Jackie listeners say Terry should be stripped of England Captaincy
60% of Radio Jackie listeners think John Terry should be stripped of the captaincy.
That’s the result of our own Radio Jackie straw poll this morning.
Terry who lives in Cobham, is under fire after allegations of an affair.
The newspapers are packed with the story this morning about the players personal life after the high Court overturned an injunction.
No word yet from the England skipper.
His team, Chelsea say they’ll give him all the support he needs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:17 am
Friday, 29 January 2010
New help for expectant mums in Epsom
A crowd of VIPs including new parents,MPs and members of Trust staff gathered at the new birth centre in St Helier Hospital last friday for the official opening of the unit.
The birth centre, which cost £180,000 to build and gives soon-to-be-mothers the opportunity to give birth naturally in a home-from-home environment, was officially opened by the President of the Royal College of Midwives, Liz Stephens.
Liz said: “This is a fantastic new facility and I’m proud to be here today. Having been a midwife for 30 years, I know how important it is for women to receive great care in a warm and welcoming environment. For local families, I am sure that welcoming a baby into the world at this new centre will be a brilliant start to their journey and a brilliant start to life.”
The new birth centre is part of the £2.8 million overhaul of the St Helier Hospital maternity unit and contains three birthing pools, specialist furniture, birthing balls and mood lighting that gently changes colour. It has been designed so that women who have had problem-free pregnancies have the chance to give birth in a more relaxed environment, supported by midwives.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:04 pm
Woking based McLaren unveils 2010 F1 car
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button have unveiled McLaren's new car for 2010 Formula One season.
Last years World Champion will line-up againt the 2008 Champion in an all-british dream team.
They'll test-drive for the first time on Monday ahead of the opening race of the season on March 14th in Bahrain.
Button says the pair will have no trouble working together.
Surrey Speed Watch
He maybe banned from behind the wheel but Surrey County Council are driving to recruit Ashley Cole to join in with their latest road safety initiative.
Earlier today the Chelsea player was given a 4 month ban after being caught doing 104mph in a 50 on the A3 in Kingston.
Drive Smart is a year long campaign in conjunction with Surrey Police to tackle the problem of anti social driving.
Council leader Andrew Povey organised the event and personally invited the player to join in.
Kingston Council launch Ecological Footprint Calculator
Kingston Council is leading the way promoting sustainable living.
The Council have launched an Ecological Footprint Calculator on the Internet.
The website will ask you about your different habits, from grocery shopping to transport use.
Then it will calculate the impact that you have on the environment.
After coming up with your footprint, it will provide a personalised action plan with advice on how to reduce it.
The calculator was launched at this years Green Guardian Awards, which celebrate members of the community who actively reduce their impact on the environment.
Roadworks in Kingston
Part of Kingston will be closed off for the next couple of days. Union Street is to be closed off between Eden Walk and Crown Arcade for pavement and kerb regeneration.
Businesses in London pay for Crossrail project
Businesses in London will have to pay a 2 per cent levy from April to help pay for the Crossrail project.
Mayor Boris Johnson hopes to raise 4-point-1 billion pounds for the rail project, which will connect west and east London.
Critics say it's bad timing, but the Mayor says 80 per cent of small and medium businesses will be exempt.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:39 pm
Tolworth Broadway greenway outcry
Its back to the drawing board for Kingston Council after a meeting about regenerating Tolworth caused outcry.
The main aim of the talk between business owners and the council was to discuss proposals to regenerate Tolworth.
One of the ideas being put forward is a walkway to link the main high street to the station. A green gavelled strip would run through the centre of the broadway replacing the barriers.
It would continue across the main roundabout and continue up to the station. Transport for London is providing a lump sum of money to help.
However the rep from David West Landscapers, who have been commissioned to complete the project – came in for some stiff criticism when he suggested people would be able to use the middle of the broadway as a walkway.
The issue of safety, especially amongst children and the elderly, have proved a sticking point and the plans may have to be reassessed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:02 pm
Missing Teddington teacher found
A teacher who went missing from Teddington in December has been found dead.
54 year old Geraldine Teasdale disappeared after the Teddington School staff party in Twickenham on December 11th.
