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Saturday, 23 May 2015
Missing man from Kensington and Chelsea
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing man from Kensington and Chelsea.
Taffazul Hoque aged 38, was last seen at 4 o'clock on Friday getting off a bus at Shepherds Bush Green and heading towards Uxbridge Road – he was then seen on CCTV entering Shepherds Bush Market.
He has short cropped hair, scarring above his nose and a plaster on his forehead.
Taffazul suffers from autism and epilepsy, and is also considered vulnerable.
If you have any information please call Surrey police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:42 pm
 
Jenson Button racing for the Woking-based McLaren team improves position
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel has gone quickest in final practice ahead of this afternoon's qualifying for the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg was second, with his team-mate Lewis Hamilton third.
Jenson Button was an improved eighth for the Woking-based McLaren team while Manor's Will Stevens was back in 19th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:13 pm
Owner of Chiswick beauty parlour is fined two thousand pounds
The owner of an unlicensed Chiswick beauty parlour has pleaded guilty to three charges against her.
She was caught offering licensable services despite having been prevented to do so by Hounslow council.
Officers from the council’s health and safety team visited Ms Li Ping Yang on the 20th of August 2014 after she failed renew her permit in April twice.
Ms Yang owner of Nurti Herb limited was fined £2000 plus costs for breaching her Prohibition Notice - preventing her business offering a range of specialised treatments.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:29 am
Time Travel at Heathrow
Passengers through Heathrow could take part in some time travel this weekend as the airport marks the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.
Medieval royalty, knights and jesters will be roaming the terminals providing entertainment.
There’ll be the opportunity to re-enact the historic event, make medieval jewellery and get your own Magna Carta scroll.
Heathrow has partnered with Egham Museum to create a graphic novel about the history of the Charter and this will be given to young passengers over the weekend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:17 am
Jail for tired Surbiton driver
A van driver’s been jailed for four years after killing a jogger while driving tired.
Shamugarasa Vinayagasivampillai from Surbiton got behind the wheel after working a 12 hour night shift.
He was driving along Old Malden Lane in Worcester Park on Saturday the 8th November 2014, when the vehicle left the road and hit 39 year old Louisa Gammie. She died in hospital the following day.
The driver worked a 12 hour night shift 7 days a week and also had an afternoon job 4 days a week.
Surrey police say if you know you are tired, do not drive.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:33 am
Friday, 22 May 2015
Property prices in Chelsea are "madness" says campaign group
Property prices in London have been slammed as ‘madness’.
That’s after a two bedroom home in Chelsea has become the first ex-council flat in London to be put up for sale for more than £1 million.
The third floor apartment in Fulham Road is being marketed for £1.15 million – the previous record was just under £1 million on the Kings Road.
Eileen Short, from campaign group Defend Council Housing, has told the Standard it exposes the madness in the capital’s housing market.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Sutton's MP Paul Scully reveals parliament highlight
It's been the first week in parliament for Sutton and Cheam's new MP Paul Scully.
He tells Radio Jackie his highlight.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Weybridge company fined £14,000 for food hygiene offences
A company operating a pub in Weybridge has been fined £14,000 for food hygiene offences.
Gastro UK, which runs The Alexander Pub, pleaded guilty to 8 offences.
A routine inspection last August said the pub was dirty and found evidence of a mouse infestation.
But on a re-visit, this year inspectors awarded the pub a 5 star rating after what they say was a complete turn around in standards.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Man Police want to speak to over sexual assault in Egham
Police in Egham have released this image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a sexual assault investigation.
It’s alleged a 17 year old girl was followed from Egham Train Station and then assaulted on Church Road in the early hours of Wednesday 15th April.
Anyone with information can call Surrey Police on 101, quoting 451500 30760.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:36 pm
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:14 pm
Sutton and Cheam's new MP prioritises local health
Sutton and Cheam's new MP Paul Scully says health is top of his agenda.
Keeping Sutton's hospitals open is key to improving local health services.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:05 pm
Mitcham man in court on terrorism offence
A man from Mitcham charged with preparing to travel to Somalia to join Islamist militant group al-Shabaab will appear in court later.
