Murray savouring tennis career as Wimbledon approaches
Andy Murray says he's savouring his tennis career more - after taking a long time to return to his best following back surgery.
The British number one is being tipped by many as a contender to win his second Wimbledon title in a fortnight.
But last season was more of a struggle after recovering from surgery.
Murray's playing some of the best tennis of his career now.
Money seized from drug dealer to go to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Police say thousands of pounds seized from a convicted drug dealer will be given to animal and children’s charities.
More than £13,000 was taken from Harry Simpson who was jailed for five years after admitting a number of drug offences.
Police say they will split the money between Demelza Hospice Care for Children and the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
It’s hoped the money will ‘do some good in the community’.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:40 pm
Man charged in connection with alleged attack on woman
A 47-year-old man arrested has been charged in connection with an alleged attack on a woman in Cardiff.
Arnel Martinez Raymundo was arrested in Croydon on Thursday.
He had been sought after the incident involving a 43-year-old woman on 12th June.
He’s been remanded in custody and will appear in court later this month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:30 pm
Could there be a Chelsea exodus to Arsenal?
With Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech expected to sign for Arsenal in the coming days, the Gunners are reportedly trying to raid Stamford Bridge again.
Goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon, who’s worked with Cech, since his time at Rennes over a decade ago is believed to be on Arsenal’s radar.
But Lollichon admits he doesn’t think the Blues would be too favourable about the move.
Meanwhile, the Mirror says Arsenal are also considering a £6million move for Chelsea youngster Charly Musonda. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
UPDATE: Fire at Cheam High School 'under control'
Fire crews say a blaze at Cheam High School is now under control.
It broke out in a single story art block just before 5 to 2 on the site at Chatsworth Road.
15% of the wall cavity and the roof have been damaged.
There aren’t believed to be any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:49 pm
London Welsh returning to Richmond
London Welsh are set to return to Old Deer Park in Richmond for the 2015-16 season.
The Exiles have been based at Oxford’s Kassam Stadium since 2012.
But they say they’re still looking for a long-term home.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 pm
Police 'increasingly concerned' over Ashford missing man
Police say they’re ‘growing increasingly concerned’ for the welfare of a missing man from Ashford.
50-year-old Darren Pugh was reported missing at 9.30 yesterday evening.
He was last seen at around 11.15 this morning in Ashford, and it’s believed he may still be around there.
Darren, who also has links to Feltham, is described as white, around 5ft 9’’ tall, of a slim build with dark hair.
When last seen, he was wearing black jeans and a grey top and is believed to be driving a blue Volkswagen Golf.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:26 pm
Drone flying over Wimbledon seized
Police have seized a drone flying over the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon.
They were alerted to a man flying a drone over the home of the Wimbledon Championships from a nearby golf course at around 8.30 this morning.
A police statement says ‘it’s an offence to fly a drone within 50 metres of a structure’.
Officers are investigating and enquiries are continuing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:21 pm
UPDATE: Cyclist remains in serious condition in hospital after Feltham collision
A woman in her 50s remains in a critical condition in hospital after a collision between a bike and a van in Feltham.
It happened near the Airman pub in Hanworth Road yesterday afternoon.
The driver of the van stopped at the scene.
No arrests have been made.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:04 pm
UPDATE: Missing Wandsworth girl found
Police in Wandsworth were appealing for help in tracing a missing girl.
Shannon Williams has now been found safe and well.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:34 am
Southall man sentenced for sex assault on teenager
A 24 year old man’s been jailed for 15 months for a sexual assault on a 15 year old girl.
The offence happened on the 11th February on the Route 120 bus between Hounslow and Southall when the girl was on her way to school.
Harvinder Singh from Southall sat down next to her and began to touch her and force her to commit acts of a sexual nature.
The victim managed to press the stop button and get off the bus when she was followed to her school.
The Defendant will be put on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and will be deported when he is released from jail. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:12 am
Action on demolished Battersea pub
A developer who pulled down a well loved pub in Battersea last month could be made to rebuild it.
The owner of The Alchemist on St John’s Hill demolished the building without the consent needed because it’s in a conservation area.
Wandsworth Council is treating the incident as a serious breach of planning rules which could only be put right by the reconstruction of the building. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 am
Friday, 26 June 2015
Two men wanted for vicious attack in Kingston
Images of two men that Police would like to speak to following a vicious assault in Kingston have been released.
