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Saturday, 6 August 2016
Missing 26-year old from Addlestone
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a vulnerable woman who is missing from Addlestone.
26-year old China Maunders was reported missing yesterday after not being seen by her friends for several days.
China is described as white, of slim build, around 5ft 2 with died red shoulder length hair. She was last seen wearing a cream top and black leggings with flip flops.
She has connections to the Feltham area and may have travelled there.
Anyone who has seen China and can assist officers is urged to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:33 pm
 
UPDATE - Teenager in Tooting is charged with murder
The Somali-Norweigian teenager from Tooting who is charged with carrying out a knife attack in Russel l Square has been remanded in custody.
19-year old Zakaria is accused of murdering retired teacher Darlene Horton on Wednesday evening.
He’s also charged with the attempted murder of five others who were all injured in the same attack.
Bulhan held his face in his hand as the names of the victims were read out in court, he will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
BBC presenter from Chiswick was told not to take her wedding ring to Olympics in Brazil
Clare Balding who lives in Chiswick has sparked speculation after leaving her wedding ring at home to travel to the Olympics in Rio.
The BBC presenter didn’t take it with her this summer – something that was picked up on by viewers – who questioned it on twitter.
Her wife Alice Arnold has revealed that she was advised not to wear the ring, during safety advice.
The couple wed last year after 14 years together.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
Ten people have been bailed after a protest yesterday near Heathrow Airport
Ten people arrested near Heathrow yesterday, involved in a protest – have been bailed until October.
Officers were called just before 8.30 in the morning, to reports of people blocking the M4 slip road, leading to Heathrow Airport.
Lanes were closed while the incident was dealt with, but the motorways around the airport remained open, operating as normal.
There were no injuries, and the protest for Black Lives Matter wrapped up around 12.30pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:21 pm
Twickenham's runner in action at Rio
Twickenham runner Mo Farah is in action this afternoon in Rio.
The world champion athlete will be trying to defend his titles of five thousand and ten thousand metres.
He went to Feltham Community College and Isleworth Grammar School.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:10 pm
House under construction in fire in New Malden
Fire broke out at a house under construction in New Malden.
The London Fire Brigade were called to Park View - nearly a third of the first floor and a loft conversion were destroyed by the flames.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:31 pm
Man dies in house fire in Acton.
One man has died after a fire in Acton.
4 fire engines went to the scene – on Chaucer Road.
London Fire Brigade wearing breathing gear rescued a woman from the house.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:44 am
Boris reverses Hammond's flag policy
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has lifted a ban on UK embassies flying the rainbow flag during gay pride events.
It's one of his first moves since coming to office.
It changes the flag policy of the man Boris replaced – the Weybridge MP Philip Hammond.
Mr Hammond insisted only the Union Jack and the EU flag could be flown from Foreign Office buildings.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:13 am
Sheep seized after alleged incident of neglect
The welfare of sheep grazing on a field in Feltham is being investigated by Hounslow Council, following allegations that they were being mistreated by their owner.
The council’s animal control team were tipped off about the alleged mistreatment by the RSPCA.
After visiting the animals, a vet assessed the sheep as suffering from neglect. During the site visit, animal control officers also found some sheep carcasses.
Four sheep were immediately removed for urgent care.
The remaining sheep were temporarily held on the land under the care of a vet and experienced livestock handlers.
They have now been removed to a safe place.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am
Better libraries for Wandworth
While some Councils have been closing libraries for lack of cash, a report has shown how Wandsworth has bucked the trend with plans for three new facilities.
Work has started on a brand new library for Wandsworth Town Centre on Garrett Lane.
There are also plans to replace two existing branches in York Gardens and Roehampton with new state-of-the art buildings.
Since the day to day management of the service was outsourced, the cost has been reduced by around £300,000 a year while providing new investment in buildings and ICT facilities.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:17 am
The tax man moves into Croydon
While many people get worried when they find out the tax man is coming, Croydon is welcoming him.
It’s been confirmed that a new regional office of H M Revenue and Customs will be moving into One Ruskin Square, next to East Croydon station.