20 year-old Trevor Mulindwa is accused of an offence under the Terrorism Act.
He'll appear before Westminster Magistrates.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:55 pm
WWF in Woking call for companies to source wood legally
An organisation based in Woking is calling for companies to check their wood is legal.
WWF tested products from 17 businesses and found almost a third varied from the type the retailer declared.
The findings mean customers could unwittingly be buying products containing wood from threatened forests.
Following the study, WWF has called for “more transparency on sourcing practises and performance”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:51 pm
Early morning raids on the Roundshaw Estate
Police have carried out early morning raids on five addresses on Wallington’s Roundshaw Estate this morning.
It was part of an operation to crackdown on drugs supply and dealing in the borough.
Drugs and paraphernalia were seized including items of equipment typically used in cannabis factories.
The 5am raids led to a 31-year-old woman receiving a cannabis warning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:23 am
Man stabbed in Fulham
A man has been stabbed in Fulham.
He’s been treated by London ambulance for an arm injury.
Lilly Road and North End Road are closed while police investigate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:21 am
Chelsea Boss Manager of Season
Jose Mourinho has been named Premier League Manager of the Season.
The Chelsea boss picked up the trophy after leading his side to the title.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard has been named as the Premier League Player of the Season.
The forward has also won the the PFA player of the year, and the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year awards this campaign.
His sensational form has led to speculation he could be a transfer target for Real Madrid.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:10 am
Floating Cinema comes to Brentford in June
The floating cinema moors its anchor at Brentford lock from Thursday 4th to Saturday the 6th of June.
This year’s Looping the Locks series of events sees the cinema start its journey across the waterways, from Brentford to Bristol.
Hounslow council is the official sponsor – all events are free but must be booked in advance.
Visit www.floatingcinema.info/events to secure your place.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:11 am
Man wanted in connection with an offence in Lyne
Anthony Giles, of Virginia Water has been linked with an offence in Lyne earlier this month.
Police would like to speak to him in connection with a threats to kill offence which took place on Thursday, 7th of May.
Officers have so far been unable to locate the 30 year old.
Giles is described as white, around 5ft 10” tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is urged to call Surrey police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:06 am
Thursday, 21 May 2015
Ashford and St Peter's up for national awards
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals have been shortlisted for two national awards.
They’ve been nominated in the Cancer Care and the Quality of Care categories in the Patient Safety Awards.
The winners will be announced in July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 pm
McLaren: 'promising start' to Monaco weekend
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says the Woking-based team has had a promising start to their Monaco weekend.
That’s after Fernando Alonso was 8th in second practice, with Jenson Button coming in in 15th.
Lewis Hamilton was fasted in both practice sessions – and Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg was next quickest in second practice.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:51 pm
Convicted rapist found guilty of sexually assault woman and two teenage girls
A convicted rapist has today been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman and two teenage girls.
24-year-old Daniel Elliott from Penge will be sentenced next month.
The attacks happened in Wallington, Beddington and Carshalton last year.
Elliot was previously jailed in 2010 after raping a 19-year-old Japanese student who had only been in the UK for two days.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:28 pm
New Addington schoolgirl detained after footage of attack goes viral
A 14-year-old girl has been given an eight-month detention sentence after a video of her punching and verbally abusing a boy went viral online.
Dressed in her school uniform, the mobile phone footage showed her bullying the “vulnerable” boy, also 14, and hitting him in the face.
The girl, from New Addington, had pleaded guilty to assault by beating at an earlier hearing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:14 pm
Tooting MP criticises voters after Labour defeat
The MP for Tooting has lashed out at the electorate in the wake of Labour’s defeat in the general election.
Sadiq Khan, who’s also running to be the party’s candidate for London Mayor, used a swear word to describe voters when speaking in Battersea.
A spokesman for him claimed he didn’t really mean the comments and was just letting off steam.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:33 pm
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:08 pm
Middlesex cricket sign New Zealand's McClenaghan
In cricket, Middlesex have signed New Zealand’s left arm paceman Mitchell McClenaghan for this season’s T20 Blast.
He’ll replace Kyle Abbott, whose spell with the club will finish at the end of June.