They've been named as 24 year old Jake Davies-Gaynor and Joshua Michael Tobert, who's 27, after a 37 year old man was beaten in New Malden.
It’s believed the victim was attacked by a number of men - one with a bat – at around 3pm on Monday on Dickerage Lane.
He remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Two men have already been arrested and bailed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:13 pm
Woman falls from flat fire in Chertsey
Police have closed a road in Chertsey following a fire and reports of a woman falling from a flat window.
It’s believed officers were called to a fire at a property above the Sorrento Pasta Bar on Guildford Road at around 4pm this afternoon.
It’s unclear yet whether the woman fell or jumped from the window.
She is currently being treated at St Georges Hospital in Tooting with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
Kingston Police officer appears in court
A Kingston Police officer has appeared in court charged with two offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
PC Peter Ba Han was bailed to appear at Southwark Crown Court next month.
The 54-year-old is currently suspended from duty.
His brother, 56-year-old David Harris also appeared in court charged with nine offences, including fraud.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:56 pm
Fulham sign Cairney
Fulham have signed midfielder Tom Cairney from Blackburn Rovers.
The 24-year-old has signed a four-year deal, with an option for an extra year.
He leaves Ewood Park having scored nine times in 85 appearances.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Surrey Cricket League preview
The pick of tomorrow’s Surrey Cricket League fixtures sees Norwood Exiles, who are bottom of the Premier Division, play second-bottom Balham and Tooting.
Division One’s key match sees top of the table London Gymkhana play Surrey Challengers.
And the highlight in Division Two sees two teams in Ploughmans and Beddington Village looking for only their second win of the season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Woking based Mclaren see more sales in Asia
Woking based sports car maker McLaren Automotive has seen a three-fold rise in profits driven by increased sales in Asia.
The company which made 1,649 cars last year said pre-tax profits rose to 15-million pounds in 2014 up from 4.5million pounds the previous year.
Midfielder edges closer to Fulham move
Blackburn midfielder Tom Cairney has reportedly had a medical at Fulham’s training ground.
The two clubs are believed to have agreed a transfer fee of around £4million.
The 24 year old scored three goals for Rovers last season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
Man arrested in Runnymede during fraud raids
Ten people have been arrested in a suspected £4million VAT and money laundering fraud, linked to the transport industry.
Addresses across the country were raided by police and HM Revenue and Customs Officers.
A spokesman said computers, mobile phones and cash were all seized during the raids.
The nine men and one woman, including a man arrested in Runnymede, have been questioned and released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm
Princess Royal opens woodland memorial near Epsom
Princess Anne has opened woodland created to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.
The Woodland Trust’s 640-acre site near Epsom features more than 200,000 trees planted to create a memorial.
It’s between Woodcote Park and Tadworth military camps, where thousands of recruits passed through on the way to the trenches.
Members of the public will be able to dedicate trees at the woods to ancestors.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:28 pm
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Missing man who works in Hammersmith
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man.
48-year-old Thomas Ryan was reported missing at 8.30pm last night – and hasn’t been heard from since 5am, when he sounded confused.
He’s been working as a casual labourer in Hammersmith.
Thomas is described as white, 5 ft 10 tall, of a proportionate to heavy build, with short, grey receding hair and an Irish accent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:35 pm
Drugs found in street
A Twickenham beat officer patrolling her ward has stumbled upon 16 laundry bags filled with cannabis that had been dumped in the street.
PC Vanessa Figg, who was on patrol in West Twickenham ward with PCSO Azelerab Jedid, were walking along Selkirk Road at approximately 11am on Tuesday, when they saw a number of laundry bags dumped in the street.
PC Figg said: "Initially I thought this was someone fly tipping. I began to look into the bags to see if there was any name and address within the bags to ascertain the offender. However, once I had opened the first bag I could smell the overwhelming whiff of cannabis."
A search of the bags revealed a large amount of dried cannabis leaves, rotting cannabis, gloves and facial masks.
