Fire in Action Tower block
High drama in Acton where London Fire Brigade had to deal with a blaze on the 21st floor of a tower block.
A flat in Moreton Tower in Lexden Road in W3 was damaged by the flames.
A woman and two children managed to get out before the 2 fire engines arrived and nobody was hurt.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:17 pm
Theft from Staines Cash Brokers
Spelthorne Police are asking for help following a theft in Staines.
The incident took place on the 28th of October at Cash Brokers in the High Street when one of the suspects told a member of staff he wanted to sell some gold.
As they were completing the sale, another man came in claiming the gold was his and the two got into an argument.
While the victim was distracted the first suspect slipped some of the cash which was being offered for the gold into his pocket and the two men left.
It was then discovered that 12 hundred pounds was missing.
The first suspect is a black man between 5 – 10 and 6 feet tall of medium build with short dark hair, and a trimmed moustache.
The second suspect is described as a black man between 5 foot 2 to 3 inches tall and of medium build.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:09 am
New Haw Vandals to pay for Trees
Two 20 year old men have been given conditional cautions and ordered to pay just under £2,000 to replace trees in New Haw which they admitted damaging in August.
Seven mature and semi mature trees in Heathervale Recreation Ground were cut down with a hand saw.
The men voluntarily went to Staines Police Station and admitted causing criminal damage.
They have until February to pay for the new trees or face prosecution.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:07 am
Friday, 9 December 2011
Full-time score from the Twickenham Stoop
Fans of rugby union were treated to match between the big guns tonight.
Home side Harlequins, topping the Premier League table, played host to French leaders Toulouse.
It was always going to be a big ask for Quins to continue their winning streak: in this Heineken Cup match, that unbeaten run came to an end.
Toulouse led from the beginning after just a few minutes. Although Quins leveled, it was just a matter of time before the French team once again took the lead - and held on to it.
A spirited display by Harlequins and great support from the fans, but it was not enough to match the speed, accuracy and strength of their opposition.
Full time: Harlequins 10 - 21 Toulouse.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:54 pm
Half-Time action at the Twickenham Stoop
It's battle of the giants tonight in the Heineken Cup match at the Twickenham Stoop.
Premier league leaders Harlequins, unbeaten in all games this season, face French league leaders Toulouse.
It's been a hard-fought half from the first whistle. Within 5 minutes the visitors went ahead, scoring from a penalty.
But Harlequins no. 10 Nick Evans leveled just three minutes later.
Continuous pressure from the French was met with determined defending by the home team.
At half-time, Quins are lucky to be so close: Harlequins 3 - 11 Toulouse.
Work starts at Bolingbroke hospital
Work has now begun transforming the disused Bolingbroke Hospital into Wandsworth’s first free school.
It will open its doors in September next year when the first 120 year seven children will be admitted.
The school roll will grow by 120 pupils each year until it reaches its full capacity in 2018.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:48 pm
Police appeal after robbery in Ashford
Exactly week after a robbery in Ashford police are re-appealing for information.
It happened along the A30 London Road last Friday night.
Police found a 19-year-old victim staggering into the dual carriageway.
The victim alleges two men punched him, before one of them stole his mobile phone.
The two suspects are both white men, around 6ft – and were in a group with two other men and a girl aged around 17.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:27 pm
Quins face French challenge
Harlequins put their unbeaten record on the line this evening when they take on the French side Toulouse in the Heineken Cup at the Twickenham Stoop.
Both are unbeaten in Pool 6 and will look to secure qualification for the knock-out stages of the tournament.
The game is a sell-out and kick-off is 8pm.
Meanwhile the former Harlequins captain and England international Rob Purdham has announced his retirement from the game on medical advice.
The 31-year-old has struggled to overcome a shoulder injury.
He played for the Quins in 197 games.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:26 pm
Teacher jailed for sex assaults
A maths teacher from Ealing Abbey has been convicted of sexual assault.
63-year-old Stephen Skelton appeared at Isleworth Crown Court yesterday.
