Boys Injured By Falling Tree In Earlsfield
Two nine-year-old boys have suffered serious head injuries after a tree fell at a cricket ground in Earlsfield.
A third boy, also aged nine, has leg injuries after the accident this afternoon.
The boys were waiting for a turn in the cricket nets when the tree came down. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:26 pm
Murdered Kingston Woman Named
A woman believed to have been murdered at her home in Kingston, has been named as Margaret Sheehy.
The 58-year-old, who was found in her ground floor flat in Springfield Road, was known by friends as Margot.
Ms Sheehy was originally from Ireland and had lived alone in the flat since 2010.
A post mortem put the cause of death as asphyxiation.
A Cobham Man Receives Honour
A Surrey Police volunteer’s been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Ken Purssey from Cobham, received an MBE for his services to policing and the community.
Mr Purssey, who celebrates his 85th birthday next week, has been volunteering for over 30 years. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:21 pm
Pensioners Warned About Bogus Police In Surrey
Detectives are warning pensioners in Surrey to be vigilant after at least 3 burglaries were committed, using bogus police ID.
Two white men showed false badges to gain entry to the homes of 3 separate elderly people on Thursday last week.
One victim was a 99-year-old woman in Shepperton, who had £300 stolen.
In Leatherhead, the men searched through a 78-year-old woman’s home after she let them in.
Police make 3 more arrests towards Operation Elvedon
Police yesterday made three more arrests in connection with allegations of making illegal payments to public officials.
Among them is a journalist who was held at an address in Croydon.
A former prison officer and a woman were arrested in Northamptonshire.
All three have been bailed.
33 people have now been arrested in Operation Elveden.
Scotland Yard said the arrests were made after receiving information from News Corporations Management Standards Committee. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm
Richmond Park MP tells Cameron not to back down over Heathrow airport
Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith has urged David Cameron not to bow to pressure and do a U-turn on Heathrow.
On Wednesday the Prime Minister refused to rule out reconsidering expansion of the airport after the next election.
An increasing number of back bench Tory MP’s argue that a bigger Heathrow is needed to significantly improve Britain’s connections to China and other new markets. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:26 pm
Savings scheme for Surrey children in care
Surrey County Council’s Children’s Minister has urged other local authorities to follow their lead by launching a savings scheme for children in care.
Minister Tim Loughton said the idea was “very innovative.”
Under the scheme cash young people pay into a savings account is doubled by the council. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:25 pm
Friends Life T20 cricket competition
Surrey made it two wins from two starts in the Friends Life T20 cricket competition yesterday, following their 28-run win over Middlesex at Lords.
Scores: Surrey 149 for 4.
Middlesex 99 for 8.
Surrey won on the Duckworth Lewis Method. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:24 pm
Mole Valley council puts in place precautions for heavy rain
Mole Valley council has delivered sandbags to residents living near the River Mole – as a precaution.
It’s as further heavy rain has been forecast for the weekend.
The Environment Agency says up to 20mm of rain could fall across the region today and into the weekend.
The Met Office says further downpours could lead to surface water issues and localised flooding. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:22 pm
New image of a 2012 hopeful has been painted in Isleworth
From today millions of passengers flying into Heathrow will be able to see a giant image of a 2012 heptathlon hopeful alongside the words 'Welcome to our turf.
The image of Jessica Ennis has been painted on to Thornbury Playing Fields in Isleworth about three miles from Heathrow Airport.
The creation needed over 600 litres of red, white and blue weatherproof paint and it took two days for the painters to complete.
Another plan submitted for a Tesco in Tolworth
It looks like Tesco is back in Tolworth.
The Supermarket giant submitted plans to develop the old Toby Jug site in 2010.
But pressure from businesses and residents forced them to scale down their designs. Another plan was submitted earlier this week.
The people of Tolworth say they will continue to fight what they are calling the Tesco Takeover. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Catering company fined £60,000 for Manager's death
A catering company in Wandsworth has pleaded guilty over its role in an accident that led to the death of one of its employees.
Rayners Catering Hire Limited pleaded guilty to two offences under the health and safety work act.
The company’s warehouse manager David Churchill was killed in July 2009 after a load of wooden trestle tables fell on him.
An investigation found the tables hadn’t been stored correctly. A fine of £60,000 pounds was handed out.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:19 pm
Stabbing Wandsworth Update
Four people have been arrested in connection with a double stabbing in Wandsworth last night.
Two 19 year olds were seriously injured after a fight on Garratt Lane just after 10 o’clock – they were found by police on Malva Close.
One man’s injury is described as life threatening – while the other is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
Two 19 year olds, a 22 and 17 year old are in police custody. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:17 pm
Arrest after 999 call in Sutton
Police arrested a 24-year-old man this morning following a 999 call from Manor Park Primary School in Sutton.
It’s after staff had raised concerns about a man acting suspiciously near the school.
Police were called at 8.50 and a man was located near the school and arrested.
He is being questioned at Sutton Police Station.
Police received three reports from the school last month after a man had tried to gain access to an entrance at the school. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 pm
Murder investigation in Kingston
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman in Kingston.
