Hampton Traffic Garage in action
Hampton Traffic Garage is investigating the death of a 90 year old female pedestrian in South Kensington.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the collision on the 14th of December in Cromwell Road at 10.45 am.
Details have only just been released.
Witnesses are being asked to contact police on 0208 941 9011.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:14 pm
Sentence for new mum from Thornton Heath
A teenager from Thornton Heath who became a mother just before the New Year, has been sentenced to 33 months in a young offenders unit for torturing a 13 year old girl.
19 year old Lauren Barrington-Brown, was charged along with two other girls aged 15 and 16, of falsely imprisoning a young girl in June 2010.
The three carried out a brutal attack on the victim and then told her not to tell.
The two younger defendants who cannot be named, were given sentences of 27 months and 3 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:21 am
Bank Card Fraud in Egham
Residents in Egham were scammed out of hundreds of pounds on Wednesday in bank card fraud.
It all started with a phone call in which the caller checked the victim's details and then asked for a pin number before saying the victim needed a new card.
The fraudster promised to send a new card with a courier.
Two people handed over their cards and lost £800 between them. A third person rang their bank and was told not to hand over the card.
The man who arrived was black, in his late 20s and about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with short hair.
This is the second spate of bank card fraud in Surrey since last summer.
Police would like to hear anyone who could help with their enquiries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:19 am
Elmbridge's Expensive Roads
Five streets in Elmbridge are among the 50 most expensive streets in England and Wales.
An examination of Land Registry records found that the most expensive street outside of London is Leys Road in Oxshott. It came 13th on the list. The average house price there is £3.108 million.
Oxshott also takes the second priciest outside the capital. A house on Moles Hill averages £2.608 million.
Esher Park Avenue in Esher, Water Lane in Cobham and Ince Road in Walton also made the top 50.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:16 am
Friday, 6 January 2012
Proposal to Increase Class Sizes to Save Money
Sutton Council’s Chief Executive has come under critisim after saying class sizes should be increased in order to save money.
Niall Bolger says putting an extra 2 children in infant classes would save the Council £7 million each year.
He says an increase to class sizes wouldn’t impact the standard of education in Junior classes.
But with the legal limit set at 30 children, concerned parents in Sutton say the classes are big enough.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:48 am
Man 'viciously' attacked in Raynes Park
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after being viciously attacked in Raynes Park.
The 21 year old victim suffered a fractured skull, a bleed on his brain and hearing loss after he was kicked and punched by two men in Cannon Hill Lane.
Police have only just released details of the attack which happened in the early hours of New Years Day.
Police are carrying out extensive enquiries including examining CCTV footage.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:36 am
Work about to start on Walton bridge
Next week sees the start of construction for the first road bridge over the Thames in more than 20 years.
Work on the 32 million-pound bridge between Walton and Shepperton starts on Monday.
It’s due to be completed by the summer of 2013 and will replace two long-serving temporary bridges next to it.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:07 am
Police crack down on vehicle crime in Surrey
Vehicle crime is being tackled in Surrey this month.
Extra police patrol teams will focus on reducing offences including theft from cars.
Police figures show that between April and October 2011 there was a 6.6-percent decrease in vehicle crime compared to the same period in 2010.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:06 am
Palace boost their defence
Crystal Palace have signed defensive duo John Egan from Sunderland and Mustapha Dumbuya from Doncaster Rovers.
Both join on month-long loan deals and will be eligible for Palace's FA Cup third round tie against Derby tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:05 am
Shop damaged in Hounslow fire
A blaze at a shop in Hounslow this morning has led to road closures.
The fire between Bulstrode Avenue and Alexandra Road happened in the early hours of this morning and has led to Lampton Road being closed.
25 percent of the ground floor of a 3-storey building has been damaged.
We’re told there are no casualties.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:05 am
Harlequins look to stay on top of Premiership
There's a battle at the top of rugby union's Premiership this evening.
Leaders Harlequins travel to third placed Northampton.
Potential England players on both sides will be aiming to impress interim head coach Stuart Lancaster.
He's to announce the Six Nations squad on Wednesday.
Kick-off is 7.45pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:46 am
Hammond warns Iran over waterway
Defence secretary and Runnymede and Weybridge MP Philip Hammond has warned Iran that Britain could use force if attempts are made to close a vital waterway.
Iran has threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz that much of the world's oil supplies pass through.
Hammond says the presence of British and American naval ships would keep it open.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:05 am
Surrey Police crackdown on vehicle crime
Surrey Police is stepping up it's efforts to tackle vehicle crime across the county.
The initiative will see neighbourhood officers and extra patrol teams focusing on reducing offences including theft from cars throughout this month.