He’s been sentenced to six months for assaulting two teenage boys in 1984 and 1993.
Skelton will be on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and has been ordered not to have any contact with children under the age of 16.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:25 pm
Rare stolen puppy is found safe and well
A rare puppy which was stolen during a burglary in Egham earlier this week has been found safe and well.
Police received details yesterday that Daphne, a grey Caucasian Ovchka Russian Bear puppy had been located.
The eight-week-old female puppy was found unharmed by the side of the road in Lyne Crossing Road in Lyne.
Daphne has been returned to her owners.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:24 pm
UK's role in Europe becoming a charade- Marta Andreasen
The EU's former Chief accountant says the UK's role in Europe is becoming a 'charade'.
Marta Andreasen is now an MEP for the South East.
She says it appears if the Euro is to go down then everyone must stay on board much like ill fated band on the Titanic.
The UKIP member says now is the time to re-assess the UK's position as part of the EU and withdraw.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:23 pm
Former Harlequins captain Purdham retires
Harlequins put their unbeaten record on the line this evening when they take on the French side Toulouse in the Heineken Cup at the Twickenham Stoop.
Both are unbeaten in Pool 6 and will look to secure qualification for the knock-out stages of the tournament.
The game is a sell-out and kick-off is 8pm.
Meanwhile the former Harlequins captain and England international Rob Purdham has announced his retirement from the game on medical advice.
The 31-year-old has struggled to overcome a shoulder injury.
He played for the Quins in 197 games.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:46 am
Retired teacher convicted of sexual assault
A former teacher from Ealing Abbey has been convicted of sexual assault on two boys under the age of 16.
63-year-old retired maths teacher Stephen Skelton was charged with the offences at Isleworth Crown Court yesterday for the assaults which took place in 1984 and 1993.
He was given a suspended 6-month jail sentence and will remain on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
He's also been ordered not to have any contact with children under the age of 16.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:04 am
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Flat damaged by fire in Feltham
A flat has been damaged by a fire in Feltham.
It broke out on the ninth floor of a 12-storey high block of flats on Hazel Grove last night.
Four people evacuated the flat before fire crews arrived – there are no reports of any injuries.
An investigation into the cause is now underway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:19 pm
Hounslow 10th in new holiday destination list
East London has topped a list of Europe's fastest-growing holiday destinations.
Trip Advisor has put together a top-ten and says Ilford, just minutes from where next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held, is number one.
Trafford and Salford in Manchester also make the list and Hounslow comes in 10th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:18 pm
Perky favourite for the Oaks at Wimbledon tonight
One greyhound will scoop the 6 thousand pound prize money into tonight's big race at Wimbledon.
Charlie Lister's Silverview Perky is the favourite to triumph in the Oaks over the 480 metre course.
Second favourite is the John Gammon trained Spinky's Nod who beat the Silverview in the semi's.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:17 pm
Ashtead man jailed for drug offences
A man from Ashtead has been sentenced to two-and-a-half-years in prison for drug offences.
30 year old David Yates pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cannabis and mephedrone and being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Yates was stopped by officers who were on routine patrol in January through Bookham.
During a search of his van the officers found a quantity of cannabis and white powder which led them to search his home in Ashtead where more drugs were found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:15 pm
Victim named after body found on A3 in Ripley
Police have confirmed that the body discovered on the A3 near Ripley last week was that of 76-year-old Dhanraj Gurung from Woking.
Officers were called to the Ripley junction of the motorway last Thursday.
Detectives are not treating the death as suspicious.
An inquest has been opened and adjourned.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:11 pm
Further arrests in Operation Athena
Two people have been arrested in the Sutton area following the Met’s bi-annual crack down on domestic violence.
Operation Athena, which also targets hate crime, saw officers carry out raids across London in the early hours of yesterday.
Among those arrested was a 45-year-old woman from Sutton on suspicion of actual bodily harm – who’s since been bailed.
A 23-year-old from Carshalton has also been charged with making malicious communications.
He’ll appear before Croydon Magistrates next Thursday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:10 pm
Police appeal for help to trace stolen puppy
Police are appealing for help in searching the Runnymede area for a stolen puppy.
