Student appears in court charged with rape
A student from Hounslow has appeared in court charged with rape.
19 year old Mehari Amanuel is accused of two offences in Hayes and also one count of robbery.
He's been remanded in custody and will re-appear in court in October.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:04 pm
Sutton Council concerned over fare rises
Sutton Council is concerned that commuters in the area will get a raw deal when fare prices rises next year.
The cost of a season ticket will go up by nearly 10 per cent adding around £115 to a season ticket to Central London.
The full extent of the rises will be revealed in the next few months as train operators decide if they will use the flex system.
This allows them to charge up to 5% more than average as long as other tariffs are reduced to compensate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 pm
Businesses offered help in Wandsworth
Businesses in Wandsworth damaged by the riots will be offered a grant of up to 2 thousand pounds from the council.
Small companies could see cash in their accounts within days of making an application.
The scheme aims to provide organisations with the finance they need to fix their shop fronts before an insurance claim is settled.
Firms hit by the disorder in the area can also apply for grants and loans for up to £15 thousand - but approval may take longer.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:02 pm
Warning for dog owners
As temperatures are set to rise this week-end - dog owners are being warned about the dangers of leaving animals in cars.
Experts say if the temperature is 30 degrees celsius outside then a car's inside temperature can reach 49 degrees celsius.
Last year saw more than 6 thousand cases of dogs in distress in hot cars.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
Bees release Balkestein
Brentford defender Pim Balkestein has joined Rochdale on loan.
The 24 year old signed for the Bees from Ipswich last summer and played 27 games scoring once.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:37 pm
Aker Solutions grows
An international oil services company is to create 500 jobs in the UK over the next year.
Aker Solutions plans to grow its business "substantially" with 300 new staff at its Aberdeen operation and 200 at its new Chiswick Park engineering office.
The move follows a 19 percent increase in its order backlog since the beginning of the year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 pm
Unions concern over police merger plans
Union bosses claim plans to merge police forensic teams in Surrey and Sussex will mean jobs are lost and result in an inferior service.
A formal consultation is under way on the proposal.
It would see a hub created in the Surrey with only a "fingerprint unit" left in Sussex.
Unison claims 47 jobs will be lost and standards will fall.
Be warned if you're heading to Central Road in Worcester Park
Commuters heading towards Worcester Park will be confronted with not only the on going road works but also emergency services.
The London Fire brigade were called to Central Road with reports of smoke coming from the ground.
Its believed an Electric cable had caught light meaning that engineers were called to deal with the problem.
Motorists are being advised to be patient whilst the problems are being solved.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:04 am
Thursday, 18 August 2011
Some Electricity supplies affected in Ripley and West Byfleet
Some electricity supplies in Ripley and West Byfleet are affected after a crash on the A3.
Officers closed the southbound exit slip road at Ripley following a collision this afternoon.
The electricity board is at the scene as a high-voltage transformer was damaged.
Electricity supplies to near-by areas are disrupted while repairs take place.
Dog owner fined in Chertsey
The owner of two noisy dogs in Chertsey has been fined £1,000 after their excessive barking made his neighbours lives a misery.
Peter Keogh from Ruxbury Road pleaded guilty for breaching a Noise Abatement Notice.
He was fined £1,000 for the offence and ordered to pay costs.
The Council took action after he allowed his dogs to continue barking excessively, despite numerous warnings.
Evidence showed that neighbours had experienced an unacceptable degree of disturbance on an almost daily basis.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:55 pm
Sutton Students top of the A-Level class
Sutton’s students proved they were star pupils in this year’s A-levels.
Early indications show Sutton’s schools have achieved well above the national average – cementing Sutton’s reputation as one of the top performing boroughs in the country.
Cllr Kirsty Jerome, Sutton Council’s Executive Member for Education and Schools, said: "Many congratulations to all the students who are celebrating excellent exam results. These results are the culmination of years of hard work by students, teachers and parents, whose guidance and support is vital for success.
“I wish everyone who has received results today continued success in their future education and careers.”
The students from the 14 secondary schools in Sutton were among more a quarter of a million teenagers picking up their A-level results today.
Staff and pupils at Nonsuch High School for Girls [pictured] were among those celebrating. The school achieved its best ever results - 88% of entries were awarded A*-B grades, with 62% earning A*-A grades. Seven students will be taking up Oxbridge places.
Kathryn Bloxham gained 3A* and 2A's and is off to study Biology at Sheffield.
Sutton College of Learning for Adults (SCOLA) saw 20% of students earn at least one A grade. It was the third year running that the college saw an increase in grades.
The results follow the publication of SATs results last month, which revealed Sutton’s primary schools achieved the third highest results in the country.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:40 pm
Tram travel free in Croydon this week-end
Tram travel will be free this weekend to help aid the regeneration of Croydon after the riots.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has also confirmed there will be six new cars on the network to help boost services next year.
Its hoped they’ll ease crowding during peak times.
