SW London football preview
Chelsea travel to Newcastle this lunchtime in the Premier League, hoping to keep their unbeaten start to the season in tact.
In the 3 o'clock kick-offs, QPR could move out of the relegation zone with a win against fellow strugglers Burnley, while Crystal Palace travel to Tottenham.
And in the Championship, high-flying Brentford could move to the top of the table with a win at Huddersfield.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Old Woking man jailed for rapes
A man from Old Woking has been jailed for 17 years for a string of sexual offences against two girls.
40 year old Christopher Holgate from St Peter’s Road carried out the attacks against his victims when they were aged between 14 and 16 after, on some occasions, giving them alcohol or drugs.
He was found guilty of five counts of rape and one count of sexual activity with a child involving one victim and two counts of rape against a second victim.
The offences took place between 2004 and 2010. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:11 am
Friday, 5 December 2014
Sutton Burglar on CCTV
Police have released a CCTV image of a man wanted in connection with the burglary of a fast food restaurant in Sutton.
Three men with their heads covered got into the restaurant’s office in Oldfields Road on the 26th of August.
As they worked with a jack hammer and a mechanical pallet loader to lift the safe, one of the men showed himself on the security camera.
The suspects removed the safe which contained £15,000.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Sutton CID by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.
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Police appeal for man in connection with sexual assaults
Detectives from Hounslow have released an efit image of a man they would like to question in connection with four sexual assaults on women in Chiswick.
The suspect is described as a white male with tanned skin, between 5ft 4ins to 5ft 8ins tall, aged 25 to 30, stocky or athletic build with brown hair.
All four women have told police that he spoke to them in Spanish, and at the time of the assaults was wearing a beanie hat and carrying a rucksack.
On Friday, the 14th of November at 20.15 the man approached a woman near a bus stop in Chiswick High Road.
He claimed he was lost and trying to get to Hammersmith.
The woman, aged in her early 30s, told him she was going in the same direction and would show him the bus stop.
As they reached the bus stop the suspect sexually assault her, the woman defended herself and the man ran off.
On Saturday, the 15th of November at 2am, a woman aged in her mid 30s, got out of a taxi near The George pub on Chiswick High Road.
As she walked along Dukes Avenue, near to Hadley Gardens, she was approached by a man matching the suspect's description.
He spoke to her in Spanish, before following into Barrowgate Drive. The man pushed her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
The woman defended herself and he then ran off in the direction of Sutton Court Road.
About three hours later that same day at 5am, a woman aged in her mid 20s, was walking to work when she heard footsteps behind her as went along Ravenscourt Park.
The man, matching the suspect's description and also speaking to her in Spanish, caught up with her.
He then sexually assaulted her, before she resisted and he ran away.
The fourth incident happened on Sunday, the 30th of November at 3am in Sharon Road.
A woman, aged in her late 30s, got off a bus in Turnham Green Terrace.
As she walked from Chiswick High Road into Dukes Avenue a man matching the suspect's description and also speaking to her in Spanish.
When she was in Sharon Road, the suspect sexually assaulted her before he was disturbed by a member of the public.
London Scottish at Bristol
London Scottish are looking for their second win of the season in the British & Irish Cup tonight.
Their game at Bristol starts at 7.45.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:25 pm
Mother of Croydon model speaks of anguish over police investigation into her murder
The mother of Croydon model Sally Ann Bowman has spoken of her anguish over the Police investigation into the 18 year old’s murder.
Sally was killed on her doorstep after a night out with her boyfriend in 2005. Chef Mark Dixie was later jailed for life for her murder.
But, Linda Bowman says Police in Spain had the opportunity to catch him in 2003.
Recent DNA links have provided what she calls indisputable evidence that he committed a rape and two sex attacks on the Costa Del Sol.
At the time of Sally Ann’s murder, Linda told Jackie News of her hopes for the Government to create a national DNA database.
Car explodes in Chelsea
Investigations are continuing today after a car burst into flames in the middle of a busy street in Chelsea.
Flames engulfed the vehicle parked in Finborough Road yesterday, causing the tyres to explode at around 1.20pm.
