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Saturday, 30 May 2015
A number of historical sites in Richmond are to be further protected
13,000 properties are currently on the council’s Local Register of Buildings of Merit.
It includes churches, war memorials and public buildings, and protects them from demolition, alterations and extensions.
The council is looking to make further additions to the register and now wants to include conservation areas.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
 
Chelsea star fined and given points on his licence
Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has been fined £1,000 and given six points on his licence.
It’s after he failed to identify the driver of his Aston Martin when it was stopped by police.
The 28-year-old was also order to pay a victim surcharge of £100 and £85 in costs at Staines Magistrates’ Court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Appeal for witnesses after three-year-old boy hit by car in Englefield Green
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a car and a three-year-old boy in Englefield Green.
It happened on at 4.30 on Tuesday afternoon in a residential parking area in Beechtree Avenue.
The driver of the vehicle, a brown Vauxhall Zafira, remained at the scene and provided police with information.
The boy was taken to St George’s Hospital in Tooting by air ambulance with serious injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Twickenham success for Saracens
Saracens are rugby union Premiership champions.
Last year's runners-up have beaten Bath 28-16 at Twickenham.
It's the first time Sarries have won the showpiece in 4 years - and the second time they've triumphed in the competition's history.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:31 pm
Chelsea linked with former Manchester United forward
Chelsea have been linked with a move for former Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao.
A number of papers are linking the Colombian striker with a transfer to Stamford Bridge.
The 29-year-old scored just four goals in 29 appearance at Old Trafford.
But he shares an agent with Jose Mourinho in Jorge Mendes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Missing teenager with links to South London
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager with links to South London.
16-year-old Celso Dias had been staying in Horsham and was on his way to Brighton on a train on Thursday morning when he went missing.
He told the person he was with he was going to use the toilet but didn’t return.
It’s thought he travelled to London, where he’s originally from.
He’s described as black with a shaved head and 5 ft 6 tall.
He was wearing a black Nike tracksuit and was carrying an Adidas bag.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Win for Chelsea in post-season tour
Chelsea may have finished the Premier League season, but they’re not able to have a break just yet – they’ve just started their post-season tour.
The Blues have come out victorious in the first match of that – a Dominic Solanke goal has seen them beat Thailand All Stars 1-0 in the Rajamangala National Stadium.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:36 pm
Ferdinand retires
Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from football.
The ex West Ham, Leeds and Manchester United central defender spent last season at QPR, who were relegated from the Premier League.
Ferdinand who is 36, said in a statement he had decided to bring an end to his career.
He missed the closing stages of the season and lost his wife after a battle with cancer earlier this month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:17 pm
World record attempt on Wandsworth Common
It’s hoped a Guinness World Record has been set on Wandsworth Common today.
On National Fitness Day, the world record attempt for the greatest number of people performing squat jumps was attempted.
The aim was to get 500 people involved.
It will be revealed next week whether the attempt was successful or not.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:13 pm
Chertsey man still missing.
A Chertsey man’s been missing for two nights without his phone.
Stephen Field was last seen at home at 8pm on the Thursday.
The 52 year old is described as white, clean shaven with a bald head. He’s approximately 6 foot tall and slim.
He was last seen wearing grey trousers, black walking boots and a black round neck woollen jumper.
Officers are growing increasingly worried as his disappearance is out of character. He didn’t turn up for work yesterday.
The public should call Surrey police on 101 if they have any information or report it online at https://my.surrey.police.uk/splonlinereportingweb quoting the
reference number P15137702.
See more at: http://www.surrey.police.uk/News/News-Stories/Full-news-story/Article/11334/Appeal-for-help-in-tracing-missing-Chertsey-man-Stephen-Field#sthash.43oJXDYr.dpuf.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 am
Hanworth to host compost celebration
A compost celebration will be held in Hanworth today.
Hounslow Council and West London Waste are hosting the event at Church Road Allotment from 10 until 3.
There will also be 10 tonnes of compost up for grabs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Appeal for a missing man from Chertsey
Surrey Police is appealing for help to trace a missing man from Chertsey.
Stephen Field was last seen at home at 8pm on the 28th of May.
Officers are growing increasingly concerned as his disappearance is out of character.
He is also believed not to have his phone on him.
Please call Surrey police on 101 if you have any information.
A photograph of Stephen is available please click on the link.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 am
Friday, 29 May 2015
Fire in Fulham
Fire has broken out at a cafe in Fulham.
The high street is closed in both directions. There are no reports of any injuries.
Stay tuned to Jackie for the latest news and travel, or follow us @Jackie_News or @Jackie_Travel
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:27 pm
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:55 pm
Heathrow row intensifies
The row over where the UK's next major airport runway should be built has intensified.
