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Saturday, 20 May 2017
Bike theft in Tooting
A hospital worker has pleaded with thieves to return her bike after it was taken from the grounds of St George’s Hospital on Friday.
28 year old Hayley Mitchell saved up for a year to purchase the bike for a fundraising bike ride.
The ride was in honour of her mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago and is now in remission.
The NHS manager still plans to complete the bike ride but hopes hers will be found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 pm
 
Man stabbed at East Croydon station
A 22 year old man has been stabbed at East Croydon station. Police were called to the area just before 1pm.
The man who is from the local area was taken to hospital with a knife wound to the arm, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Anyone with information is being asked contact 0800 40 50 40
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:23 pm
Police remove cyclist from the M23
A cyclist became lost on the M23 earlier after making a bet with his friends that he could ride from London to Brighton.
He became confused at the A23/M23 junction leading to the Surrey Roads Policing Unit safely removing him to continue his way.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:10 pm
Businesses in Kingston town centre affected by "horrendous traffic"
The part closure of Cambridge Road is causing big problems for Kingston's town centre shops.
A crane removal is taking place on the Cambridge Estate, meaning traffic delays into the town centre of over an hour in some places.
Buses and ambulances are also caught up in the traffic.
A number of listeners have told us the traffic is so horrendous, they have turned around and gone elsewhere.
Shop owners are also questioning why the road had to be closed during the weekend, with one who wished not to be named, telling us "it should have been done overnight, not on a busy Saturday when people use the shops."
Other shop owners in the town centre have told us it's "unusually quiet for a Saturday," and as of 12pm, there were none of the normal queues for any of the main car parks.
One listener who was trying to get to Kingston Hospital says residents "received no warning about the closure."
Kingston Hospital has asked patients to leave plenty of extra time to get there today.
Kingston Council has put a notice on its website under the roadworks section, in the "High Impact" column.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:21 pm
Police are appealing for the public’s help in locating a teenage girl who is missing from Feltham.
15 year old Tyra-Faye Jackson was last seen at her home on Friday evening.
She is Afro-Caribbean, around 5ft 6ins tall with long black hair, and was last seen wearing a black jacket with either sandals or flip flops.
It is understood that the teenager has links to the Heston area.
Anyone who has seen Tyra-Faye, or who knows of her whereabouts, is urged to contact police in Hounslow via 101, or Twitter.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:18 pm
Surrey Fire and Rescue to Walton
Surrey Fire and Rescue has been called to a blaze in Walton.
The fire brigade has attended the scene after a request from the South East Surrey Ambulance.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:48 pm
Ambulances stuck on Kingston Hill due to roadworks
Cambridge Road is closed outside the Cambridge Estate today, for works on the new development.
A crane removal is taking place, but the road is expected to be closed until tomorrow.
This is causing huge delays in the surrounding area.
Drivers are reporting delays of 40 minutes on Kingston Hill (pictured at the junction with Park Road), with ambulances on blue light runs also stuck in the traffic.
The hospital is asking people to leave plenty of extra time if they have to go there.
The site has been having a careers day today.
For the latest travel stay tuned, or follow @Jackie_Travel on Twitter.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:47 pm
Hounslow police appeal over syringe stabbing
Hounslow police have made an appeal after 3 officers were stabbed with a syringe at Icelands in the High Street in early April.
If anyone saw anything on Friday the 7th of April – they should ring 0208 247 6178.
The reference in the case is 0507 265/17.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:45 am
UPDATED: Missing man located
Police are appealing for assistance to help trace a man who has absconded from Tolworth hospital.
Officers have warned that the 27 year old man, Evangelos Papameletiou, should not be approached.
He was last seen at around a quarter to four yesterday after noon at Tolworth Hospital.
He was there for a mental health assessment after being arrested for assault.
Papameletiou is Greek and is about 5ft 8 inches tall and of average build.
He has short dark hair, bushy eyebrows and speaks with a Greek accent.
He was last seen wearing a navy blue hooded top, blue jeans, a dark coloured coat and black trainers.
Officers are concerned for his welfare.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:51 am
Today's rugby union victors meet in Twickenham next Saturday
The two victorious teams in the Rugby Union Premiership will meet in the final at Twickenham next weekend.
This afternoon Saracens will be hoping to keep their Premiership title defence alive.
The champions go to last year's runners-up Exeter for their semi-final.
Leicester who’ve won the title ten times go to table toppers Wasps after that.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:17 am
Help needed for funeral of Mitcham man
The family of a man from Mitcham who died penniless, are desperately trying to raise money to give him a proper burial.
54 year old Kevin Miller passed away last month.
