Richmond businessman fined for dangerous mobile phone charges
A businessman who sold dangerous mobile phone chargers from his shop in Richmond town centre has been caught.
Manjeet Singh Chopra sold the devices to trading standards officers.
He’s now been told to pay a fifteen hundred pound fine and another 15 hundred pounds for the costs of the case.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:11 pm
St. Helier hospital redevelopment will go ahead
There’s clear relief in Merton after the government confirmed this week that the redevelopment of St.Helier hospital will go ahead.
It had been feared the 200 million pound project could have been put on hold in the budget cuts.
All the sides of the political spectrum have been telling us their relief at the news.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:10 pm
£100 million subsidies for South West Trains
You could be handing over £100 million to South West Trains.
The firms lawyers claim we should be subsidising them for any shortfall in earnings.
The government argued that although it’s part of the contract, the subsidy shouldn’t start until next year but the firm says that’s wrong and it should have started already.
An arbitrator ruled in favour of South West Trains.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:06 pm
Chiswick Roadworks extended
The A316 Hogarth Flyover will remain closed London bound until July 6th.
Emergency repairs to the Hogarth Roundabout began at the start of the month.
The flyover connecting the eastbound A316 to the eastbound A4 is expected to remain closed despite the council saying it would reopen by today.
Diversions are in place via the roundabout. We'll keep you fully updated with travel bulletins throughout the period.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:22 pm
Could Peter Tobin be responsible for death of Hounslow girl?
Police are reportedly ready to look into the possibility convicted serial killer Peter Tobin murdered more girls.
The 63 year old was jailed last year for the murders of Polish student Angelika Kluk in 2006 and Dinah McNichol and Vicky Hamilton in 1991.
Dinah hitched a lift back to Essex with Tobin and was last seen on the M25 at Reigate Hill.
Both Dinah's and Vicky Hamilton's remains were discovered buried in Tobin's garden in Margate.
Now police are ready to look into a number of other unsolved murders and missing files including;
Patsy Morris
The 14-year-old disappeared in London, in 1980. Her body was discovered hidden in undergrowth on Hounslow Heath, in mid-summer.
Her father, George Morris, believes that she might have been one of Tobin's victims.
"As soon as I read about the other girl's body being found in his backyard, something inside me clicked," he said.
Patsy's family have previously claimed her disappearance was linked with Levi Bellfield, currently in jail for a number of attempted murders and murders in South West London.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:41 pm
Friday, 18 June 2010
Cycle ride to Brighton to combat heart disease: update
A man from Wimbledon is hoping to beat his target of £1,900 pounds when he cycles to Brighton on Father's Day.
Phil Brooks and his team mates The Free Wheelers, including his nephew and two nieces, have raised just over £1,000 for The British Heart Foundation so far.
Team message:At the beginning of the year we decided to set ourselves a challenge and that is to cycle the 54 mile London to Brighton Bike Ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation. This is an important charity that I'm sure most of you are familiar with and is helping everyday to create a world where people do not die prematurely of heart disease.
Yes...we have started training and getting the miles in on our bikes so that we are ready to take part and tackle the ups and downs, all the way to the sunny seaside on Sunday 20th June.
It should be a great day and all we ask is for you to be as generous as you can and sponsor us for a very worthy cause, anything is greatly appreciated...the money that jangles and even the money that folds, whatever you can offer is fantastic.
Message in a bottle
As part of National Falls Awareness Week run by Age Concern UK the NHS Sutton and Merton Falls Service is delighted to announce the launch of Message in a Bottle for Sutton residents.
Supported by Sutton Social Services, Epsom and St Helier League of Friends, Sutton and Epsom Lions Cluband the Nelson Ex-Patients Guild - Message in a Bottle is a simple idea that encourages people to keep their basic personal and medical details at home where they can easily be found in an emergency.
Important information, including medical details and emergency contacts, is kept in plastic bottle, provided free of charge, in the fridge. Emergency services staff will be alerted to the presence of the bottle via the display of two stickers - one to be fixed on the inside of the front door and the other on the fridge door.
The special forms that are placed inside the bottles have room to provide:
· Full name and brief physical description
· GP name, surgery address and telephone number
· Brief description of any existing medical conditions
· Details of allergies/allergic reaction to medication
· Location of medication within the home
· Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two emergency contacts
· Details of any pets on the premises
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:46 pm
Full steam ahead for St Helier redevelopment
Plans to spend £219 million redeveloping St Helier Hospital have been given the go-ahead by the new coalition Government.
The proposals, which were agreed by the last Government in March, had been subject to a review by HM Treasury along with £34 billion of other projects from across the UK.
Whilst £11 billion of projects have been cancelled or put on hold, the St Helier scheme has been given the green light. The Treasury review was based on three tests: whether the project was affordable; if it delivered value for money; and, whether it remained a genuine priority for the Government.