Her family had feared she was in a vulnerable state of mind.
A lifeboat search soon after she vanished failed to find her.
Her body was found in the Thames at Chiswick Pier.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:16 pm
Chiswick and Teddington RNLI row for charity
People in Kingston are getting their paddles at the ready.
The Chiswick and Teddington RNLI boatmen are in town today.
They’ll row continuously from inside the Bentall centre on donated machines for 24 hours all to raise money for the charity.
London is 6th riskiest place for UK car thefts
London has been named the 6th riskiest place in the UK for car thefts according to new figures.
Recent government statistics show a national reduction of car crime of almost a fifth over the past year.
8 out of the top 10 worst places for car theft are in the Midlands and north of England. Reading and London are the only two southern cities to feature in the list.
The stats are for the theft of cars and items left in them such as sat navs, ipods and mobile phones.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Surrey's speedwatch event
Surrey County Council is organinsing a speedwatch event as part of a new initiative aimed at cutting down on anti-social driving.
Drive Smart is a year long campaign in conjunction with Surrey Police to tackle the problem of speeding.
Council leader Andrew Povey who organised the event and personally invited Ashely Cole to attend following his recent driving ban.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:23 pm
Heathrow third runway deemed 'not fit for purpose'
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport look to be taking a nose dive.
A report published by the London Assembly have deemed the idea as "Not fit for purpose."
John Stewart, Chair of HACAN explains the whole idea needs rethinking.
Boris Johnson criticises Battersea Power Station
Boris Johnson has criticised plans for Battersea Power Station.
The Mayor made some suggestions to help the site fit in with his own plans for London.
The redevelopment of the disused building is at the first stage of approval.
Boris has concerns over transport, house prices and a lack of open space of children.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:04 pm
Post mortem of surrey children
Two Children, found dead in the back of their mother's car are thought to have died of asphyxiation.
Initial post-mortems have been carried out on the youngsters -who were two and three - but we're told further tests are needed.
Police are waiting to question their mother - Fiona Donnison - on suspicion of murder.
She'd recently moved with the children to Surrey - after splitting from her husband.
She's being treated in hospital.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:56 am
Tony Blair begins to give evidence at Iraq inquiry
Tony Blair's finally started giving evidence at the Iraq inquiry - as one of the most crucial witnesses to explain why Britain went to war.
The former PM's officially not on trial, but he might as well be.
He'll face tough questions on whether he misled the public about Saddam's weapons of mass destruction, the strategy, planning and aftermath of the war.
Mr Blair started by explaining when Iraq initially became a serious concern.
MP Susan Kramer expresses concerns over Heathrow's third runway
Susan Kramer has "grave concerns" over the enviromental safeguards for Heathrow’s third runway.
The MP for Richmond Park expressed her worry at the London Assembly. She believes that the runway will have a serious impact on the health of people living in London.
Surrey Police start consultation
People across Surrey from today are being given the chance to have their say on planned changes to the way the force is structured.
Chief Constable Mark Rowley wants to replace many underused police buildings by moving their front counters.
He wants to place them in town halls and shopping centres.
The move could save enough money to 200 additional police constables.
The online consultation will run until the end of March.
Chris Smalling to leave Fulham
Fulham have confirmed that defender Chris Smalling is to move to Manchester United at the end of the season.
He completed his medical at Old Trafford yesterday.
Smalling will remain with the Cottagers until the end of the season before joining United in July on a four-year contract.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:27 am
Thursday, 28 January 2010
Help for Haiti . . . . . Tolworth Style
Children and staff at a school in Tolworth have shown their support for an ex-teacher who’s helping people in Haiti.
They’ve arrived at Our Lady Immaculate today in their pyjamas to raise money for Mrs Hill’s fund for orphaned children.
She left the school last year to set up an orphanage in the country, just months before the quake hit.
So far they’ve raised more than thirteen hundred pounds.
They’re urging people to get behind the campaign and make donations.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:32 pm
Conservatives criticise Lib Dems over the Save Kingston Hosptial Campaign
Kingston’s Conservatives are accusing the Lib Dem run council of scare mongering.
Its after they launched the Save Kingston Hospital Campaign on Monday.