A further patrol of nearby Chertsey Road revealed ten more blue, white and red laundry bags - the same as the bags found in Selkirk Road. These were searched and more cannabis leaves were found along with a halogen bulb, gloves, masks, air fresheners and vacuum bag packets.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:46 pm
Teenagers in Sutton encouraged to apply to become a member of the 2016 UK Youth Parliament
Teenagers are being given the chance to voice the views of Sutton's young people to local and national audiences.
If you're between 14 and 16 years old, you can nominate yourself for the 2016 UK Youth Parliament.
Ethan Smith, a pupil at Stanley Park High School, tells us why he's passionate about the role.
The deadline to put in a nomination is 30th June and you can find out more information hereposted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:48 pm
Casualties increase on Britain's roads
Road casualties increased in Britain last year for the first time since 1997.
Government figures show there were almost 18-hundred deaths in 2014 - a 4 per cent rise on the year before.
113 cyclists were killed last year - four more than in 2013
Eight cyclists have died on London’s roads so far this year. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:07 pm
Gatwick's Chief Exec has been listing the reasons why expansion should be there instead of at Heathrow.
Stewart Wingate has been fighting Gatwick's corner as the country awaits the findings of the Sir Howard Davies Report, due next week.
The Sussex based airport desperately wants to get the go-ahead for expansion.
Its LGWObviously campaign has been building momentum.
This morning’s school run was even more difficult than usual for children and parents at Corpus Christi School in New Malden.
It was as Mount Pleasant was closed during the rush hour due to thoughtless fly-tipping causing a major obstruction.
The road was blocked by building rubble and other rubbish dumped outside number 30.
Kingston Council have now tweeted ‘the fly tip has been removed and the road has re-opened. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:20 am
Man jailed after bank raids in Clapham
A dangerous armed robber who carried out a series of raids on banks in Clapham and east Dulwich has been jailed for 11 years.
In each theft, 35 year old Marlon Noble brandished a firearm-shaped object wrapped in a plastic bag, threatened staff and demanded cash.
He repeatedly attacked the same TSB branch in Clapham Common causing significant distress to staff and leading to its closure for a short period of time.
Noble pleaded guilty at the Old bailey to 15 counts relating to robbery, attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:40 am
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Woking's Wimbledon
With only a matter of days until the world’s greatest tennis players grace the grass courts of SW19, Woking is hoping it can replicate Wimbledon.
The borough council is planning its own answer to ‘Murray Mound, where you can watch live coverage of the Ladies’ Singles final outside.
The free event on Saturday 11th July will take place in Woking Park from 2.
It’s hoped there’ll be a complete Wimbledon experience, with a pop-up food village serving Pimms. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:20 pm
School Brentford
The lease for temporary accommodation for a new free school in Brentford has been agreed.
Floreat Free School will open in temporary buildings in Brent Lea recreation ground in September and will have two forms of entry.
Councillor Tom Bruce admitted there had been opposition about building on green spaces.
But he said the priority had to be that children in the borough of Hounslow get the ‘very best education’. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:16 pm
The two people hit by a train at Ealing Broadway Station were a mother and daughter
The two people killed after being hit by a train at Ealing Broadway station yesterday were a 36-year-old woman and her 16-year old daughter.
British Transport Police say they're not treating the deaths as suspicious.
Specialist officers are supporting their family. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:50 pm
Top seeds at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will be the top seeds in Friday's draw for Wimbledon.
Andy Murray's seeded third in the men's draw, with Roger Federer just ahead of him at number two.
Two-time champion Rafael Nadal is only the 10th seed after dropping down the world rankings.
No British players are seeded on the women's side. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:40 am
Young actor from Kingston lands coveted Hollywood film role
The lucky young man who’s just bagged one of the most coveted roles in the film industry comes from Kingston.
19-year-old Thomas Stanley Holland has been picked to play Spider-Man according to the announcement on the Marvel website.
Tom played Billy Elliot on stage in 2008, in the West End musical by Elton John and Lee Hall.
And he starred in the 2012 film The Impossible, alongside Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor and Maria Belon. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:15 am
The council approves bus service cuts in Surrey
Cuts to local bus services in Surrey have been approved as part of a 2 million pound cost-cutting exercise.
The majority of the changes will affect services in Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Runnymede and Woking.
Starting on the 29th of August the changes affect routes including the 451 Staines to Byfleet and the 459 Kingston to Woking.