The announcement, which was made by the new Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, has been welcomed by staff from across the Trust, as well as patients and local people.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 pm
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Soldier takes on 100 mile walk from Kingston to Tidworth
Walking a hundred miles is hard enough but one man is doing it whilst carrying a 45 barrel drum.
Jim Kampta, a former soldier, who works at Heathrow, is walking to the Help for Heroes headquarters in Tidworth, Wiltshire.
He’ll be raising money for the charity which provides support for wounded servicemen and women.
He told us what’s involved.
To donate go to www.bmycharity.com/45barreldrumteam
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:52 pm
ROADS REOPEN AFTER SUSPECT PACKAGE ALERT IN NEW MALDEN
Part of New Malden has been closed off after Police uncovered what appears to be a suspect package.
The fire brigade is investigating at Martin House in Charnwood Close which has been evacuated.
A brigade spokesman has told us it looks like it is a chemical spill.
The Kingston Road is currently cordoned off at the junction of the Fountain Roundabout.
An exclusion zone set up around the roundabout has now been extended to include the High Street and Burlington Road. Buses are also being diverted. It is now a 400 metre exclusion zone.
Are you there? Do you have further details? Please contact the Jackie News Room on 0208 288 1300
We'll have full travel updates throughout the Drive.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:33 pm
First for Wimbledon based Dad's House
A pioneering debate for single fathers in Britain to create dialog with government on support took place last night in Westminster.
This year, Dads House and Only Dads,hosted a debate in The Houses of Parliament on to address the ongoing concerns surrounding single fathers post divorce, separation and bereavement.
To date green papers, such as Support For All, have failed to address the grave issues facing fathers and current policies continue to neglect their needs.
Single fathers and their children can feel very much alone at a time in their lives when they really need support.
Current research suggests that there are at least 238,000 children living with their fathers.
The fact that there remains a huge gap in relation to widely available information in this area is testament to the pressing need to highlight these issues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:40 am
Spain start World Cup campaign
At the World Cup today action in Group H starts with pre-tournament favourites Spain playing Switzerland in Durban.
Honduras tackle Chile while hosts South Africa play their second match against Uruguay.
In yesterday’s matches Brazil begun their campaign with a 2-1 win over a spirited North Korea.
The Ivory Coast and Portugal drew as did New Zealand and Slovakia.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:29 am
Surrey Council opens its books
Surrey County Council has kept a promise to throw open its books on costs of goods and supplies.
The Council has begun publishing information online on Council expenditure over 500 pounds.
It’s all part of Surrey leader Dr Andrew Povey’s plans to promote greater openness.
The details are being published by the authority more than 6 months ahead of the government’s schedule.
Dr Povey said it’s important that local residents had a clear picture of how their money was spent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:13 am
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Battersea Dogs Home adivses against owning foreign breeds
Battersea Dogs Home is warning people about the pitfalls of owning foreign breeds.
It’s after the centre saw a rise in the number of Japanese Akita’s entering its doors.
It’s thought their popularity has soared because of their exquisite features.
But the Alsation like animals need plenty of exercise and can grow to a height of 25 inches – which isn’t suitable for most London homes.
Police in North London are investigating a number of animal attacks in parks allegedly perpetrated by a group of Akitas.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:04 pm
New group set up to improve passanger experiences at airports
A new group has been set up by the government to improve passengers' experience at airports in the South East.
The group will be chaired by Transport Minister Theresa Villiers.
It will attempt to reduce long queues and cut down the number of delayed flights and will initially focus on Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
The coalition government has already ruled out further runways, including scrapping plans for a third runway at Heathrow.
Transport Secretary and Weybridge MP says it marks the start of a new chapter in our aviation policy.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:01 pm
Fire damages Chessington fish and chip shop
A fish and chip shop in Chessington has been badly damaged by a fire.
The blaze broke out just before 11 in Bridge Road.
There’s no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
New cycling bridge over the Hogsmill river
A new cycling bridge over the Hogsmill river will be officially unveiled later.
The new crossing is located close to the to the existing footbridge on the route between Sheephouse Way in New Malden and Knollmead in Tolworth.
It was funded by transport for London.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Woking takeaway is fined for staying open late
A takeaway near Woking has been fined for staying open too late.
Farmhouse Pizza in St Johns in Hermitage Road was caught trading after 11 at night.
The owner was fined 600 pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:58 pm
Dole claims rise dramatically in Kingston and Richmond
The number of people seeking dole is outnumbering job vacancies by 24 to 1 in parts of the capital.
An analysis of Jobseekers Allowance by the TUC has also revealed a clear North South divide.
In Scotland and the North East there are 6 claimants for every vacancy compared with four in the south.
902 people in Kingston were claiming the dole last November – that was up 170 percent on the previous year.