MP Susan Kramer claims the hospital’s A&E and maternity departments are under threat from secret Labour plans.
The Tories say residents should be aware that even if plans did go ahead, nothing could happen before a general election.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:03 pm
Couple rescued from a fire in Mitcham
A man and a woman have been rescued from a flat fire in Mitcham.
The blaze broke out at the two storey house on Bond Road just after ten o’clock last night.
The pair were found by fire fighters on the ground floor and treated for smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:01 pm
Surrey mother awaits questioning
Detectives are still waiting to question a mother from Lightwater suspected of murdering her two young children.
The bodies of two-year-old Elise and three-year-old Harry were found in two large holdalls in a car boot in East Sussex.
Their mother Fiona Donnison is being treated in hospital with "self-harm injuries".
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:43 pm
Teen sports area opens in Morden
A new £45,000 multi use sports area for youths has been officially opened in Morden Park today.
The equipment has been especially designed to suit teenagers and provides a mix of physical and play challenges.
Students from Bishopsford Arts college were consulted on the plans.
Merton council said it’s the first step in making residents’ vision for the park a reality.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:42 pm
Wimbledon Station update
Wimbledon station has reopened after the earlier security scare.
An unattended bag caused the station to be evacuated and train, tube and tram services to be suspended.
Some nearby shops were also evacuated.
Services are now back to normal.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:40 pm
Pupils in Tolworth wear pyjamas for Haiti
Children and staff at a school in Tolworth have shown their support for an ex-teacher who’s helping people in Haiti.
They’ve arrived at Our Lady Immaculate today in their pyjamas to raise money for Mrs Hill’s fund for orphaned children.
She left the school last year to set up an orphanage in the country, just months before the quake hit.
So far they’ve raised more than thirteen hundred pounds.
They’re urging people to get behind the campaign and make donations.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:39 pm
Six week consulation period for London Irish plans ends
Time’s up for Sunbury residents to officially give their views against plans by London Irish to move their training ground.
The club want to relocate to Hazelwood Golf course
- and turn their current site at The Avenue into a new public community and residential area.
Campaigners say the developments would threaten the quality of life of people living in the area.
Spelthorne Council is set to rule on the plans in the Spring.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:37 pm
Cobham celebrates Murray's place in the final
Andy Murray's home town is celebrating after he reached his second Grand Slam tennis final.
He’s beaten Marin Chillich in four sets -- to become the first British player in 33 years make it to the final of the Australian Open.
Fans in Dunblane in Perthshire, are now making plans for parties to watch their local hero in Sunday's showdown.
A party is also being planned for Cobham where Murray resides.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:36 pm
Third runway at Heathrow
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport look to be taking a nose dive.
A report published by GLA Enviroment Committee have deemed the idea as “not fit for purpose”.
The ‘all party’ report calls for fundemental changes to the plan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:34 pm
WIMBLEDON STATION CLOSES A security alert has brought parts of Wimbledon to a standstill.
We’re told a suspect package was found at Wimbledon Station just after 1 o’clock.
South West train services in and out of the station have been suspended as well as the District Line and Tramlink.
Shops in the immediate area have been evacuated as well as the Broadway, however Centrecourt is not reporting an evacuation.
For travel information contact the team on 0208 288 1300
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:02 pm
WIMBLEDON STATION CLOSES
A security alert has bought parts of Wimbledon to a standstill.
We’re told a suspect package was found at Wimbledon Station just after 1 o’clock.
SW train services in and out of the station have also been suspended as well as the District Line.
For travel information contact the team on 0208 288 1300
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:02 pm
Cause for celebration in Epsom
The number of cases of C. difficile has fallen again at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency.
The data shows that between September and November 2009, there were 17 cases across the Trust’s hospitals, compared to 29 during the same period in 2008 – a drop of 41 per cent.
Chief Executive Samantha Jones said: “The health and wellbeing of each and every one of our patients is at the heart of everything we do. Patient safety is paramount and we will do all we can to cut the number of cases of healthcare acquired infections like C. difficile in our hospitals.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:35 pm
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
All you need is Love. . . .
That’s the lesson being taught to children at a school in Croydon.