Police figures show that between April and October 2011 there was a 6.6-percent decrease in vehicle crime compared to the same period in 2010.
However sat nav thefts are on par with that of previous years and thefts of vehicle parts, mainly catalytic converters, are on the increase.
A local advertising campaign has also been launched giving preventative tips to the public.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:41 am
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Police investigate robbery in Twickenham
Police are investigating a robbery outside a bank in Twickenham.
Just after mid-day robbers struck at the HSBC in London Road.
A security guard was threatened and cash stolen from a security van.
No-one was injured.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:01 pm
Trio jailed for smash and grab in Chelsea
Three men have been jailed in connection with a smash and grab in Chelsea for a total of 18 months.
Alfie Hellyer, Michael Bryant and Thomas McDonagh, all aged between 21 and 22, were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court today.
The men smashed the window of a shop Fulham Road in August last year and stole several high value items.
All three pleaded guilty.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Southern railway apologises
Southern Railway has apologised after one of its trains doors almost trapped a mother and her children at Epsom station.
The doors starting closing as Amanda Gibb from Ashstead and her family started to board the carriage last month.
She was left using her legs trying to stop the doors from trapping the children.
The rail operator says its investigation shows it failed to carry out the correct process resulting in the doors closing early.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:59 pm
More 'roof problems' at Epsom racecourse
Emergency services are again trying to baton down the hatches at Epsom racecourse.
Part of the roof on a stand has been damaged and detached.
A similar problem happened on Tuesday when part of the roof in the Duchess stand was damaged.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:58 pm
Croydon looks to Manchester for housing help
Croydon Council is considering sending homeless families to live in B&B accommodation in Walsall and Manchester.
With 300 people waiting in temporary accommodation in the area the Council is finding it difficult to meet supply.
The properties are with a private property developer who couldn’t find buyers for the flats.
Croydon Council is now looking into the viability of the move.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:42 pm
Whooping cough cases rise
There's been a rise in the number of cases of whooping cough.
Last year there was more than a thousand which is double the figure for 2010.
In the South East there was 182 reported cases with just over 80 in London.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:41 pm
Police in Surrey warn about 'bank card scam'
Police are warning people in Surrey about a bank card scam.
Three cases were reported yesterday in Egham where money was stolen from victim's accounts.
The scam works by the victim receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank.
The caller checks the victim’s details, including asking for their PIN number, then informs them that they need a new bank card.
The victim is advised that someone will be visiting them shortly to collect their old card.
A person, dressed to look like a courier, then arrives at the door to take the card.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:40 pm
Assurances made over the future of Teddington Memorial Hospital
NHS bosses responsible for Teddington memorial hospital say its future is secure.
It's applying to become a foundation trust to become more flexible and is consulting the public on its plans.
Hounslow and Richmond's NHS trust Chairman Stephen Swords: posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:14 am
Elmbridge is no longer the best place to live
Elmbridge borough council has lost its title as the best to live.
For the last three years, the quality of life survey has praised the borough for its education and basic amenities.
However the borough of Hart in Hampshire has claimed the title instead.
A low crime rate and residents earning above the average weekly wage were just some of the winning factors.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:44 am
Traffic warden at tribunal
A traffic warden who used to work for contractors employed by Kensington and Chelsea council is claiming he was sacked because he saved a motorist from being fined.
45 year old Hakim Berkani worked for NSL.
The tribunal has also received letters from shop owners and residents expressing their support for Berkani.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 am
MP for Croydon South calls for more power to shipping companies
The MP for Croydon South, is urging the Government to give shipping companies more power to deal with pirates.
In a report published later Richard Ottaway is backing the use of privately paid armed guards on British-flagged vessels.
He’s says Naval forces don’t have the capacity to monitor such a large area, leaving companies responsible for their own protection.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:14 am
Runnymede MP and Defence Secretary visits Washington DC
Debt crisis is biggest threat to security for the West…
That what the MP for Runnymede is expected to say on his trip to Washington.
It’s the first trip to the US capital for Phillip Hammond as Defence Secretary.
The US is about is due to reduce its military spending by around 8 per cent over the next decade.
Philip Hammond will warn Iran later today that Britain would use force, if necessary, to keep open the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has test fired missiles and threatened to shut the vital shipping lane, which carries a large part of the world's oil exports.
Speaking during a visit to Washington DC - Mr Hammond will say any attempt at closure would be "illegal and unsuccesful".
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:10 am
Surrey man to be extradited to Greece
A man from Surrey is to be extradited to Greece to face allegations he left a man from Croydon brain damaged.
28 year old Robert Hughes needed three life saving operations after being attacked in Crete in 2008.
Joseph Bruckland, from Hookwood, is the last of six men to face charges overseas.