The deal means that some 2,500 employees will be working in the 184,000 square foot building once construction is complete.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:22 am
Friday, 5 August 2016
Katie Hopkins Causes Controversy over Heathrow Protesters
Controversial columnist, Katie Hopkins, has caused yet another stir by calling for water cannons to move the Black Lives Matter protesters at Heathrow.
Ten people were arrested after they locked themselves to concrete boxes while officers used specialist equipment to cut them free.
Ms Hopkins called the demonstrators “utter dullards” and called for the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to use the water cannons on them.
In the past she has also blamed the Black Lives Matter protesters in America for the police officers shootings.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:24 pm
Appeal For Witnesses Following Egham Theft
Police are appealing for witnesses following a raid at the BK Food and Wine Store on Thorpe Lane in Egham in the early hours of this morning.
A white Range Rover Vogue reversed into the shop’s shutters and three masked men are believed to have entered and stolen an ATM machine.
The range rover and a blue M4 Sport BMW are reported to have left the scene just before 1am heading towards the Pooley Green area.
Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:02 pm
Third person arrested in connection with on-going Headley murder investigation
Surrey Police officers have arrested a man in his twenties as part of the on-going investigation into the murder of 34-year-old Ricardo Hunter in Headley in the early hours of Monday, 25th of July.
The 27-year-old man, who is from London, was arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody.
Officers from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team are continuing to carry out an extensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death at a private pool party in Church Lane.
Officers are continuing to carry out a number of inquiries into the incident – including reviewing local CCTV footage and a detailed examination of the address which is expected to conclude early next week.
DI Jo Sidaway, from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: "Although we have made a number of arrests in connection with the murder I am still asking anyone who was at the pool party or with any information or footage of what happened to come forward.
This was a horrifying and violent crime which has understandably shocked Surrey residents and we are in the process of carrying out a thorough and large-scale investigation to track down those responsible.
We have already spoken to a number of people who were at the party but we remain determined to speak to everyone who was there to build up a comprehensive picture of how events unfolded on the night."
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:52 pm
More chaos in store for #Southern commuters next week
Talks aimed at averting strikes on Southern Railway have broken down without agreement.
The train operator says passengers now face "misery", after the RMT union warned a five-day walkout looks likely to go ahead from Monday.
Stay tuned to Jackie for the latest travel, or follow the travel team on Twitter @Jackie_Travel
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;
It was clear right from the start of these talks that there was no serious intent from Govia Thameslink to engage in genuine negotiations and that their script was being written from behind the scenes by their government paymasters. You would have thought they would have taken our arm off when we offered to suspend the action in return for a series of guarantees that simply mirror the proposals from Scotrail just a couple of a few days ago.
I have been involved in countless negotiations and have never witnessed a farce like this. The person running this circus wasn’t even in the room and we now know from well placed industry sources that it was Peter Wilkinson – the man who boasted that we was itching for a punch up with the unions. He told Govia to stonewall, reject and wreck the talks process. As they are paid directly by the Government on this contract that is exactly what they have done. It is disgraceful.
Our action in defence of rail safety and the safety critical role of the guard now goes ahead next week and passengers caught in the middle of this wrecked process will be rightly furious that the talks that could have resolved this issue were sabotaged by Mr Wilkinson and his team from the off.
Passengers will be well aware that Mr Wilkinson commutes from Vienna and is paid £280,000 a year as a government hit man. Our members refuse to cave in to his bullying and intimidation and will be standing firm. He made it clear in his infamous Croydon speech that he intends to starve our members back to work. It’s that aggressive and provocative attitude that has blocked all attempts to resolve the Southern dispute.
Compared to the progress we have been able to make on Scotrail it is clear as day that GTR is being set up as a testing ground for a national union-busting experiment. That nonsense should be stopped right now and we should be allowed to get back to normal industrial relations, free from outside interference.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:26 pm
Stabbing at Westfield, White City
Police were called at approximately 2pm, to reports of a man stabbed at Westfield Shopping Centre.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and discovered a man, aged in his 20s, suffering stab injuries. He has been taken to hospital; an initial assessment states this is not life threatening.
Two men have been arrested in connection with this investigation.
Officers from Hammersmith and Fulham investigate.