The London Fire Brigade was called to the scene shortly after and the blaze was under control by 1.45pm. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:32 pm
Accident in Whitton
A man has had to be cut out of his car following a collision on the A316 Great Chertsey Road in Whitton.
The accident, involving three cars, happened just before 12.30.
All the emergency services are on scene. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:26 pm
Woman admits burying newborn baby alive in Tooting
A woman who was living rough in a graveyard in Tooting has admitted to burying her newborn baby alive.
39-year-old Latvian Elita Amantova was living off berries and bread left out for birds when she gave birth in 2012.
The death was discovered after a fox dug up the baby on Tooting Common and left parts in a nearby tractor yard.
Amantova, who suffers from mental health problems, admitted infanticide at the Old Bailey and was sentenced to a hospital order.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:59 pm
Police hunting alleged New Malden flasher
Police are hunting a flasher who allgedly exposed himself to a woman on a train at New Malden station.
The victim noticed the man behaving strangely on the platform as her train pulled in, shortly before 9pm on October the 8th.
As the train slowed down, he performed an indecent act, while allegedly laughing.
British Transport Police believe the suspect boarded the train at the previous station, Norbiton, before getting off at New Malden.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:03 am
Cech's agent claims goalkeeper to stay at Stamford Bridge in January
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech won't leave Stamford Bridge in January.
That's according to his agent Viktor Kolar.
Cech has been displaced as Chelsea's number one by Thibaut Courtois this season, and has only made one league appearance.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:55 am
Fulham announce charity partnerships
Fulham have announced two charity partnerships with Prostate Cancer UK and children's hospice charity Shooting Star Chase.
The football club will back the two charities for the next two seasons.
Some of the fundraising activities planned include a 10 kilometre run.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:37 am
Commuters pay for rail upgrade at Wimbledon
Commuters using South west trains will get a slightly higher fare increase in January than the rest of the country.
People will be paying an extra 9 pence a trip on routes from Waterloo.
The firm says increases will help pay for a 7 million pound rail upgrade through Wimbledon.
The investment will mean improved reliability and punctuality on one of the busiest routes in the UK. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:24 am
Surrey police miss their own targets
More than a million people calling police on 101 last year were cut off or decided to abandon their efforts – that’s according to a BBC report.
Surrey Police were the worst-performing force with only 66 per cent of calls answered within 30 seconds.
Merseyside, the best-performing force answered 97 per cent of calls.
Internal police targets aim to answer 90 per cent of calls within 30 seconds.
40 of the 46 forces in the country responded to the Freedom of Information request. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:37 am
London derby for Fulham tonight.
It’s a London derby for Fulham tonight as they play Watford.
Kick off at Craven Cottage is at 7.45.
Watford are on a poor run of four straight defeats but Fulham boss Kit Symons isn’t under any illusions of it being an easy game.
You can listen to Kit Symons' pre-match press conference, with questions from our Chief Sports Reporter Thomas McIlroy here.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 am
Congratulations extended to Brentford's Boss
Brentford's Mark Warburton has been named as the Championship manager of the month for November.
His side, who only won promotion to the division last season, are just a point off the top of the table.
Swindon's Mark Cooper took the League One award and Southend's Phil Brown won the League Two version. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:37 am
Thursday, 4 December 2014
Police appeal for help after Purley attack
Police have issued a picture of a man wanted in connection with an assault in Purley.
The incident occurred outside a restaurant in the High Street on Saturday 29th March at around 10.30pm.
The suspect approached a 49-year-old man and punched him causing the man to fall to the ground.
The image appeared on tonight's BBC Crimewatch programme and can also been seen on the Jackie web-site. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
Construction boss from Fulham guilty of manslaughter
The boss a building firm has been sentenced today at Southwark Crown Court following the death of a construction worker in Fulham in 2010.
Conrad Sidebottom aged 49 commercial director of Siday Construction Limited was found guilty of manslaughter.
Excavation works to install a basement were being carried out in but the house collapsed as a result of it not being property underpinned.
Anghel Milosavlevic aged 37 who was working at the property was crushed and died.
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UPDATE: Police called to Kingston over firearms alert
Police were called this afternoon to reports of a man with a firearm in Kingston.
Officers went to an address in Durlston Road near Latchmere Primary School, just after 1 o'clock.