Police had to force entry to a flat in Springfield Road just after two o’clock yesterday afternoon.
The 58-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course. No arrests have been made.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:57 am
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Heathrow Expansion Debate Continues
Calls for the appointment of an independent noise regulator to monitor Heathrow may progress the battle for a third runway.
The Business Lobby Group says noise pollution from planes must be addressed to restore the public’s trust, and pave the way for any expansion.
Airline chiefs claim that a new runway is essential to maintain Britain’s role as a leading International Gateway.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening is to set out goals for noise and air pollution in her aviation review next month.
Toxic Caterpillar In Richmond Park
A warning is going out to people who live near Richmond Park and Sutton, not to touch the toxic nests of an invasive caterpillar.
The Oak Processionary Moth Caterpillar is dark-bodied with thousands of poisonous white silky hairs which are used to line the nests.
The Health Protection Agency is asking people to report sightings of the nests so that they can be disposed of safely. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:24 pm
Flood Alerts In Surrey
There are still nearly 40 flood alerts in force tonight in England and Wales.
In Surrey, the Environment Agency has warned of possible floods on Chertsey Bourne, the upper River Wey and the River Mole.
Forecasters are warning that rain’s set to continue for the next week – with Wales and South England facing the worst weather. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:20 pm
Armed forces personnel to find out if they will be made redundant
The Defence Secretary says the Armed Forces will still have the protection and equipment they need.
Weybridge MP Philip Hammond has been defending the latest round of job losses in the military.
More than 4-thousand members of the army, Royal Navy and RAF are finding out if they've been made redundant today. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:26 pm
Electrical substation in Twickenham damaged in fire
An electrical substation in Twickenham has been damaged after a fire broke out last night.
Four engines and 20 fire fighters attended the fire on Radnor Road.
Around 200 homes were affected by power shortages.
Heavy rain also caused problems to electricity supplies in Tolworth and New Addington. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:23 pm
Mini-cab operator prosecuted
A mini-cab operator has been prosecuted for using an unlicensed driver in Staines.
Mohammed Elahi, the holder of the private hire operator licence for Blue Star Cars pleaded guilty to five charges.
All of which related to using an unlicensed driver to carry out booked mini cab journeys.
He was given a £500 fine. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:22 pm
Halford Tour Cycling returns to the streets today
Thousands of spectators are expected in Woking today as the Halford Tour cycling series returns to the streets.
The professional race starts at 17:00.
It will lead to a number of road closures around the centre of Woking. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:21 pm
Doctors to be banned from being discriminative against older patients
Doctors are to be banned from denying older patients treatment or drugs based only on their age.
It means older people may be able to sue the NHS to challenge decisions they feel are discriminatory because of their age.
Care Services Minister & Sutton MP Paul Burstow. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:20 pm
Police renew appeals for an assault that happened at the Derby
Police have renewed appeals to help trace a boy wanted in connection with a serious sexual assault at the Epsom Derby.
A 15 year old girl was attacked in a nearby field by a boy she’d met in the music and fairground area of the racecourse at around 4pm.
He’s white, aged 16 to 17, skinny, with a prominent wide jaw, short ginger/blond hair and has a pale and spotty complexion.
Officers would also like to speak to another boy of a similar age who is of a larger build and has short, flattened brown hair and tanned skin. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:12 pm
Tube workers vote for industrial action
Tube workers have voted for industrial action over a plan to move control centre staff from Piccadilly to Hammersmith.
Among the RMT Union’s disputes are staffing cuts for Service Control on the Jubilee Line and a disagreement on pay.
Transport for London say that the changes are not due for five years. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:54 pm
Weybridge golfer forced to pull out of the US open
Weybridge golfer Paul Casey has been forced to pull out of the US Open through injury.
He's still struggling with a shoulder problem he picked up while snowboarding at Christmas.
Casey's place in the tournament will be taken by 14-year-old American Andy Zhang.
He's now set to become the youngest player in the championship since the Second World War. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:53 pm
Eurozone 'two pack' is debated
This morning the European Parliament debated the eurozone 'two pack'-proposals designed to monitor state budgets at EU level.
But South East MEP Marta Andreasen says that this is 'too little too late.'
She says the current method of taxpayers footing the bill for failing banks was a win for pro-Euro vanity over common sense economics. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:51 pm
Mitcham pub prosecuted for making too much noise
A pub in Mitcham has been prosecuted for making too much noise and causing a nuisance to local residents.
The Burn Bullock was ordered to pay over £4000 by Wimbledon Magistrates Court.
It’s after being found guilty of breaching a noise abatement notice from the council’s environmental health service last year.
Over 20 complaints were received about the premises. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:50 pm
Olympic opening ceremony plans revealed
30 sheep, 12 horses, 10 chickens and 3 sheepdogs are to be part of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
The stadium will be transformed into the ‘British Countryside’- an idea created by Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle.
A cast of 10 thousand volunteers will help re-create various scenes- including families taking picnics and farmers tiling the soil.