Enquiries continue.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:57 pm
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenage girl from Hammersmith
16 year old Ayan Omar, was last seen on Tuesday, the 12th of July at Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherds Bush.
Ayan, who also calls herself Mary, is described as black, 5ft 6inches tall with black, shoulder length hair. She also has a nose piercing.
When last seen, she was wearing black leggings and long, green coat and a beige cardigan.
Ayan is believed to be in the Hammersmith area.
Anyone who has seen her, or has information on her whereabouts, is asked to contact officers in Ealing via 101. Alternatively, call the charity Missing People on 116000.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:40 pm
10 people have been arrested at the Black Lives Matter protest at Heathrow Airport
Anti-racism activists are carrying out a day of action around the UK.
People trying to get to Heathrow Airport have faced delays after demonstrators - who say they belong to the Black Lives Matter movement - lay down across a road.
10 people have been arrested.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:10 pm
House fire in Croydon
Four fire engines and 21 firefighters attended a house fire in Croydon.
Part of the ground and first floor of a terraced house was damaged by fire.
The Brigade was called to Hartley Road at around 6pm yesterday and the fire was under control an hour later.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:28 pm
UPDATE: Men bailed in Walton murder investigation
Three men arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a man’s body in Walton have been released on bail.
48-year-old Scott Wilkinson’s body was pulled from the River Thames last month.
A post-mortem examination found he died from head trauma.
A total of 6 people have been arrested and bailed in the murder inquiry.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:19 am
Black Lives Matter protest blocks motorway route into Heathrow Airport
Holidaymakers heading to Heathrow have been stopped by ‘Black Lives Matter’ protesters who are blocking off roads to the airport.
Long tailbacks have built up after the campaigners spread large banners and chained their arms together before lying down on the tarmac.
It is believed the group are taking action as part of #BlackAugust, a campaign to raise awareness of racism.
There are reports that arrests have been made at the scene, but not confirmed as yet.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:31 am
Thursday, 4 August 2016
Sutton transport police team operation seizes four uninsured vehicles
Four drivers have had their vehicles seized in a Sutton Transport police team operation.
In a bid to crackdown on uninsured drivers, officers were monitoring the borough’s automatic number plate recognition cameras.
A total of 35 vehicles were stopped between 1pm and 6pm yesterday and four drivers had their vehicles seized for having no insurance.
One young male driver was also arrested for possession of cannabis and carrying an offensive weapon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:13 pm
Wandsworth residents embrace pedal power with fastest cycling rate increase in the country
Wandsworth saw the highest increase in cycling in the whole of England last year according to new figures.
The number of people who cycle at least once a month has risen by 12.5 percent.
Croydon and the City of London also made it into the top ten.
Wandsworth’s sharp rise brings its overall cycling rate up to fifth in the country, behind Cambridge, Oxford, York and Richmond.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:31 pm
Police are trying to track down a mystery hero who saved a man’s life in Osterley
Police are trying to track down a mystery hero who saved a man’s life in Osterley.
The 45 year-old was found trying to hang himself before being rescued yesterday morning in Syon Lane.
The Good Samaritan who dropped his phone at the scene disappeared by the time emergency services arrived.
Police would like to thank the man, and reunite him with his lost mobile.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm
Did you stop a fight between teenage boys in Epsom?
Surrey Police are hoping to trace a brave member of the public who managed to break-up a fight in Epsom.
The incident broke out between three boys outside the Co-operative store in Chessington Road on the 18th of July.
He’s described as a white boy in his early teens.
Two teenage boys were arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail until 30th August.
Any witnesses should call police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:26 pm
McCormack leaves Fulham
Fulham have sold striker Ross McCormack to Aston Villa.
The 29-year-old Scottish striker has signed for the Midlands club for a fee of 12 million pounds.
He scored 42 goals in 100 games for the Whites.
Fulham have been linked with Montpellier striker Steve Mounie as a replacement for McCormack.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:47 am
Murder investigation launched in Battersea
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in Battersea.
Police were called to Shepard House on the Winstanley estate just after 6pm yesterday to reports of a stabbing.
A man, aged in his 30s, was found in a home suffering from multiple stab wounds. He died at the scene a short while later.