North West Surrey Bus Users Group opposed the cuts, saying they would affect many people without cars – the council say there will be further cuts over the next two years. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:43 am
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Missing mother and daughter believed to have links to Thornton Heath
Police believe a mother and her baby, who were last seen more than a month ago, may have links to Thornton Heath.
34-year-old Vjolica Madina and her nine-month-old baby girl were reported missing yesterday.
They were last seen on 14th May and are originally from Cleveland in the North East of England.
Vjolica is white, around 5ft 6 tall, of very slim build, with long wavy hair which is usually tied back. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:51 pm
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Plans to build on Old Post Office site in Kingston face more opposition
It’s claimed a 19-storey tower block planned for the Old Post Office site in Kingston threatens the view from Hampton Court Palace.
Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that runs the estate, has written to the council raising its concerns.
It’s particularly worried about the view from the Queen’s apartments, which face east towards Kingston.
The meeting scheduled for tonight to discuss the site has been cancelled, after the developer said it wanted to reconsider its plans.
A spokesperson for Historic Royal Palaces said,
‘As custodians of Hampton Court Palace, we take a close and active interest in planning applications which may impact upon the historic views from the palace, or surrounding estate. In the case of this particular development, we have raised our concerns with Kingston council, and will continue to work with the relevant authorities to assess the visual impact of this building as the planning process progresses.’
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:35 pm
Scrum half leaves Quins
Harlequins scrum half Jordan Burns has left the club to join Bedford Blues.
The 21-year-old only made five appearances for Quins since arriving at the Twickenham Stoop in 2012.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 pm
Police release CCTV image of bogus landlord
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak with after at least six people have been defrauded by a bogus landlord.
Between the 1st of April and last Friday, criminals advertised on Gumtree, flats for rent in Lambeth, Islington, Barnet, Kilburn and Ealing.
A number of prospective tenants handed over large deposits totalling more than £30,000 – only to find out it was a scam on their supposed moving-in dates.
The suspect has given a variety of names including Adam Holt and Craig Myers - he’s described as a smartly dressed black man in his 30s. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:29 pm
Richmond Park MP will run for London Mayor
Zac Goldsmith has announced he will be running for London Mayor.
That’s after the Richmond Park MP’s constituents backed him running, after he balloted them asking for their permission for him to run.
79% of those who responded supported his plans, but the ballot wasn’t free of controversy, with some residents claiming they didn’t receive it.
Mr Goldsmith has given this statement:
I am hugely grateful to the residents of Richmond Park and North Kingston for taking part in the ballot, and am overwhelmed by the mandate they have given me to run for Mayor.
For five years I have campaigned hard on the issues that matter to my constituents, whether fighting to stop Heathrow expansion, pressing for free parking to help our small shops, stopping plans to charge people for enjoying Richmond Park, or campaigning to give voters more power over their MPs. I have seen how a campaigning MP can make a real difference.
Boris has shown what a strong, campaigning Mayor can achieve for the whole of London. He has secured investment, created jobs, made our streets safer and much more. On his watch, London has become the world's greatest city with all the benefits that brings.
We need to continue to build on that progress, making sure London works for all Londoners. That means bearing down on unsustainable rents and helping more Londoners own their own home; continuing to improve and grow our transport system to cut delays and deliver value for money for commuters; promoting a healthier living environment for London families.
It means working closely with Government to ensure Londoners get a fair deal and standing up to Government when we don’t.
Having just been given the green light to run by my constituents, I have a lot of work to do to earn selection as the Conservative Party candidate for Mayor. I will work tirelessly to repay my constituents’ loyalty and to gain the trust of Londoners so we can make London an even greater and more liveable city.posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
Police appeal after robbery in Great Bookham
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Great Bookham.
On Saturday 13th of June a man climbed over the garden wall of the house off Leatherhead Road and told the elderly owner his water had to be turned off.
The intruder went inside followed by the homeowner who asked him to leave; there was a struggle and the victim was pushed onto his bed – the thief made off with a wallet and coin purse.
The suspect’s described as white, around 6ft, in his late 20s and with a London accent -he had very short dark grey hair and was well built. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:39 am
Banstead school raises money for Air Ambulance in memory of fellow student
Pupils at a school in Banstead have raised more than £1,700 for the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance in memory of a fellow student.