No arrests were made and no firearm was recovered and the operation is now over.
The man concerned attended hospital voluntarily.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 pm
Symons hopeful of new deal for striker
Fulham manager Kit Symons is hopeful striker Hugo Rodallega will sign a new deal at Craven Cottage.
The Colombian’s been in good form for the Whites, and has eight goals already this season, but his contract runs out of the end of the campaign.
Symons says he doesn’t want any of his star players to leave.
You can listen to Kit Symons' pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's game at home to Watford in full here.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 pm
A post mortem concludes cause of death for a couple from Fetcham
A post-mortem’s concluded stab wounds were the cause of death of a couple found at their home in Fetcham last week.
Police were called to the house in The Copse in the early hours of last Thursday following a report of an assault on two people.
Patrick and Gillian Kettyle who were in their fifties, were pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
38-year-old Viktoras Bruzas, from Walton’s been charged with murder - he’s remanded in custody to appear at The Old Bailey on Friday the 19th of December posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:26 pm
There'll be no charges against teachers at a former school in Staines
No charges will be brought against former staff at a school in Staines where Jimmy Savile abused girls.
It was alleged that two teachers at the former Duncroft Approved School had allowed him access to the pupils during the 1970s.
After looking into the scale of his abuse at the now defunct school, Surrey Police submitted a case summary to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The CPS has now determined that no further action should be taken. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:11 pm
Heathrow to extend property compensation scheme if third runway built
Heathrow says it will extend its property compensation scheme if a third runway is built.
In May, the airport said it would pay 25% above market value for 750 homes that would be compulsorily purchased.
That offer has now been extended to 3,750 homes close to the new runway that wouldn't need to be bought.
Homeowners in Harlington and Cranford Cross will be among those affected.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:05 am
Serious accident on Kew Bridge Road
Kew Bridge Road has been closed after a serious accident involving a motorcycle and a car.
Police were called around 7.15 this morning to reports of a silver Yamaha in collision with a grey Volvo.
The motorbike rider, who’s thought to be in his thirties has been taken to a west London hospital with possible life-threatening injuries.
Man charged after warning from Boris Johnson on flight into Heathrow
A man’s been charged with being drunk on a plane and assault after Boris Johnson tried to calm him down on a flight into Heathrow.
David Morris from Ash Vale was also charged with behaving in a threatening or abusive manner towards a cabin crew member.
The London mayor’s believed to have warned the 43 year old he may face arrest on arrival in the UK during the upset on the Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur.
Mr Morris has been bailed and will appear before Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on the 18th of December posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:39 am
Free Grit On Offer For Wandsworth Residents
Residents in Wandsworth can collect free bags of grit from the council this weekend as part of a town hall initiative.
Local people are been offered 50 kilos of grit, free of charge to help them clear frozen footpaths this winter.
The grit will be available at the council’s depot in Dormay Street between 10am and noon this coming Saturday – residents must bring proof of address. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:25 am
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Woking
Surrey Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault near Woking train station.
Two men and a woman were attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning - whilst walking under the subway at the train station towards White Rose Lane.
They were approached by a group of between two and three women and five men.
A male victim was left unconscious after being punched -- the other man and woman suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
If you have any information please contact Surrey Police on 101. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 am
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Access improves at Carshalton station
Carshalton station will be getting improvements thanks to funds announced in today’s Autumn Statement.
It’s part of the ‘Access for All’ programme which installs lifts and ramps to make travel easier for the less mobile.
The Government announced an extra £60 million in funding for the scheme today.
Part of that funding will pay for the improvements.
Over 330 local residents supported a petition calling for Carshalton to go step-free last October. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:41 pm
Cuts aren't the way forward says Twickenham's MP
A raft of tax cuts have been announced - as the Conservatives chase votes ahead of next year's general election.
The chancellor's Autumn Statement has seen some inheritance taxes removed, fuel duty frozen, and stamp duty cut for most home-buyers.
But George Osborne's admitted tax revenue's been lower than expected, meaning the deficit's still larger than hoped.
Liberal Democrat business secretary Vince Cable has welcomed the measures - but said his views differ from his coalition partners.
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Climate change at Kew
Both the UK and the planet are on course for the warmest year ever recorded.