Two other men were found in the area suffering from stab injuries, they remain in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:43 am
Hounslow Council has won an award for it's solar panels on Western International Market
Hounslow Council’s energy team has won an “Award of Excellence”.
It comes after they installed solar panels on the rooftop of the Western International Market.
The project is set to save the council £143,000 in energy costs and will cut carbon emissions by more than 780 tonnes per year.
And with a total of more than 6000 solar panels, the investment will generate the equivalent of electricity for around 1,700 homes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 am
Victory for Chelsea in the International Champions Cup
In Minnesota, the full time score is Chelsea 3 - 1 AC Milan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:04 am
A woman from Clapham was mugged on a busy train yesterday morning
A woman from Clapham was mugged on a packed train from Mitcham Junction to Clapham yesterday morning.
The 37-year old was threatened, before emptying her wallet and handing the man her iPhone 5 - he then left at Mitcham Eastfields station.
The man is described as being in his late 20s, around 5ft 7 and of medium build with a thin beard. He was wearing a dark hooded top and had earphones in.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 144 of 03/08/2016.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 am
Chelsea are drawing at half-time
In the International Champions Cup - at Half Time, it's Chelsea 1 - 1 AC Milan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:37 am
WWII bomb was found in a Feltham park yesterday
Roads were sealed off in Feltham yesterday after an unexploded World War II bomb was found in a recreation ground.
It was discovered by workmen who were digging in a park, shortly before 9.30am.
Police had urged motorists to avoid all areas around The Causeway and closures were in place around Green Lane, Hatton Road and Faggs Road.
The Met said the shell was ‘made safe and removed’ just before 11am.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 am
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Man who hid revolvers at his Battersea home has been jailed
  
A man, who hid two revolvers at his Battersea home, has been jailed for almost six years.
29-year-old Marvin Jones was arrested after police found a Smith and Wesson revolver and a Belgian Frontier Gate pistol at his home.
He was sentenced at the Old Bailey today, after being found guilty of the possession of two firearms.
He was also found guilty of failing to disclose the PIN codes for his mobile phones to police during his arrest.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:02 pm
UPDATE: Three people escaped a fire at a shop in Tooting last night
Three people escaped a fire that broke out in Tooting last night.
21 firefighters were called to the blaze at a jewellers’ shop in Upper Tooting Road just before midnight.
Part of the ground floor shop and a small portion of the first floor flat were damaged.
The three adults left the flat before firefighters arrived, and there were no reports of any injuries.
The fire’s believed to have been caused by an unattended oil-burning lamp.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:09 pm
Firefighters have tackled a blaze in Hounslow this morning
Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a shopping centre in Hounslow this morning.
Around 200 people left the department store before the brigade arrived, and a further 1,500 people were evacuated from nearby buildings.
Part of a storage room was damaged by the fire, which was under control just after 1pm.
The cause of the blaze isn’t yet known.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:24 pm
Detectives have released CCTV images of eleven men they wish to speak to in connection with violence at the Epsom Derby.
The incident left a police officer and member of the public injured after bottles were thrown in the crowd.
11 people were arrested on the day and a further 10 in the weeks following the Derby.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:38 pm
Police have made a further arrest following the discovery of Scott Wilkinson’s body in Walton.
A 17-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
The 48-year-old was pulled from the river last Thursday and a post-mortem examination found he died from head trauma
A total of six people have been arrested in connection with his death, three have been released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:17 pm
Addlestone man is sentenced to 9 years in prison
A man from Addlestone has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of two sexual assaults and a rape.
51 year-old, Michael Duxbury, pleaded guilty prior to the five day trial at Guildford Crown court.
The offences took place over a three year period between 2013 and 2016 involving three different women in Guildford and Addlestone.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:18 pm
Police seek witnesses following assault on woman in Esher
A woman was pushed over and assaulted in an unprovoked attack as she ran to catch a train in Esher this morning.
She was attack whilst running along a footpath between Weston Green Road and Thames Ditton Golf Club towards the station.
The man is said to be in his late 30s to early 40s, of a large build, with dark hair and stubble and possibly wearing sunglasses.
