Hounslow Council combats flytipping
In a bid to reduce flytipping, Hounslow Council will be letting residents to bring one van load of bulky waste a year to the tip at Space Waye at no charge.
The new allowance comes in from the 8th June. Until then residents have to pay to dispose of the waste.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 pm
Moonwalk heading to Clapham tonight
The Moonwalk is taking place on Clapham Common tonight.
Men and women will be taking part in the event, which aims to raise £6 million for Walk the Walk, a breast cancer charity.
Derek Fowler is commodore of Sutton Mariners and will be wearing his decorated bra for the 26.2 mile marathon.
Crystal Palace spoil Gerrard's party
Steven Gerrard has been denied a winning Anfield farewell.
His final home game as a Liverpool player saw them lose 3-1 in the Premier League to Crystal Palace, thanks to goals from Jason Puncheon, Wilfried Zaha and Glenn Murray.
He received a guard of honour before the match from both teams, and a huge reception from the fans.
Gerrard will leave the only club he's ever played for at the end of the season to join LA Galaxy.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:29 pm
Woman dies after falling from block of flats in Kingston
A woman has died after falling from a block of flats in Kingston.
Police were called just before 4.30 this afternoon to reports of an injured woman in Burritt Road.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Next of kin are in the process of being informed, and a post-mortem and formal identification will take place in due course.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:07 pm
SW London sport roundup
Already relegated QPR have won their first home game under Chris Ramsey – they’ve beaten Newcastle 2-1 thanks to goals from Matt Phillips and Leroy Fer.
In rugby union, Harlequins have lost 37-21 to Newcastle in their final Premier League match of the season.
And in cricket, in the T20 blast, Surrey have beaten Essex by 44 runs, scoring 205 for 5 – with Steven Davies top scoring on 53.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:49 pm
Update: Missing man from Carshalton found
UPDATE: MONDAY 18TH MAY 2.55PM
Police were concerned about the whereabouts of a missing man from Carshalton.
31-year-old Sean O’Connor has since been found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 pm
German winger arrives at Griffin Park
Despite only finishing their season yesterday, it’s all change at Brentford as they prepare for a second season in the Championship.
The Bees have signed German youth international winger Akaki Gogia.
They’ve also appointed Rasmus Ankersen and Phil Giles as co-directors of football.
They’ll be responsible for recruiting new players and staff, including a new head coach after Mark Warburton’s departure.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:37 pm
Pietersen explains England omission anger
Kevin Pietersen has explained his anger over his omission by England.
The Surrey batsman says he was offered a ‘clean slate’ by the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The 34-year-old has agreed with chairman Colin Graves’ statement that he had received no guarantees about being selected.
But he says he was assured a line had been drawn under his past conduct, despite ECB Director of cricket Andrew Strauss telling Pietersen he wouldn’t be selected due to trust issues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 pm
Success at Twickenham means Team GB off to Rio
Team GB will be represented in the rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics.
A place has been secured in the men's competition by virtue of England reaching the quarter-finals of the World Sevens Series at Twickenham.
The women's team hope to secure their berth in Amsterdam next weekend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:10 pm
Co-Directors of Football appointed at Brentford
Brentford have appointed Rasmus Ankersen and Phil Giles as Co-Directors of Football.
A statement says they’ll oversee the football side of the club, and will be responsible for recruiting new players and staff, including a new head coach after Mark Warburton’s departure.
Ankersen is chairman of FC Midtjylland, the current Danish league leaders, who are also owned by Bees chairman Matthew Benham.
Giles has worked for Smartodds, a sports statistics company, also owned by Benham, for eight years. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:56 pm
Carshalton and Wallington MP prepares to be sworn in
London’s last standing Lib Dem MP will be sworn in to Parliament next week for the fifth time.
Tom Brake managed to retain his seat of Carshalton and Wallington on election night.
However, big names like Ed Davey, Vince Cable and Paul Burstow all became casualties of the polls.
Mr Brake told us that although he’s happy to have retained his seat, he’s devastated about the election outcome.
Win a pair of FA Cup tickets with SASH and Redhill FC
A pair of FA Cup final tickets is up for grabs for one lucky SASH Charity supporter.
That’s thanks to Redhill Football Club donating a pair to the sought-after event - that sees Arsenal and Aston Villa battle it out at Wembley Stadium on 30th May.
SASH charity raises money to enhance patient care provided by Surrey & Sussex NHS trust as well as services at hospitals in Crawley, Horsham, Caterham and Oxted.