The Met Office says so far, it's been about one-and-a-half degrees hotter here than the long-term average, although a cold December could change this.
Experts say human impact's the likely cause.
Tony Kirkham from Kew Gardens says the climate's certainly changing which means he's now able to grow plants that wouldn't have survived in England 36 years ago when he first started working at Kew.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they'd like to speak to in connection with a spate of car key burglaries in North Surrey and London.
Police believe the burglaries, which happened throughout November, in Egham, Ashford and Maida Vale are linked.
It's believed houses are being targeted specifically to obtain the keys of high value cars parked on the driveway. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:26 pm
Reward doubled for information about St Lucia murder
A couple from Esher whose son was murdered on a Caribbean island have doubled a reward offered for information on his death.
38 year old multi-millionaire Oliver Gobat's body was found in a burnt out car on St Lucia in April - he’d been reportedly set alight after being shot.
His parents, Theo and Helen are now offering a £120,000 reward saying though it won’t bring him back they want to know how and why it happened.
The MP for Esher and Walton Dominic Raab, has asked the Foreign Office to intervene. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:46 pm
Back Heathrow accused of scaremongering
Gatwick has today made an official complaint about Heathrow allegedly faking grassroots support in the airport expansion battle.
Gatwick claims that the “Back Heathrow” campaign, which is funded by the West London airport, is posing as a community group.
In a letter to the Government's Airports Commission, Gatwick chair Sir Roy McNulty says Heathrow's polling and public statements should be treated with “strong scepticism”.
He also accused Back Heathrow of “scaremongering.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:58 am
Wandsworth Council approves running group proposals
Councillors in Wandsworth have approved proposals for an amateur running group to begin organising races in the borough's parks and open spaces.
It's expected Parkrun will start staging events on a six month trial basis.
The trial period will allow the council to assess the impact of the runs on the areas where they are held.
Parkrun has also been offered a grant from its public health budget to find the initiative.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:43 am
Boris Johnson caught up in mid-air drama
London’s Mayor has been caught up in a mid-air drama on a flight coming in to Heathrow.
Boris Johnson attempted to calm down an abusive passenger who was later arrested by police on suspicion of being drunk on board and common assault.
The 43-year-old man had to be restrained after a scuffle which left one crew member complaining of a cut cheek.
The incident occurred on Mr Johnson’s 13 hour Malaysia Air flight which landed this morning at 6.
Sutton Council supports calls for restrictions on high speed gambilng machines
Sutton Council has given its support to the campaign calling for restrictions on betting stakes for high speed gambling machines.
It's backed calls for the stakes on the fixed odds betting terminals to be reduced from £100 to £2.
The council says it's particularly worried about the location of bookmakers and the devastating consequences for families affected by gambling addiction.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Police appeal after fatal accident in Lambeth
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Lambeth.
Officers were called to reports of a black Ford Mondeo in collision with a stationary bus just before midnight on Monday on Streatham Hill.
The 24-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene – his next of kin have been informed.
A passenger in the vehicle was taken to a south London hospital where he remains in a stable condition. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:53 am
Councils search for trustees to support redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park & Museum
Ealing and Hounslow Councils are searching for Gunnersbury Park and Museum trustees.
They will support the multi-million pound redevelopment of the site by becoming volunteer members of a new charitable trust.
The aim is to ensure the Grade II listed site fulfils it's potential to become a major destination and community asset.
Applicants need to demonstrate a commitment to West London, a passion for Gunnersbury Park and must have the ability to network.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:22 am
Freedom Pass renewal for 2015 has Sutton at the top of the list
Sutton has the highest rate of renewals of the Freedom Pass in London.
Almost half of older people in the borough have reapplied for free travel in 2015, a figure which far exceeds renewal rates in London.
Around 40,000 people in the area are making the most of the free travel offer but over half of these passes will expire on 31 March.
Sutton is leading the way digitally with online renewals making the process quick and easy. Residents can also renew at the library. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:19 am
Empty homes in Sutton are given a new lease of life by the council
Sutton Council has successfully helped bring 80 homes back into use.
The number of long term empty properties has been reduced by 127 in the last year.