The grey Caucasian Russian Bear puppy was taken from an address in Egham on Monday night.
Officers say the 8-week old dog may have been taken, as it’s a particularly rare breed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:35 am
Weybridge MP to make first major defence speech
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is to issue a sharp warning that there can be no going back on the cuts to the armed forces.
It’ll be the Weybridge MP’s first major speech since taking over from Liam Fox.
He’s expected to voice his determination not to compromise current operations or constrain future defence capability.
But he will stress that only by tackling the "black hole" in the defence budget can our military capabilities be sustained over the long term.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:34 am
Decision to be made on Leatherhead travellers site
A decision is expected over the fate of a travellers site in Leatherhead.
A report from Mole Valley about the dwellings on River Lane have deemed the occupation of the green belt land inappropriate.
However there have been letters from local residents defending the families presence.
If the travellers are allowed to stay it could make way for the construction of several paddocks and a stable block.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:33 am
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Twickenham Church tries to raise money for roof
All Hallows Church in Twickenham has launched an appeal to raise £30,000 after metal thieves repeatedly targeted the church's roof.
Reverend Nicola Stanley describes the damage as severe and says the upheaval has upset her and the congregation.
Ecclesiastical Insurers, said metal theft is the most serious ongoing crime epidemic churches have ever faced.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:20 pm
Police investigate gold thefts in Woking
Police in Woking are appealing for help to trace thieves who are thought to have carried out a number of Asian gold thefts.
One house on Princess Road in Maybury had 700-pounds worth of jewellery stolen from it last Wednesday.
Meanwhile on the same night, another property on Bassett Road was targeted – officers are also investigating a third incident.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:19 pm
Anelka could be on his way to Far East
One player definitely on his way out of Chelsea is transfer-listed striker Nicolas Anelka – and he could be going to the Far East.
Shanghai Shenhua are confident of completing a move for the Frenchman when the transfer window re-opens.
The Chinese Super League club have offered Anelka a three-year contract, which includes a salary reportedly in excess of 6 million pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:19 pm
SWT profits down
Stagecoach, the owners of SouthWest Trains and megabus says more people are choosing to travel with them - rather than make car journeys.
But profits at the group actually fell 20 million pounds in the six months to the end of October.
They say it's down to losses at East Midland trains.
The company says it's preparing for a cut in public funding for bus routes, which is a major part of its business.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:18 pm
Police investigate suspected blackmail
Police in Kensington & Chelsea are investigating after the daughter of Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was allegedly blackmailed.
Tamara Ecclestone is said to have contacted officers after apparently receiving threats to reveal details about her personal life.
No arrests have been made so far.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:46 am
Retired Surrey officers asked back to work
Retired police officers in Surrey and Sussex have been sent an email asking them to consider returning to work for free.
The email was sent by the chairman of Surrey Police Retired Comrades Association Robert Bartlett.
The email says the force is developing the idea of retired officers volunteering to help with house-to-house inquires.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:45 am
Amanda Knox looks for book deal
Amanda Knox is reported to be looking for a book deal.
She’s hired a literary agent who previously represented Tony Blair as well as U.S. presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush.
Knox was cleared of killing Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher in Perguia, Italy, in October.
She’d served four years of a 26 year prison sentence after originally being found guilty of the murder in 2007.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:44 am
Claims under- cover security guards monitor critics of super sewer
It's claimed Thames Water are using under-cover security guards to monitor critics of its Super Sewer.
According to the Evening Standard guards with Home Office ‘covert licences’ have also been carrying out background checks.
Thames Water’s confirmed they used a plain-clothes guard at a meeting in Fulham.
But they claim the measures to protect their identity were taken so that their ‘ability to do their job’ wasn’t compromised.
A public meeting on the latest plans for the sewer is to be held in Wandsworth tonight.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:41 am
New bridge design for Woking car park
A revised design for the replacement bridge over the Basingstoke Canal in Woking has been revealed.