The second sharpest rise was in Richmond – up 153 percent to 883 people on the same time period.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:53 pm
New support service for child victims of sexual abuse
A new service is to be launched across Surrey to help child victims of sexual abuse.
Victim Support Surrey Volunteers are to prepare children for court hearings and take care of them afterwards.
One of their most important jobs will be to explain the verdict to the victim, especially if it’s a not guilty one.
Its hoped the charity will help ease any problems that will arise when the NSPCC moves out of Leatherhead to Croydon next year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:52 pm
World Cup police teams at Heathrow a success
Met Police spotting teams deployed to Heathrow Airport for the World Cup say everything appears to be going swimmingly.
Teams of officers have set up base at London’s airports to prevent trouble makers from flying to South Africa.
Experienced football intelligence officers have been put on standby to identify known hooligans.
Three people have already been given three year football banning orders.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:51 pm
McLaren's boss thinks experience could give them the edge
McLaren's team boss says past success could give them the edge in this year's championship.
Martin Whitmarsh feels the pressure could particularly tell on a Red Bull team which lacks experience in title fights.
He was speaking after the Woking team secured a second straight one-two finish in Canada on Sunday.
McLaren have won 12 driver and eight team Formula 1 titles.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:41 pm
Crime crackdown on Southern Trains
52 people have been arrested as the result of a crime crackdown on the Southern Trains Network.
The Safer Travel Team has issued 33 cautions, dealt with trespassers and handed out over a thousand anti social behaviour warnings.
The Team is meant to deal with low levels of crime such as ticket dodging.
Southern trains run between London and the South East covering large parts of Surrey.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
Tadworth couple appeals for public vote in wedding competition
A couple in Tadworth are hoping an all-expenses-paid glittering wedding will give their family the relief it needs.
Becci Harman met her fiance Lee at the Works nightclub in Kingston, nine years ago.
But they were confronted with a painful battle – when their son Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2008.
When a celebrity magazine launched a competition looking for couples waiting to wed – Becci applied.
They’re one of seven finalists and now they need votes from the public – by text.
Brazil begin World Cup campaign
At the World Cup today five-time winners Brazil start their campaign against North Korea in Johannesburg.
In the other games New Zealand tackle Slovakia while the Ivory Coast and Portugal clash in Port Elizabeth.
In yesterdays action defending champions Italy had to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Paraguay.
Holland and Japan secured wins in their opening group games.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 am
Wallington man found guilty of murder
A man from Wallington has been found guilty of the brutal murder of a scaffolder at a Sutton pub in August last year.
25 year-old Lee Cooper was found guilty by an Old Bailey jury yesterday of the murder of 28 year-old David Stevenson.
Stevenson was stabbed by Cooper during a fight in the rear garden of the New Inn pub.
His father Anthony Cooper who appeared in court alongside his son was acquitted of both murder and manslaughter.
Cooper will be sentenced this morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:58 am
Monday, 14 June 2010
Trees to breathe new life into Sutton town centre
Mature trees have been planted in Sutton town centre as part of efforts to breathe new life into the area.
The five pin oaks, each up to 20 metres high and weighing in at around two tonnes, were transported in on the back of low loader trucks before being carefully lifted into position on Sutton High Street on Friday.
A total of 30 street trees are being planted to make the town centre greener and more sustainable. A living, green wall will also go up on the Wilkinson building.
The planting is part of the town centre regeneration project, the most significant upgrade to the High Street area since the 1980s, which is on track to finish later this year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:29 pm
Britain's Got Talent winners take a tour of Hounslow
SPELBOUND, the fantastic gymnastic sensation that won Britain's Got Talent 2010, went on a tour of the borough this weekend in a open topped bus.
Driving through Ashford High Street and on to the old town hall Staines where the gymnasts signed Spelbound photos and gave away t-shirts.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:45 pm
Battersea presents its World Cup kittens
To celebrate the World Cup, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has announced its own squad of 11 kittens, all named after England’s top players.
The furry team are just some of the 52 kittens at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home looking for new homes this June. Could you adopt a Rooney, Lampard, Crouch or Cole?
All of the kittens will be ready to move into their new homes this month and will have been microchipped and had their first vaccination.
Most of the kittens were born here after their mothers came into the Home and are being cared for in foster homes until they find new owners. However Gerrard, Lennon and Johnson were found in a box left next to a skip in London, and brought into Battersea.
Rehomer Ros Davies says: “All of the kittens are great fun to be around and will make brilliant companions. We don’t want any to be left sitting on the bench this summer.”
She adds: “With the World Cup coming up, more people are likely to be spending their summer at home rather than abroad. For some this is the ideal time to rehome a kitten, as they can dedicate more time getting to know their new pet.”
A fire’s been tackled at a golf course in Virginia Water.