McClenaghan is currently starring for the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League where he’s taken fourteen wickets.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Two men make off with cigarettes and charity boxes in Woking
A large quantity of cigarettes and three charity collection boxes have been stolen from a newsagent in Old Woking.
Two men forced their way into The Bon Bon store on the High street in the early hours of this morning.
They’re described as around 5ft 11” to 6ft 1”and wore light coloured coats with black trousers and gloves.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:50 pm
Harlequins confirm Casson's Twickenham exit
Harlequins have confirmed that centre Tom Casson will leave the Twickenham Stoop and join Yorkshire Carnegie.
Since joining Quins in 2010, he’s made more than 60 appearances for the club.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
'London junk would cover Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common' reveals survey
Junk in London homes would cover Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common combined.
That’s according to a survey conducted by Populus which found the average London home contains over 4 metres squared worth of jumble.
Items people store include old or useless clothes, video tapes, CDs, gadgets, furniture, exercise equipment and much more.
This level of household rubbish would cover floor space worth more than £17,000 per home, or about 10 % of the space in a new one-bedroom London flat.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
Man from Surrey wanted on recall to prison
Police are asking for help in tracing a man from Surrey who’s wanted on recall to prison.
24 year old Jack Williams from Horley breached conditions of his release license.
He’s also known around the areas of Merstham and Crawley.
Williams is described as white with freckles, ginger hair and around 5 ft 8’. He also has tattoos on both hands.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 pm
'A pothole every minute' repaired in Surrey
Almost 30,000 potholes have been fixed in Surrey since January.
The repairs come as part of Surrey County Council's “Operation Horizon” programme to restore roads damaged by the winter weather.
The scheme has seen potholes repaired at a rate of nearly one a minute.
Cabinet Member for Highways John Furey said the improvements will come with “a ten-year guarantee”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:28 pm
Heston businessman sentenced in shisha tobacco smuggling plot
A plot to smuggle a tonne of shisha tobacco, worth £106,000 in lost duty and taxes, has ended with the sentencing of a London businessman.
27 year old Barrister Mohammed Shaikh from Heston, was working as a Hatton Garden jeweller when he was arrested by HMRC in 2013.
It’s after the tobacco was found in a lorry at the Port of Felixstowe hidden in sacks of charcoal.
The load was headed for a private address in Essex, where Shaikh was arrested and the shisha was seized.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:23 pm
Hamilton dominates in Monaco Grand Prix warm up
Britain's Lewis Hamilton looks the man to beat after two practice sessions ahead of the Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
The reigning world champion was fastest in both sessions.
Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg was next quickest in second practice.
McLaren's Fernando Alonso was 8th with Jenson Button 15th for the Woking team.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:20 pm
Cable blames conservative "fear" for Twickenham lost seat
Vince Cable says he lost his seat in Twickenham at the general election because of a Conservative campaign of "fear".
The ex-Lib Dem MP says warnings of chaos, "Ed Miliband's socialism" and the SNP frightened voters in England into supporting David Cameron's party.
But speaking in an interview in the New Statesman he said it would come back to haunt the Tories as it had "unleashed" both English and Scottish nationalism.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:16 pm
Heathrow Express will run, as more rail companies reveal strike action
More rail companies are cancelling services over the bank holiday weekend, as talks continue to try to avert a planned strike by Network Rail staff.
Thousands of signallers, maintenance staff and station workers are due to walk out for 24 hours from 5pm on Monday in a row over pay and jobs.
If they do, Heathrow Express will run a normal timetable on Tuesday between 7.30am and 6.30pm but the Heathrow Connect stopping service to Paddington will not run.
Southeastern trains are expected to be severely impacted and people are being told to avoid travelling on Monday or Tuesday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:12 pm
Hounslow Business Award nominees revealed
Nominations for the third annual Hounslow Business Awards are now open.
Organised by the Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Borough this year's event will again recognise those in the business community.
Some of the nominations include, best business for Customer Service, Entrepreneur of the year, commitment to community and new business.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 pm
Man jailed for Thorpe Park assault
A man’s been jailed for nearly three years after an assault outside Thorpe Park left a victim with a broken jaw.