It follows almost 2 thousand objections from local residents on the previous proposal at the Brewery Road car park.
Many didn't like its height, ramps or number of steps.
The new design is now significantly lower and instead of a concrete and galvanised steel structure, the new design features a timber bridge.
The Brewery Road site is being reconfigured ahead of the move in by Charity WWF.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:39 am
Bees out of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy
Nearly two thousand football fans attended a London Derby to see Barnet knock out the Bees in a penalty shoot-out.
Barnet won 5-3 on penalties at the Underhill Stadium.
Jonathan Douglas fired his penalty over the bar.
It brought Brentford’s run in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy to an end.
Stanwell Burglaries
Police are appealing for information after high value jewellery was stolen in a recent spate of robberies in Stanwell.
In the last 10 days there have been three burglaries and an attempted burglary at different addresses around the area.
In all cases Asian gold, jewellery and cash were targeted.
Each address has been searched for forensic evidence.
Anyone with any information about the thefts is asked to contact Surrey Police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:30 pm
Dog owner admits cruelty
A dog owner's been told he could face jail after his pet mauled a woman to death in Wallington.
Barbara Williams, who was 52, was attacked by the Neapolitan mastiff just before last Christmas.
35-year-old Alex Blackburn-Smith, from Croydon pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the dog's welfare.
He admitted keeping his dog in a cage that was actually shorter than the animal.
He will be sentenced in January.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm
Warning about thefts in Hersham
Police are urging residents to keep their cars secure following a number of recent thefts from vehicles in Hersham.
Officers are investigating a number of offences where Sat Navs have been stolen from vehicles on private driveways or parked in residential roads.
The most recent theft took place when offenders stole a satellite navigation system from a blue BMW last week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:43 pm
Police in Sutton commended
Police have been commended by a judge after five people were jailed for bursting into an address in Hackbridge robbing and threatening a woman.
In May five males masked men smashed their way into a house in Wolseley Road.
They attacked a woman, pressed a gun to her head and demanded money and left after grabbing a mobile, cash and a large flat screen TV.
But the suspects were spotted leaving by an off-duty police officer..
All five were jailed to a combined total of 39 years.
Detective Constable Mark Cooper says in his 18 years of service he had never come across a victim so traumatised by what had happened to her.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:41 pm
Controversial plans for Shepperton take next step towards becoming reality
Plans to extend a waste and recycling plant in Shepperton will now go back to Surrey County Council’s planning committee.
It’s after the government effectively approved plans for the ‘Eco Park’ on Charlton Lane yesterday.
Communities’ Secretary Eric Pickles decided no review into the plans was needed – despite objections from residents.
They fear the extension could lead to increased pollution and traffic problems.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 am
Woman accused of making racist remarks on tram in court
A woman will appear in court today after a video of her allegedly racially abusing passengers on a tram appeared online.
Emma West was arrested last Monday after the video filmed on the Croydon to Wimbledon Tramlink was posted on Youtube.
The 34-year-old, from New Addington, will appear before Croydon Magistrates Court charged with a public order offence.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:54 am
Footballer Lee Hughes arrested in Croydon
Notts County striker Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
The alleged incident happened the night before the team’s FA Cup game at Sutton United on Sunday.
The League One star was held after police were called to the team's hotel in Croydon.
The 35-year-old was taken into custody and later released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:53 am
Studies from Roehampton uni show ballet can help Parkinsons
Taking ballet lessons could be used to help tackle parkinsons disease.
Doctors at Roehampton who've been working with the English National Ballet for the past year have released their latest findings to a trial.
Many volunteers who have been taking part in Dance for Parkinsons scheme have seen an improvement in balance and overall morale.
Its hoped the research will prove a benefit to over 150 thousand sufferers in the UK.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:54 am
Esher fraudster to be sentenced
A man from Esher is facing what's being described as a “long jail sentence” over a 17.5 million pound fraud.
51 year old Kevin Steele duped a Swiss bank into handing over money, under the premise it would be used to build a Turkish resort.