The boss of Gatwick claims expanding Heathrow could actually be illegal under EU air quality law.
Here's chief executive Stewart Wingate.
Heathrow's bosses say most pollution around the airport has nothing to do with it. The Airports Commission will decide where the next runway goes this summer
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:13 pm
Barking & Dangenham council bosses plea for A13 tunnel
Council bosses in Barking & Dagenham are urging Transport for London and the government to tunnel a one mile stretch of the A13 to reduce traffic delays and air pollution.
The motorway would be tunnelled between Lodge Avenue and Gale Street.
Boris Johnson has suggested moving some busy roads into tunnels including the A4 flyover in Hammersmith.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 pm
Brentford business fined £18,000 over injured driver
A Brentford business has been ordered to pay £18,000 in fines and costs after a visiting driver was badly injured at their premises.
Feltham Magistrates Court heard in December 2012 the driver arrived to make a collection at Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Limited.
While loading the van, some strapping caught on the doors, as he tried to unhook it a fork lift truck moved forward, drove over his foot and crushed him against the load.
Heidelberg pleaded guilty to a charge of failing in their duty to protect non employees.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:54 pm
"Vulnerable" Sussex missing man in Southfields mosque visit
An aggressive man missing from Sussex, could have visited mosques in Southfields and Morden according to police.
Ashley Colton has been missing from Hailsham since April the 7th.
The 23 year old has mental health problems and is "extremely vulnerable" and requires regular medication.
He has short, dark hair and a prominent beard, and was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit with trainers and a black baseball cap.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:51 pm
Police appeal for help to trace missing Croydon teenager
Police are appealing for help to find a missing girl in Croydon.
16 year old Taylah Samuels Lee was last seen in Tulse Hill at 10:45pm last night.
Taylah is 6 feet with a large build and was last seen wearing a black dress with large white spots.
Police say she has the mental age of someone much younger.
Anyone with information should call the Croydon Missing Person Unit on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:47 pm
Kingston leader on the war path against bad councillors
Bad councillors in Kingston will have to be on their mettle if constitutional reforms are voted through.
Councillors who move out of the royal borough or with attendance below 20 percent will be under scrutiny.
The proposals have the backing of MP’s James Berry in Kingston and Zach Goldsmith in Richmond Park.
The reforms will be considered at a council meeting in July.
'Renewing Kingston’s democracy' is being pushed by Tory council leader Kevin Davis – he’s written to 150 other councils to suggest the move
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:39 pm
Police urging possible victims of abuse by vicar to come forward
Police are urging anyone who may have been a victim of abuse by a vicar to come forward.
It's after 79-year-old Graham Gregory was jailed for indecently assaulting a young girl over forty years ago at Kingston Crown Court.
Detectives were contacted by a woman who claimed that she had been abused as a child between 1969 and 1971 when she lived in Wandsworth and attended the church where Gregory was curate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:30 am
Smoke alarm warning
London fire brigade’s taken the opportunity to issue a warning about smoke alarms after a blaze in Thornton Heath.
The flames broke out last night in a flat above a shop in the High Street.
A storage room was damaged.
3 people escaped but one man was treated with burns at the scene by the London Ambulance service.
A spokesman for the brigade said there was no smoke alarm in the flat.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:15 am
Officers still at Leatherhead fire
Surrey Fire Brigade are still attending a blaze at a house in Leatherhead.
The Red Cross Fire and Emergency Support are now at the scene according to a spokeswoman.
Fire engines went to the scene in Randalls Park Avenue.
The fire broke out in a child’s bedroom – all the family escaped safely.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:48 am
End of consultation on Heathrow today.
Public consultation on a third runway for Heathrow ends today.
The Airports Commission has held a new review on air capacity in the UK.
The recommendation on whether to build a new runway ends next month or in July.
Mike Appleton is from campaign group Back Heathrow.
He’s believes the West London airport will get the third runway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:46 am
Fire in Leatherhead house
Surrey Fire Brigade have been attending a blaze at a house in Leatherhead.
Two fire engines from Leatherhead and Ewell attended the scene in Randalls Park Avenue.
A brigade spokeswoman said fire had broken out in a child’s bedroom – all the family escaped safely.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:35 am
Brentford set to appoint Dutch manager
Brentford are close to announcing a manager to succeed Mark Warburton.
It’s believed 43-year-old Dutchman Marinus Dijkhuizen will be named as the new boss.
He’s currently manager of Eredivisie side Excelsior and has already held talks with the club about taking over at Griffin Park.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 am
Thursday, 28 May 2015
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm
Oxshott's Andy Murray in action
Andy Murray has made a convincing start to his second round match at the French Open tennis.
He's taken the first set against Portugal's Joao Sousa 6-2.
Later, Heather Watson goes up against American Sloane Stephens.