To win the tickets just donate £5 to the charity on their just giving page here -
Sisters from Wimbledon boost huge levels in Bone marrow donors
Three sisters who turned to Facebook to find a stem cell match for their dad have triggered a massive rise in new donors.
According to the Evening Standard, Georgie, Emma and Sophie Ireland from Wimbledon, launched the appeal after discovering no one matched the tissue type of their father Rob.
The 57 year old has an aggressive form of blood cancer.
Their campaign, ‘Give Our Dad A Bone (Marrow Transplant)’, has now attracted global support, getting more than 6,000 ‘likes’ on the site.
Figures from the charity reveal more than 2,000 registered in the week the campaign launched compared with just 998 the previous week. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:17 am
Palace take on Liverpool for Gerrards last Anfield game
Crystal Palace travels to Liverpool later today in what’s set to be Steven Gerrard’s final game at Anfield.
It’s been 17 years after his debut for the club.
He’s off to North America to join LA Galaxy.
Predictions are that Palace could recall Jason Puncheon, who scored after coming on as a half-time substitute against Manchester United last weekend.
Kick offs at 5:30. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:23 am
Merton collects stories from World War II
The stories of Merton residents during the First World War are being collected by the Heritage Team at the Council under a new project called ‘Carved in Stone'.
They want to hear from anyone with stories to tell about relatives who fought during the War or were active on the Home Front.
The Council received nearly 82 thousand pounds of lottery funding for the project. They want to collect and record these stories while the information is still available from immediate family.
There will be three story days over the summer for people to find out about the role of Merton residents in the War -- the first of which will be on 23rd May at Morden Library. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:36 am
New Malden students sleep rough
Students from a New Malden school are spending the night sleeping rough in order to raise money for a homeless charity.
Pupils in Year 8 at the Richard Challoner School have spent the past six weeks planning designs for their shelters for the sponsored night out in aid of the Joel Community Trust in Kingston.
They are hoping to beat the amount they raised last year which was about £7,000.
In addition to their night in cardboard boxes, the boys have been fundraising with activities like cake sales and dog walking.
Man from Croydon given 5 year Criminal Behaviour Order
A man from Croydon has been given a 5 year Criminal Behaviour Order after committing a string of offences across the borough.
28-year-old Aaron Arnold, who has 45 convictions since 2004, was sentenced to 9 weeks in prison in February, for using threatening words or behaviour.
He was also given a restraining order until 2017 and was made to pay £50 compensation to his victim.
As a result of his prolific offending, he’s not allowed to beg anywhere in Croydon and is excluded from injecting drugs in any public place, amongst other conditions. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:51 pm
The Jackie News Pod
Radio Jackie's 15 minute podcast of all the day's news for South West London and North Surrey is now online.
It's updated weekday evenings from 7pm.
Simply click here. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:28 pm
Man arrested after fire in West Molesey
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire destroyed 70% of a top floor flat in West Molesey.
The blaze broke out in Island Farm Road just after 4.30 this morning.
Police say investigation work means the road could be closed until much later this evening – stay tuned to Jackie for the latest travel update.
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:26 pm
QPR won't be barred from Championship
Queens Park Rangers will not be barred from the Championship.
That's despite them being alleged to have spent more on salaries than allowed when in the division two seasons ago.
The West London Club has been relegated from the Premier League after just one season back in the top flight.
A Football League spokesman says that they'll be welcomed into the Championship.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:24 pm
Streatham MP steps down in leadership race
Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna has pulled out of the Labour party leadership contest, just three days after throwing his hat into the ring.
The 36 year-old MP says he isn't comfortable with the level of pressure and scrutiny that came with being a leadership candidate.
Some of his constituents in Streatham are disappointed.
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson has gone on trial charged with perjury
He's accused of lying under oath during a case involving former MSP Tommy Sheridan in 2010.
The 47 year-old denies the allegation against him.
The trial at Edinburgh's High Court - which is expected to last four weeks - has been adjourned until Tuesday.
Coulson was found guilty of conspiring to intercept the voicemails of murdered Walton schoolgirl Milly Dowler after her death in 2002.
He served 5 months of an 18 month jail term at an open prison in Suffolk and was released last year. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:52 pm
Surrey Cricket League preview
In the Surrey Cricket League tomorrow, either Balham & Tooting or Bec Old Boys will lose their 100% losing record when they play each other in the Premier League.
In Division One, two teams who’ve won their first two games – Selsdon and Surrey Challengers – come up against each other.