The youngsters from Woodmansterne Primary held a number of fundraising events, including a raffle and bag-packing at supermarkets.
It’s after the helicopter was called to 11-year-old Kai Arnold and his mother Nicola Morris, who died in a road accident in Ewell last year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:13 am
Petr Cech says deal not done yet
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has retweeted a post from his management company - stating no deal has yet been done on a move away from the club.
It's widely reported he's close to joining Arsenal.
Cech's been a big part of the Chelsea team since joining in 2004, but he was mostly the understudy to Thibaut Courtois last season. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:11 am
Work permit granted for Chelsea youngster
Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore is set to feature in the Blues’ first-team squad in the upcoming season.
That’s after the 19-year-old Burkina Faso international was granted a work permit.
He was on loan at Dutch club Vitesse last season, where he scored 19 league goals.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:58 am
Elderly man with links to Brentford missing
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 91-year-old man from Greenford.
Stanley Howard, who has links to the Brentford area, was last seen on Sunday evening, when he said he was going to the shops and didn’t return.
He’s white, around 5ft 4 tall, of medium build with grey balding hair.
Stanley suffers from dementia and has limited use of one side of his body.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:43 am
Will he or won't he?
We'll find out at midday whether Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith will be standing for London Mayor.
The Conservative MP balloted his constituents to ask their permission for him to run.
The results of the ballot will be announced at noon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:52 am
General wanted for war crimes arrested at Heathrow
Rwanda's intelligence chief Karenzi Karake, who is wanted in Spain for war crimes, has been arrested at Heathrow Airport.
It’s understood the Met Police's extradition unit arrested General Karake on Saturday.
The 54-year-old was remanded in custody until Thursday after appearing before Westminster Magistrates' Court.
He’s accused of ordering massacres while head of military intelligence in the wake of the 1994 Rwanda genocide. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:13 am
Former Wimbledon footballer joins statue campaign
Former Wimbledon footballer Efan Ekoku has leant his support to the last leg of the Mary Seacole campaign.
It’s trying to raise funds for a statue of the pioneering nurse.
Ekoku is calling on cyclists to join a fundraising cycle ride in August which will leave from Richmond, finishing in Windsor.
The statue of Seacole, who was voted the Greatest Black Briton in 2004, would stand outside St Thomas’ Hospital opposite the Houses of Parliament.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 am
Monday, 22 June 2015
Setback for Hammersmith boxer
Hammersmith boxer George Groves has suffered a setback as he prepares for his world title fight with Badou Jack.
The super-middleweight injured his head while he was training with the Royal Marines.
Groves was taking part in an exercise on a boat when the incident happened.
It's thought the injuries are not serious enough to cause the fight - which should be in late August or early September - to be postponed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm
Meeting over old Post Office site in Kingston cancelled
A council meeting to decide on controversial plans for construction on the old Post Office site in Kingston has been cancelled.
The 19-storey building proposed by developer St George had been met with opposition by many people living nearby.
But now the developer says it wants to reconsider its position ahead of the meeting, which was scheduled for tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 pm
Evans progresses in Wimbledon qualifying
Dan Evans is through to the second round of qualifying at Wimbledon.
The former British number two, who's played a key role for Team GB in the Davis Cup in recent years, beat Jaroslav Pospisil in straight sets, winning 7-6, 7-6.
Evans will now play Matthias Bachinger in the next round.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 pm
Man wanted in connection with a burglary
Police in Croydon have released an image of a man they’d like to speak to in connection with a burglary.
They’d like to trace 37-year-old Steven Hearn, who’s from South Norwood.
He has connections to Streatham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:30 pm
London Mayor bid launched in Roehampton
The battle for London Mayor intensified this morning as Conservative MEP Syed Kamall launched his campaign in Roehampton.
Speaking at the Regeneration Project, he said he hopes to give people a voice, and be a strong advocate for those who don’t have much.
Mr Kamall will be standing against Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith, deputy mayor Stephen Greenhalgh, London Assembly member Andrew Boff and businessman Ivan Massow for the Conservative nomination.
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Police in Croydon release details of men they'd like to speak to
Police in Croydon have released details of three men they’d like to speak to in connection with various offences.