Top seed Serena Williams came from a set down to reach round three, while nine-time champion Rafael Nadal eased through.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:01 pm
A by election has been called to elect a councillor to serve Hampton Wick
It’s after Tania Mathias resigned, in light of her election as MP for Twickenham.
The Conservative controversially took the seat from Lib Dem MP Vince Cable after 18 years at the election.
The by election will be held on July the 2nd.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 pm
Road safety charity Brake is calling employers to take advantage of vehicle technology to protect pedestrians and cyclists
The news comes on a day when two more cyclists have been involved in accidents in the morning rush hour.
A woman in her 50s was pronounced dead after her bike collided with a car and tanker in Molesey Road in Hersham just after 8.30am.
Another female cyclist is fighting for her life after being hit by a lorry in Denmark Hill.
Police say the woman in her 30s, was involved in a crash with an HGV just before 8am.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:31 pm
Fire in Clapham
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers are attending a fire at the Fitness First gym in Lavender Hill.
Early reports suggest it is located in one of the changing rooms.
The Brigade was called at 12.23. The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
If you’re in Kingston on Friday the 5th of June, how about showing your support for the borough’s premature new-borns?
The Babies First Sponsored Walk is a buggy stroll from Kingston Bridge to Hampton Court.
Money raised will go to Kingston Hospital’s Born Too Soon Fund.
Set up in 1985, the charity offers information and support to parents of small pre-term babies and new born infants requiring specialist care in the neo-natal unit.
Mum Karina wants to beat the £4,000 target.
For more details about Born Too Soon, click here
To donate to the walk, text BTSW55 and your desired amount to 70070
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:13 pm
Illicit tobacco seized from restaurant in Hounslow
50 kilograms of illicit tobacco has been seized from a restaurant in Hounslow.
After reports of drug dealing at Chnarok in Hanworth Road, a raid was carried out, where the tobacco was found in the form of shisha.
Three men in their 20s were arrested by police for possession of a Class B drug, public order and an immigration offence.
The owner of the restaurant has been cautioned and will be interviewed by trading standards officers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Met Police error email reveals Motorcyclist loophole for avoiding arrest
It’s emerged suspects fleeing police on motorcycles and mopeds in London are routinely avoiding arrest by removing their crash helmets.
In an email sent to the BBC in error, the Met Police revealed many suspects take off their helmets when riding away from officers in pursuit.
That’s because officers "rarely chase" helmetless riders as there’s a likelihood they will die if they fall off or crash.
15 year old Reece Robinson-Webber from Streatham, died when his moped crashed during a police chase in August 2008.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:48 pm
Surrey Police campaign cracks down on drink drivers
Surrey Police are cracking down on drink and drug driving offences this June.
Dedicated patrols will be looking for offenders.
In previous campaigns Police have named all those charged with drink or drug-driving offences and will be doing so again.
In addition, this year the force will be releasing footage of convicted offenders.
91 people in Surrey were arrested during last summer's campaign.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:44 pm
Carshalton Dog's Trust event offers free dog-chipping
The Dog’s Trust is to provide agility tests and advice about pet welfare as well as free micro-chipping, at an event in Carshalton.
The occasion’s supported by the police initiative - LEAD which promotes responsible dog ownership and tackles anti-social and inconsiderate behaviour.
The event’s on Tuesday the 25th of August at St Helier open space – opposite the hospital, between 11am and 4pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:42 pm
"Nuisance" property in Walton boarded up
A house in Walton has been boarded-up for three months to provide “respite to the community” from constant noise and drug use.
Surrey Police and Elmbridge Council successfully applied for a closure order for the property on Terrace Road.
They say the tenants, their friends and family were a “persistent nuisance” to their neighbours.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:38 pm
Police appeal for Banstead burglary information
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at Costa Coffee in Banstead.
A door to the rear of the property was forced open and a safe stolen at around in the early hours of Sunday.
A dark coloured Audi was seen in the area around the time of the offence and it’s believed it may be connected with the burglary.
The Audi, believed to be an A6, may have suffered damage after colliding with a tree stump and wall before driving off in the direction of Wilmot Way.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:36 pm
Retired Wandsworth Vicar jailed for indecent assault
A retired vicar who indecently assaulted a young girl over forty years ago has been jailed following a trial at Kingston Crown Court.
79 year old Graham Gregory from York was sentenced to three years.
Detectives were contacted by a woman who claimed that she had been abused as a child between 1969 and 1971 when she lived in Wandsworth and attended the church where Gregory was curate.
Gregory was acquitted of two further counts of indecent assault following a retrial at the same court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:34 pm
Two arrested in Tooting after police act on intelligence
Two people have been arrested after police acted on intelligence to execute a warrant in Tooting.