Jimmy Bullard axed by Hull
Hull have terminated the contract of midfielder Jimmy Bullard.
The former Fulham and Wigan man was suspended by the club last month following an alleged incident during a pre-season training camp in Slovenia.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:30 pm
Chelsea lose keeper for a month
Chelsea have lost goalkeeper Petr Cech for up to four weeks.
He suffered a knee injury in training yesterday.
It'll rule him out of Premier League games against West Brom and Norwich.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:30 pm
Cleaner streets in Wandsworth
Councillors in Wandsworth's are predicting the area's new street cleaning contract will guarantee some of London’s cleanest streets.
The new eight year deal, worth over £4m a year, commences in April and has again been awarded to Fountains Group.
This company has been keeping Wandsworth's streets clean and tidy for the past six years.
Last year Fountain's streets cleaners collected more than 9,500 tonnes of litter and flytipped waste - a big increase on the previous year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:27 am
Lorry drivers fined in Tooting
Lorry drivers who thundered down a quiet residential street in Tooting in defiance of a ban on heavy goods vehicles have been hit with £130 fines.
It follows a joint council and police crackdown.
Seven HGV drivers were pulled over and given on-the-spot fines for flouting a ban on lorries travelling along Rectory Lane.
CCTV image released of man in connection with Weybridge van theft
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a delivery van in Weybridge.
The white ford transit was taken from the forecourt of the Total petrol station on Oatlands Drive at around 8.30 in the morning.
The driver had gone into the shop to pay when the thieves struck on June 27th.
It was found dumped in Mitcham in July, with all the contents removed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:07 pm
Woman facing eviction awaits decision on son accused of rioting in Battersea
A woman facing eviction from her council house is in court today to find out if her son is guilty of rioting at Clapham Junction.
Wandsworth Council confirmed they’d started eviction proceedings against her after her son was charged last week.
The hearing takes place at Battersea Magistrates court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:06 pm
Chelsea deal for Modric moving closer?
There’s further speculation linking Luka Modric with Chelsea.
The Tottenham playmaker has been ruled out of his side’s Europa League match with Hearts tomorrow night.
It’s claimed he has a thigh injury.
Sources claim Chelsea are prepared to make a renewed offer for the player – with Yossi Benayoun possibly going the other way.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:05 pm
Last ditch attempt to stop man being deported from Heathrow
Last minute attempts are being made to stop the deportation of a man to Uganda at Heathrow airport tomorrow evening.
Ugandan Robert Segwanyi had his appeal for asylum rejected – despite claims he’s been imprisoned and tortured in his home country for being gay.
A petition has been handed to the Home Office to stop him from being sent back due to fears he may be abused again when he returns.
Another has been sent to pilots at Kenya Airways calling on them to refuse to fly him out.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:04 pm
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
A fire in Heston leaves house damaged
A two storey house in Heston has been badly damaged by fire.
It broke out yesterday in Ash Grove damaging the first floor.
Three people were rescued and the cause is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm
Tributes to Staines Town's Chairman
Tributes are being paid to Staines Town Chairman Alan Boon who's died at the age of 65.
He passed away on Saturday.
Alan had been associated with the Swans for more than 40 years.
Tonight's game against Chelmsford has been cancelled as a mark of respect.
As a gesture from Alan's family, Saturday's home game against Salisbury will be free admission with any donations going to St Peter's hospital in Chertsey.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 pm
More photo's from Sunday's Surrey Cycle Classic
The above pictures were kindly supplied by Adam Webb. For more information go to [email protected]posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:04 pm
Police appeal for help to catch Ewell fruit machine thieves
Police are appealing for information after more than 600-pounds was stolen from a pub in Ewell.
The thieves took the money after breaking into a fruit machine at the Star pub on the High Street on Wednesday afternoon.
It follows a similar theft from another machine at the Slug & Lettuce in Epsom a week earlier – when over 200-pounds was taken.
Officers are looking for four suspects – the first is a man in his 30’s with short dark hair and was wearing a dark top and jeans.
The second is around the same age, with a ‘tribal’ tattoo on his right forearm and blond hair.
The third is in his late 40’s, with a short ponytail and he was wearing a white top and blue shorts.
Finally the fourth suspect is in his 20’s, with both sides of his head shaved and he was wearing a pink V-neck vest, blue jeans and white trainers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:40 pm
Youth in court accused of murder
A 16-year old boy is due at Croydon Youth Court this morning charged with the murder of Richard Bowes.
The 68 year old was found lying unconscious in a street in Ealing during last week's riots.
Witnesses say he'd been trying to put out flames in a bin near his home.
The teenager's also charged with violent disorder and four counts of burglary.
Meanwhile a 35 year old woman is due before Magistrates charged with perverting the course of justice.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:43 am
Surrey gets a million for broadband
Rural and hard-to-reach areas have been allocated 362 million pounds to improve their broadband connections.
The money is part of the Government's drive to ensure 90 percent of homes and businesses have access to superfast broadband by 2015.