He was also wearing a navy or royal blue polo shirt and black tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:30 am
UPDATE: Family of man murdered while fishing in Walton have said he was "dearly loved"
The family of a man who was murdered while fishing beside the River Thames in Walton have said he was "dearly loved and will be truly missed".
The body of 48-year-old Scott Wilkinson was pulled from the river last Thursday
A post-mortem examination found he died from head trauma.
A total of five people, including a 16-year-old boy, have been arrested in connection with his death.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:07 am
Man serving 16 years in prison for Meredith Kercher murder seeks new trial
A man convicted of killing Meredith Kercher from Coulsdon has filed a request to have his murder conviction overturned.
Lawyers for Rudy Guede, who is serving 16 years in an Italian prison, have said he is innocent and are seeking a new trial.
Her body was found in 2007 in Perugia in Italy, where she was sharing an apartment with American student Amanda Knox.
She had been stabbed to death.
Guede has always denied killing Miss Kercher.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:34 am
Disabled children are having weekly one-to-one gym session at Wandsworth prison
Disabled pupils are having one-to-one gym sessions with inmates at Wandsworth prison as part of a new scheme.
Children from Linden Lodge a special needs school in Wimbledon are training weekly with the Category B prisoners, in order to improve their health and fitness.
The scheme is said to help those in jail reform.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:33 am
St George's Hospital in Tooting benefits from new machines
Patients and staff at St George’s Hospital in Tooting are celebrating the arrival of new equipment.
It’s thanks to a £2.6 million award from St George’s Hospital Charity.
The benefit of having new machines is that more people than ever can be tested.
All purchases were made from donations to the charity including proceeds from sponsored runs and events.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 am
Sutton residents get their say on changes to a council tax reduction scheme
Sutton residents are being given their say on changing a council tax reduction scheme.
Council tax benefit was replaced by the reduction scheme in 2013, where those entitled pay less council tax.
The council previously received a Government grant to cover the entire cost of the scheme, but there’s currently a funding shortfall.
A complete change could help lower running costs.
The consultation runs until 9th October.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:21 am
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a shop in Tooting
Firefighters were called to Upper Tooting Road just before midnight, to a fire in a shop in Tooting.
The road is currently closed in both directions and 4 fire engines are on the scene between Kellino Road and Tooting Broadway station.
The first and second floors are alight of the shop and dwellings.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:34 am
Man hit by car in Battersea last night
A man was rushed to hospital last night after he was hit by a car near Battersea Bridge.
Paramedics were called to Battersea Bridge Road at around 5.40pm following reports of a collision.
The road was shut in both directions between Battersea Park Road and Cambridge Road while police investigated.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:10 am
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Victim of Walton murder identified as appeal continues
The victim of a murder in Walton last week has been identified.
The body of 48-year-old Scott Wilkinson was found in the river in Walton-on-Thames last Thursday.
A murder investigation was launched after a post-mortem found the cause of death was a result of trauma to the head.
Police continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or with information to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting Op Briar.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
Sixth person arrested in connection with Battersea murder
A sixth person has been arrested on suspicion of Matthew Kitandwe’s murder in Battersea.
Kitandwe, who studied at South Thames College, was fatally stabbed outside his home in Wayford Street in June.
A 17-year-old suspect remains in custody – 5 others have been bailed until September.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses, and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:22 pm
Police appeal for information after an incident in Woking which left a teenager with injuries
Detectives in Woking are appealing for information following an altercation in the St John’s area which left a teenager injured.
Officers attended St John’s Lye on the 19th of July after they received reports of violence against a person.
They found an injured 16 year old girl who was taken to St George’s Hospital, where she was treated for cuts to the head and body.
Two teenage girls are on bail in relation to the incident.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:49 pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Sunday morning in West Molesey.
The victim was taking his rubbish out at around 1am in the car park of a block of flats in Victoria Avenue.
He noticed eight youths trying to steal two motorbikes, and when he confronted them he was struck in the face and head.
He received hospital treatment for minor injuries.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:20 pm
A driver who suffered life-threatening injuries after ploughing into a lamppost in Purley is in a stable condition, according to police.
The 55-year-old man is thought to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel of his car.
London’s Air Ambulance was scrambled to the scene in Godstone Road at the junction of Downs Court Road at 1.30pm yesterday.