The council locates absent owners of empty properties and works with them, providing financial assistance for renovation.
35 homes are currently being renovated for availability before March 2015.
Residents are being asked to help identify more empty homes in the borough. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:36 am
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Wimbledon man jailed after a 6 year jolly up
A property manager from Wimbledon who spent millions of stolen rent on lavish holidays has been jailed for 5 years.
52 year old Gerald Porter was employed at Greenfield Property Management to collect rent, utility and service payments.
But Porter, who was on 60 thousand a year, funded his children’s private education by diverting tenant payments into his account.
The theft, which spanned 6 years, totalled 3 and a half million pounds. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:12 pm
Today's top stories with the Jackie News team
Radio Jackie's 15 minute podcast of all the day's news for South West London and North Surrey is now online.
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Simply click here. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:24 pm
Police in Surbiton arrest a man believed to be on warrant
More follows
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:52 pm
World Cup opening ceremony at Twickenham revealed
The opening ceremony of next year's rugby union World Cup won't be a very lengthy affair.
Organisers have confirmed a seven o'clock start for the event, which takes place ahead of England and Fiji staging the first match of the tournament at Twickenham in an eight o'clock kick-off on September 18th.
It'll be put together by Unspun Creative and Kim Gavin, who were responsible for the ceremonies at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:26 pm
Injured cyclist speaks out
The injured cyclist left waiting for an ambulance for 90 minutes yesterday has hit out at the NHS
63 year old Angie Cook was riding her bike through rush hour traffic in Teddington when she collided with a Vauxhall Zafira.
She was left lying in Broad Street while two ambulances called were diverted to other incidents.
Ms Cook has described the incident as traumatic and says even the police were shocked at the amount of time it was taking.
The mother of one from Sunbury was left with a bruised coccyx. The driver was not arrested. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:18 pm
Woman speaks out after attack
A woman sprayed in the face with bleach has told of how she feared she was going to die.
The florist, who has asked to remain anonymous, was working at Clapham Flowers in Nightingale Lane when she was attacked.
The 24 year old told the Evening Standard the PH levels in her eyes are still quite bad but she was lucky it wasn’t acid.
No arrests have been made. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:17 pm
Woman dies on flight
A woman's died on a transatlantic flight from Heathrow to New York.
The passenger's believed to have been 23 and reportedly fell unconscious on a United Airlines plane to Newark in New Jersey last night.
A doctor tried unsuccessfully to save her. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:13 pm
Missing man from Isleworth found
Police have thanked the public for their help in finding a missing 79-year-old man from Isleworth.
Abdul Ghader Shamshiri disappeared on Saturday while staying with members of his family in Northolt.
He was found by a person who’d read the police appeal.
Mr Shamshiri was suffering with hypothermia and taken to a west London hospital for treatment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Psychiatric patient arrested in Clapham is expected in court today
A man who absconded from a London psychiatric hospital has been charged with 11 offences including blackmail and criminal damage.
48 year old Paul Williams, disappeared from the hospital in Woolwich last Friday and was arrested yesterday in Clapham.
He’s also been charged with aggravated burglary, theft, possession of an offensive weapon, possessing cannabis and a motor vehicle offence.
Williams is expected to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court later. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:12 pm
Mourinho: no offers for Cech
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed there's been no offers for Petr Cech.
That's despite reported interest from other clubs, such as Arsenal and Liverpool.
The goalkeeper has only played five matches this season, after being replaced by Thibaut Courtois as the Blues' number one.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:07 pm
Update on the Fetcham murders case
A Lithuanian builder has appeared in court charged with the murders of a couple at their home in Fetcham.
The bodies of Patrick and Gillian Kettyle were discovered by a family member early on Thursday morning.
38 year old Viktoras Bruzas is remanded in custody until Dec 19th. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:23 pm
Activists dump manure outside Ukip's Croydon office
HIV campaigners have dumped manure in front of Ukip's south London office in Croydon.
It’s in protest over Nigel Farage's comments about the virus which the group say were “offensive”.
The party leader said in a Newsweek Europe interview his preference for the type of immigrant he would support moving to the UK was "people who do not have HIV".
