Wandsworth's Lifelong Learner Award.
A 41 year man who recovered from serious head injuries has been awarded Adult Learner of the Year in Wandsworth.
Siman Dumano has battled memory and mobility problems.
But he overcame these challenges to pass courses in literacy and information technology.
He also achieved a one hundred percent attendance record at the community venue Battersea Chapel.
There's more info about adult education classes at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/adulteducation or 0208 871 8626.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:45 pm
Counterfeit flags at Heathrow
Ten thousand counterfeit flags have been seized at Heathrow Airport.
The flags which display Olympic rings on a white background would be worth about a hundred thousand pounds if sold.
They were sent from China and were discovered by customs last week – they will now be destroyed.
They were due to be delivered to an importer in Norwood.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 pm
Friday, 20 July 2012
Police appeal for help to find Surbiton woman
Police are trying to locate an elderly woman who’s missing in Surbiton.
79 year old Patricia Glass suffers from dementia and was last seen in Brown Road at midday.
She’s about 5 foot 2, white, thin with a missing front tooth.
She’s wearing a multi-colour spotty skirt, a white blouse with a turquoise top.
Anyone with any information should call police. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:38 pm
Student from Cobham carries Olympic flame today
A student from ACS Cobham International School will be carrying the Olympic Flame today.
Eighteen year old Stephen Kirchner was nominated by his friends and PE teacher for his battle with Leukaemia when he was fourteen.
He says he won't be selling his torch and will use it for fund-raising in the future. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:29 pm
Brentford appoint assistant manager
Brentford have appointed a new assistant manager, ahead of their forthcoming League One Season.
Alan Kernaghan, a former Republic of Ireland international, will assist Uwe Rosler at the Bees.
He had been working as a coach at Griffin Park, having previously managed Clyde and Dundee in Scottish football.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:21 am
Clapham redevelopment approved
A planning application for the redevelopment of the Peabody Estate in Clapham Junction has been approved.
The scheme would see the estate demolished and replaced with modern homes, a new community centre, public squares and children's play areas.
It would offer a mix of homes with about 200 homes for social rent and 200 for sale.
There would also be new space for shops, cafes, restaurants and offices. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:18 am
Police search launched after boat capsizes
Police have continued to search for a man missing after a boat capsized in the River Thames last night
The man, believed to be in his 40's has not been seen since the boat overturned, near Russell Road in Shepperton.
Another man and a teenage boy who were on the boat managed to get to safety.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:10 am
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Missing woman found safe and well
A 50-year-old woman who was reported missing from Ashford has tonight been found safe and well.
Police thank people for their assistance with information regarding Marie Moore.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:23 pm
Olympic rings unveiled at Box Hill
With just over a week until the Olympic Games Cycling Road Race competition takes place in Box Hill a large set of Olympic Rings have unveiled.
The Rings have been installed on the side of the National Trust's Box Hill.
Made of aluminium they are approximately 15 metres wide by 7 metres high.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:05 pm
Tributes to Egham student
Tributes have been paid to a promising student who died in a house fire.
18 year old Peter Baker, who attended Strodes College, in Egham, is being described by his Principal as “exceptionally gifted”.
He died in a blaze at his home in Slough on the 7th of July.
He had just finished his a-levels, and had been due to take up a place at Queen Mary's College, University of London, to read drama.
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:52 pm
Wimbledon is pushed back
Wimbledon is getting a new start date.
It's being pushed back by a week, starting in 2015.
That'll mean there's a three-week gap after the French Open before the Championships get underway.
The move follows lengthy talks.
Organisers say it'll give players more time to rest and adapt to playing on grass.
The 2015 tournament will start on June the 29th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:51 pm
Police search for missing woman in Ashford
Police are appealing for the help in tracing a woman who’s been missing from her home in Ashford for 4 days.
50 year old Marie Moore was reported missing yesterday by a concerned family member.
She left her home on Sunday evening to go to a shop in Feltham Road but failed to return and hasn’t been seen since.
Mrs Moore is white, medium build, around 5ft 5 with shoulder length, dark brown hair and green eyes.
She’s known to frequent Ashford, Feltham and Staines town centres.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:50 pm
Spate of car thefts in Surrey
Surrey police are warning homeowners to be extra careful after a series of thefts of high value cars from homes.
Officers are investigating four burglaries, two in Esher, the others in Ashford and Virginia Water.
The most recent case occurred yesterday morning at 6:15am, when thieves broke into a house in Esher and made away with a Mini Cooper and Audi A6.
4 out of the 5 stolen vehicles have been Audi's, and police have urged owners of these cars to be on their guard. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:27 pm
Police officer cleared of manslaughter
A police officer has been cleared of the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests in 2009.
PC Simon Harwood from Carshalton says he used reasonable force when he hit 47-year-old Mr Tomlinson with a baton.
He will face Metropolitan Police internal disciplinary proceedings - and has been accused of 'heavy-handedness' twice before.