Steele also came up with bogus paperwork to get other victims to invest with fellow conman Micheal Shepherd from Lancashire.
The pair are to be sentenced next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:54 am
MP for Esher Walton sticks up for alleged computer hacker
The MP for Esher and Walton is getting behind the fight to save an alleged computer hacker from being extradited to the US.
45 year old Gary McKinnon is accused of breaking into the Nasa and Pentagon systems from his home in North London.
However Conservative MP Dominic Raab is arguing that current UK to US extradition laws mean that McKinnon is being treated like a “mobster”.
Dominic Raab wants the issue to be motioned in parliament.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:55 am
MP for Richmond Park comes under fire for remarks
The MP for Richmond Park has come under fire for using a reference to Auschwitz to criticise popular newspapers.
Zac Goldsmith was appearing before the joint Commons and Lords Committee inquiry into press standards.
He's was joined by Actor Hugh Grant and comedian Steve Coogan.
Speaking on Twitter, Zac Goldsmith has said he could have conceded the remark differently.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 am
Monday, 5 December 2011
Charity Grants Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council has given a further 46 thousand pounds to boost the work of local charities and community groups.
The money, which comes from the Big Society Fund, has been split between 22 organisations that applied for grants.
Organisations that received money included an elderly day-care centre, a football academy and a youth club.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:23 pm
Bank Card Scam Surrey
Police in Surrey have arrested a sixth person in connection with an ongoing investigation into bank card scams.
The investigation is looking at a number of incidents across the county.
Last month officers executed warrants at four addresses in Croydon and south Croydon and arrested five people on suspicion of conspiracy to commit fraud.
A sixth person, a 23-year-old man from Croydon, has now also been arrested.
All are on police bail pending further enquiries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:08 pm
Two treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Roehampton
A man and woman have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a flat in Roehampton.
They both escaped before fire crews arrived.
It happened on Upper Richmond Road shortly after 7 o’clock this morning.
Half of the second floor flat has been damaged – an investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:40 pm
More help to find missing people
Relatives of missing people are to be given more help in finding them.
A new Government policy is emphasising the importance of the police, legal and financial support.
Today’s launch has been taking place at Missing People Headquarters in East Sheen.
The charity was set up by the parents of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh who disappeared in 1986.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:39 pm
Two aircraft loaders at Heathrow jailed.
Two aircraft loaders have been jailed for stealing duty free goods with an estimated value of over £16,000 at Heathrow.
60 year old John Hedley Farnborough and 62 year old John Chrystie from Shepherds Bush were each sentenced to one year in prison.
Both men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal.
A third man 59 year old Anthony Peacock from Camberley was sentenced to eight months for aiding and abetting theft.
As a result of a covert operation it was revealed duty free items including jewellery, perfume and watches were stolen.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:38 pm
Mp's debate UK-US extradition rules
MPs are going to debate calls for UK-US extradition rules to be ‘urgently renegotiated’.
Esher MP Dominic Raab secured the vote after getting the backing of more than 40 MPs – including senior Labour and Lib Dem figures.
It comes after Gary McKinnon’s fight to stop his extradition to the US on charges of alleged computing hacking.
Many MPs argue existing laws governing extradition are unbalanced and Mr McKinnon should face justice in the UK.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:33 pm
Eco Park in Shepperton gets go-ahead
Controversial plans to extend a waste and recycling plant in Shepperton have been approved by the government.
Surrey County Council approved plans for the ‘Eco Park’ on Charlton Lane in June.
Communities’ Secretary Eric Pickles decided no review into the plans was needed – despite objections from residents.
They feared the extension could lead to increased pollution and traffic problems.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:32 pm
Kew Gardens scoops award
Kew Gardens have been voted the top visitor attraction in Britain.
London's natural paradise beat the capital's tourist hotspots, Tate Modern and the London Eye, which were recognised as runners-up.
The gardens, which attract nearly two million visitors every year and have collected and conserved seed from more than 30,000 species of plants.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:31 pm
SWT apologise to commuters
South West Trains have apologised to commuters delayed by a signalling problem this morning.