26 year old Reon Wong was the main aggressor in a fight outside the theme park last July which resulted in 3 people being taken to hospital
A 25-year-old man suffered a broken jaw, while a 24 year-old man and a teenage girl received facial injuries.
Wong who’s from Coulsdon pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm, assault and affray, and was sentenced to 33 months in prison.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:05 pm
Rail strike looks to be going ahead
More rail companies are cancelling services over the bank holiday weekend, as talks continue to try to avert a planned strike by Network Rail staff.
Thousands of signallers, maintenance staff and station workers are due to walk out for 24 hours from 5pm on Monday in a row over pay and jobs.
If they do, Heathrow Express will run a normal timetable on Tuesday between 7.30am and 6.30pm but the Heathrow Connect stopping service to Paddington will not run.
Southeastern trains are expected to be severely impacted and people are being told to avoid travelling on Monday or Tuesday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:45 pm
Formula 1 positions after practise for Sunday's race in Monaco
World champion Lewis Hamilton is off to a good start in Monaco ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix.
He finished fastest in the first practice, with teenager Max Verstappen second quickest.
Elsewhere, Woking-based Mclaren driver Jenson Button came 12th.
Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso ran wide into the escape road at the first corner.
Second practice is later this afternoon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:41 am
Unsafe homes earn billions for unscrupulous landlords
Landlords are earning over 5 and a half a billion pounds a year by renting out homes which fail to meet legal standards.
A Citizens Advice study says just under 740,000 households who rent privately, live with problems like damp and rat infestations.
Many of them are in London.
The charity recommendations include setting up a national register of landlords and rent refunds for where properties are dangerous or not fit to live in.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:39 am
Counterfeit notes passed in Cheam Village
Police have received a number of reports of counterfeit notes being passed in Cheam Village.
A small retailer and a large store have had four or five £50 notes returned from their banks as fake in the last week.
Posters are being placed in shops to warn all incidents of forged notes will be reported and CCTV will be used to prosecute offenders.
Tips to check if currency is genuine include feeling if the words Bank of England are in raised print and making sure the metallic thread appears as a continuous dark line.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:25 am
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Fabregas Ban
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas has had a 3-game ban reduced to just a single match following his red card against West Brom on Monday.
He was sent off in bizarre circumstances, after launching the ball into a group of opposing players after play had been stopped, hitting Chris Brunt on the head.
It means he'll miss Sunday's final Premier League game against Sunderland, though he will now be eligible to play in the opening match of next season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:14 pm
Immigrants Found In Super Cars In Egham
Eight suspected illegal immigrants have been found hiding in the boots of brand new imported Maseratis.
They were discovered inside the luxury sports cars on a car transporter in Egham in Surrey.
Of the eight who were arrested - seven have been taken back to Dover - while a child remains in police custody awaiting help from social services.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:50 pm
Hounslow trader's solicitor unhappy with bail decision
The solicitor for a British trader accused of involvement in a major stock market crash says he's "disappointed" with a new court ruling.
Navinder Singh Sarao from Hounslow is fighting extradition to the US after being charged with helping trigger the so-called 'flash crash' on Wall Street in 2010.
The High Court's rejected a request to relax his bail terms.
Solicitor Richard Egan says he might re-apply.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:50 pm
Richmond Councillor Alexander Ehmann calling for better organisation ahead of matches at Twickenham
A Richmond Councillor is calling for better preparation ahead of future rugby fixtures following the 7s match at the weekend.
On Sunday morning, the streets were covered with litter and broken glass leaving some residents up in arms, yet again, about the annual event.
Councillor Alexander Ehmann says the RFU and World Cup 2015 organisers need to understand and correct problems.
An RFU spokesperson said:
“We value our place in and relationship with our local community and are always keen to receive and respond to concerns. We always review every aspect of each Twickenham Stadium event and are similarly carrying out a full review of the recent Marriott London Sevens, both internally and with other stakeholders involved. We are committed to ensuring that events cause the least possible problems for residents, and ask for responsible and considerate behaviour from fans.”