Pupils at are being taught how to respect and trust one another through a series of activities.
Children regularly take part in team building exercises that include making posters about values they think are important.
And its paid off - Ofsted inspectors have rated discipline at the school as outstanding – the highest possible rating.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:28 pm
Doctor hoping to break World Record
An A&E doctor from Brixton is aiming to become the first British woman to reach the geographic North Pole unsupported.
27 year old Amelia Russell hopes to walk more than 500 miles across snow and ice in 60 days with her partner Dan Darley.
They will carry all their own equipment weighing 140 kg.
The money raised will go to Help the Heroes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:27 pm
Hammersmith Council rapped for forcing pregnant woman to sleep rough
A heavily pregnant woman seeking refuse from Hammersmith and Fulham Council has been forced to sleep on a park bench.
The woman, known as Ms K went to the council after being assaulted by her husband and left homeless.
However she was told she would need proof of her living status if she wanted emergency accommodation.
The woman claims she was referred to the council by the police and ended up sleeping rough for four days.
The council has apologised unreservedly and offered compensation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:26 pm
GMTV presenter says thanks
GMTV presenter Andrew Castle publicly thanked Kingston Police live on air this morning.
It’s after the force returned his 40 thousand pound Jaguar to him after he reported it missing from his home in Balham.
PCSO Graham Brown was on patrol in Norbiton earlier this month when he found it abandoned.
Its thought whoever took the car may have towed it or used a low loader as the keys were not taken.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:26 pm
Tributes pour in for Epsom trainer
Epsom trainer Terry Mills has died following a long cancer battle.
The 71 year old master of Loretta Lodge was responsible for performers such as Where or When and Mitcham.
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:25 pm
Trial of former Hounslow policeman continues
Former Hounslow commander Ali Dizaei has dismissed claims he challenged a man to fight as nonsense.
He’s currently on trial for misconduct in a public office.
Its after his former web designer Waad Al Baghdadi demanded 600 pounds for work on Mr Dizaei’s personal website.
He claims Mr Dizaei refused to pay and assaulted him outside a restaurant in Kensington in July 2008.
The hearing continues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:17 pm
Surrey woman arrested over grim find
The bodies of two young children, a boy and girl under five, have been found in a car in East Sussex.
A 43-year old woman thought to be from Surrey has been arrested on suspicion of their murder.
The youngsters were found in Mill Close in Heathfield just before midday.
The woman has not yet been questioned. Post mortems will be carried out later this evening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:06 pm
Youth guilty of New Malden attack
A 17 year old has been found guilty of attacking a teenager in a New Malden Park last April.
William Hutson was arrested along with 13 other teenagers after a 16 year old boy was found savagely beaten in Blagdon park.
He is making a slow recovery after spending a number of weeks on a life support machine at the Atkinson Morley in Tooting.
Hutson will be sentenced at a later date.
Kingston Police welcomed the verdict and have briefed headteachers at Kingston's schools.
Officers say children and young adults should not be afraid to walk in the borough's open spaces.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:58 pm
Mitcham Attempted Murder
A man has been jailed for the attempted murder of 30-year-old man in Mitcham in June 2009.
20-year-old Jamie Bunter from Brixton was found guilty of attempted murder, robbery and firearms offences at the Old Bailey.
Bunter along with 3 accomplices shot a man who fought back after being mugged in Chestnut Grove.
Forensic evidence linked Bunter to the crime through gunshot residue on his clothing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:25 pm
Teddington couple in over their heads
A Dr and his wife are suing the previous owners of their house in Teddington on a technicality.
Adrian Howd and his wife Caroline bought the 1920’s style property which backs onto the River Thames in 2006.
They claim they asked the sellers if the property was prone to flooding before they discussed money.
They say they were told the property hadn’t flooded in 14 years.
But the Howds claim the garden regularly floods by as much as 80 times a year– and nothing was mentioned about the garden.
Whenever the river rises over 15 feet, it floods the garden sometimes covering the majority of it.
The previous owners have told a court when they were asked about the property, they thought the buyers meant the house only.
The hearing continues
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:04 pm
Fulham Keepy Uppy's
A man from Surrey has broken the Guinness world record for longest distance travelled doing continuous keepy uppy's.