He died of heart disease, and his family say they don’t want to give him a so called Pauper’s Funeral.
If you want to help the family, contact them by email on [email protected]
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:03 am
Fostering drop in sessions in Wandsworth
The fostering team at Wandsworth Council is looking for new foster parents and are holding drop in sessions for people to find out more about making this their career.
The Council has recently increased its rates for allowances and fees for foster carers -- with parents of children up to 10 years old receiving £366 a week and those caring for older children getting £455.
The team will be at the Sainsburys in Wandsworth today and tomorrow and will also be holding an open day at the town hall on the 26th of May.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 am
Warning to Wandsworth residents about home security
Wandsworth Council is warning residents to be on the lookout for stickers on their front doors and to be careful about home security.
Plastic stickers are being stuck to front doors featuring the words ‘24/7 locksmith’. They’re very discreet and nearly transparent which makes them easy to overlook.
However, to criminals the stickers could be a sign that the property is an easy target or worth breaking into.
It’s thought the burglar or accomplice is visiting houses and assessing when people are home and seeing what door and window locks there are.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:21 am
Friday, 19 May 2017
Police launch Investigation in Leatherhead
Police are investigating after a man was conned in a distraction burglary in Leatherhead.
On Monday, two men called at a flat in Kingston House Gardens, claiming they needed access to a water leak.
Once inside, the resident in his 60s was kept distracted whist the accomplice entered the property and took a large quantity of cash.
Police are advising people be careful and challenge callers’ identity before allowing people in.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 pm
UPDATE Missing Man Found
A 32 year old man who had gone missing from Feltham has now been found.
Jonathan Dsilva is safe and well.
Police would like thank the public for their assistance.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:19 pm
A familiar face returns to Hampton and Richmond FC
A familiar face is returning to Hampton and Richmond FC.
Graham Wood will have a second spell as chairman of the football club.
This comes after the existing chairperson Steve McPherson decided to step down after 9 years.
Graham is already well known among the club's followers, having been the chairman who brought Alan Devonshire to the club.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:42 pm
Former tennis world number one Maria Sharapova says she won't request a wild card for Wimbledon and has confirmed she'll go through qualifying.
The five-time grand slam champion was this week denied free entry into the main draw of the French Open following her 15-month drugs ban.
That suspension meant her ranking's not yet good enough for Roland Garros.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is “furious” following the latest allegations surrounding the Croydon Tramlink.
Operator FirstGroup has suspended a driver after footage emerged of him apparently asleep at the controls on Wednesday morning.
In November, 7 people died on the same stretch of tracks after a tram derailed.
It’s thought by investigators that the driver “lost awareness” as he approached a bend at 46mph; three-and-a-half times the limit.
You can click on the Mayor's statement below.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:11 pm
A construction boss from Brentford has been found guilty of health and safety breaches after two workmen fell to their deaths.
22 year old Tomasz Procko and 29 year old Karol Symanski died while hauling a large sofa up over a balcony.
The 130 year old railings an the flat in Kensington, which were being used to support the sofa, gave way in November 2014.
The firm, Martinisation Ltd, denied the charges, but was found gulty of two charges of corporate manslaughter.
Boss Martin Gutaj was convicted of breaching health and safety laws.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Maria Sharapova won't ask for a wild card into Wimbledon's main draw.
She'll instead play the qualifying rounds to secure her place following her 15-month doping ban.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
Another incident on Croydon's tram tracks
Just 6 months after seven people died in a tram crash in Croydon, and a driver has been filmed apparently asleep at the controls on the same stretch.
The driver in question has been suspended after video footage appeared to show him sleeping at the wheels.
It happened on Wednesday morning.
Operator First Group says it's carrying out an inquiry.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
The Beatles are coming back to life as a flower installation at Chiswick House.
The site is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The House’s gardens were a location for music films shot by the band before the record went on sale in 1967.
The original album artwork used large cut out photographs of famous people above a bed of hyacinths.
The display is at Chiswick House as part of the Chelsea Fringe Festival this weekend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 pm
Richmond’s first official “friendly park for all” has been launched in Barnes.
The area on Barnes Green is aimed at everybody, but especially those with dementia.
Paths have been levelled and resurfaced, additional benches installed and access to the pond improved.
A wooden carved ‘chatty chair’ and pond themed totem pole meeting point have also been installed.
It’s all part of the ‘Friendly Parks for All’ project.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:16 pm
A Fatwa has been issued against litter droppers in Hounslow.
The Islamic ruling has been issued by mosques across West London.
Imams are warning Muslims that they need to take responsibility for their community and upkeep of their surroundings.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
A man remains missing from his care home in Croydon.