Activists from ACT UP were pictured yesterday kissing next to the manure for World AIDS Day -A protest banner in the background reads ‘What goes around comes around’. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:07 am
Mitcham & Morden MP lobbied by Fire Brigades Union
Siobhain McDonagh, the MP for Mitcham and Morden, is among politicians being lobbied by the Fire Brigades Union.
It's because the Labour MP hasn't signed an Early Day Motion against proposals to reform pensions for firefighters.
Paul Burstow, MP for Sutton and Cheam, is also on the list of MPs being lobbied.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
Fire crews are still at the site of the Staines blaze more than 24 hours on
Fire crews are still at the site of an industrial estate blaze 24 hours after it caused the closure of Staines town centre.
Investigators are still waiting to assess where the fire started on the Renshaw Industrial Estate, shortly after midnight yesterday.
Part of the High Street remains closed with diversions in place while buildings are made safe.
A number of businesses in one unit on the industrial estate in Mill Mead have been completely destroyed. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:39 am
Fire in Richmond
Firefighters in Richmond are reminding people who live in purpose-built flats to make sure they know their fire safety plan.
It’s after a woman was rescued from a blaze at a block of flats on Sheen Road early on Saturday morning.
She was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.
London Fire Brigade has launched a major new safety campaign designed to improve awareness of fire safety for the residents of high rise buildings
To find out more about fire safety in purpose built blocks and high rise flats visit www.knowtheplan.co.uk posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:18 am
Routemasters for 137 route
Transport for London has announced that the 137 bus route, which runs from Streatham Hill, will be served entirely by Routemasters by the end of the month.
There will be a phased conversion of the route, which runs through Clapham Common and Chelsea Bridge to Oxford Circus, from Saturday.
The buses won't be required to have a conductor on at all times.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am
Kingston company wants to develop video gaming
Kingston based gaming company Gfinity want to turn London into the global home of competitive video gaming.
The company plans to build an “eSports” 500-seater stadium where the public will be able to watch video game tournaments.
Audiences for video gaming, live and online, are growing globally at a rapid rate.
Airports battle steps up
Gatwick Airport is planning to spend 1-billion pounds as it takes on Heathrow to get government backing for a second runway.
Part of their plan includes transforming the North Terminal to get more passengers.
Heathrow’s responded by offering an enhanced compensation package to homeowners near their proposed third runway.
The Airports Commission has already shortlisted its plans for airport expansion. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:10 am
Monday, 1 December 2014
A public square in Battersea gets named
The name of the public space at the heart of the Battersea Power Station development has been revealed in Kuala Lumpar today.
It will be called Malaysia Square.
The London mayor says 60 per cent of the latest homes for sale have gone to UK-passport holders.
25 thousand homes are to be built in the development and 600 of those will be affordable.
When questioned over the affordability for Londoners, Tan Sri Li-ew of the Malaysian owned, Battersea Project Holding Company, said:
That becomes a national policy, not a developer policy. We can only play by the rules set by you all. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:27 pm
A round up of today's top stories
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Officer denies charges
A serving Met Police officer has appeared in court today to plead not guilty to voyeurism charges.
36 year old Daniel Williams is a constable on Wandsworth Borough.
He was charged with three counts of voyeurism and suspended from duty.
He’ll next appear in court on Monday the 15th of December. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
The future of Wimbledon’s famous greyhound stadium is in doubt tonight.
AFC Wimbledon wants to tear down the historic site and replace it with an 11,000-seater football stadium and 600 homes (plan pictured above).
But, greyhound racing fans have told us they are preparing a rival bid to replace the run down stadium with a new dog track.
AFC Wimbledon wants to bring the football club back to the area where it played up to 1991.
Merton council is set to decide on the applications early next year for the site, which is owned by Galliard Homes and the Greyhound Racing Authority Acquisition Ltd.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:27 pm
Ambulance bosses apologise following accident delay in Teddington
It’s emerged an injured cyclist in Teddington has had to wait an hour and a half for paramedics to arrive.
Ambulance bosses have apologised saying they were sorry they weren’t there sooner.
The woman in her 60s collided with a car just before 9am in Broad Street.
Two ambulances were sent but both were diverted to other incidents.