And in Division Two, there’s a 100% winning record against a 100% losing record, as Commonwealth 1920 take on Spelthorne.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:02 pm
Chelsea goalkeeper given permission to contact other clubs
Chelsea's Petr Cech has been given permission to talk to other clubs.
That's according to his agent Viktor Kolar.
The 32-year-old has been at Stamford Bridge since 2004, but has now slipped to second choice behind Thibaut Courtois.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:22 pm
South West London's biggest event for businesses is back next Friday.
The Richmond Business Expo takes place at Twickenham Stadium.
One of its main aims is to help starter and small businesses get off the ground.
A man has been stabbed in an unprovoked attack in New Addington.
Further details have today been released about the attack on the evening of March the 17th – St Patrick’s Day.
The 22-year-old victim was sitting in his car in King Henry's Drive, when the suspect opened the car door and stabbed him six times.
He survived the attack, but police are continuing to look for the suspect.
He’s described as well built, around six feet tall and aged around 20-30 years. He was wearing a shiny black jacket and a face covering.
Detective Constable Adam Lungley of Croydon CID said: "This was a vicious and unprovoked attack, which could easily have proved fatal. The victim suffered a serious stab wound to the neck as well as stab injuries to his face, arms and legs.
"I would urge anyone with information that may help us identify this violent man to call me on 020 3276 2265. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111." posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:19 am
Fulham attacker has contract extended
Fulham attacker Bryan Ruiz has announced the club has taken up the option to extend his contract by an extra year.
His previous contract was set to run out this summer, but his new deal runs until 2016.
But fans hoping the Costa Rica captain will stay at Craven Cottage may be disappointed, as he says he wants to try and return to a top flight league.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:59 am
Streatham MP withdraws from Labour leadership race
Streatham MP Chuka Umunna has withdrawn from the Labour leadership race.
He's made this statement.
Shortly before the election campaign, I made the decision, in the event thatLabour was defeated and a new Leader was to be elected, to stand for the leadership of the party if there was a desire in the party for me to do so.I dearly hoped Labour would win the election and it was a decision I would not have to implement. I also thought I understood the scrutiny and attention a leadership contest would bring.
As a member of the Shadow Cabinet, I am used to a level of attention which is part and parcel of the job. I witnessed the 2010 leadership election process close up and thought I would be comfortable with what it involved. However since the night of our defeat last week I have been subject to the added level of pressure that comes with being a leadership candidate.
I have not found it to be a comfortable experience. One can imagine what running for leader can be like, understand its demands and the attention but nothing compares to actually doing it and the impact on the rest of one's life. Consequently after further reflection I am withdrawing my candidacy.
I apologise to all those who have kindly supported and encouraged me to dothis and for disappointing them. I know this will come as I surprise to many but I had always wondered whether it was all too soon for me to launch this leadership bid - I fear it was."Most importantly, I continued to have very real concerns and worry about this bid's impact on those close to me.
I intend to carry on playing my full role as a proud member of our Shadow Cabinet taking on the Tories. I also hope to play a leading role in Labour's campaign to keep the UK in the EU during the forthcoming referendum which is absolutely crucial. Most importantly, I will as ever continue to serve the area I know and love - the Streatham parliamentary constituency.posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:50 am
Man from Sutton takes on the Moonwalk
A man from Sutton is taking part in the Moonwalk tomorrow.
Derek Fowler is commodore of Sutton Mariners and has decided to take on the walk for charity because it’s for a good cause.
The annual event is aiming to raise £6 million Walk the Walk, a breast cancer charity.
Derek will be completing the 26.2 mile marathon in a bra, which is the compulsory item for both men and women to wear.
You can make a donation hereposted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 am
Students at a school in New Malden will once again sleep rough for charity tonight
Over 130 Year 8 pupils at Richard Challoner will brave the elements and camp out in the school grounds.
They are hoping to smash last year’s amount raised, which stood at £7,000.
Money raised this year will go to the Joel Community Trust, which supports the homeless. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 am
Fulham Officers Charge Murder Suspect
Police investigating the murder of a 33 year old woman from Fulham, who’s believed to have been working as an escort, have now charged a man with her murder.
23 year old - Joaquin Gomez-Hernandez, of Landridge Road will appear before Magistrates’ today.
Vanessa San-till-an was found dead in her flat suffering head and neck injuries in March this year. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:19 am
Fire in West Molesey
Firecrews have been called to a flat fire in West Molesey.
We’ve unconfirmed reports that people have been trapped in the blaze.
5 engines are currently tackling the fire on Island Farm Road.