A Richmond Council spokesperson said:
“The Council works closely with the organisers of events at Twickenham Stadium to ensure they take their responsibility for street cleaning seriously when big events are staged. The organisers employed the normal large event staffing levels on Saturday night when the Marriott London 7s played. This is the same level as deployed on previous 7s. The RFU provided additional support by sending staff along for two hours after games are played to ensure roads and pavements were as clear as they could be by midnight and recommenced very early on Sunday morning. On this occasion the scale of the littering was far more than experienced on any previous events.
“Due to mild weather that evening, revellers remained in the borough until the early hours of the morning. It was impossible to clear all roads and pavements before residents awoke the following day – however all surrounding areas were clear and tidy before midday. We are confident our robust plans for the Rugby World Cup will prevent this sort of problem from occurring. The environment is of paramount importance to the Council, a huge amount of money is invested each year in this area because we know how important it is to our residents.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:37 pm
Pupil from school in Ewell crowned British Under-18 pommel horse champion
A pupil at a school in Ewell could be following in famous footsteps after his recent success at the British Gymnastics championships.
17 year old Jack Neill from Glyn School was crowned British Under-18 pommel horse champion - a title previously won by Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith.
Jack, who represents Ireland at international level, began training at Tolworth Gymnastics Club at the age of five.
He hopes to compete at the World Championships in Glasgow and have a gap year concentrating on his gymnastics before studying engineering at Cambridge University.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:32 pm
Dementia service trialed in Sutton & Epsom to go national
After a successful trial in Sutton and Epsom a new homecare service for dementia sufferers is set to be rolled out nationally.
It's Dementia Awareness Week in the UK and to coincide with this campaign, home care provider, ‘Right at Home’ has announced its DELAY programme.
Clients will be able to benefit from this tailored care service alongside their existing homecare services.
The Programme is to help people diagnosed with early or mid-stage dementia to live well, allowing them to stay happy and independent in their own home.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:27 pm
Woking's new Mayor is elected
The new Mayor of Woking has been elected.
71 year old Cllr Derek McCrum was elected Woking Borough’s 42nd Mayor last night at the official ceremony in the Council Chamber.
During the year Cllr McCrum plans to raise funds for his chosen charities – LinkAble, Samaritans and Woking District Scouts.
His Deputy is Anne Murray, currently a Conservative Councillor for Horsell East and Woodham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm
Train drivers on Southern have voted to strike
Train drivers with Southern have voted to go on strike.
91 per cent of members of the union Aslef working on what is one of the UK's busiest rail operators, backed the action.
The company will meet Aslef representatives tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:37 pm
Plans for Wandsworth revamp are broadly supported
The plans for a major revamp of Wandsworth Town Centre have been broadly supported by residents and stakeholders.
The proposals involve re-routing the A3 and A205 South Circular to the north of the town along Armoury Way in both directions.
70 per cent of respondents to the initial consultation agreed the current traffic system performs poorly, with many saying it’s difficult to navigate.
The area’s benefiting from more than £1 billion in new investment and if it goes ahead, work could begin as early as 2017.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:25 am
Pre-inquest inquiry in Woking discusses exhumation of soldier
The family of a soldier found dead in Surrey Heath has urged a coroner to let her body be exhumed so a "full inquiry" can be held into her death.
18 year old Private Cheryl James, from Denbighshire, was found with a bullet wound to her head at Deepcut Barracks in 1995.
Her parents said a dispute over the ballistics evidence could only be resolved if her body is disinterred.
Brian Barker QC told the pre-inquest review in Woking he’d decide after a doctor’s report, as exhumation is a "difficult and unusual" step.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:40 am
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
More Powers For Surrey Says Council Leader
‘Devolution must extend to county regions as well as city regions,’ that’s according to the leader of Surrey county council.
David Hodge, told the Full Council this evening, more powers should be devolved to Surrey.
He says the local economy would prosper if the council had more control and believes regions know how best to improve local services.
He told the council, the business people of Surrey are now ready for devolution.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:05 pm
New Mayor In Sutton
The new mayor of Sutton says he’ll concentrate on supporting charities during his term in office.
Councillor Muhammad Sadiq was elected unanimously at a meeting in Sutton’s Civic Centre last night.