TwitPic: @Teddington_Town
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:02 pm
Missing man from West Byfleet
Surrey Police is continuing to search for a man in his 50s who was last seen in West Byfleet on Saturday night.
51-year-old Kevin Eastwood last had contact with his family at around 9pm on Saturday and hasn't been seen or heard from since which is out of character for him.
It's believed Kevin is travelling in a silver Ford Transit van with the registration number LD10 HAE which has the words Eastwood Carpentry Services on the sides.
He is known to have connections to Lyme Regis in Dorest and Somerset and may be in either of these locations.
Kevin is described as a white man, around 6ft 2ins tall, of thin build and clean shaven. He was last seen wearing dark jeans and a dark blue zip-up hooded top.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:10 pm
Man remanded in custody after being charged with GBH on a woman in Mitcham
A man's been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with GBH on a woman in Mitcham.
48-year-old Nana Adjei Mensah, who's an Italian national from Mitcham, was charged yesterday with causing grievous bodily harm.
It's after police were called to a report of a woman stabbed in Harwood Avenue just after 1pm on Saturday.
He'll reappear in court on the 15th of December.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:01 pm
Firefighters still at scene of Staines fire
Firefighters are still at the scene of a major fire in Staines.
They're damping it down after it broke out just after midnight.
100 officers and 20 engines were needed to fight the flames at the Renshaw Industrial Estate on Mill Lane.
40 people from nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution but have since been allowed to return to their homes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:54 pm
Escapee from psychiatric hospital arrested in Clapham
After an extensive search police have arrested a man who absconded from a psychiatric hospital last Friday.
48 year-old Paul Williams was found in Clapham this morning and arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and robbery.
He’s been taken into police custody. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Fire in Wimbledon Village
A fire's broken out in a loft in Wimbledon Village.
The fire brigade was called to the four-storey building in Arthur Road at 20 past 12 this afternoon.
Four fire engines and twenty firefighters dealt with the blaze, which was brought under control by 2 o'clock.
A man escaped from his flat and suffered smoke inhalation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:29 pm
Fulham defender pleased with debut
Fulham defender Jack Grimmer has spoken of his delight at making his debut for the Whites in Saturday's 2-1 win at Brighton.
But the 20-year-old Scotsman admits he'll need a few more games in the first team to get up to speed in what he calls the “hardest league in England.”
He says he hopes he's done enough to be in manager Kit Symons' starting lineup for Fulham's next game against Watford on Friday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:26 pm
Woking to play Eastleigh in FA Trophy
Woking have been drawn at home to Eastleigh in the first round of the FA Trophy.
Sutton United have been handed an away tie to Hemel Hempstead Town.
And if Staines Town win their replay against Poole Town, they'll be handed a trip to Maidenhead United.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:19 pm
Surrey Police launched Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme
Surrey Police has fully launched the Government’s Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme.
It’s part of a range of measures to contribute to a reduction in the overall use of stop and searches among thirty-five forces.
It’s hoped it’ll increase transparency by recording all outcomes of stop and search and whether there’s a connection between the grounds for the search and the outcome.
A community complaints trigger will also be introduced, to ensure complaints are properly monitored and scrutinised.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
UPDATE: A major fire's broken out in Staines
A major fire’s broken out at an industrial estate in Staines.
Over 100 firefighters are being assisted by a Met Police helicopter to tackle the blaze at Renshaw Estate at Mill Mead which started just after midnight.
Some homes nearby have been evacuated and several roads in the area are closed.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Surrey Police has issued the latest map on the road closures.
Stay tuned to Jackie for full travel updates, or follow us on Twitter @Jackie_Travel
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:39 am
Plans to widen M25 at Chertsey announced
Plans to triple levels of spending to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads by the end of the decade have been announced.
Roads in London and the South East will receive maintenance funding worth 1-point-9 billion pounds.
The plans include substantial widening of the M25 at Junction 11 for Chertsey.
Work on the M4 Heathrow slip road is also planned at Junction 4 and 4a to improve access to the airport.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 am
Man charged with sexual assaults in Croydon
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of sexual assaults in Croydon.
They took place between 7 and 9 yesterday morning in the Beulah Hill area.
Four women who allege they were assaulted have been traced but officers believe there may be more women who were approached.
