with Julian in our news at 7pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:54 pm
Horse owners in Surrey are warned
Horse owners in Surrey are being warned to lock up their riding tack after a series of robberies at stables in Warlingham.
Thieves broke into stables on Beech Farm Road and stole more than £2,500 worth of equipment including a dressage saddle, bridal and horse rugs.
They also caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to the premises.
Police are appealing for anyone who notices bargain sales of riding tack to contact them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:35 am
BAE Systems shuts three factories
The Defence giant BAE Systems is closing three of its factories with the loss of 500 jobs.
Facilities are shutting in Guildford, Telford and Leeds.
The company says its partly because of the withdrawal of British troops from Iraq.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:32 am
Condition of injured man improves
The condition of a man injured in Cobham has improved.
Police say he’s still in a serious condition – but his injuries are now not thought to be life threatening.
The man in his late fifties was found with head injuries in the High Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Investigations into what happened to him continue.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:31 am
Police hunt Surbiton robbers
Police have revealed two robbers who struck in Surbiton made off with empty cash canisters.
The pair held up a cash van in Victoria Road outside the Halifax yesterday afternoon.
The suspect are black – both wore hoodies – are in their twenties.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:30 am
Surrey football fan aims for world record
A football fan from Surrey is aiming to break the world record for keepy-uppies in central London today.
Dan Magness will have to kick the ball around 250-thousand times without letting it hit the floor.
The current mark is 19 and a half hours - but Dan is aiming to keep going for 24.
He says he's used to eating and drinking while performing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:29 am
Surrey policeman charged for death by dangerous driving
A policeman's been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision on the A244 Esher Road in Hersham last November.
39 year old John Wright was driving a marked Ford Mondeo when it collided with a 75 year old pedestrian who died at the scene.
The Police Constable based at Esher will apppear at Reading Magistrates Court on 5th May.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 am
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Polyclinic opens in Hounslow
One of London's first polyclinics has opened today in Hounslow.
Everyone who lives, works or is just visiting the area will be able to use the new centre in Bath Road.
Patients can see their own GP or use a walk-in service, which will be open 365 days a year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:07 pm
McLaren given suspended three race ban
McLaren have been handed a suspended three-race ban by the World Motor Sports Council for misleading stewards after the Australian Grand Prix.
The Woking team pleaded guilty to five counts of breaching the International Sporting Code.
The FIA says McLaren's pro-active approach in the run up to the extraordinary hearing helped them avoid a heavier penalty.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:27 pm
Police name crash victim in Isleworth
Police have named a motorcyclist killed in a road accident in Isleworth.
32 year old Dimitrijus Usas died when his bike collided with the central reservation barrier near to Westbourne Park tube station on Friday.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:26 pm
Work starts to improve baggage handing at Heathrow
Work has started on a £260 million underground tunnel to improve baggage handling at Heathrow.
The tunnel will allow the airport to handle 110 million bags a year by 2012.
The work is part of BAA’s £900 million baggage improvement plans.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:56 am
Two sentenced at Kingston Crown Court
Two men are due to be sentenced today at Kingston Crown Court for conspiring to attend a terrorist training camp.
Waheed Ali and Mohammed Shakil were yesterday cleared of helping the July 7th London bombers plan their attacks.
Both men were arrested before boarding a flight to Pakistan in 2007.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 am
Lewis Hamilton learns his fate today
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and his McLaren team will learn their punishment today for misleading race officials at the Australian Grand Prix.
The Woking team broke overtaking rules during a safety car period - then lied about the incident.
They're charged with five counts of bringing the sport into disrepute and could be expelled from the championship - but a fine or a points deduction is more likely.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 am
A drop in the number of overseas visitors to London
There was a drop in the number of overseas visitors coming to London last year.
Eighteen per cent fewer American tourists came over, while visits by the Japanese dipped 24 percent.
But Visit London, which came up with the figures, says the number of UK residents coming to the capital went up by 11 per cent to 11-point-3 million.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:54 am
Marathon success for Princess Alice Hospice fundraiser
The Princess Alice Hospice in Esher has been celebrating the speedy success of one of its fundraisers, who ran the London Marathon in just 2 hours 44 minutes.
Richard Lazell, who raised £1,800 for the charity, was only slightly slower than the race's elite male athletes.
Together, the Hospice's supporters raised £40,000 in total.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:28 am
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Blind Man and Wonderwoman to the rescue
A couple calling themselves “Blindman and Wonderwoman” from Egham,completed the Flora London Marathon on Sunday against all odds.
Clive, 55, who is registered blind and Larraine,51, who is registered deafblind finished the gruelling 26.2 mile race along with their two guides for national deafblind charity Sense.