41-year-old Bhas Thanga is wanted in connection with a fraud committed last year at Costco on Imperial Way in Croydon.
66-year-old Harry Contier is wanted in connection with a fraud committed last year at Croydon Hospital.
And 34-year-old Kristian Diedrick is wanted on recall to prison after breaching the terms of his license – he was originally jailed for 11 years for various offences.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:03 pm
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes football can learn a lot from how tennis players keep mentally calm during matches
He's a huge fan of the sport, and attended the Queen's Club Championships last week.
Speaking on Wimbledon's Centre Court, Mourinho feels his team could gain an advantage by tapping into the knowledge of tennis players.
The Leader of Richmond council says airlines need to take more responsibility for stowaways
Lord True has been speaking to Jackie following Friday’s incident where a man died after he fell from a jet onto a building in Manor Circus.
It’s the third time this has happened in Richmond in as many years.
Detectives are releasing CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as part of their investigation into a suspicious incident in Egham.
The incident is alleged to have happened at around 8pm on Sunday, the 24 of May in Rowan Avenue after the victim had walked through Hythe Park.
It is reported that a man approached the victim, a 12-year-old girl, and made an inappropriate comment.
The girl ran away and it is believed that the man walked back in the direction of Hythe Park.
The man has been described as being white, approximately 5ft 7” tall, of a skinny build, with a flat nose and speaking in an accent believed to be Eastern European.
It is believed that he was wearing a black, zip up hooded top, light grey ankle length tracksuit bottoms, black socks and grey/white trainers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:47 pm
Coach collides with safety barrier near Wisley.
A coach has been involved in an incident on the M25 near the Wisley turn-off.
It hit the end of a safety barrier near junction 10.
The coach was carrying a number of schoolchildren. Four were injured and two, girls, were taken to hospital with suspected back injuries.
Fuel was split and traffic has been queuing through three junctions from Wisley up to Staines.
Pic: Surrey Police Road Unit posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:35 pm
Dangerous toy dogs taken off the market in Sutton
A pedlar has been cautioned for illegal street trading and for selling unsafe toys in Sutton High Street.
George Armstrong from Walthamstow has accepted a caution for street trading without a licence and for selling toys that are unsafe for young children.
The eyes on the toy dogs came off easily and were not properly marked.
Mr Armstrong agreed to give his illegal stock to Sutton’s Trading Standards officers for it to be destroyed and recycled.
His tools were returned to him so he could carry on trading.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:09 pm
Calls for security on flights into Heathrow to be improved
Richmond council is demanding answers after a man fell out of an airliner onto a building in Kew Road last week.
One man was killed and the other is in a critical condition in hospital.
The dead man fell onto Notonthehighstreet.com offices in Manor Circus.
Councillor Tony Arbour says airlines need to sort out their security, particularly if Heathrow does expand.
This is the third time this type of tragedy has happened in just three years.
Reigate hit-and-run victim named as Coldstream Guard Ben Regan
A man who died after being hit by a car in Reigate in the early hours of Saturday morning has been formally identified.
He’s been named as 20-year-old Ben Regan who served with the Coldstream Guards.
He was also a Dorking Rugby U21 player.
Surrey Police launched an investigation following the suspected hit-and-run in Bell Street.
Emergency services attended the scene but Ben was declared dead at about 2.45am.
A 20-year-old man has been was arrested on suspicion of numerous driving offences and has been released on bail until August.
Surrey Cricket League: Seamers move up to second in table
Surrey Seamers ‘A’ have moved up to second in the Surrey Cricket League’s Premier Division following the latest round of matches on the weekend.
They scored 124-2 in reply to Old Royalists 232 for 6 to win on a faster run rate.
Old Thorntonians stay top, 13 points clear, after they also beat Morden on run rate.
London Gymkhana and Croydon of India won in Division One.
Wimbledon Corinthians chalked up their sixth win of the season in Division Two while there were wins for Norbury Green and West Byfleet in Division Three. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:42 am
Sunday, 21 June 2015
Claims Heathrow expansion could cost millions more than estimated
There are claims Heathrow’s plans for a third runway would cost £500million more than estimated.
That’s because of the amount of potentially contaminated landfill that would have to be treated, according to a report commissioned by the airport’s rival, Gatwick.