Trains weren’t stopping at Earlsfield – while services from Waterloo were stopping at Kingston and Surbiton.
It meant Shepperton and Hampton Court trains were operating a reduced service.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:31 pm
McLaren offer Rowland a test
Woking based Formula one team McLaren have awarded British teenage driver Oliver Rowland a test drive.
The 19-year-old won the Autosport British Racing Drivers' Club award and was runner-up in the Formula Renault UK race series last season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm
Weekend sport review
With a round up of the weekend's sport in south west London and a look ahead to this weeks action is Radio Jackie's George Alderman.
Free Information Packs for Surrey's Carers
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are supporting carer's rights this month.
They are launching a free information pack, produced with Surrey County Council, which details the help available to local carers.
Around one-hundred-thousand people in Surrey look after a friend or relative with long-term sickness or disability.
To obtain an information pack contact the community engagement and membership team on 01372 216 158 or email engage@sabp.nhs.uk
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 am
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Employees decide how much their bosses are paid
The Business Secretary is to scrutinise a motion to allow employees to help decide how much their bosses get paid.
Its hoped the move idea will keep in line what company directors are due in terms of bonuses and pensions.
Vince Cable, MP for Twickenham is due to report on the proposals in the new year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:39 pm
Fines for uninsured motorists
The Justice Minister has had to release specific details of how uninsured motorists are being fined.
The MP for Reigate and Banstead, Crispin Blunt has revealed that if you're driving an uninsured car, on average your only going to be fined £200.
However, there is the power for the police to confiscate and crush a defendants vehicle.
The AA have described the fine system as woeful.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:50 pm
Childrens' charity reaches the top
A Hampton based childrens’ charity has made it to the top of the charts tonight.
The X Factor finalists have released their version of the soul classic Wishing on a Star.
Money raised from the sales of the single will go straight to the Shooting Star Chase Childrens’ Hospice as part of the Together for Short Lives Campaign.
The charity, which has bases in Hampton and Guildford, cares for children who might not see their 19th birthdays.
The video for the single was filmed at the Surrey base last month.
For details on how you can buy the single and help the charity, click here.
Sutton go for FA Cup glory
Conference side Sutton United will look to advance to the third round of the FA Cup today when they host League One's Notts County.
Kick-off is 5pm.
In yesterday's action Brentford and AFC Wimbledon were both knocked out.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 am
England women's rugby team win series against world champs
England women’s rugby team had to settle for a draw in the final match of their three-test series against world champions New Zealand at Esher RFC yesterday.
The Black Ferns denied England a clean sweep of wins as they held them to a 8-all draw.
England took the series 2-nil.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:24 am
Woman and dog rescued from fire in Kingston
A woman and her dog had a lucky escape yesterday morning after sleeping through a fire alarm when her kitchen caught fire.
Fire crews were called to the address near the former Gala Bingo Hall in Richmond Road, Kingston at about 3:50am.
Firefighters found the two room flat filled with smoke but were able to prevent the fire from spreading.
The woman and her pet suffered smoke inhalation but were not seriously injured.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:03 am
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Loves this crazy, happy, hectic thing called life, tea and cake. Also enjoys singing and the joy/pain of supporting Spurs.
Rozzy Unwin
Fulham resident who loves all things theatrical. A keen netball and tennis player with a City University Broadcast Journalism MA.
Kirsty Manley
Hannah Moore
Synth pop aficionado and Fred Perry fan from the great East Midlands. Used to be in a folk dance troupe.
Simone Halfin
Freelance radio producer/presenter. Shared a currant bun with Spike Milligan during rehearsals at the BBC and nearly choked listening to his jokes.
Kathryn Dowling
Self confessed arts, culture and literature junky. Aficionado of news and currents affairs. Favourite things: blue cheese, satire and good times – not necessarily in that order.
Tom Grimwood
Loves British, American and International politics and passionately interested in science and technology. Has a dark sense of humour.
Jessica Savage
British born Irish girl who loves travel, wine, food & fitness. Big fan of 80s, 90s and house music.