The world’s largest ‘harmonically-tuned’ bell will also be rung, with Boyle saying he wanted people to hear it for ‘hundreds of years.’
Less people travelling to Eurozones who are in crisis
More than 9-point-3 million people passed through BAA's airports last month - but the crisis in some Eurozone economies has had an impact.
Passengers to Greece through London Heathrow were around 11 per-cent down compared to May last year.
There was a similar drop for those travelling to Portugal, while passengers to Italy fell around 9 per-cent. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:47 pm
Kate Moss tells women to cover up
Supermodel Kate Moss is telling British women to stop flashing the flesh.
Croydon’s most famous export says we struggle to dress well in hot weather because we’re not used to covering up.
The 38 year old, who is well known for wearing very little, told Grazia magazine women need to put it away. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:45 pm
Surrey Olympic drop-in sessions
With under 50 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics, Surrey County Council has organised drop-in sessions for local businesses and residents.
As Surrey is hosting the Olympic cycling road races and time trials, many roads will be closed - causing disruption.
The aim of the sessions are to help prepare locals for the events and provide an opportunity to speak face-to-face with council members. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:43 pm
Daughter fears for her dad on hunger strike in Dubai
The 13 year old daughter of a man on hunger strike in Dubai says she fears he will never come back.
Property developer Safi Qurashi from Balham collapsed in his cell on Friday, 40 days into his protest at being jailed for fraud.
The 43 year old was handed a prison sentence in 2010 for bouncing cheques worth 50 million during the country’s property crash.
Sara has made a YouTube video explaining that her father would rather die than stay in prison.
Woman from Clapham threatens to withhold her council tax
A woman from Clapham is threatening to withhold her council tax because she feels the borough is too noisy.
Annie Henderson claims the property next to hers has been undergoing building works for 10 years.
She claims Wandsworth council has done nothing to bring the noisy works to an end, despite her desperate pleas.
Her neighbour, who is carrying out extensive works, blames council planning rules for the amount of time it is taking. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:39 pm
Monday, 11 June 2012
Hamilton happy at Canadian win
Lewis Hamilton says his victory in the Canadian Grand Prix meant as much to him as his first ever victory at the same track five years ago.
The Woking driver became the seventh different winner in as many races this season.
He now leads the championship by two points ahead of Fernando Alonso.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:53 pm
Warning to dog owners in Richmond Park
The Royal Parks has issued a warning to dog walkers in Richmond Park following a spate of attacks from deer.
One pet, believed to be a King Charles Spaniel puppy, was recently killed after being trampled. One woman also had to be hospitalised.
Its believed the deer are more aggressive at this time of year because the females have just given birth.
The delayed spring also means the youngsters are more exposed to the elements as there is less foliage for protection.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:52 pm
Woman dies in Chiswick fire
An elderly woman has died after a fire in a house converted into flats in Chiswick.
Four fire engines and around twenty firefighters attended the fire just after 7 this morning.
The fire severely damaged a bedroom in the first floor flat.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:51 pm
Flood alerts issued for SW London & Surrey
The Environment Agency is advising of disruption from possible flooding across parts of northern and southern England today and tomorrow.
Thirty flood alerts are in place, with 20 of them in the southeast.
In south west London alerts have been issued for Kingston, Richmond, Brentford, Feltham, Twickenham, Croydon, Merton and Sutton.
There are also warnings for Epsom, Ewell, Hersham, Molesey, Leatherhead, Chertsey and Thorpe. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:23 am
Child remains critically ill after Chessington fall
A four-year-old girl remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a bridge at Chessington World of Adventure on Thursday.
Jessica Blake, from the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, fell around 14 feet from a queue for the Tomb Blaster ride at the theme park.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:18 am
Paralympics - A focus on Judo and Powerlifting
Judo and Powerlifting are the focus of this week's podcast looking at the Paralympics in London 2012.
Although there are plenty of gyms around South West London, very few have equipment which cater specifically for people with disabilities.
Nick de Charles at the Hawker Centre in Kingston spoke to Radio jackie's Pascale Couch about their accessible gym:
For the full Paralympic Judo & Powerlifting podcast visit the Radio Jackie red button.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Man from Walton takes to the trees to raise cash for charity
A man from Walton has raised over 1600 pounds the Royal Marsden by unconventional means
Ben Trevor took to the highest trees he could find to get funds for the charity which is close to his heart
The 32 year old has been performing treetop gigs to thank the hospital for treating his mother for breast cancer
Chris Delia from Dorking even made him a bespoke guitar for the occasion
Ben plans to take on the tallest tree in the UK - a 210 foot grand fir in Scotland - at the end of the summer
To sponsor him, visit www.justgiving.com/treetoptroubadour
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:37 pm
Fallen tree causes chaos in Worcester Park
On Friday Jackie News reported on how a tree came down in Cheam Common Road, taking out a bus stop on the way down.
The tree, which was some years old, didn't result in any injuries when it fell in strong winds just before 3.30pm.
However, drivers faced delays of up to an hour to get through Central Road to North Cheam and vice versa.
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