Surrey Fire & Rescue were called to the Wentworth Golf Course at around 5’o’clock, yesterday evening.
It took crews nearly seven hours to put it out.
There haven’t been any reported casualties - but an investigation’s now underway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:43 am
Hunt for Algerian suspect in Staines stabbing
A hunt’s underway for an Algerian man – who police think may have stabbed a woman in Staines.
The attack happened on Kingston Road on Thursday evening.
The suspect, Ali Zengal, is light-skinned, with dark hair, a mole between his eyes and was wearing a black leather jacket.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:37 am
Three Surrey brothers are jailed for string of burglaries
Three brothers from Surrey, who went on a burglary spree across five counties, have been jailed for a combined 15-and-a-half years.
John, Jason and James Sayers – all aged between 24 and 20 – admitted their parts in a string of burglaries using a stolen getaway car.
They targeted off-licenses and supermarkets – making off with spirits and tobacco.
On one raid, they chased a witness away with crowbars and an axe.
The eldest of the trio – John Sayers – was given a five and a year sentence – while his siblings were each given 5 years for lesser charges.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:36 am
Pedestrian killed on M3 in Shepperton is named
Police have identified a man who died on Saturday after falling from a motorway footbridge in Shepperton.
Andrew Hobbs came off the Ferry Road bridge across the M3 between junctions 1 and 2, just after 2pm.
The 44-year-old from Buckinghamshire was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motorway was closed for three hours on Saturday – it re-opened just after 5 in the evening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:35 am
Hamilton wins in Montreal
Britain's Lewis Hamilton has won the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix.
The Woking based McLaren driver made it two victories in a row, finishing ahead of teammate Jenson Button in Montreal.
Fernando Alonso was third in his Ferrari.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:46 am
Slovenia move to the top of England's group
In World Cup action yesterday England’s next opponents Slovenia beat 10 man Algeria 1-0.
They now top the group.
Germany cruised to victory in their opening Group D fixture.
They beat 10-man Australia 4-0 in Durban.
In the days other game Ghana beat Serbia 1-0 in their Group D opener.
A late penalty gave the Africans the victory in Pretoria.
Serbia finished the game with 10 men.
The tournament has already seen 3 red cards.
England play Algeria on Friday.
Meanwhile the defending champions Italy play their opening match this evening against Paraguay.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:29 am
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Mental Health Foundation endorses new book scheme
The Mental Health Foundation has endorsed a new book scheme by Surrey County Council.
Read Yourself Well is a collection of self-help books covering issues such as stress to allow people to take control of their well being.
Local GP's and pharmacies are being given the collection of 47 books, as well as being available at 10 libraries across the county.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:07 am
Toddler from Croydon escapes death at 70mph
A toddler from Croydon has had an amazing escape after being catapulted from a car at seventy miles per hour.
According to The Sun he flew out of the vehicle while still strapped into his car seat, in the fast lane on the M6 near Wigan.
The car was spinning at the time and the door had flown open.
His mother found the seat in the fast lane but the toddler was missing. Moments later she heard crying.
Despite being rushed to hospital he's been declared fit and well.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:04 am
Brixton murder charges
Two men have been charged for a murder in Brixton in March 2008.
44 year old Jose Roberto Aburton and 25 year old Andre Rojas Aburton, both of no fixed address, appeared before Croydon Magistrates Court on Friday.
Gabriel Gustavo Morales died of stab wounds in a flat on Raeburn Street.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Gangs who breed dogs crime need to be tackled
The new chief executive of Battersea Dogs and Cats home says the Government needs to do more to tackle gangs that breed dogs for crime.
Staffordshire bull terriers are popular on estates in Wandsworth and Lambeth.
Claire Horton - who joined the famous animal shelter this week - says breeds with a "dangerous" reputation are being trained by young men to show as much aggression as possible.
If a dog is too friendly or docile - it's either beaten until it toughens up - or dumped on the street.
Number Plate thefts in Woking
Police are advising motorists to be alert after a spate of number-plate thefts in the Woking area.
Both the front and rear plates were removed in two incidents last week in Byfleet and Woking.
Other incidents over the past month have seen thieves taking just one plate vehicles in Knaphill and Byfleet.
Surrey Police suggest motorists use clutch-head screws and number plates which shatter on removal to help protect their vehicles.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:47 am
Work starts at Stanley Park High
Work can now start on the new Stanley Park High school.
It's hoped it can open in January 2012 A new access road for the school can also be built after a compulsory purchase order was agreed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:43 am
Three Brothers Jailed
Three brothers from Surrey who went on a burglary spree have been jailed for a total of fifteen and a half years.
John Sayers and his brothers Jason and James all admitted their part in a string of burglaries carried out using a stolen getaway car.
An investigation by Surrey Police link the trio to twelve smash and grabs involving the theft of cigarettes and alcohol.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:40 am
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