Firefighters were called at 4:30 this morning. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:18 am
Ramsey's future at QPR in the balance
Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey is still in talks with the club about his future.
Rangers have already been relegated from the Premier League and chairman Tony Fernandes is expected to make a decision in the next seven days. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:44 am
Man charged for illegally pruning trees in Sutton
A man who pruned six trees in Sutton which blocked the sun from his swimming pool has been convicted of criminal damage.
40-year-old Xhavit Krasniqui had branches cut from a cluster of ash and sycamore trees on Westmead Allotments near his house in Coleridge Avenue.
The trees belong to Sutton council and he’s been ordered to pay more than 8-thousand pounds. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:01 am
Man charged with Fulham murder
A man’s been charged with the murder of a 33-year-old woman in Fulham.
A murder investigation was launched after Vanessa Santillan’s body was found in a flat in Romily Court, in Landridge Road on Saturday March 28th.
She died from injuries to her head and neck.
Twenty-three-year-old Joaquin Gomez-Hernandez from Fulham will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today.
Chelsea Buy A New Player
Chelsea have confirmed that they've agreed terms for Brazilian teenager Nathan.
The attacking midfielder, who's impressed for his country at under-age level, will move from Atletico Paranaense.
The transfer fee is believed to be over 4-million pounds.
The 19-year-old would need to secure a work permit, and he could be initially sent out on loan. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:19 pm
The Jackie News Pod
Radio Jackie's 15 minute podcast of all the day's news for South West London and North Surrey is now online.
It's updated weekday evenings from 7pm.
Simply click here. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Warburton talks on future
Brentford boss Mark Warburton insists there will be no u-turn on his future, even if he gets the Bees promoted.
The 52-year-old will leave Griffin Park at the end of the season after a difference of opinion with owner Matthew Benham.
The West London club are currently 2-1 down to Middlesbrough, going into the second leg of their play-off semi finals tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:10 pm
Magna Carta celebrations continue
23 charter bearers have been chosen to accompany a replica Magna Carta during the celebrations to mark its 800th anniversary.
They were nominated to take part in a River Thames pageant in June to commemorate the sealing of the charter on June the 15th 1215.
Charity volunteers and community workers were among those chosen as recognition for their public service.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee barge, Gloriana, will be the flagship of the flotilla of about 200 boats transporting the document downstream to Runnymede posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:10 pm
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust has agreed to pay millions of pounds in damages to a woman left disabled during birth
The Trust admitted liability for negligence after the woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons suffered severe injuries as a result of negligence during her mother's labour 20 years ago.
The money will cover the costs of the care she will need for the rest of her life, the High Court heard. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm
Sadiq Khan comes under criticism
Sadiq Khan has come under criticism for not announcing he'd be running for London Mayor during his campaign to be re-elected as Tooting MP.
Dan Watkins, who was Tooting's Conservative candidate, says voters would have liked to have known if they'd be electing someone for 1 or 5 years.
We asked Mr Khan why he hadn't disclosed his intentions before.
The IPCC has ordered the Met Police to reinvestigate how a convicted man opened a gym with two officers
Daniel Bell, from Horley, was one of four men convicted over an attack on a man in Crete in 2008.
All four appealed and are to face a retrial in Greece.
Robbie Hughes was left in a coma and suffered brain damage after the attack outside a nightclub.
His mother Maggie issued a complaint against Bell’s activities – speaking to us, she explained the devastating effect the attack had.
"Hound of Hounslow" to get legal aid
The man from Hounslow accused of triggering a £500 billion Wall Street crash is to get legal aid to help him fight extradition to the US.
Navinder Singh Sarao is said to be worth £27 million after working as a lone trader from his semi - detached home.
The 36 year old failed to raise £5 million needed for bail and remains in custody. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:56 pm
Two nature reserves on the River Wandle were opened to the public this morning.
Watermeads, a National Trust Reserve, has been re-opened for the first time in 100 years.
Spencer Road Wetlands Reserve, which includes bike and walking trails, is also now ready for use.
The woman who painted her home in Kensington with red stripes, says she’ll defy a council order to remove them.
Zipporah Lisle-Mainwaring is accused of painting the stripes in retaliation to complaints by neighbours.
Many objected to her plans to demolish the property and rebuild it with a two-storey basement.
Although she did not require planning permission to paint the house, Kensington and Chelsea Council ordered her to repaint the building.
Speaking to the Evening Standard the 71 year old said, “It’s my house, I’m entitled to do what I wish with it.” posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:57 pm
Abramovich loan to Chelsea tops £1billion
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's interest free-loan to the club has topped £1billion for the first time.