They entered the house on Southcroft Road at 7.30 - and found a 'significant' quantity of cannabis.
£7,000 in cash has also been recovered, as has what's believed to be a firearm and several round of ammunition.
A man in his 30s and a female in her late 20s were detained and are currently in custody at Wandsworth Police Station.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:45 am
Richmond College students win Glass Award
Two students at Richmond Adult Community College have won at an acclaimed glass exhibition award.
Richmond's Hayley Haddow beat out other students to scoop the illustrious British Glass Biennale Student Prize on Wednesday.
Fellow Richmond student Deborah Martin came in as runner up at the awards held in the Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge.
An exhibit displaying their work is now running.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:26 am
A woman claims her Yorkshire Terrier was mauled to death by two Staffordshire Bull type dogs in Thornton Heath
Raquel Quesada says she has been left heartbroken after the fatal attack on her dog Dylan at Thornton Heath Recreation Ground.
She says the pair ferociously attacked her pet and he lay on the ground “in submission” on Friday afternoon.
The animals’ owner then disappeared with his dogs, leaving Ms Quesada to perform mouth to mouth on Dylan.
Police have yet to issue a comment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:06 am
Calls for investigation into Weybridge death to be reopened
A former associate of a Russian businessman who died suddenly near his home in Weybridge is calling for police to reopen the investigation into his death.
44-year-old Alexander Perepilichnyy collapsed and died in November 2012.
A pre-inquest hearing last week was told he may have been poisoned.
Hedge fund boss Bill Browder says it's possible a 'murderer may be running around.'
Surrey Police says it will co-operate with the coroner – a full inquest is set to take place in Woking in September.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:47 am
Midfielder rules out return to Chelsea
Belgian international Kevin de Bruyne says he won't consider returning to Chelsea while Jose Mourinho is still in charge.
The 23-year-old left Stamford Bridge in January 2014 for Wolfsburg, where he's been hugely impressive.
He's been linked with most top clubs around Europe, but has told German press he wouldn't consider going back to the Blues with the Portuguese still there.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:42 am
UPDATE: Elmo found 10.30am Thursday
Surrey Search and Rescue hunting for one of its own
Surrey Search and Rescue (SurSAR) is appealing for information after Elmo, a trainee Search Dog, was stolen from his owner's home at 9.30 last night.
Elmo, a 2 year old short-haired Collie, has been raised by SAR Team Leader John Torrance from a puppy as an air-scenting search dog, trained to find missing vulnerable adults and children.
As they were taking out the rubbish yesterday evening, his owners saw a car pull away from outside their house and Elmo was gone.
His owners say it is completely out of character for Elmo to have left his family's company willingly.
Elmo is a pet raised in a family environment to encourage his play-drive.
It is this urge to play which leads to dogs using their scenting ability to find people in danger - for them, finding people is a game to please their trainer.
A traumatic event such as being stolen or abused can have a long-term effect on the character of a dog.
SurSAR is comprised of specialist volunteers who work alongside the emergency services to provide a 24/7 response.
The address Elmo was taken from is on Malmstone Road, Merstham RH1
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:12 am
Police appeal for witnesses after serious accident in Walton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious multi-vehicle accident in Walton.
The collision involving a van, a car, a tanker and a cyclist, was on Molesey Road near the junction of Rydens Road at around 6.30am.
The driver of the van’s been taken to St Georges Hospital in Tooting with injuries which are believed to be critical.
The cyclist, a woman in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:27 am
Man wanted after armed robberies at convenience stores
Police investigating a series of armed robberies at convenience stores in London have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to.
The suspect’s stolen in excess of 10,000 pounds in 13 raids – most of them in Southwark, but some in Kensington & Chelsea - most were at night.
The man terrifies his victims, threatening them with a black semi-automatic handgun - in one instance he grabbed a woman shop assistant by the throat.
He’s described as of possible Southern European or Asian appearance, 25 to 30 years old, of thin build and in excess of 6ft 3 – he sometimes has a teenage accomplice.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:19 am
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Croydon Kidnap Gang Jailed
A kidnapper who’s part of a gang who tortured two victims has been jailed for 20 years.
29 year old Christopher White from Croydon was sentenced at the Old Bailey today.
He’s the fifth member of a gang found guilty of charges including conspiracy to kidnap, blackmail and GBH.
Detective Sergeant Tim Mustoe says the men treated kidnap and torture as a business.
The offences were committed against the 2 victims in 20-13.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:17 pm
Fitness fanatics will flock to Wandsworth Common on Saturday morning to try and set a new Guinness World Record
It’s for the greatest number of people performing squat jumps.
Research shows that outdoor fitness burns 30% more calories than doing the same workout indoors.
British Military Fitness is hosting the record attempt. Harry Sowerby is its founder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:48 pm
Brentford sign deal for new community stadium
Brentford have taken a step closer to a new stadium.