The driver was rushed to a South London hospital.
No arrests have been made.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:09 pm
The mother of a British man from Surrey accused of trying to shoot Donald Trump at a rally has launched a campaign to cover the costs of his legal battle.
Police say Michael Sandford tried to target the Republican presidential candidate at the event in Las Vegas in June - he's now on suicide watch in a US prison.
His mum Lynne from Dorking is trying to raise a total of 25-thousand pounds through an online crowd funding page.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:05 pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted following a dispute over a parking space in Epsom.
The victim was left with cuts and bruises after being repeatedly hit by the suspects when arguing in the Ashley Centre car park.
She was with her seven-year-old son at the time.
Both suspects were in a silver ford focus, and are described as in their 50s and around 5 foot 10 inches tall – the woman was wearing a smart dress and jacket, and the man had short fair hair.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
A 13-year-old boy has completed a challenge to visit all the London Underground stations in one day in memory of his older brother.
Alasdair Clift took on the "Tube Challenge" after his brother Adam died from lymphoma in March.
He began at 5:15 yesterday morning and finished at Heathrow early this morning, in aid of charity Bloodwise.
In total he stopped at 270 stations.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 pm
Harlequins have announced the signing of 21-year-old forward Cameron Holenstein from French team Pau.
The loosehead prop grew up in South Africa as a javelin thrower, before turning his attention to a career in rugby.
Director of Rugby John Kingston said he’ll be challenging for a starting place very soon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 pm
Harlequins have announced that Charlie Walker and ex-Highlanders’ star Winston Stanley have extended their contracts.
Director of Rugby for the club, John Kingston, says both backs will have major roles to play going forward.
Walker finished last season as Harlequins’ top try scorer, with 13 tries from 16 appearances.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:35 pm
Police are re-appealing for information after a man was stabbed in Kingston
Police are re-appealing for information about a knife attack in Kingston.
It’s after a man was stabbed three times in the leg after a fight in Clarence Street in May.
Both suspects are around 18 one is mixed race with a chubby build the other is a tall Asian man.
If you have any information please call the police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:11 pm
Did you see 60-year-old cyclist fall from her bike in Ranmore Common?
Surrey Police is appealing to anyone who witnessed a cyclist fall from her bike on Ranmore Common Road.
Emergency services attended the scene at around 10 am yesterday.
A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries.
One person assisted the woman and waited for emergency crews to attend.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or the events surrounding it is being urged to call Surrey Police to call 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:09 am
Police release video in bid to catch Merton burglars
Merton Police has released video footage of three men burgling a house in Mitcham in a bid to catch the offenders.
Only one of the men shown in the CCTV footage has been detained, while the other two escaped from police.
The burglary happened on Tuesday the 14th of June on Tamworth Lane at around 3am.
You can watch the video on Merton Police’s Facebook. Anyone with any information should call 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Sutton Man Wins £60,000 From a £1.40 bet
An unemployed man from Sutton has had a huge stroke of luck after winning nearly £60,000 from a £1.40 bet.
54-year-old Steve Sales scooped the prize when he placed a bet on three Scottish football teams despite saying he knows nothing about football.
He beat the combined odds of 276,000-1 when Dundee, Inverness and Ross County all won by the scoreline.
Mr Sales said the win was a ‘lifeline’ having previously been forced to give up work due to a shoulder injury.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
More Strikes Announced on Southern Rail
Transport union RMT has announced five more days of strikes on the Southern rail network next month.
Guards will not work any shifts from Monday 8th to Friday 12th of August due to an ongoing dispute over job losses and safety.
The union had offered a three month ‘pause to action’ if the company gave them more space, but said it had been thrown back in their faces.
The action looks set affect local stations including Wandsworth Common, West Brompton and Guilford.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
UPDATE: £45,000 has been raised in the memory of a cyclist who died in Kingston hospital
An online fund started by a cancer survivor who died during a cycling event has raised more than 110 times his original target.
45-thousand pounds has been raised in Robin Chard's memory after he had a cardiac arrest at Kingston Bridge on Sunday.
He'd aimed to raise 400 pounds at the Ride London event.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:36 am
Appeal for witnesses after elderly woman robbed
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman in her 90s was robbed after being pushed off her bike in Walton.