English counties will get 294 million and Scotland almost 69 million to help the one-third of households not expected to be supplied by the private sector.
Surrey will receive just over a million pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:42 am
16 rescued after fire in Croydon
Sixteen people have been rescued after a fire broke out in a care home in Croydon.
Up to 40 firefighters tackled the blaze which was reported in the early hours of this morning.
The cause of the fire, which severely damaged the two-storey care home on Leafy Way isn't not known.
Ambulance crews took 10 people to hospital who suffered from minor smoke inhalation and shock.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:41 am
Monday, 15 August 2011
Renewed witness appeal on death of Croydon man
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses following the death of Trevor Ellis in Croydon during the riots.
The 26 year old was found shot in his car in Duppas Hill Road at its junction with Warrington Road on Monday August the 8th.
Six people have been arrested as part of a police investigation including a 27 year old man in Sutton on Saturday.
Scaffold accident in West Ewell
A man has suffered head injuries after falling from scaffolding in West Ewell.
The accident happened in Chessington Road a short time ago.
The man in his twenties has been taken to St Georges hospital in Tooting.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:29 pm
The Surrey Cycle Classic Race went well
Surrey police says the London – Surrey cycle classic race ran smoothly.
Superintendent Jerry Westerman says it was a significant challenge for the Force.
He says they will use the experience to make improvements to their processes ahead of next summer’s Olympics.
Tens of thousands of people lined the route to watch the cyclists as they made their way through a large part of the county.
The race was won by Mark Cavendish.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:54 am
Assault in Coulsdon
Police are appealing for information after a 35 year-old man was seriously assaulted in Coulsdon yesterday afternoon.
The man sustained a serious head injury when he was attacked in St Andrews Road following an argument at about 3:30pm.
He remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Two men were initially arrested in connection with the assault. One has since been released while the other remains in police custody.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:51 am
Police search for riot witnesses in Clapham
A week on from the riots police will be outside Clapham Junction station this evening, as they continue to appeal for witnesses.
They’ll be speaking to the public, telling them how they can put forward images and videos of the disorder.
Police say the response from the community so far has been ‘fantastic’
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:43 am
Plans for new visitor centre near Egham
Plans for a visitor centre where the Magna Carta was sealed near Egham almost 800 years ago have been put forward.
Runnymede Borough Council is consulting about plans for the "lasting legacy" ahead of the 800th anniversary in 2015.
The authority said the centre would complement the existing memorial site.
King John signed Magna Carta at Runnymede Meadow in 1215.
Copies of Magna Carta, which forms part of the common law of England, are held at the British Library and at Salisbury and Lincoln cathedrals.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:26 am
Man to appear in court over Reeves Corner fire
A man will appear in court this morning charged with starting the fire, which destroyed the Reeves Furniture store in Croydon.
Gordon Thompson, from Waddon Road, is charged with arson with intent to danger life.
He also faces two charges of burglary and one of violent disorder in Croydon town centre.
The Reeves store, which has stood for more than 140 years, was destroyed by fire during the riots in the town last week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:20 am
Another man arrested in connection with Croydon murder
A sixth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man during the riots in Croydon last week.
The body of father of four Trevor Ellis was found in a car in Duppas Hill Road on Monday evening.
It’s thought he was shot dead after a row with another group of men ended in a car chase through the town.
Officers believe his killers were involved in the looting that took place that night.
A man from Sutton, arrested in connection with the murder on Saturday, remains in police custody.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:19 am
Sunday, 14 August 2011
Surrey Cycle Classic Test Run
This was the scene as the cyclists came through Kingston this morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:07 pm
Appeals continue in Croydon
The detective leading the investigation into the murder of Trevor Ellis in Croydon during Monday's riots has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Hutchison now believes Mr Ellis’ killers were involved in looting during the disorder seen in Croydon.
The 26 year old father of four was discovered in a vehicle in Duppas Hill Road at its junction with Warrington Road by officers at 9.20pm.
He was taken to St George's Hospital with a gunshot wound to his head, and was pronounced dead the next day.
Mr Ellis had travelled to the Croydon area earlier on Monday in the company of a group of friends.
It is believed the group became involved in an altercation with another group of around nine individuals.
This altercation culminated in a vehicle pursuit involving three cars which commenced in Scarbrook Road, Croydon, passing along the A232 flyover into Duppas Hill Road where Mr Ellis was shot.
More details released about Harlington murder victims
A man has been charged with the murders of Alice Adams and Tibor Vass, both aged 20, in Harlington on Wednesday.
31 year old Attila Ban, a Hungarian national of New Road, Harlington, was charged yesterday and appeared at West London Magistrates' Court. He was remanded in custody to appear at the Central Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Police were called at 3.15pm on Wednesday to the property, following concerns for the welfare of the occupants at an address in New Road.
Officers attended and discovered the bodies of a man and woman, both aged 20, at the premises. A knife has since been found also.
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