That's according to the latest accounts for Fordstam – the company through which the Russian billionaire owns the Blues.
The loan is repayable at 18 months' notice, but there's no indication Abramovich is looking for it back any time soon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:18 pm
SW London's property market goes crazy
London’s property market has truly gone out of control.
This week a landlord from Kingston advertised a flat share for £400 a month which turned out to be a single divan in a corner of his kitchen.
The small bed at the property in Sopwith Close near Ham is crammed up against a wall just a few feet away from the cooker.
The advertising site yesterday said it was “no longer available”.
Online criticism flooded in after pictures of the room were circulated. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:58 am
Heathrow won't breach pollution limits, says airport director
Heathrow’s sustainability director has hit back at claims made by Boris Johnston and Zac Goldsmith that another runway would breach air pollution limits for the capital.
Matt Gorman said the Davies Commission into air capacity had clearly stated that Heathrow can expand and stay within its limits.
He said it was up to the Mayor and the government to do more to combat vehicle emissions on approach roads.
A care home in East Molesey is to close
Relatives of the residents at Willowmead in Summer Road were told the home would close in three or four weeks’ time because it’s no longer economically viable.
That leaves the elderly people – most of whom have Alzheimer’s – with very little time to make alternative arrangements…
The families feel that the home’s owner Montreaux Living who’re based in Cobham have handled the whole thing very insensitively.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:46 pm
Out-of-hours team returns to tackle excess noise in Elmbridge
An out-of-hours service is returning to Elmbridge.
Last year the council received more than 700 complaints from people bothered by excessive noise, particularly at night over the summer months.
Officers from the Environmental Services Team will work alongside police officers between 8.30 on Saturday evenings and 3am on Sundays.
It starts next Saturday and coincides with this year's Noise Action Week which raises awareness and promotes practical solutions to save time and money.
National figures published indicate the more complex noise investigations can cost local authorities up to £7,000 per investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:27 pm
Boater mooring in Shepperton faces fines
The owner of a boat moored in Shepperton has been successfully prosecuted by Spelthorne Council.
Mr Barry Westbrook of West Kensington left his boat “Aegean Mist” in public moorings at Dockett Eddy Lane for longer than 24 hours.
He was fined £800 and ordered to pay over £700 in costs.
The Council was prompted to take legal action after complaints that some boaters were persistently overstaying the permitted mooring period.
Images of stolen jewellery released by Sutton Police
Sutton's crime squad is encouraging the owners of stolen jewellery to come forward and help their investigation.
Several images of the stolen items have been released, which include a distinctive jewelled gold clown and 2 white and red stone rings.
They were removed from pawn shops in the area.
Police have identified a possible suspect for 5 burglaries in Sutton and 2 in Banstead during August last year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
Man from Balham jailed for possessing weapons
A man from Balham’s been jailed for eight years after admitting possessing a revolver, a sub machine gun and a machine gun.
Nathan Marshall hid ammunition, the revolver and the converted Mac10 machine gun in a garden in Brent – police found them in August 2013.
A month later Marshall was stopped in a mini cab– he had a carrier bag containing a Czech Model V-Z-26 Sub Machine and ammunition.
The 25 year old was sentenced yesterday at the Old Bailey posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:19 am
Missing teenager from Carshalton is found
A teenage boy who went missing from his home in Carshalton has been found safe and well.
Police had been searching for 14 year old Mason Orchard who hadn’t been seen since last Friday morning - he returned home last night.
Man stabbed in New Malden assault
Two men are in hospital, one with stab wounds, after being found injured in New Malden in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called to Burlington Road just before 3 o’clock, following reports of an assault.
The men’s injuries aren’t thought to be life threatening.
No arrests have been made – police are appealing for witnesses. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:54 am
Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Surrey Cricketer Won't Play For England
Kevin Pietersen says he is devastated after being told he won't play for England this summer.
Despite hitting a career-best innings for Surrey, the batsman found out his fate following a meeting with England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss and ECB chief executive Tom Harrison.
In his column in the Telegraph, Pietersen says he's done everything that was asked of him and feels the decision is 'incredibly deceitful'.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:09 pm
Former Wimbledon Champ To Play Italian Open
British number one Andy Murray will start his Italian Open campaign tomorrow after confirming he would compete in the tournament.
After two back-to-back titles on clay, there had been some doubt whether Murray would play in Rome or if he would save himself for the start of the French Open later this month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:08 pm
Museums At Night Festival Starts In Carshalton
Museum’s across the country will be hosting a multitude of late events this week as part of the, Museums at night festival.