Clive finished in 6:37:02 and Larraine was not long after with a time of 7:02:54. The couple, who have been together for five years, decided to take part in the marathon to fulfill a life long dream of Clive’s and raise money for the charity that is close to their hearts.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:26 pm
Happy ending for Wimbledon kitties
With the RSPCA confirming a massive increase in the numbers of animals of all types being abandoned because of the economic climate, a vet and his wife have adopted two tiny kittens found dumped in a box in the garden of a block of flats in Wimbledon.
Tim Newton, who works at the Park Veterinary Practice in Raynes Park, estimates that they are about three weeks old. He and his wife Clair, who also works at the practice, have adopted them despite the fact that Clair is allergic to cats.
They are now hand-rearing them which involves bottle feeding them round the clock every three hours. The couple’s children, Katie (9) and Christopher (7) have named them Pepsi and Peanut.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:23 pm
Kiss of life for Carshalton woman
An elderly woman has been given the kiss of life by police officers after collapsing in Carshalton.
73 year old Alicia Hoad was returning home from the shops last Thursday when she fell to the ground with a suspected heart attack.
The incident outside the Westcroft Leisure Centre alerted the duty manager who flagged down a passing policeman.
The pair, along with another PC, worked on Ms Hoad for seven minutes after her breathing stopped completely.
Paramedics from the London Ambulance then took over and she is now recovering in hospital.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:06 pm
Verdicts in at Kingston Crown Court
A Jury at Kingston Crown Court has cleared three men of helping the London suicide bombers plan their attacks.
Waheed Ali, Mohammed Shakil and and Sadeer Saleem were accused of carrying out a reconnaissance mission ahead of the July 7th atrocity in 2005.
But Ali and Shakil were convicted of conspiracy to attend a terrorist training camp.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:38 pm
Croydon man accused of illegal Iran exports
A Croydon man is due in court today, accused of illegally exporting aircraft components to Iran.
43 year old Nitish Jaitha is one of three men accused of breaking laws governing the export of controlled goods.
Jaitha will appear at Southwell Crown Court along with Mohsen and Mohammed Akhavan Nik, from Ascot in Berkshire.
All three deny the charges against them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:07 am
Former Home Secretary delivers Olympic warning in Earls Court
Former Home Secretary David Blunkett claims that the London Olympics could suffer a severe “cyber attack” - unless the Government and businesses take steps to keep Britain safe.
In a keynote speech at today's Infosec Annual Conference in Earls Court, he's due to warn that terrorists could try to hack into computer and communication systems.
The Labour MP goes onto say that while such an attack would be “devastating” systems do exist to block it – if the Government, security experts and businesses work together.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:03 am
Strauss set to make county start
England captain Andrew Strauss will make his first appearance for Middlesex this season, as they take on Leicestershire at The Walker Ground.
He's likely to open the batting alongside Australian sensation Phil Hughes in today's County Championship Division Two clash.
Elsewhere former England captain Michael Vaughan will be looking to put forward his case for a Test re-call, when his Yorkshire side face Worcestershire at Headingley.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:37 am
Monday, 27 April 2009
Alistair Wright's wife makes finishing line in record time
Alistair Wright's wife Julia completed the London Marathon in an impressive time of four hours and ten minutes, despite being followed by a rather enthusiastic clown.
Julia was running for RNID. The Royal National Institute for Deaf people.
Well done Julia from everyone on Jackie News!
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:56 pm
Wandsworth stamps out depression
Wandsworth Borough Council organised a week of events targeting depression last week.
Depression Awareness Week was a national event to help raise awareness of the fact that although you can't often recognise symptoms, it is a real problem.
The theme of Wandsworth's events was 'Depression - help yourself out.'
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:08 pm
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Scabies at Esher school
A School in Esher has faced the wrath of an army of angry parents, after their children returned home from a school trip suffering from the effects of scabies.
A number of year 5 pupils from Claremont Fan Court school spent their Easter holidays at Hindleap Warren in Sussex.
However when the 10 year olds returned home from their stay at the adventure camp there was evidence of bug bites.
One of the children was diagnosed as having the skin rash scabies which is caused by mites.
The school confirmed one case but would not say how many more children were suffering.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:14 am
Success for Epsom and St Helier hospitals
Epsom and St Helier hospitals are celebrating after meeting all the government’s key standards for 2008-2009.
This included treating, admitting or discharging just over ninety eight per cent of A and E patients in less than four hours.
MRSA and C. difficile rates were also reduced.
They now have a surplus of more than 4.9 million pounds, which will be used to pay off debt and invest in hospital redevelopment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:08 am
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