The woman was cycling along West Grove last Saturday evening at 7.15pm when she was robbed by a man who was also on a bike.
The woman, whose handbag was stolen in the assault, was later taken to hospital with a fractured cheekbone and elbow.
If anyone has any information they should call Surrey Police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 am
Possible jail time for a man from Twickenham after years of excessive noise
A man from Twickenham is facing a possible jail term and a fine after years of loud, late night parties caused distress to Neighbours.
Mark Chaney, who lives in Carpenter’s Court on Hampton Road was found guilty of three breaches of a Nose Abatement notice and given a £910 fine.
He was also given a criminal behaviour order, which can lead to imprisonment if he continues to ‘cause alarm’.
Complaints about Chaney began in 2012.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:03 am
Monday, 1 August 2016
Cyclist's JustGiving Page Swamped with Donations
A cancer survivor’s fundraising page has been swamped with donations after he died at Kingston Hospital yesterday.
Robin Chard suffered a cardiac arrest on Kingston Bridge in yesterday's 100-mile Ride London.
So far he has surpassed his JustGiving £400 target by 9,675%, with over £38,000 being donated by family, friends and strangers.
His wife has said he passed away doing something he loved.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:34 pm
Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital after Collision in East Molesey
A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a collision with a passer-by in East Molesey earlier this evening.
The pedestrian was uninjured following the accident which happened in Kent Road at around 4.50pm.
The female cyclist in her 30s suffered serious injuries and was taken to St George's Hospital
The road was closed in both directions while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Police have urged anyone with any information to call 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:14 pm
A driver is fighting for life after his car crashed into a lamppost in Purley.
The 55-year-old man was rushed to hospital after his vehicle veered off the road this afternoon.
London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene in Godstone Road at the junction of Downs Court Road at 1.30pm.
Paramedics, firefighters and police also attended.
Officers said the man was taken to hospital in an ambulance. His injuries are thought to be life-threatening.
No arrests have been made.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:40 pm
Family and friends have been paying tribute to a cyclist who died while taking part in a charity event.
48-year-old Robin Chard, from Bicester, suffered a heart attack during RideLondon yesterday on Kingston Bridge.
One message read "daddy, I'm so proud of you", while his wife said he was doing "something he loved".
His JustGiving page has now raised more than 24-thousand pounds for Cancer Research UK.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:25 pm
Police are appealing for witnesses after two people were shot with a suspected BB gun in Epsom.
Officers were called to the scene, near the recreation ground in Waterloo Road, at around 4.30pm on Thursday 28th July.
The incident left two men in their thirties with minor injuries.
The police are keen to speak to a man who was seen in the area around the time of the attack.
He’s described as white, of slim build, around 5ft 7 inches tall and was wearing a black leather jacket and black helmet. It’s believed he was carrying a black air gun in a brown leather bag.
Anyone with information should contact the police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:23 pm
Four more people have been arrested after the discovery of a man’s body in the river in Walton on Thursday.
A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death as trauma to the head.
A 21 year old man and a 16 year old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Meanwhile, a 36 year old woman and 34 year old man have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:17 pm
Police are appealing for help to identify a man who was involved in an assault in Tooting.
The incident happened on the 6th of July on Swains Road, when the suspect and two others attacked two wardens who were responding to complaints about anti-social behaviour.
The male assaulted both victims, leaving one unable to work for a few days due to his injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:42 pm
RideLondon race: Fundraising cancer survivor dies in Kingston hospital
A competitor in yesterday's 100-mile Ride London event has died in Kingston hospital.
Robin Chard suffered a cardiac arrest at Kingston Bridge - he received medical treatment on the scene before being taken to hospital.
His wife Vickie paid tribute to him saying “Robin was doing something he loved to raise money for Cancer Research”.
A total of 33 riders were taken to hospital, three of them have sustained serious injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:33 pm
Tributes paid to cancer survivor who died during RideLondon cycle event
A competitor in yesterday's 100-mile Ride London event has died.
Robin Chard was raising money for Cancer Research and his niece says he passed away before finishing the race.
