Djokovic makes Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic has booked his place in Sunday's Wimbledon mens final.
He took four sets to see off Roger Federer's conquerer Jo-Wilfied Tsonga 7-6, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3.
The victory also means he'll become the new world number one next week.
Andy Murray is due on court shortly for his semi-final against reigning champions Rafael Nadal.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:40 pm
Police hunt robbers in Bookham
Police are investigating a burglary at a supermarket in Bookham in the early hours of this morning.
Two suspects forced their way into the Co-Op store on High Street.
Two thousand pounds worth of cigarettes were stolen along with a large quantity of cash.
The suspects, both men, were wearing grey or dark coloured hooded tops, tracksuit bottoms and dark trainers.
They were also wearing heavy duty gloves.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:48 pm
Buses are busy in London
New figures show the number of journeys made on London buses has reached a 53-year high.
There were nearly 2.3 billion passenger journeys last year that's 24 million more than the previous year.
Every weekday 7,500 London buses carry more than six million people on 700 routes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:40 pm
Lightning strikes twice
Earlier this week you may have heard a Jackie News report on a teacher from Sutton who was struck by lightening.
Tom Langham was taken to hospital and recovered.
Well, it turns out lightning can strike twice as in a different borough a different teacher also suffered a lightning strike.
Nadimur Rahman from Carshalton Highschool for Girls was hospitalised as well and luckily has recovered.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:02 pm
Murder investigation in Thornton Heath
A murder investigation has been launched following a shooting in Thornton Heath.
Emergency services were called to treat a 41 year old man in Langdale Road in the early hours of this morning.
A post mortem is scheduled for later today.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:01 pm
Bruma leaves Chelsea
Chelsea's 19-year-old Dutch defender Jeffrey Bruma has joined Hamburg on a one-year loan deal.
The Netherlands international also has an option for a further year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:01 pm
New deal for street cleaning in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council has signed a new deal for street cleaning.
The new eight year contract is worth over £4m a year.
Under the terms of the new deal every residential road in the borough will receive at least two weekly sweeps and cleans.
Town centres like Tooting and Clapham Junction will receive six cleans every day while all others will be cleaned at least three times a day.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:59 am
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Eco Park gets go ahead in Shepperton
Plans to create an Eco Park to deal with of some of Surrey’s waste and generate green electricity has been given planning permission.
The development will be at Charlton Lane in Shepperton.
It will deal with 40,000 tonnes of food waste and 60,000 tonnes of household rubbish a year as well as generating enough electricity to power thousands of homes.
It will feature a batch oxidisation gasification facility and an anaerobic digester that will sit alongside the site’s current recycling centre.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:28 pm
Pair from Twickenham guilty of arson attack
Two brothers from Twickenham have been found guilty of a revenge arson attack on their own family.
19 month old Siariah Letang from Thornton Heath died after petrol was poured through the letterbox of her grandparents’ home in Camberwell last September.
28 year old Richard Kwayke and 19 year old Dimitri John Lewis were found guilty of manslaughter earlier.
The pair had denied the charge.
Police were called to Arnould Avenue in Camberwell just after 4.30am on September 18th.
A number of other family members were badly burned in the blaze which claimed the toddler’s life.
The fire was started by the brothers after a family dispute over custody of the child.
The brother’s mother Josephine Kwayke has also been found guilty of perverting the course of justice after she gave a false alibi to protect her sons.
Sentencing has been adjourned until next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:54 pm
Jol takes Fulham into Europe
Martin Jol takes charge of Fulham for the first time this evening.
Craven Cottage stages the first leg of the first qualifying round of the Europa League with a tie against Faroe Islands part-timers Runavik.
The west London club were runners up in 2010.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:39 pm
Police hunt sex attacker in Hammersmith
Detectives are investigating a sex attack in Hammersmith.
Police were called in the early hours of Tuesday morning to Goldhawk Road at the junction with Hammersmith Grove to reports of a rape.
The victim was walking past a disused car wash when she was attacked.
The suspect then ran off along Goldhawk Road towards Shepherds Bush Road.
He's white,short, stocky and clean shaven with a round face.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:38 pm
Horses found on A3
The A3 was brought to a standstill last night after horses stopped traffic.
The animals were found wandering near to the bypass at Wisley just before 8pm.
Police closed the road while they were led to safety.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:29 pm
Strike update - Surrey
More than a quarter of Surrey's schools are closed or partially closed as two teaching unions take strike action over pension plans.