Starting tomorrow hundreds of museums will be keeping their doors open past normal closing times.
In Richmond the museum’s to become a fashion house with a historically themed catwalk.
The Honeywood in Carshalton is putting on, Alice’s Mad tea party.
Last year almost 200,000 people visited the museums at night. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:05 pm
UPDATE: Pedestrian in Tooting hit by falling billboard
A woman has been taken to hospital after a she was hit by a metal billboard which fell down in Upper Tooting.
Emergency services were at the scene on Mitcham Road at about 7.30 this morning.
A spokesman for the LAS said: "We sent a number of resources to the scene including a responder by car, two duty station officers and our hazardous area response team.
"We treated a woman reported to be in her 30s for leg and hip injuries.
"She was taken to St George's Hospital as a priority."
Pics: Cllr Simon Hogg / London Fire Brigade
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:18 pm
The first of many girls has accepted an offer at the newly co-educational Ewell Castle Senior School
Lilly-Anne is really looking forward to starting and there’ll be plenty of opportunities available for her and the other girls at the school.
Dedicated staff will be on hand, including a member of the PE Department who’s on the Ladies Wales Hockey Squad.
The 6th Form has been co-educational for the last 2 years, and is expected to have more than a quarter of places filled by girls by this September.
A few places are still available to join the Senior School in Years 7 & 9 in the next academic year. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:04 pm
Streatham MP announces he'll run for Labour leadership
Streatham MP Chuka Umunna thinks he's the man to put the Labour Party back in power within five years.
The shadow business secretary (pictured above, left) has announced he's going to run for the leadership.
Shadow health minister Liz Kendall has also put her name forward.
Mr Umunna feels getting Labour back on track isn't a long-term
initiative and thinks Ed Miliband ran a good election campaign.
A 40-year-old man has been convicted of damaging a number of trees next to his property in Carshalton.
Xhavit Krasniqi had arranged for unqualified workers to carry out lopping and topping of six trees from the neighbouring Sutton Council-owned Westmead Allotments.
Officers found damage to the trees and branch debris on the ground in February.
Krasniqi was ordered to do 150 hours of unpaid community work and to pay costs and compensation of over £8,000 posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:46 pm
Cricket News
England's new director of cricket Andrew Strauss believes it would be "madness" to lose Kevin Pietersen's knowledge of the one-day game.
He's ruled out recalling the controversial batsman to the team though - despite him scoring 355 for Surrey.
Strauss says there's a "massive trust issue" between them.
But he's invited Pietersen to help map out a future for England's limited overs side.
£50,000 available for Kingston businesses
Businesses in Kingston can expect a boost, as the council is offering a total of £50,000 worth of loans.
In a bid to stimulate economic growth and employment in the area, Kingston council are making it quicker, easier and more affordable for businesses to borrow.
All businesses running for over two years, with a turnover of £50,000 and good credit history are eligible to apply. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 pm
We’re being reminded to make sure we listen out for trams while walking around Croydon
Trams London has issued a warning on Twitter.
It says “our trams are silent – you might not always hear them when wearing headphones.” posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:52 pm
Harlequins winger to retire
Harlequins winger Tom Williams has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the current season.
The 31-year-old, who was infamously faked a blood injury in 2009, spent 13 years at Quins, playing more than 200 times.
He'll join the coaching set up at the Twickenham Stoop.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:26 pm
Photo released of man thought to be linked with Ealing burglary
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary in Ealing.
In April, an elderly couple who suffer from dementia answered the door to two men claiming to be from their bank.
They threatened the couple, obtained their PIN numbers and bank cards, and then withdrew the couple’s lifesavings from Barclays in Ealing Broadway.
The suspects made off towards west Ealing in a grey new shape Audi.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:15 pm
Second earthquake hits Nepal
Another powerful earthquake has hit Nepal, just as the country is trying to recover from a deadly quake about a fortnight ago.
More than 8,000 people died in that disaster.
Experts say today's quake appears to be directly linked to that first quake.
Ron Daniels is a rotarian in Cheam, and also the International Service Chair for rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.
He says there is a big logistical problem with getting supplies in to Nepal.
For more info on the work Shelterbox does, click here.
For details about the work Cheam Rotary does, click hereposted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:43 pm
It's confirmed Pietersen won't be playing for England this summer
England director of cricket Andrew Strauss has confirmed Kevin Pietersen isn't part of their plans for this summer - as there's what he calls a "massive trust issue".