Dan Magness who played for Wimbeldon as youngster, completed the 30 mile journey across London in 13hrs 45 mins.
He began at Fulham's Craven cottage before travelling onto Chelsea, West Ham and Arsenal finally finishing in Tottenham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:28 pm
Northern Ireland
Emergency talks are continuing in Northern Ireland to try to save the power-sharing agreement.
Gordon Brown extended his stay in Belfast missing this afternoons prime minister's question's as he looks for a solution.
The row is over the details of devolving police and justice powers from Westminster.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:20 pm
Monday, 25 January 2010
New website for Tooting hospital
From today, patients using St George's Healthcare NHS Trust can access important information on www.stgeorges.nhs.uk.
The website has been rebuilt and re-designed by the Trust's in house team.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:56 pm
Kingston A&E faces closure
Kingston hospital faces loosing its A&E and Maternity units under NHS plans to cut £20 billion.
An initial shortlist, which the NHS has tried to keep secret, earmarks potential trusts to close across Southwest London.
If the services are cut people would have to travel as far as Tooting to receive treatment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:17 pm
Surrey air ambulance to the rescue
The Air Ambulance was one of the benefiting charities for Wings and Wheels, which took place last August.
A record number of spectators flocked to the aerodrome to watch air displays, including a Hurricane, The Great War Display Team, Eurofighter Typhoon and the show were closed by the mesmerizing The Red Arrows. On the ground, there were displays from motoring classics.
The Surrey Air Ambulance is based at Dunsfold Park, and visitors were able to see the Air Ambulance and meet the pilots, doctors and paramedics who fly on the helicopter.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:11 pm
Do you love your other half enough to donate?
Write a Love Note to your other half this Valentines day and help keep Britain’s hearts beating.
The British Heart Foundation is to display your romantic messages in its shop windows in return for a donation.
The annual Love Notes event will be kick started with a Tombola at the Staines BHF branch on the high street on Saturday February 13th.
www.bhf.org.uk/national_heart_month_home/buy_red/on_the_high_street.aspx
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:45 pm
Help put an end to child abuse by joining Surrey Aerobathon
More than 21-thousand sex offences have been committed against children in England and Wales in just one year.
Figures obtained by the NSPCC show an average of 60 crimes were recorded each day between April 2008 and March 2009.
Now we’re being asked to help put a stop to child abuse by taking part in the charity’s first ever Aerobathon in Surrey on February 8th.
TV star Zoe Lucker will be at the event in Walton.
Sports centres taking part all day include;
Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive in Walton Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, in Staines Egham Leisure Centre, Vicarage Road in Egham Addlestone Leisure Centre, School Lane in Addlestone
www.nspcc.org.uk/aerobathon
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:11 pm
Anyone for censorship?
Sutton Council has been forced to censor an amateur theatre group after it printed posters showing its actresses’ nipples.
Croydon based EXIT is preparing to stage a comedy play Anybody for Murder? at the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre.
However council buildings banned the press cuttings which showed a bikini clad woman.
Over 5 thousand flyers and 100 posters went back to the drawing board and have now been printed with the slogan Not to be missed! covering the offensive bits.
Busy year for RNLI
It’s been a busy year for the lifeboat service in south west London
Figures released this morning show that the Chiswick station is one of the three busiest in the UK
In 2009 they launched the boat 186 times and rescued 78 people - that’s nearly twice as many as the year before
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
Teenager injured after attack in Leatherhead
A teenager sustained a fractured jaw after being punched as he walked to a music lesson in Surrey.
The 16-year-old was attacked outside the One Stop convenience store in Kingston Road, Leatherhead.
The victim, who was on his way to a drum lesson, required surgery at St George's Hospital, Tooting.
A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the assault.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:33 am
Sunday, 24 January 2010
Are sat navs to blame?
Research to see if sat navs can cause car crashes is to be carried out by university academics.
The study will include drivers carrying out tasks that mimic the demands imposed by a typical in-car navigation system.
The researchers at the Royal Holloway in Egham, will assess the types of information motorists receive and the responses they must make while using the devices.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:56 pm
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