The two charities he’ll particularly focus on are St Raphael’s Hospice in Cheam and The Change Foundation in Beddington.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:25 pm
Pre-inquest reveals Weybridge resident may have been poisoned
A pre-inquest hearing has heard a wealthy Russian businessman who died suddenly near his Weybridge home may have been poisoned.
44 year old Alexander Perepilichny, collapsed and died in the road near his home in November 2012.
Police investigating his death decided it was not suspicious - however, new toxicology tests have shown that a rare poison may have been used to kill him.
The full inquest was delayed because of this new information and further tests will be carried out to establish if the toxin was in his body.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Carshalton Conman steals from elderly couple
An elderly couple from Carshalton have been tricked out of £650 by a conman who told them their guttering needed to be repaired.
The victims, who’re both 90, received a call at their front door last Friday by a man who said he’d charge £300 to repair guttering and remove bags of garden rubbish.
After taking them to a cashpoint and receiving that amount he then said he’d underquoted, and needed £350 more – he pocketed the money, left and didn’t return.
The suspect is described as white, aged in his 40s, about 5ft 7 with short receding hair - he spoke with an Irish accent
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
Strike action at University of Surrey lifted
The threat of strike action over job losses at the University of Surrey has been lifted.
It’s after successful negotiations, over the threat of compulsory redundancies, between the college union and the university.
At one point up to 75 people were in danger of losing their jobs.
A deal has now been struck to extend a voluntary redundancy scheme and secure some formerly at risk posts.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:25 pm
Former Kingston head teacher resigns after alleged affair with pupil
A head teacher suspended after allegedly starting a relationship with a former pupil who's now expecting his baby has resigned.
Sean Heslop was executive principal of two academies in Kent.
The 47-year-old is a former head at Tiffin Boys’ School in Kingston.
While there, he was involved in controversy after it emerged the grammar school had spent all of its £800,000 reserves in four years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 pm
Safe stolen from car in Virginia Water
Police are appealing for help following the theft of a safe in Virginia Water.
It was in the back of a stolen car, which was found abandoned in Beechmont Avenue last Monday.
It doesn't belong to the vehicle's owner and is black and yellow with 'Van Vault Outback' written across the front.
The Land Rover was stolen from Horsham Road in Grafham near Cranleigh between 30th April and 1st May.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 pm
Surrey County Council launch Child Sexual Exploitation Campaign
The police together with Surrey County Council have today launched a campaign to raise awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation.
It aims to target potential offenders but also to educate young people and the wider public on the warning signs.
The abuse often involves youngsters being given food, accommodation, drugs, alcohol, affection, money or gifts in return for sexual activity.
The campaign will use a TV and cinema advert with the warning message “We're coming for those who prey on children”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:52 pm
Criminals in Surrey forced to pay back stolen money
Criminals in Surrey have been forced to hand back hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Over £1.6 million has been paid back under the 2002 Proceeds of Crime Act, following a number of successful confiscation orders.
The total includes £130,000 which was taken from 34-year-old Simon Tucker, who was convicted for his part in a 'boiler room' scam in 2013.
He was also given a Financial Reporting Order for 10 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 pm
Sutton man convicted of drug offences
A man from Sutton's been convicted of drug offences.
During a raid in February police searched 31-year-old James Hellier's property in Bonchurch Close.
They discovered cannabis plants and equipment used for growing including lighting and fans.
Hellier was given a community order and supervision requirement for 6 months and ordered to do 60 hours unpaid community work.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:41 pm
QPR appoint Ramsey on permanent basis
QPR have appointed interim boss Chris Ramsey on a permanent basis.
He’s signed a three-year deal at Loftus Road until 2018.
The 53-year-old has won 3 of his 14 matches in charge since replacing Harry Redknapp in February.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
British Transport Police looking to identify man
Police are appealing for help in identifying a man after improper behaviour on a London Underground train.
It happened last month, when a man boarded the southbound Northern Line train at Embankment.
He seemed to be touching himself inappropriately.
It only stopped when he got off the train at Waterloo and boarded a Morden-bound train.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:31 am
£60,000 worth of damage to camera after Twickenham celebration
A rugby sevens player celebrating his big moment at Twickenham may have costly repercussions.