The batsman scored a triple century for Surrey yesterday - and met with his former captain last night.
However, Strauss hasn't ruled out a return for Pietersen in the future - and says no player is barred from playing for England posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:19 am
Boris Johnson sure there won't be government backing for Heathrow expansion
London's Mayor is convinced that expansion at Heathrow airport will NOT be supported by the new Conservative government.
Boris Johnson had proposed a new hub in the Thames Estuary, although that idea's already been rejected.
A commission's due to report shortly on whether capacity should be increased at Heathrow or Gatwick airports posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:14 am
Chelsea's Hazard recognised again
Chelsea's Eden Hazard has added the Football Writers' Association footballer of the year award to his PFA prize.
Voted for by close to 300 journalists, he topped the poll ahead of Tottenham's Harry Kane and Chelsea team-mate John Terry in third.
Hazard has scored 20 goals in all competitions so far this season - and helped his side win the Premier League title.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:03 am
Two security guards have been attacked at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton after robbers tried to steal thousands of pounds in cash.
Lucy Mayer has the full story.
Suspect package closes road in Teddington
A suspect package resulted in a road closure in Teddington this morning.
Police cordoned off Park Road from 7.45 until just before 9am while they investigated.
The package was deemed to be safe and the road is now re-opened. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:32 am
Surrey's Pietersen not set for England recall - despite hitting career best
It's understood Kevin Pietersen hasn't been recalled for England - despite hitting a career best for Surrey yesterday.
The batsman met with the national side's new director of cricket Andrew Strauss and the ECB chief executive last night.
He'll resume on 326 not out later, as Surrey take on Leicestershire in the County Championship
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:07 am
Monday, 11 May 2015
Residents campaign for Leatherhead travellers to stay
Travellers facing eviction from a site in Leatherhead have received the backing of a residents group in their fight to stay.
The Hope for a Home campaign say the families are a valued part of the community and have never caused any trouble.
The 4 families bought the green belt site in River Lane in 2003, but applications to get it recognised as a permanent site have been rejected.
Mole Valley District Council says it is “an inappropriate development on metropolitan green belt land”. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:21 pm
Officer to go on trial following the death of a man from Hounslow
A Met Police officer will go on trial at the Old Bailey on June the 8th charged with the murder of Azelle Rodney.
Rodney, from Hounslow, was shot dead by armed officers as he drove around North London in April 2005.
A judicial inquiry found that the Authorised Firearms Officer who fired the fatal shots had "no lawful justification" for opening fire.
The case was referred to the CPS to determine whether a prosecution should be launched.
Last July, the CPS announced that it had made the decision to charge the officer with murder.
The trial is due to last 6 weeks. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 pm
The Jackie news pod
Radio Jackie's 15 minute podcast of all the day's news for South West London and North Surrey is now online.
It's updated weekday evenings from 7pm.
Simply click here. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:11 pm
Triple stabbing in Croydon
Three teenagers have been stabbed in Croydon.
Officers were called to George Street shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon where they found two 18-year-old victims.
One suffered a stab wound to the arm and the other had a stab wound to the neck. Both were taken to South London hospitals.
A further 20-year-old man also attended hospital this afternoon, with stab wounds to the face.
At this early stage, officers believe these incidents are linked.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 pm
Amber Rudd is the new Energy Secretary
She replaces Ed Davey, the former Lib Dem MP for Kingston and Surbiton.
He lost his seat after 17 years in the constituency.
David Cameron's been completing his cabinet reshuffle introducing more female members in to his top team. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:54 pm
There's devastating news coming out of South Africa today
Environment Minister Edna Mowela says more rhinos were poached in the first four months of the year than in the same period last year.
By the end of April, the number poached was 393 for the whole country, and 290 in Kruger National Park.
She says the figure represents an 18% increase from the same time period last year.
The last remaining male northern white rhino, named Sudan, is guarded day and night by rangers at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and is fitted with radio transmitters to watch his every move.
Amie says the idea the national parks should be fenced, is a good idea in terms of conservation, but it's not a workable idea.
Cricket news
Kevin Pietersen's made his first century this year in cricket's County Championship
He was 101 not out at lunch for Surrey in their match at The Oval, as they moved on to 222 for 5 in reply to Leicestershire's 292. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:03 pm
Carshalton mother wants abuse to stop
A mother from Carshalton’s appealed for people to stop shouting verbal abuse at her and her young daughter in the street.
Amy Wagstaff says 5 year old Bethany, suffers from photo-aggravated eczema and strangers accuse her of burning the child.