The club has signed an overarching agreement with Network Rail allowing them to build the new Brentford Community Stadium.
It means Network Rail will withdraw objections they'd registered to the Compulsory Purchase Order issued by Hounslow Council in January.
The club is still negotiating with landowners about other land within the Compulsory Purchase Order included in the planning permission.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Government figures reveal new housing deficit in South East
New figures released today show a deficit of nearly 20,000 extra houses in the South East.
Government figures show that just 21, 980 homes were built between April 2014 and March 2015 in the area.
But much more are needed in order to keep up with demand.
The National Housing Federation is calling on the new government to invest in building new homes.
The NHF's Alistair Smyth says "urgent action" is needed to get more housing in the South East.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Middlesex's Harris extends cricket contract
Middlesex pace bowler James Harris has signed a new two-year contract.
The deal means his contract will be automatically extended to 2018 once an agreed set of criteria have been reached.
25 year old Harris joined Middlesex from Glamorgan in 2013 - and is currently the second highest wicket-taker in first-class cricket this season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
Egham Karate instructor jailed for sexual offences
A karate instructor from Egham has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of 10 non-recent sexual offences.
68 year old Roy Maurice Eve was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court.
The charges relate to the sexual abuse of three teenage boys over a thirty year period starting in the 1980s.
The offences were reported to Surrey Police in November 2014.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:37 pm
Man identified in fatal Brentford collision
Detectives have named a pedestrian killed in Brentford.
Police were called to Great West Road on Sunday May 17th.
53 year old Henryk Pawel Luszcz from Isleworth had been in collision with a vehicle and died at the scene.
Two men have been questioned in connection with the investigation and released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:35 pm
Would-be martyr arrested at Heathrow has been jailed
A man convicted of trying to travel to Syria to join Islamic State - so he could become a martyr - has been jailed.
20 year-old Zakariya Ashiq was arrested on his return to Heathrow in November - after failing to cross the border from Jordan.
He was sentenced at the Old Bailey this morning to six years in prison.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:59 pm
Surrey police dog and and handler win the National Police Dog Trials
The National Police Dog Trials have been won by a Surrey police dog handler and dog for the second year in a row.
PC Graham Lightfoot and his Dog Chester - a 5-year-old German Shepherd - won overall against 21 competitors from across the UK.
The dogs and their handlers competed in tests demonstrating their operational skills such as use of force, safety, obedience and agility.
Also in the top ten for Surrey were PC Paul Barnham with 3-year-old Ethel, who won last year, and PC Rob Male with 8 year old Apollo who came 6th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:47 pm
Tennis Tournament returns to Surbiton for the first time since 2008
The Surbiton Trophy is back at Surbiton Racket and Fitness club from the 6th to the 14th of June.
Surbiton Racket & Fitness Club is one of the oldest clubs in the country and has been established on the current site since 1881.
But the Trophy tournament was replaced in 2009 by the Aegon Trophy in Nottingham.
Now it's game, set and match in Surbiton again for the men’s $50k and ladies’ $50k event.
Stay tuned for live updates from the tournament.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:13 pm
Richmond Council announce Business Improvement District plans
Richmond Council has agreed to plans to develop a Business Improvement District.
Council chiefs have agreed to support the private sector led development, with an initial investment of £90,000.
The district- which will reside in Richmond Town Centre -is designed to give Richmond businesses a “competitive edge”.
As part of the scheme businesses would agree to pay an additional levy to help combat the effects of online shopping.
If successful it could generate an annual income of around £600,000.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:03 am
Wallington MP warns residents of rogue traders
Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake has urged residents to be aware of rogue traders.
He wants people to stay safe from traders that are currently operating in the area.
Sutton Police warn that the criminals - posing as gardeners and builders-are targeting elderly residents in an attempt to steal money or valuables.
Police are advising people to keep their doors closed and report suspicious cold callers to the police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
Surrey Police target motorists using phone
Surrey and Sussex police are targeting motorists using mobile phones in a week-long road safety campaign.
Extra officers will be on patrol this week in both counties.
598 people in Surrey were caught driving whilst on their phone in the first four months of the year alone.
Offenders could face up to three penalty points on their license and a £100 fine.
Chief Inspector Paul Nicholas warns the offence could result in not only a hefty fine- but also someone's life.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:58 am
Chelsea's Costa left out of Spain sqaud
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been left out of the latest Spain squad to due to concerns about his fitness.
He's only recently returned from a hamstring problem - and coach Vicente Del Bosque has chosen not to risk the forward.
Spain face Costa Rica in a friendly next month, followed by a Euro 2016 qualifier in Belarus.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:56 am
Spelthorne joins 7 Surrey Councils in fraud partnership scheme
Spelthorne Borough Council has joined 7 other Surrey councils to create the Surrey Counter Fraud Partnership.