The other 5 were bailed and allowed back in Britain, and now face trial within the next few months.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:09 am
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Number of Burglaries Fall in Sutton
Burglaries have gone down by 20% in a part of Sutton over the last three months.
The Beddington North Safer Neighbourhood Team did extra patrols both in and out of their uniforms especially after nightfall.
Burglaries usually increase around the country during the dark winter months.
Residents also helped by setting up light timers to make their homes look occupied while they’re away.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 pm
Legal Action to Save Sutton Libraries
A campaign group has started a legal process against Surrey County Council’s plans for the area’s libraries.
The Surrey Libraries Action Movement is seeking a judicial review of the council’s decision making process.
Ten libraries, including Ewell Court and Stoneleigh, are to be run by volunteers in a move to cut costs.
SLAM believes the change to volunteer-run libraries could force them to close – the council has declined to comment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:07 pm
Gas Meter Stolen in Sutton
Suspected scrap metal thieves are being blamed after a gas meter was stolen from a block of flats in Sutton.
The meter was taken some time last Thursday night from outside the property on All Saints Road.
A technician who visited the scene said the meter had been removed professionally, as the gas had been capped off.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Riverbus Service Back In Action
Putney’s riverbus service is back in action – just over a week since the previous service operator withdrew it.
Complete Pleasure Boats have taken over the contract for the next six months.
A Wandsworth Council spokesperson says they expect ‘thousands of residents’ will take advantage of the service.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:57 pm
Teenager Fined for Streaking in Sutton Supermarket
A teenager who streaked through a Tesco store in Sutton – TWICE – has been fined.
The 19-year-old who's from Carshalton, was caught on CCTV running through the store in November with nothing on but a scarf and his shoes.
He was fined £80 after giving himself up at Sutton Police station last Friday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:54 pm
Judge passes sentence in Stephen Lawrence murder trial
Gary Dobson given 15 years and 2 months for racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in Eltham in 1993.
David Norris given a minimum of 14 years and 3 months.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:20 am
Wandsworth Residents to Air Views on Road Improvements
Residents have until next Wednesday to submit their views on a new plan for part of Wandsworth.
A consultation is now under way on the proposals which aim to ease traffic jams, reduce accidents at the Battersea Rise/Northcote Road junction.
Wandsworth Council has been lobbying for major improvements to the junction which is managed by Transport for London. The main features of the project are a new diagonal pedestrian crossing and the rephasing of traffic signals to improve traffic flow.
Croydon Dog Owner gets Community Service
The owner of a dog, which mauled a woman to death, managed to avoid a jail sentence today.
In court, Alex Blackburn-Smith from Croydon admitted keeping his Neapolitan Mastiff in a cage more than six inches shorter than the dog.
The 35-year-old was ordered to carry out 150 hours community service.
Barbara Williams – who was 52 – was mauled to death at her home in Sutton more than a year ago.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:31 pm
QPR skipper could be in trouble
QPR captain Joey Barton could be in trouble with the FA after controversial post match comments after the 2-1 defeat by Norwich in the Premier League.
He says the match officials were "conned" into sending him off by an opponent.
Barton saw red after allegedly headbutting Bradley Johnson.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 pm
Hammersmith flyover to remain closed
Hammersmith flyover will be shut until at least the end of the week.
It's as engineers continue urgent checks on its decaying infrastructure.
Transport chiefs have today refused to set a reopening date.
The 50-year-old flyover, which carries the A4 over the centre of Hammersmith, was shut suddenly just before Xmas.
Steel cables that hold the 900 metre-long concrete structure together were found to have been corroded.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:55 pm
John Terry seeks legal advice
Chelsea and England captain John Terry's seeking legal advice after an image of him appeared on cigarette packets in India.
A spokesman for Terry's representatives says the picture of the player's head and shoulders was used without their permission and have asked lawyers to investigate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:54 pm
Woman wants trial at Crown Court
A woman charged over an alleged racist rant that was caught on camera says she wants to face trial at Crown Court.
34-year-old Emma West, from New Addington is charged with two racially aggravated public order offences.
The video, which shows a woman abusing fellow passengers on a busy tram, has millions of hits on YouTube.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:53 pm
Bus driver injured in Surrey
A bus driver's been seriously injured after a tree fell on to his vehicle in Surrey.
The man had to be cut free after the tree struck the single-decker in Godalming earlier.
Police say the driver's been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting.
One passenger on board escaped unharmed.
Meanwhile strong winds have damaged a stand at Epsom Racecourse.
Part of a roof has been affected and Police have closed the surronding roads while emergency services assess the situation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 am
Merton's library users access 6 million items
Merton’s library users have got access to one of the largest online catalogues in the country.
It gives the borough’s readers the opportunity to see six million items.