Kenya vice-captain Collins Injera marked scoring his 200th international try by pulling a pen out of his sock and signing a camera lens.
The celebration caused £60,000 of damage, leaving the cameraman ‘far from impressed’, according to World Rugby.
The practice of signing lenses is common in sport – but players don’t usually use permanent markers and normally sign a protective covering.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:15 am
Quins centre to leave
Harlequins have confirmed that centre Tom Casson will leave the Twickenham Stoop and join Yorkshire Carnegie.
Since joining Quins in 2010, he’s made more than 60 appearances for the club.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:09 am
Ex-Fulham boss linked with Brentford job
Former Fulham manager Martin Jol could be set for a return to English football.
The Sun says he’s the leading candidate to replace Mark Warburton at rivals Brentford.
It says he’s keen if the terms are right and the budget gives him a chance of promotion from the Championship.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:03 am
Elderly couple in Carshalton conned by doorstep caller
An elderly couple from Carshalton have been tricked out of £650 by a conman who told them their guttering needed to be repaired.
The victims, who’re both 90, received a call at their front door last Friday by a man who said he’d charge £300 to repair guttering and remove bags of garden rubbish.
After taking them to a cashpoint and receiving that amount he then said he’d underquoted, and needed £350 more – he pocketed the money, left and didn’t return.
The suspect is described as white, aged in his 40s, about 5ft 7 with short receding hair - he spoke with an Irish accent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:13 am
Pupil at a school in Ewell is British Under-18 Champion in gymnastics
A pupil at a school in Ewell could be following in famous footsteps after his recent success at the British Gymnastics championships.
17 year old Jack Neill from Glyn School was crowned British Under-18 pommel horse champion - a title previously won by Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith.
Jack, who represents Ireland at international level, began training at Tolworth Gymnastics Club at the age of five.
He hopes to compete at the World Championships in Glasgow and have a gap year concentrating on his gymnastics before studying engineering at Cambridge University.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:28 am
Southern's Brighton to Victoria service arrives on time!
A director at rail company Southern has said days when the rail timetable works well are "few and far between" due to congestion on the network.
Commercial director Alex Foulds made the comment after the company's new timetable came into effect yesterday.
The 7:29 Brighton to London Victoria train service which is dubbed Britain's "least punctual" train arrived on time following the changes.
It had failed to arrive on time on any of its 240 attempts in 2014.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:10 am
New evidence suggests Weybridge resident may have been poisoned
A pre-inquest hearing has heard a wealthy Russian businessman who died suddenly near his Weybridge home may have been poisoned.
44 year old Alexander Perepilichnyy, collapsed and died in the road near his home in November 2012.
Police investigating his death decided it was not suspicious - however, new toxicology tests have shown that a rare poison may have been used to kill him.
The full inquest was delayed because of this new information and further tests will be carried out to establish if Gelsemium elegans was in his body.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:42 am
Jacqueline Wilson at Chelsea Flower Show supporting Kingston-based children's charity
Dame Jacqueline Wilson was at the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday, speaking about a charity based in Kingston.
The author is patron of Momentum, which supports children living with cancer and life-limiting conditions, and their families.
The charity has a garden in the Floral Pavilion this year, which includes a life-sized willow and wire sculpture depicting a family.
It’s been created by Chris and Lorraine Burchill, who have twice been awarded gold medals for previous designs at the show.
Jacqueline tells us more about Momentum:
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 am
Monday, 18 May 2015
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 @ 6:54 pm
Robbery at a park in Ewell
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a Park in Ewell.
It happened in Gatley Avenue where a mobile phone was taken at around 10.30pm last Saturday.
A group were approached by two other men who demanded items.
The first man is 5ft 10’, with a stocky build and had a harsh sounding accent.
The other is of a small build and around 5ft 8’ - both were wearing black puffa jackets.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:12 pm
Man from Carshalton found
A man missing from Carshalton has been found safe and well.
31-year-old Sean O'Connor was traced in Oxford, at around 2 o'clock this afternoon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:54 pm
Man dies after Croydon fire
An elderly man has died after a fire in a block of flats in Croydon this morning.