The SCFP will target areas including council tax discounts and support in a partnership to target fraud across the country.
Spelthorne Borough Council's Terry Collier says fraud against local authorities runs into millions of pounds each year.
He hopes that the SFCP will help to reduce these losses to free up more funds for local services.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:55 am
Sexual offences increase on London Transport
There's been a large rise in sexual offences on London's transport network.
Official figures show the number of incidents jumped more than a third in the last year.
Despite that, overall crime hit a record low.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:53 am
Fire in Mitcham flat
Firefighters have led 10 people to safety after a fire broke out in a block of flats in Mitcham.
Crews were called a little before 8 this morning to the blaze which damaged a first floor flat of the building in Lindsey Close.
The cause of the fire is under investigation
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:36 am
Man jailed after assault in Cheam
A man’s been sentenced to 39 months imprisonment for knifing a door man at the North Cheam Social Club.
51-year-old Kenneth Bryant was asked to leave the London Road venue after he swore an obscenity at a woman there in June last year.
When he tried to re-enter an unknown man punched him in the head, he produced a knife and attacked a member of staff at the door.
Bryant who’s from Worcester Park was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and also pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:15 am
Tuesday, 26 May 2015
Funding Cuts in Surrey Challenged
Communities in Surrey are losing funding for small projects that help change peoples lives, but independent councillors are now calling for it to be re-instated.
£35,000 was cut by the council from each of the County’s eleven Local Committees.
In the past the money’s been used by councillors to fund local projects in their communities including a state of the art side-by-side tandem bike for SeeAbility in Epsom.
Cllr Kington who’s fighting the cuts says the funding can make an enormous contribution to well-being and provides a real connection between Surrey County Council and Surrey Residents.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:40 pm
Kingston Police Continue Rape Investigation
Police say they are looking for a person who’s known to them in connection with a rape on a 13 year old girl in Hampton Wick last week.
The girl was attacked by a man in his late teens to early twenties on a grass area near Barge Walk.
The victim met the suspect the previous day near Camden High Street they agreed to meet again, which is when the incident happened.
Detectives are keen to trace a young couple who stopped to help the girl.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:39 pm
Surrey Cracks-down On Using Phones While Driving
Surrey Police are targeting motorists using mobile phones at the wheel in a ‘week-long’ road safety campaign.
Extra Officers are on patrol looking for drivers who are making calls, texting or surfing the web.
598 people in Surrey were caught driving while using their mobiles between January and April this year.
Chief Inspector Phil Nicholas says if you use your phone while at the wheel you’re deliberately choosing not to pay full attention to your driving.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:07 pm
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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:46 pm
Andy Coulson on trial
Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson knew the voicemail of murdered Walton schoolgirl Milly Dowler had been accessed.
That’s according to evidence given at his trial by the paper's former chief reporter, Neville Thurlbeck.
Mr Coulson is accused of lying under oath in the perjury trial of former MSP Tommy Sheridan in 2010.He denies the charge.
Scotland correspondent James Matthews is at Edinburgh High Court.
He's heard evidence from James Weatherup, a former staff member.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:42 pm
Tributes paid to former Mayor of Kingston who's died
Tributes have been paid to a former Mayor of Kingston who died last night.
Chrissie Hitchcock was a Lib Dem Councillor for the Grove Ward at the time of her death.
Former Council Leader Liz Green says her passing is a great loss to residents, [the] council, and [the] Lib Dems.
Kingston and Surbiton MP James Berry says Chrissie Hitchcock was a very long serving and highly regarded Councillor in Grove Wards whose public service included two terms as Mayor of the Royal Borough. Just a few weeks ago, Cllr Hitchcock generously congratulated me on my success, adding with good humour "and that's coming from a Lib Dem!"
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:47 pm
UPDATE: Five arrested after Croydon robbery
Five men have been arrested by the Flying Squad following an armed robbery in Croydon this morning.
Four of them were arrested just after 9 this morning – after the raid on the Post Office on the High Street.
A fifth man was stopped at 11.30 in a car parked on Scarbrook Road.
A firearm and cash have been recovered – and two people have been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No shots were fired by the suspects or the police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:30 pm
Brentford edge closer to new ground
Brentford have taken a step closer to a new stadium.
The club has signed an overarching agreement with Network Rail allowing them to build the new Brentford Community Stadium.
It means Network Rail will withdraw objections they'd registered to the Compulsory Purchase Order issued by Hounslow Council in January.
The club is still negotiating with landowners about other land within the Compulsory Purchase Order included in the planning permission.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:34 pm
Streatham MP backs Liz Kendall for Labour leadership
Chuka Umunna - who pulled out of the race to become the next Labour leader - has given his backing to Liz Kendall for the job.