He was joined Surrey Police in 2003, who were aware of his record.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:24 pm
Sutton thief fined
A man from Sutton has been fined 100-pounds for an attempted burglary.
20 year old Grant Gough pleaded guilty after the unsuccessful theft from a house on Burleigh Road.
The homeowner caught him as he was trying to sneak into his garage and chased him off – before police later arrested him.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:13 am
Ealing man charged with terrorism offences
Scotland Yard has charged three men, including a man from West Ealing, with travelling to Pakistan to train for terror.
The trio - in their twenties and from London - are accused of preparing for crimes over the last couple of years.
A 22-year-old woman and 47 year old man are also accused of possessing terrorist material.
All five have been arrested this month.
Police say it's unrelated to the forthcoming Olympics.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:12 am
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
New Staines Town manager revealed
Staines Town have unveiled their new manager- ex Jamaican international Marcus Gayle.
The former striker- who's career took in Brentford, Wimbledon and Rangers amongst others- arrives at Wheatsheaf Park after a spell as AFC Wimbledon reserve manager.
Mitcham murder suspect remanded in custody
A man accused of a murder in Mitcham has been remanded in custody.
19 year old Chukwurunim Dexter Ozour appeared at South West Magistrates' Court.
He’s charged with the murder of 20 year old Mahad Mohammed on the Winstanley Estate last July.
He will re-appear at the Old Bailey later this month. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 pm
Fullers sales down
The Chiswick based brewer Fullers says poor weather has hit sales.
Like-for-like sales were down 1-per cent in the 15 weeks to mid-July - as the rain caused problems for pubs with gardens.
But the Diamond Jubilee and Euro 2012 have helped other parts of the business. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:07 pm
Newspapers guilty of contempt of court over Bellfield
The Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror have been found guilty over their coverage Levi Bellfield's trial for the murder of Walton teenager Milly Dowler.
The jury had been considering a charge of the attempted abduction of Rachel Cowles, then 11, in Walton, one day before Milly went missing.
However, the jury was discharged after the newspapers published some "seriously prejudicial" articles, meaning that a fair and balanced trial could not be guaranteed.
The court is now considering what penalty to give the newspapers.
As well as the murder of Dowler, Bellfield is currently serving a life sentence for the murders of Marsha McDonnell, in Hampton, and Amelie Delagrange, in Twickenham. He was also convicted of the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, in Isleworth.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:04 pm
Missing Ewell man found
A missing man from Ewell has been found safe and well.
64 year old Sayad Hawseea, originally from Mauritius, had left his home at 3PM on Monday.
Mr Hawseea, who suffers from health problems, had no medication with him. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:54 pm
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Police warn of distraction thefts in Spelthorne
People in Spelthorne are being warned to be extra vigilant following a spate of distraction offences in the borough.
The most recent incident happened in Manor Road, Ashford when a man in his seventies opened his door to a man who claimed to be investigating a water leak.
While they were in the kitchen a second man entered the flat and went into his bedroom.
The occupant realised what was happening and challenged both men who made off but they got away with £400 cash and a watch.
The following security tips are recommended by Surrey Police:
• Keep doors locked and windows secure at all times. Use spy holes to see the caller and if you do open the door, use a door chain if you have one. • If you do let somebody in to your home, close the door behind them – distraction burglars often work in teams, where one will distract you whilst others sneak in through the insecure door. • Don’t keep large quantities of cash at home; put it in the bank where it is safe. • If you suspect a bogus caller is at your door call the police immediately.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:28 pm
A 64-year-old man from Epsom is missing
David Machin left home at around 9.15am Monday morning and hasn’t been heard from since.
He’s 6ft 4” tall with black, short wavy hair, broad shoulders, wears glasses and is clean shaven.
Mr Machin was wearing brown cord jeans, a grey and black polo neck top, a navy blue anorak and black and grey trainers.
Anyone who knows where he might be or has seen him in the last 24 hours should contact Surrey Police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:19 pm
Twickenham Studios knight in shining armour named
The saviour of Twickenham Studios has been named.
Twickenham Studios Ltd, run by West London businessman Sunny Vohra, has taken over.
Classics such as Alfie and The Italian Job were produced there. It was also used for the 2011 BAFTA nominated War Horse.
Steven Spielberg, Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen were amongst 4,000 people who signed a petition to save the studios.
It had been due to close in June after falling into administration.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:24 pm
Sutton police praised
A 53 year old woman from Cheam has heaped praise on the police who came to her rescue- after she broke her ankle falling off a ladder.
She was cutting her garden hedge when the accident happened.
Her cries were only heard after 30 minutes by neighbours, who called police and an ambulance.
Local PC’s Tony Adkins and Louise Jenkins were on scene within 2 minutes, and later visited her in hospital.
She required 3 operations at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, and is now on the mend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:22 pm
Dons swoop for fifth summer signing
AFC Wimbledon have completed the signing of former Brentford defender Pim Balkestein.