A total of 134 of the county's 423 primary, secondary and special schools are affected.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:28 pm
Three injured in M25 crash
Three people have been injured in a car crash on the M25 in Surrey.
One is suffering back and neck injuries after the accident between junctions 9 Leatherhead and 8 Reigate just after 9.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:26 pm
A farewell to Kingston Magistrates Court
Kingston magistrates court shuts its doors for the final time today after more than 500 years.
A ceremony is being held at 9 this morning to mark the occasion with guests including MP's and the Mayor.
The Ministry of Justice decided it would close along with 10 others despite a long hard fought campaign to try and keep it open.
Kingston Magistrate Graham Forester says it's a sad day:
Newspaper strikes off
Strikes by journalists in South West London have been called off.
The dispute between Newsquest London and the NUJ sparked after sports and leisure pages were under threat.
But after two days of negotiation agreements have been made ending industrial action early.
Staff returned to work in Sutton and Twickenham this morning after calling off their the last two days of a four day strike.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:06 pm
Police hunt conmen in Wallington
Police are investigating after conmen in Wallington tricked their way into a 79 year old woman's home and stole cash and her bank card.
The victim was duped by two men who turned up at her property and spoke about garden maintenance.
Both suspects are white, aged 40,and of medium build.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:05 pm
Chelsea's new manager meets the media
Chelsea’s new manager Andre-Villas Boas has met the media for the first time today.
The 33-year-old has been given the task of putting the club back on track after a disappointing last season.
There were also problems off the field – with Ashley Cole and John Terry making the papers for the wrong reasons.
Villas-Boas says he expects the players to be role models both on and off the pitch.
You can hear more from that press conference on our Red Button service.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 pm
Cows on the move in Petersham Meadows
Cows grazing in Petersham Meadows are to be moved after 200 years following concerns for their safety.
The National Trust, which owns the land near Richmond Park, has decided to padlock them in an enclosure at weekends.
It’s after a dog attacked some a herd in May.
The cattle belongs to a farmer from Guildford who pays a fee to graze them there for 6 months of the year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:36 am
Carshalton man jailed for drug offences
A man from Carshalton has been jailed for 15 months for growing cannabis.
36 year old David Mark Hutcheon had set up a factory at his home in Beacon Grove and another at a rented shop in Beynon Road.
He pleaded guilty at Croydon Crown court following an operation by Sutton police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:34 am
Ken Clarke speaks about Milly Dowler trial
Kenneth Clarke says he recognises the "appalling" treatment of Milly Dowler's family at her killer's trial.
But the justice secretary has told the House of Commons the case does not alter an accused's right to a defence.
Levi Bellfield was sentenced to a whole-life term last week after being convicted of murdering 13-year-old Milly, in 2002.
Details of the Dowlers' family life were revealed by the defence during Bellfield's trial.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:34 am
Sutton teacher recovers after lightning strike
A teaching assistant in Sutton is recovering after being struck by lightning.
The bolt knocked 25 year old Tom Langham to the ground at Hackbridge Primary School.
He was taken to hospital and is expected to be discharged later today.
The lightning strike yesterday afternoon disrupted power supply to computers and set off the school's burglar alarm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:32 am
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Man stabbed in Epsom
Police are investigating after a man was found in Epsom with knife injuries.
Officers believe the 36-year-old arrived at Epsom General Hospital in a silver Vauxhall Astra last night.
It's not known how the wound on his left forearm was caused and a police cordon was put in place after blood was found in Dorking Road.
Officers are also making enquiries near to the Queen’s Head pub in South Streetafter a witness reported hearing a disturbance.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:55 pm
Djokovic waits for news on Pierre
Wimbledon Tennis star Novak Djokovic is still waiting to hear whether his poodle will be allowed in the country.
The tournament ends on Sunday.
Pierre is a regular travel companion of the Serbian, however it’s rumoured he is still awaiting his pet visa.
Djokovic will take on practice partner Bernard Tomic in tomorrow’s quarter final.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 pm
Arrests after raids across South London
Ten people have been arrested after police carried out raids across south London this morning.
The operation in Wandsworth, Merton and Croydon targeted a suspected gang of thieves operating in Tooting and Streatham.
They are being questioned about 45 to 50 robberies on schoolchildren, lone women and convenience stores.
A range of electronic equipment, including laptops and mobile phones, as well as two knives has been recovered.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:13 pm
Tom Brake hopeful after meeting with Brazilian minister
Tom Brake says his meeting with a Brazilian minister was productive and he's hopeful and investigation now can move forward.