In an article in the New Statesman, the Shadow Business Secretary and MP for Streatham said she'd been 'courageous in challenging conventional wisdom'.
She's one of four people in the race to succeed Ed Miliband - with Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and Mary Creagh making up the rest of the field.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:59 am
Fabregas to have nose operation
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas will have an operation this week to fix the damage caused to his nose in April's 2-1 win over Stoke.
The Spaniard came off worst in a battle with Charlie Adam's arm, leaving him having to wear a protective carbon-fibre mask.
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque says the 28-year-old will have surgery before joining up with the rest of the squad next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:58 am
Palace to pay tribute to club icon
Crystal Palace will pay tribute to goalkeeper Julian Speroni today, who manager Alan Pardew has called an ‘icon’.
The 36-year-old Argentinean is having a testimonial, and has made 386 appearances for the Eagles since joining in 2004.
The match against his old side Dundee gets underway at 8 o’clock at Selhurst Park.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:09 am
Croydon Council launches new web pages for support for people with autism
Croydon Council says it hopes to have created a ‘one-stop shop’ for support for people with autism.
It’s launched new dedicated web pages to provide everything from advice for parents of children with autism to support group contact details.
It also contains academic research and links to national charities.
For more information and details of the web pages, go to www.croydon.gov.uk/autism.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
UPDATE: Missing man found
UPDATE: Missing man Taffazul Hoque has now been found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:23 am
Kent, Surrey and Sussex ambulance celebrate 25 years
Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance is celebrating 25-years of service.
It launched its first helicopter in December 1989 and celebrations are being held throughout the year.
A service of thanksgiving will be held at Canterbury Cathedral in Kent tomorrow.
They now have two helicopters, based at Redhill in Surrey and Marden in Kent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:58 am
Surrey councils join forces to tackle fraud
Eight Surrey councils have announced they’re to work together in tackling fraud.
They’ve set up the Surrey Counter Fraud Partnership and aim to reclaim 1.68-million pounds by the financial year 2016-17.
Surrey County council has joined forces with Elmbridge, Mole Valley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath, Tandridge and Waverley authorities to carry out the work.
The partnership’s being supported with government funds and will target areas such as council tax, housing benefit and business rate evasion.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:38 am
Monday, 25 May 2015
Man missing from Kensington and Chelsea found
Thirty-eight-year-old Taffazul Hoque who’s been missing from Notting Hill since Friday has now been found.
Taffazul, who’s autistic, has been admitted to a hospital in Essex.
He’s believed to be in good health.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:32 pm
Rape in Kingston
Police are looking for information after a 13-year old girl was raped in Kingston last Sunday night.
The girl was attacked by an Asian man in his early twenties near Barge Walk. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark leather jacket.
Detectives are keen to speak to a young couple who stopped to help the girl whilst walking towards Hampton Court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:21 pm
Surbiton technology company launches Enron database
A technology company based in Surbiton has launched a database of the Enron criminal investigations.
It's released today, nine years on from the convictions of the chairman and former CEO of what was once the seventh-largest corporation in America.
The Threads Enron Database allows anyone to delve into a quarter of a million emails and phone calls, searching on any word, contact or phrase.
JPY has built it to develop and test its Threads Message Hub, which is hoped will make searching huge volumes of data easier
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Former soldier identified as suspect in murder of Claygate family in the Alps
A former soldier in the French Foreign Legion has been identified as a ‘real suspect’ in the murders of a family from Claygate in the French Alps.
Patrice Menegaldo, who committed suicide last June, has been interviewed as a witness and not a suspect.
Saad al-Hilli, his wife Iqbal, mother-in-law Suhaila and French cyclist Sylvain Mollier were shot dead in 2012.
State prosecutor Eric Maillaud has told the Mirror that Menegaldo is ‘at the top of the chain’ as police continue the hunt for the lone hitman.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Chelsea celebrate season
Chelsea fans are celebrating a successful season on the streets of west London this afternoon.
The team are marking their Premier League title and League Cup final triumph with an open-top bus parade.
These supporters say it's a special feeling to share the achievement with the players.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:46 pm
Kingston novelist claims it's now too difficult to write books about social-media obsessed teenagers
One of the best-selling children’s writers of all time says it’s becoming too difficult to write books about teenagers.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson claims that’s because they’re so busy on social media, they don’t do enough to form a plot.
The novelist from Kingston says she now finds it quite difficult to think of plots involving them.
Speaking at Hay Festival, she says she’s more likely to write about Victorian or Edwardian children instead.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
Celebrities join charity from East Sheen's social media campaign
Celebrities including Stephen Fry and Simon Cowell have joined a charity Twitter campaign to help find missing children.