The Dutchman made 25 appearances for the Bees after joining on a permanent transfer from Ipswich Town.
But Wimbledon boss Terry Brown has acted swiftly following the defenders release from their London rivals.
Balkestein becomes the Dons 5th summer signing, after Warren Cummings, Stacy Long, Curtis Osano and Louis Harris.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:20 pm
Surge in hoax ambulance calls
New figures show the number of hoax or inappropriate calls made to ambulance services in the South East have more than doubled.
South East Coast Ambulance Trust received just over 6 and a half thousand hoax or abandoned calls between April 2011 and March 2012.
That’s up from just under 3 thousand in 2009-10.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:18 pm
Small businesses in danger in Carshalton?
Small business trade in Carshalton Beeches could be at risk.
It’s after the Office Of Fair Trading approved a deal to sell Total Petrol Stations, including one in Stanley Park Road, to Sainsbury’s.
Liberal Democrat, and local MP for Carshalton and Wallington Tom Brake, says supermarket chain expansion into convenience stores cuts choices for locals.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:15 pm
Surrey police stations sold
Bids to buy both Walton and East Molesey police stations have been accepted by Surrey Police Authority, following a public meeting
But no station will be sold until an alternative provision for neighbourhood teams is put in place.
In Walton a police post is proposed in the former library building which is due to open in 2013.
In Molesey, a new police post is already operational within Environmental Agency premises at Molesey Lock.
The identity of the bidders remains under wraps.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:12 pm
Free iPhone app for Olympic Road Cycling
An iPhone app has been launched containing all the information people need to know about the Olympic road cycling events.
The men's race takes place on the 28th of July, whilst the women's is scheduled for the 29th of July.
The route takes in South West London and Surrey.
Anyone can come along and watch the event for free.
To download the app simply search for “Surrey road cycling” in the App Store
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:09 pm
Pensioner missing in Kingston
Police have issued an urgent appeal after a pensioner went missing from Kingston hospital.
The 77 yr old, is described as white, 5'7” tall, slim build, short grey hair, wearing a lilac and purple jumper with light blue trousers.
She has been known to frequent the areas of Ace of Spades, Worcester Park, Asda at Roehampton and the Fountain at New Malden.
If you see Doreen or know of her whereabouts, please call 999 immediately
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:06 pm
Monday, 16 July 2012
Man guilty of Sutton murder
A man’s pleaded guilty to the murder of a woman in Sutton.
20 year old Reece Ludlow admitted killing 35 year old Louisa Brannan in March last year.
She died from stab wounds. He will be sentenced tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:31 pm
Eger leaves the Bees
Brentford defender Marcel Eger has left the club by mutual consent.
The German made 22 appearances for the Bees since joining last summer from German side St Pauli.
However, he hasn’t made an appearance since January after suffering an ankle injury.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:48 pm
Barriers start to go up across Surrey
Roadside barriers will be appearing in the next few days along the route of the Olympic cycle road race.
Surrey County Council says 42 miles of barriers are needed to create "the largest Olympic venue from scratch".
It said they would be stacked and tethered by the side of the road ready for the first race on 28 July.
Staging the Surrey section of the event requires 5,000 cones, 4,000 road signs and 545 road closures.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:47 pm
London Welsh sign new back
London Welsh have signed versatile back Tom Arscott from Worcester Warriors.
The 24 year old joins the Richmond club after making 36 appearances and scoring 80 points during his time at Sixways.
He’s also been capped by England at Under-19 level and also represented England Saxons.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:46 pm
Population increases
The population in England and Wales has increased by almost 4 million in the last decade.
It’s now reached over 56 million and is the largest growth shown by a census since 1801.
London has now topped 8 million, a 12 per-cent increase since 2001.
Hounslow has seen a 17 per-cent rise in numbers and Wandsworth 13 per-cent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:45 pm
Paralympics - A focus on Boccia
Boccia is a target sport which takes a lot of skill and concentration.
It is the focus of this week's podcast ahead of the London 2012 Paralympics.
Ali Lalani, Vice President of the Children's Trust in Tadworth, has represented his country in Boccia at international events, including the Paralympics, and he describes the tactics as those similar to playing chess.
We also hear the views of people playing the sport at grass-routes level at the Rainbow Centre in Epsom.
Marcus is an Execrise Instructor at the Hawker Centre in Kingston. He explains how adaptive and inclusive the game can be:
Listen to the full podcast on the Radio Jackie red button: Paralympics - A focus on Boccia
63-year-old Malcolm Styles, The UK’s oldest full time fire-fighter, will carry the Olympic torch through Felbridge when it comes to Surrey on Tuesday.
Styles, from Redhill, is one of four torchbearers chosen to carry the flame through the village on July 17.
The Torch will return to Surrey on Friday, July 20, when it will go through Godstone, Bletchingley, Redhill, Reigate, Dorking, Westcott, Shere and Godalming, before reaching Guildford.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:58 am
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