Robin had beaten Hodgkin Lymphoma when younger.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:35 am
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Brentford
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was found with stab wounds in Brentford.
Police were called to the scene at 3.30am on Saturday, after the 22-year-old man was stabbed in Boston Manor Road.
He was taken to a west London hospital - his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Two men aged in their 20s arrest on suspicion of attempted murder have been bailed.
One man remains in custody.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:32 am
Surrey Cricket League: Norwood Exiles win again
Norwood Exiles continued their march to a Surrey Cricket League Premier Division title after an 80 run win over Bec Old Boys on the weekend.
Scores: Norwood Exiles 298 for 8, Bec Old Boys 218 for 9.
Woking Eleven stay top of Division Two after a close 7 run win over Croydon Lions at Woking Park.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:47 am
Sunday, 31 July 2016
Southall stabbing
A 33-year-old man’s been stabbed to death in west London.
Police were called to Spikes Bridge Road in Southall just after 11.00 last night.
The victim suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he died early this morning.
A 24-year-old man is in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Lawson’s heading up the enquiry from an incident room in Hendon.
He’d like to hear from "anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious, especially in the Viking Road and Spikes Bridge Road area from around 11pm on Saturday night.”
He also wants to trace a car seen driving in the area immediately before the assault. The car, which may be a Vauxhall, is thought to have contained three or four males.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:36 pm
Ride London Surrey 100 crashes
A few of the 30,000 cyclists who battled their way across South West London and Surrey as part of Prudential Ride London have had a day that could well have changed their lives forever.
One rider hit a tree in Woking just after 09:00 and was taken to St George's Hospital, Tooting by air ambulance. His condition there is described as serious.
The organisers put a “contingency route" into place between West Byfleet and Ripley so the race could continue.
Another rider crashed in Thames Ditton just before 11:00 and was treated at the scene for head injuries by air ambulance paramedics.
Overall though, most of the riders came through with nothing worse than sore bums and millions were raised for charity.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:23 pm
Neighbouring Councils Disagree over Plans for Wimbledon’s Greyhound Stadium
Two neighbouring councils have disagreed over the potential plans for the redevelopment of Wimbledon’s Greyhound Stadium.
Merton Council has previously backed the controversial plans to build a 20,000 seat football stadium and 600 new homes.
Wandsworth councillors argue that the application will have a significant impact on the area’s transport network as well as numerous safety issues.
Wandsworth’s leader, Ravi Govindia, expressed his disappointment following Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, who is Tooting's former MP, hinting he may back the plans despite previously objecting to the plans last year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:09 pm
40 Metre Fire on Molesey Park Road
A fire stretching 40 metres broke out on Molesey Park Road earlier this afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the blaze shortly after 3pm to reports of the hedges lining the residential road in flames.
Two engines were dispatched and the fire was under control by 4 o’clock, no one was hurt.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:14 pm
Mother of murdered Surrey man appeals to find body
The mother of a murdered man who lived in Surrey has appealed for help to find his body.
Father-of-three, Jesse Richards, was murdered in a dispute over a drug debt on 31st July 2009.
Five men were jailed in 2012 over the death of the 40-year-old, but his body was never recovered.
A £10,000 reward is available to anyone with any information that may lead to the body’s discovery.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:31 pm
Watering new trees in Richmond is welcomed
People are being reassured that any help they can give Richmond’s new trees by watering them during the hot weather is more than welcome.
The council has recently planted a number of street trees across the borough.
They are being watered by an appointed tree contractor, but would benefit from any extra care that people can provide.
Councillor Pamela Fleming said any help would be “truly appreciated”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:42 am
Walton Murder Investigation Update
A 25 year old man from Long Ditton arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed until late September.
A murder investigation was launched last Thursday after the discovery of a body in the river off waterside drive in Walton.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:24 am
The Prudential Ride London finishes today
Today’s the last day of Prudential Ride London- the world’s largest festival of cycling taking place in Surrey and South West London.
Across the weekend, an estimated 100,000 people have taken part, both amateur and professional.
Triple Tour De France Winner Chris Froome is taking part in the 100 mile race today.
But- the event is also taking place to raise money for charities and event director Hugh Brasher says this is a major part of it:
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
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