31 year old Ghodratollah Barani, was last seen last Thursday at 6pm at the property in South Park Hill Road.
He has been a resident at the care home since November 2015, receiving treatment for a mental health disorder.
He was convicted of strangling a man to death before trying to break into Buckingham Palace in 2012.
Police believe he could act in an unpredictable manner.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
A 32 year old man has gone missing from Feltham
Jonathan D’Silva has not been seen since yesterday when he said he was going to get his laptop from a friend near Twickenham Green.
Police say he has been very upset lately and may have difficulties looking after himself.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 pm
Tram driver asleep on the job in Croydon
A tram driver has been suspended after video footage appeared to show him asleep at the controls.
It happened on the Croydon network on Wednesday morning.
Seven people died in a crash on the same stretch last November.
Operator First Group says it's carrying out an inquiry.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:05 pm
Surrey University flying high
Surrey University’s courses are among the best in the UK.
That’s according to the Guardian League Tables.
Fourteen programmes offered by the Guildford based institute have appeared in the top 10.
English and Creative Writing have made their first appearance on the list.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:07 am
Dog walkers urged to take care in Richmond and Bushy Parks
Dog walkers in Richmond and Bushy Parks are being urged to take extra care during deer birthing season.
More than 200 fawns and calves are born every year between May and July.
Female deer protect their young by hiding them in dense cover such as bracken or long grass for a few weeks after their birth.
The mother will often stand nearby, and if a dog or a human gets too close to their newborn they may act defensively.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:32 am
Thursday, 18 May 2017
Have you seen this missing man from Croydon?
Police are continuing to appeal for information to help find a man who went missing from his care home in Croydon.
Concerns are growing for 31 year old Ghodratollah Barani who was last seen last Thursday evening in Hill Road.
He’s described as 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green hooded top.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:04 pm
It's been confirmed that Maria Sharapova has a wild card for the pre-Wimbledon Birmingham Classic next month.
The former world number one recently returned to competitive tennis after a 15-month drugs ban.
Her ranking's not yet good enough to reach the main draw of Wimbledon, so she'll need to go through qualifying the week after the Birmingham event
Sharapova was denied a wild card for the French Open this week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Two couples have been told their so called £2 million houseboats at Hampton Court are in fact “worthless.”
Oliver and Jennifer Small and Fiona Johnstone and Louis Sydney claim they were mis-sold the vessels by entrepreneur Myck Djurberg.
They’ve taken their case to the High Court.
They claim they were told they would be “permanent residents” on the Thames at Hampton Court.
But in reality, their boats had neither a 125-year mooring licence nor planning permission.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
Three men have been convicted of obstructing the entrance tunnel to Heathrow Airport.
45 year old Simon Bramwell, 35 year old Daniel Keeler and 34 year old Stuart Basden blocked the inbound tunnel into the Central Terminals during a protest on the 21st of February.
The incident just before 8.30am caused mass disruption for drivers and airline passengers.
Two other people, Geneieve Scherer and Nil Agger, had previously pleaded guilty in connection with the incident.
All three vehicles used were stopped in the tunnel before Bramwell, Keeler and Scherer used metal piping and quick dry expanding foam to lock themselves onto the engine of one of the vehicles; making it impossible to remove them without specialist cutting devices.
When he was released, Keeler had to be taken to hospital because of the expanding foam still attached to his arm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:26 pm
Police have released new CCTV images in connection with an assault in Epsom Town Centre.
It’s reported a man was attacked in the High Street near to the Clock Tower in April.
An unconscious man with serious facial injuries was found on the ground by officers and was taken to hospital.
Anyone with information should call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference 45170035932 or use the online reporting system.
Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 pm
Police are investigating an attack of a woman on a bus in Fulham.
The assault on the 295 took place in December on Fulham Palace Road.
The suspect spat and repeatedly punched his victim after she was defending a fellow passenger.
The 65 year old was taken to hospital with cuts and swelling to her lips.
The attacker is black, between 20 and 30, slim, around 5ft 10, with short black hair.
He was wearing a hooded top with distinctive red checked shoulders.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:51 pm
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce has backed up Jose Mourinho's criticism of the Premier League.
The Manchester United boss is angry the sides are playing each other on Sunday, just three days before the Europa League final.
All top-flight matches kick off at the same time on the final weekend.
United are already guaranteed to finish sixth and Palace are safe from relegation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm
Skepta on the short list for another Ivor Novello award
Skepta, a grime-artist who beat David Bowie to the 2016 Mercury Prize at the Hammersmith Apollo last year is up for another award later.
Tonight’s Ivor Novello awards celebrate songwriting and composing.