Merton’s also got a new web portal called Arena which can be used in seven libraries.
Library bosses say it means users will get a more intuitive and interactive experience.
More information can be found at https://arena.yourlondonlibrary.net/web/merton
Found in Hampton Wick
Surrey Police have reported that Thomas Mackeown who went missing earlier tonight in Hampton Wick has been found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:22 am
Missing in Hampton Wick
A man’s been reported missing in Hampton Wick.
Thomas Mackeown has Alzheimers and was last seen at half past ten last night on Station Road.
He is wearing a black suit and pink shirt, has grey hair and is around five foot four inches tall.
Surrey Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help their search.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 am
Free Zumba Dance Class in Sutton
Fed up with the Gym? Why not dance yourself fit in Sutton.
A free Zumba Dance Class is being held next Wednesday 11th January.
It’ll take place at Wallington Grammar School in the sports hall at 7pm.
The event will be raising money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:24 am
Monday, 2 January 2012
Two Local Men Charged with GBH
Two local men in their twenties have been charged with GBH at Westminster Magistrate’s Court.
Hirsy Abdullahi (21) from Earlsfield and Michael Ankers (27) from Morden allegedly stabbed a man in the leg in December.
The attack took place around Oxford Circus and the victim has since been discharged from hospital.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:28 pm
Surrey fights against library closures
Surrey Libraries Action Movement (known as SLAM) is to step up the fight against library closures.
Lawyers representing SLAM have sent a pre-action letter to Surrey Council requesting it reverse its decisions about library closures.
Under the current plans 10 Surrey Libraries face closure.
SLAM claims they have taken the action in response to the council’s unwillingness to consult residents on the issue.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:40 pm
More tour guides needed in Kingston
Kingston Tour Guides are seeking more volunteers for the New Year
Volunteers will be taught about Kingston’s rich history, important monuments and famous local characters.
Training courses start on Thursday 12th January
To find out more go to www.kingstontourguides.org.uk
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:39 pm
Brentford tie up loan deal
Brentford have announced a loan deal to bring Watford defender Dale Bennett back to Griffin Park.
The winter transfer window is now open but manager Uwe Rosler has said he's in no rush to buy any new players.
The club is also involved in talks over two other possible loan deals.
The Bee's are currently in seventh place in League One, just outside the play-off places.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 am
Police search for man over Chertsey burglary
Surrey Police investigating a burglary in Chertsey have named a man they're trying to trace in connection with the incident.
Detectives say they are searching for 22-year-old Luke Smith from Chertsey.
They want to speak to him about a burglary in Rutherwyk Road on December 5th.
Smith is described as white, about 6 feet tall, of medium build with short brown hair.
Police have also released a picture of him which can be viewed on the Surrey Crimestoppers website.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:13 am
Sunday, 1 January 2012
Free Financial Advice for Residents in Putney
A church in Wandsworth's offering financial support to residents suffering from the cost of Christmas.
The Putney Evangelical Church is offering free financial advice to help families struggling to control their cash flow.
The workshop is being offered by Christians Against Poverty who aim to help people avoid debt problems in 2012.
Trained money coaches will be on hand to offer guidance and the course starts on the 17th January.
For more information go to www.capmoney.org
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:54 pm
First Stray Dog of 2012 Arrives at Battersea
As we settle into 2012, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home already has it's first homeless dog of the year.
Will, a ten year old Jack Russell Terrier Cross was found in Kensington and Chelsea, with no collar, tag or microchip.
Wearing these dramatically increases the chances of a dog being reunited with it's owner.
However sixty six per cent of dogs and forty eight per cent of cats arriving at Battersea are strays.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:23 pm
HACAN Calls on Government to Modernise
There could be good news for residents in South West London suffering from air traffic noise.
A campaign's been launched, calling the Government to modernise the way it measures aircraft noise.
HACAN represents residents living under the Heathrow flight paths.
They say the current method of measuring noise no longer tallies with reality.
It denies aircraft noise is a problem in South West London.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:24 pm
Oxford Street Murder Appeal Launched
An appeal's been launched following the murder of an eighteen year old on Boxing Day.
Seydou Diarrassouba was stabbed to death in Oxford Street, during the busy Boxing Day sales.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward between 12:45 and 14:45 tomorrow, Monday 2nd January.
If you have any information, please call the Press Bureau on 020 7230 2171.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:21 pm
Surrey Fire Brigade Fight Blaze in Kew Road, Richmond
Surrey Fire Brigade are fighting a restaurant fire in Kew Road, Richmond.
The blaze broke out this morning and has spread to the three floors above, which are residential flats.
The crew's attempted to gain access, but it's thought no people are involved.
Four fire engines are at the scene.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:07 pm
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