The actor is a patron of the Missing People charity, based in East Sheen, which is using the social media site to raise awareness of the issue.
It's estimated around 140-thousand children go missing in the UK every year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:30 am
Streatham duo charged with firearms offences
Two men from Streatham have been charged with firearms offences after police carried out a warrant.
19-year-old Adam Ali and 28-year-old Abdullah Ali have been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of ammunition.
They’ll appear in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court later today.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 am
Chelsea to parade trophies this lunchtime
Chelsea will celebrate their Premier League and League Cup success with a parade this lunchtime.
Three open-top buses will take the first-team, and their trophies, from Fulham Road to Parsons Green.
They'll be joined by their academy side - who won the FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth League this season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:37 am
Challenge set for Chelsea players
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has challenged his players to repeat their Premier League title success next season.
The 2015 champions were presented with the trophy after their 3-1 victory over Sunderland on the final day at Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho says he wants his current team to experience more joy.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:07 am
Surrey Cricket League: Defending champs remain unbeaten
In Surrey Cricket League Premier Division action on the weekend Old Royalists lost their 100-per cent record after a close 1 wicket loss to Bec Old Boys.
Defending champions Old Thorntonian remain the division’s only unbeaten team after their 86 runs win over Balham & Tooting.
London Gymkhana made it four from four in Division One after a comfortable 116 runs win over Croydon of India.
London Welsh and Raynes Park Former Pupils were winners in Division Two while Morden, Park Hill and Woking XI were among the winners in Division Three.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:15 am
Kingston bar loses its licence
A bar in Kingston that has been a focal point for anti-social and criminal behaviour has had its licence revoked.
Kingston council’s Licencing Sub-Committee said Barcadia in Clarence Street had been in clear breach of the premises licence after two underage girls were permitted entry in March.
The bar previously lost its licence in 2014 after an alleged glassing incident at the venue on Christmas Eve 2013 in which a man was injured and hospitalised.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:04 am
Woking based McLaren claim season's first drivers points
Lewis Hamilton's lead in the F1 drivers' championship has been cut to ten points.
The Mercedes driver missed out on victory at the Monaco Grand Prix after pitting during a safety car period, and ended up finishing 3rd.
His team-mate Nico Rosberg won the race and remains second in the standings.
Woking based McLaren’s Jenson Button got his first points of the season after finishing 8th.
His teammate Fernando Alonso was forced to retire with a gearbox problem.
Manor's Will Stevens came 17th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:18 am
Sunday, 24 May 2015
Deadline looms for public consultation on Heathrow air quality.
There’s just 4 days to go until the end of a public consultation on Heathrow air quality.
Richmond Park MP Zach Goldsmith says a third runway at the airport could breach air pollution limits for London.
He has the backing of London’s mayor Boris Johnson.
Heathrow bosses say the Davies Commission into air capacity states that they could expand and stay within its limits.
Mike Appleton from pro-expansion campaign group Back Heathrow says the airport is playing its part in cutting air pollution.
The consultation ends on May the 29th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:25 pm
Elegant view in Chertsey ruined
An elegant view in Chertsey has been ruined following the theft of expensive York stone slabs.
Police believe they were stolen in a pre-planned raid last Tuesday evening or early Wednesday morning.
They made up a set of elegant steps overlooking Chertsey on St Ann’s Hill.
A spokesman for Runnymede Council which looks after the area said it will cost more than 30-thousand pounds to restore the 12 stone slabs.
The area’s popular with dog walkers and police are hoping a witness may’ve noticed unusual activity – it’s thought the gang may have used lights to steal the York stone.
Anyone with information should phone 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:20 am
QPR defender speaks out about wife's death
And QPR defender Rio Ferdinand has spoken publicly for the first time since his wife's death to cancer.
Writing in a national newspaper he praised Rebecca's bravery - and said it had been "the most difficult period of his life".
The former England football captain also said he "felt guilty" missing games for his side while they tried to avoid relegation.
His wife who was 34 died earlier this month from breast cancer, leaving behind three children.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:17 am
Woking based Mclaren hunt season's first points
Britain's Lewis Hamilton starts on pole position for the first time at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix later.
The world champion qualified ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
Woking based McLaren’s Jenson Button will go from 10th on the grid, 3 places ahead of teammate Fernando Alonso.
Manors Will Stevens starts 19th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:09 am
Theives steal expensive York stone in Chertsey
Police are appealing for information after the theft of expensive York stone slabs in Chertsey.
Officers believe the 12 stone slabs were stolen in a pre-planned raid last Wednesday.
The slabs made up a set of elegant steps overlooking Chertsey in St Ann’s Hill.
A spokesman for Runnymede Council said it will cost more than 30-thousand pounds to restore the steps.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:08 am
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