The condition causes a painful and itchy rash with blisters and sores covering the child’s entire body within moments of being in the sun.
Miss Wagstaff says it's disgusting what people say to her adding she doesn't know why they are so cruel to a little girl. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:42 pm
Kevin Pietersen makes his first century this year for Surrey
Kevin Pietersen's made his first century this year in cricket's County Championship
He was 101 not out at lunch for Surrey in their match at The Oval, as they moved on to 222 for 5 in reply to Leicestershire's 292. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:40 pm
Labour MP Sadiq Khan is delighted to be re-elected in Tooting
Sadiq Khan has said he’s delighted to have been re-elected as the MP for Tooting - where Labour got its highest number of votes since 1997.
He’s added that in the light of results across the country, he’s even even more humbled to have increased his share of the vote.
He goes on to thank the people of Tooting for their incredible support and for placing their confidence in him for a third time. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:31 am
MP for Streatham a contender for labour leadership
Labour's ruling body are meeting today to discuss a timetable for the election of a new leader following Ed Miliband's resignation.
Dan Jarvis has ruled himself out, saying it's not the right time for his family - potential candidates for leadership include Andy Burnham and Streatham MP Chuka Umunna.
Acting leader Harriet Harman says Labour also has to examine what went wrong in their election campaign. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:18 am
A man from Battersea sentenced for cruelty to animals
A man from Battersea’s been disqualified from keeping any animals for three years after his dogs and puppies were found living in squalid conditions.
45 year old Gary Peterkin kept the dogs in cramped and dirty places such as a cupboard with no light, ventilation or access to food and water.
The two greyhound crossbreeds, a Lakeland terrier and four puppies were all in a very poor state of health and living miserable lives.
They’ve all made a good recovery in RSPCA care and Peterkin was also ordered to a six month community order and a curfew between 7pm and 7am. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 am
Early Easter affects numbers at Heathrow
The early Easter affected passenger numbers at London’s airports by splitting holiday traffic between March and April.
As a result, numbers at Heathrow went down 0.8% in April - compared to the same time last year - at 6.14 million.
In contrast the numbers of people using Gatwick increased by 0.6% to nearly to nearly 3.2 million.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:15 am
Old Thorntonians register win number two in Surrey cricket
In Surrey Cricket League Premier Division action on the weekend defending champions Old Thorntonians, 217 for 7, beat Bec Old Boys, 198 for 9, by 19 runs in a close match.
There were also wins for Wandsworth and Old Royalists.
Selsdon, Croydon of India and YRG Eagles recorded impressive wins in Division One.
Byfleet Manor up for sale
Byfleet Manor known to many as the home of Lady Violet Crawley in the hit ITV show Downton Abbey in now on the market for nearly £4million
The show has been a phenomenal success but with the sixth and final series due to finally draw the saga to a close, owner Julie Hutton has decided to sell the property.
Downton Abbey has been filmed at the stunning 17th century mansion near Byfleet for the past five years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:03 am
Sunday, 10 May 2015
Queen Attends Victory In Europe Service
The Queen has joined some 1,000 war veterans and their families to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, her Majesty laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey in remembrance of the price paid by Britain to achieve victory in the Second World War.
At Horse Guards Parade, Charles and Camilla watched a fly-past by the Red Arrows and aircraft that helped Britain and her Allies win the war - the Lancaster bomber and Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.
Meanwhile a parade of bands, veterans and current servicemen and women made their way from Westminster Abbey along Whitehall, passed the balcony where Winston Churchill made a historic speech in front of vast crowds in 1945.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:57 pm
QPR manager in upbeat mood
Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey says his squad haven't given up hope of surviving relegation from the Premier League.
The club will go down today if they fail to beat Manchester City at the Etihad.
Ramsey says the mood in the squad is good and they'll go into the game in a positive manner.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:16 pm
Star spotting on the Thames Bridge Bike Ride
The BAFTA - nominated actor James Norton – has been spotted by his fans in the Thames Bridge Bike Ride.
The shorter family route which started and ends at Hurst Park
near Hampton Court – is eight miles long.
The TV star is supporting the Stroke Association on the ride.
He also played a small role in the film 'An Education' – starring Carey Mulligan. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:54 am
Twickenham Stoop tests its improvements
The Twickenham Stoop is in the running for a Stadium Business Award.
It follows Harlequins making major improvements to the South West Corner of the ground.
The team behind the Stoop hope it’ll give supporters a better experience. There will be a new place for fans to buy food and drinks.
The Stadium Business Awards recognise leadership and delivery. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:19 am
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