Moshin Abedin, from Tooting Bec, has been charged with sexual touching and possession of a Class B drug.
He’ll appear at Croydon Magistrates Court today. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:01 am
Man missing from Weybridge
Police are appealing for help in tracing a man missing from Weybridge.
Fifty-one-year-old Kevin Eastwood was last seen by family members yesterday morning at about 11.
It’s believed Kevin is travelling in a silver Ford Transit van with the registration number LD10 HAE.
The van has the words Eastwood Carpentry Services on the sides.
Kevin is a white man, around 6-feet-2-inches tall, of thin build and clean shaven.
He was last seen wearing dark jeans and a dark blue zip-up hooded top.
Attacks on SECAMB staff rise
South East Coast Ambulance Service staff have reported more than 100 physical assaults in 2013-14.
But at 113 – it's only two more than last year.
Nine people have been prosecuted, including a man given a police caution for assaulting a member of staff in Woking in May 2013.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
Man arrested in connection with Leatherhead burglary
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with a burglary at the home of a vulnerable woman in her 40s in Leatherhead.
It happened at 8 o’clock yesterday evening in Cressall Close, when a man forced entry to the home.
He then stole a handbag containing items of high-sentimental value.
Police are looking to find the handbag and a key safe which was taken from the front of the property.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Chelsea's lead at top of table cut
Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League has been cut to six points.
That’s after Manchester City won 3-0 at Southampton, who they leapfrogged into second place.
Chelsea could only draw 0-0 at Sunderland yesterday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:37 pm
Constant green light for cyclists in East Twickenham could be a possibility
Cyclists in East Twickenham and St Margaret’s could soon be getting a constant ‘green light’.
Richmond Council and TFL are looking at the possibility of introducing a new continental style signal for riders at one junction.
It detects the presence of a cyclist and gives them a dedicated green light in all directions so they can go in advance of any other vehicle.
A feasibility study is now being carried out for the junction at Richmond Road, St Margaret’s and Rosslyn Road.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:20 pm
Body found in search for missing man from Oxshott
Police searching for an elderly man missing from Oxshott have found a body.
It was discovered at around 3pm on Saturday afternoon.
A formal identification has not yet taken place, but the body is believed to be that of 73 year old Martyn Pedder.
His next of kin have been informed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm
School in Barnes bans blazers
One of the country’s most prestigious schools has banned pupils from wearing blazers.
Students at St Paul's School in Barnes are being targeted by muggers looking for the latest phones and iPads.
Parents have been encouraged to buy their children dark hooded tops to blend in.
The Chancellor George Osborne is one of the school’s most famous former pupils.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm
Man jailed after punching four-year-old girl
A man who punched a four-year-old girl, causing her to spend several days fighting for her life in intensive care, has been jailed.
27-year-old Craig Carth from Wandsworth was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm at a trial at Kingston Crown Court.
He’s been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
In March 2013, the girl was rushed to St George’s Hospital in Tooting after her mother reported she had been unwell and vomiting.
During surgery, she was found to have two holes in her intestine and it was established that trauma to her upper abdomen was the likely cause.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:27 pm
Research into dance in post-genocide Rwanda to be carried out at the University of Roehampton
New research on the role of dance in post-genocide Rwanda is to be carried out at the University of Roehampton.
That's thanks to a grant of more than 110,000 euros from an EU funding scheme.
Dr Carine Planke will begin a year-long fellowship at the University tomorrow, and will conduct research in the Dance Department.
She'll also undertake three months of fieldwork in the East African country, focussing on one of its most prominent dance troupes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Twickenham fraudster proscuted
A fraudster from Twickenham, who claimed she was unemployed despite working at the Foreign Office, has been prosecuted by Richmond Council.
Celene Harris claimed over £9000 in Housing and Council Tax Benefits despite working for Hounslow Council and Central Government.
After pleading guilty at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court, she was handed a three-month curfew order and must remain at her home between 9pm and 6am.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
Richmond Council taking steps to improve borough's health
Community health services and improved prevention support will be high on the future public health agenda in Richmond.
Lisa Blakemore, the Council's Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Health, has announced a commitment to increase the role of pharmacies.
She also committed to improving in-school services to tackle childhood obesity.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
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