The report, from environmental consultancy RSK Group, has been submitted to the Airports Commission.
The commission is expected to announce this month which of the two airports it favours for expansion.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm
Could former Wimbledon champion be behind high property prices?
Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker says he may have helped raise property prices near the scene of one of his most famous tennis triumphs.
The German star won the title at the All-England club when he was just 17 and he currently lives in a mansion nearby.
In his memoir, he says people have told him he’s raised property prices by living there, although he admits he’s unsure if it’s true.
But estate agents say property prices are more to do with good schools, green spaces and excellent transport links.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
TripAdvisor apologises after deleting negative country house reviews
The world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor has apologised after it deleted negative reviews of a country house because employees asked it to.
TripAdvisor has admitted at least one post ‘in error’, after claiming they broke guidelines that they must reflect genuine first-hand experiences.
The scandal emerged last week after some visitors to Wakehurst Place, a National Trust estate in West Sussex, noticed that negative comments were disappearing from the site.
It’s since been revealed that reviews the country estate, run by Kew Gardens, were deleted after a request from the media team at Kew.
But this has led to some reviewers saying TripAdvisor has wrongly accused them of lying.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Wimbledon wildcard for Robson
Britain's Laura Robson has received a wildcard for the ladies singles at Wimbledon.
After 17 months out with a wrist injury, she returned to action yesterday in a qualifier at Eastbourne, but was beaten 6-0, 6-1 by Daria Gavrilova.
Robson reached the fourth round on her last appearance at Wimbledon two years ago.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:29 pm
McLaren 'will get going'
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has urged fans to ‘wait and see’, claiming the Woking-based side will ‘get going’.
That’s despite neither Fernando Alonso nor Jenson Button finishing today’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Alonso was involved in a crash with Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen on Lap One, while Button retired after suffering an intake system sensor failure.
The race was won by Mercedes and Nico Rosberg, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton finishing in second.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:41 pm
Chelsea reportedly lining up move for Tottenham midfielder
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in making a shock move for Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele.
The Sun on Sunday says the Belgian would cost around £12million and would serve as a replacement for Jon Obi Mikel.
The paper also says the Blues are looking at Dembele’s international team mate Axel Witsel.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
Reigate MP speaks on IS
One of Britain's most senior Muslim politicians has attacked comments the Prime Minister made about radicalisation on Friday.
Conservative Baroness Warsi claims it was 'ill-advised' of David Cameron to suggest some Muslims 'quietly condone' extremism.
He called on them to 'play their part' in helping tackle it.
Reigate MP Crispin Blunt, who's the chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, says that's really besides the point.
More disappointment for McLaren
Nico Rosberg has won the Austrian Grand Prix for a second successive year.
The German finished ahead of his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, having passed him at the first corner - while Williams' Felipe Massa came third to secure his first podium of the season.
The result means Rosberg is now just ten points behind Hamilton in this season's Drivers Championship.
McLaren’s Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso failed to finish for the Woking-based team, while Walton’s Will Stevens also didn’t complete the race for Manor.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:42 pm
Plans to free up access to Carshalton Rail station
There are plans to make Carshalton railway station fully accessible.
Carshalton and Wallington MP Tom Brake and councillors met with Network Rail officials.
A campaign that gained over three hundred signatures from local residents supporting the improvement plans.
If the plan goes ahead, the railway bridge on North Street and West Street will also benefit from pigeon proofing.
Sir Cliff Richard won't be attending Wimbledon this year
Sir Cliff Richard will not attend Wimbledon for the first time in 20 years according to the Sunday Mirror.
The singer will be missing from the tennis tournament watched by more than 90 million TV viewers worldwide – as he continues to battle historic allegations of underage sexual abuse.
Sir Cliff has not been arrested over the claims that first surfaced just weeks after last year’s Wimbledon tournament. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:09 am
People with disabilities spend 550-pounds EXTRA a month
It's estimated disabled people spend 550-pounds EXTRA a month on everyday living costs.
An independent commission's been looking at the issue and thinks people with disabilities need to do more to be "bold and loud consumers" - speaking up when they feel they aren't getting value for money.
Hugh from Ashford in Surrey has severe disabilities, and needs a new wheelchair.
The 60 year-old says it'll be far more expensive than it costs to make. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:06 am
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