It broke out at 10.30 and was under control by 11.
Firefighters confined the blaze to a flat on the ground floor of the four-storey building on Addiscombe Road.
The victim's body was found in the ground floor flat, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Alonso looking forward to Monaco
McLaren's Fernando Alonso says he can't wait to get back in the car ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
He says as a driver, he lives for races like Monaco.
The Woking-based team last won there in 2008, but aren't expected to challenge this time.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Man dies after being hit by a car in Brentford
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Brentford.
The collision, on Great West Road, happened just before 10pm last night.
Medics from London Ambulance Service pronounced the man in his 30s dead 25 minutes later.
Two men, one of them the driver, have been arrested.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
Streatham MP denies scandal speculation
Chuka Umunna has said there is no 'skeleton' that forced him out of the race to become Labour leader.
After pulling out of the contest, the Streatham MP said the intense scrutiny he'd been subjected to had made him uncomfortable.
Speaking to the Mirror, Mr Umunna said there was no big impending scandal that had made him reconsider the role, as many had speculated.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:34 am
Chelsea boss reportedly rejects return to former club
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly rejected a potential return to Real Madrid as manager.
That's according to Sky Sports.
Mourinho spent a tempestuous three years in Madrid, where he won the league in 2012.
Incumbent boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the Bernabeu after failing to win a trophy this season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:23 am
New signing for Harlequins
British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has agreed to join Harlequins for the start of next season.
He signs from French Top 14 team Racing Metro and will link up with the squad after the Rugby World Cup this autumn.
Roberts has won 69 caps for Wales and has also played for the Cardiff Blues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 am
Indecent exposure in Epsom
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent exposure in Epsom.
A man exposed himself in Church Street as he walked passed a young girl just before 8am last Tuesday.
He’s described as white, of medium height and build – he has a receding hairline with short brown spikey hair with grey on the sides.
He was wearing a red polo top and light coloured trousers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:16 am
Youngsters set for Chelsea involvement
Chelsea youngster Izzy Brown is set to make his debut for the Blues at his old club West Brom tonight.
Manager Jose Mourinho has said the 18-year-old will have a role to play in the champions' final away match of the season.
19-year-old Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also set to make his second successive league start.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:15 am
Surrey Cricket League roundup
We've had yet another busy weekend of action in the Surrey Cricket League.
The pick of the matches in the Premier Division saw Bec Old Boys getting their first win of the season by beating Balham & Tooting by 74 runs.
And Division One saw London Gymkhana maintain their 100% record when they defeated Reigate Priory by 159 runs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:55 am
Protest against banning of gnomes at flower show
With the Chelsea Flower Show starting tomorrow, a restaurant has brought out a line of garden gnomes to protest their banning.
The ornaments have been banned from the show for over 100 years.
But Daphne’s on Draycott Avenue in Chelsea, says they’re trying to bring them back to their former glory.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Arrest over Woking bomb hoax
A man’s been arrested after a bomb hoax forced offices and shops in Woking to evacuate.
Surrey Police was called to the High Street on the morning of May 8 following a security alert.
A cordon was put in place around the area including part of Woking railway station.
The 38-year-old from Knaphill’s been arrested on suspicion of making a hoax communication.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:23 pm
Epilepsy Awareness Week.
Today sees the start of Epilepsy Awareness Week.
The campaign is empowering people to take control of their epilepsy and demand access to better treatments.
Epilepsy Action is fighting for better care to support nearly 300,000 people who are still experiencing seizures.
David Smith, from Richmond, is helping to raise awareness and told us his friendly support group had helped him.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:40 pm
Staines sufferer from Parkinson's Disease completes 900 mile plus ride
48 year Daren Davis rode 963 miles from Lands End to John O' Groats.
He attends Ashford Hospital where he has a specific Parkinson's Disease nurse.
He has documented his journey on Facebook.
Mr Davis who works for a company based at Heathrow Airport says it rained constantly for 9 days and his bike got trashed on Dartmoor.
Nevertheless - he raised more than three thousand pounds for the disease.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:17 am
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