The Carshalton and Wallington MP was discussing the case of Neil Juwaheer who died in Brazilian police custody in July 2007.
He died while in Brazilian police custody in July 2007.
Police claimed that the Carshalton Beeches resident had died of a drugs overdose, but an independent coroner’s report found the cause of death to be severe head trauma.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:12 pm
Heathrow more stressful than moving house..?
It's official – Heathrow is our most stressful airport.
Research has found some Britons find a trip through the site in West London as stressful as moving house.
Gatwick came second, followed by Manchester.
Four in ten of the 2,000 questioned said the whole airport experience puts a downer on the actual holiday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:08 pm
Woman robbed in Woking
Police are investigating after a man knocked a woman to the ground and attempted to steal her handbag in Woking.
Officers want to speak to a man who came to the victim’s aid following the robbery in Denton Way on Friday morning.
The victim in her 40’s, suffered minor leg injuries.
The suspect's a white man, around 5ft 10ins tall,and wearing dark clothing
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:17 pm
Fire at Surrey golf club
There’s been a serious fire at a Surrey golf club.
The blaze at Surrey Downs club started at around two o’clock this morning.
More than 20 fire-fighters and 4 engines were involved in putting out the fire.
Surrey Fire Service says the cause of the incident may be suspicious and an investigation is underway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:16 pm
Fire damages shop in Teddington
A shop with flats above it has been damaged by fire in Teddington.
Part of the shop on the ground floor was affected by the blaze last night.
There were no reports of any injury.
The cause of the fire is under investigation
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:15 pm
Fire crews called out to remove pigeon
A woman called firefighters to get rid of a pigeon trapped behind her bedroom wardrobe because she was too frightened to do it herself.
The Evening Standard is reporting crews went to her home in Wimbledon in the middle of the night in a fire engine.
It took 15 minutes to remove the bird.
London Fire Brigade said it was unusual to respond to this type of call.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:14 pm
Monday, 27 June 2011
500 million pounds owed to Councils across London
Town halls across London have failed to collect more than 500 million pounds of council tax.
The Evening Standard investigation shows Londoners failed to pay £117 million last year alone.
The five worst local authorities account for nearly a third of the total bill.
Worst collection area is Labour-controlled Lambeth council which is still owed more than £51 million pounds.
Next is Tory-run Croydon which is owed £35 million pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:32 pm
Hotspot for property - South West London
Southwest London has become the hottest property market in the country.
Prices soared by more than 9-per cent in the first three months of the year.
Wandsworth has seen the sharpest rise at nearly 13-per cent – ahead of Merton with just over 8-per cent.
The average house price in the prime areas of Wimbledon and Wandsworth and Clapham now stands at over 1-million pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:31 pm
Homes in Mitcham wait for reconnection
Around 100 homes in Mitcham are still waiting to be reconnected – 11 days after gas mains were damaged.
A burst water pipe caused flooding on Phipps Bridge Estate.
Properties on Gale and Illingworth Close are still affected – Southern gas Network hope to reconnect them by the end of the day.
The company have also promised to pay compensation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm
Major delays in Battersea
There are major road delays in Battersea after scaffolding collapsed onto a bus in the early hours of this morning.
The incident happened on York Road at 3.30.
Police remain on the scene – where the road remains closed.
There are no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:57 am
Praise for bank manager in Cheam
A bank manager from Cheam has earned the praise of police after stopping an elderly lady falling victim to a ‘bogus builder’.
The 81-year-old, who suffers from confusion, told bank staff she needed 3-thousand pounds cash for gutter clearing work.
The concerned bank manager instead phoned police – who later discovered two men claiming to offer their ‘help’ in the area.
When a reputable scaffolding firm turned up at the woman’s house later that day they carried out the work for free.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:57 am
Lewis says he's not quick enough to win at Silverstone
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton says his car isn't fast enough to win the British Grand prix.
The Woking driver struggled for pace at yesterday's European Grand Prix, finishing fourth.
He says he's not looking forward to the Silverstone race because the desire to win is even greater because it's my home country.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:56 am
Utility firm repairs road damage in Woking
Surrey County Council has got a utility firm that caused £40,000 worth of damage to a road in Woking to redo the repairs.
Southern Gas Networks dug trenches along Boundary Road to lay gas mains but failed to properly repair the damage it caused.
When Surrey County Council inspected the site it discovered long sections of trench were left without support, causing cracks and depressions which could lead to potholes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 am
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