Coldplay have two songs nominated in the most performed song category, Adele and Michael Kiwanuka are also up for awards.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:20 pm
A Tourettes sufferer from Croydon will be handed the prestigious Diana Award by Prince Harry later.
Femi Owolade - Coombes was diagnosed with the involuntary speech affliction at the age of 7. He’s now a talented coder.
He also delivers talks to organisations across the country, to help them become more tech friendly to people with disabilities.
Femi will be presented with the legacy award, which recognises young people’s abilities, at a ceremony at St James’s Palace.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:51 am
One of Hampton’s residents has marked a very special milestone.
Molly Pearce has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Born in 1917, she attended Trafalgar school, and started work at the age of 14, eventually joining Woolworths in Richmond.
Molly celebrated the day with a family party, and obligatory birthday card from Her Majesty, The Queen.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:50 am
Hammersmith and Fulham’s streets are cleaner than ever before.
Latest figures have revealed a year-on-year improvement.
They show that litter levels on sampled streets are significantly lower than the same time last year.
Just 2.8% of streets have failed to meet the required standards, versus 5.4% last year.
Detritus levels have also dropped from 3.4% to 1.8%
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:50 am
Prince Charles visits Kew Gardens
The annual State of the World’s Plant Report has been published.
It has revealed that 2,000 species of plants have been discovered by scientists working out of Kew in the last year.
To mark the event, Prince Charles, who is patron of Kew, visited the botanical gardens yesterday.
He spent time discussing climate change, medicinal plants, and plant health globally, as he toured a display in the Nash Conservatory.
The Prince is a keen horticulturist.
Richard Barley is Director of Horticulture.
He took time out after the Royal visit to talk to Jackie's Simone Halfin.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:38 am
Group of cyclists prepare for 700 mile ride from London to Berlin
A group of 30 cyclists from South West London and Surrey will set off for Berlin on Sunday.
They’re hoping to complete the 700 mile challenge in 8 days to raise money for their friend and family member Alex Smith.
The 28 year old was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma, a severe form of brain tumour, at Christmas 2015.
His immunotherapy sessions cost over £20,000 each month. They need to raise as much as possible to keep the treatment, which makes Alex feel "human" going.
Alex’s mum Tessa takes up the story.
To find out more about Alex, and the challenge, click here
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 am
Grime artist who won an award at Hammersmith Apollo could win again tonight
Skepta, a grime-artist who beat David Bowie to the 2016 Mercury Prize at the Hammersmith Apollo last year is up for another award later.
Tonight’s Ivor Novello awards celebrate songwriting and composing.
Coldplay have two songs nominated in the most performed song category, Adele and Michael Kiwanuka are also up for awards.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:02 am
Cobham Rugby Club hosts Australia ahead of game at Twickenham
Cobham rugby club hosted the Australia 7s team yesterday ahead of the IRB Sevens final at Twickenham this weekend.
The training was part of the last leg of the World Rugby 7s.
This follows the great success the Fairmile Lane based club had during the last World Cup when they hosted Italy and Namibia.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 am
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
Chelsea Ladies draw with Arsenal in tonight's match
Chelsea Ladies have drawn with Arsenal tonight, with the final score 2-2.
Both sides in the London Derby got goals in stoppage time, which means the Blues are unbeaten in their Spring Series.
Bright and Spence scored for the home side. Their next game is on Sunday as they travel to Sunderland.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:21 pm
UPDATE: A teenager has been arrested following a series of sexual assaults in South West London
Police investigating a series of sexual assaults have arrested a 15-year-old boy.
He's being held on suspicion of attempted rape after three reported incidents in south-west London.
The most recent offence committed was last night, when a woman in her 20s was followed home from Clapham Junction.
Police have stepped up patrols in the Clapham and Battersea areas.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:08 pm
UPDATE: Ongoing investigation into a series of sexual assaults in South West London
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to talk to in connection with an ongoing investigation into a series of sexual assaults in South West London.
In all three cases the suspect is described as a black man, aged in his late teens to early 20s.
Officers believe he may be responsible for another offence committed last night after a woman in her 20s was followed home from Clapham Junction.
She tried to enter a block flats when the suspect sexually assaulted her.
The other offences have been committed in Battersea High Street and Clapham Junction.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:11 pm
A 77 year old from Mitcham has died following a collision in Tooting
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Tooting.
Officers were called to Garrett Lane 10 days ago after reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.
77 year old David Pugh from Mitcham died in hospital last week.
The driver of the car, who stopped at the scene, hasn’t been arrested.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:18 pm
Missing teenager from Putney possibly in the Kingston area
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager from Putney.
17 year old Zoe Tozer was last seen in the Merton area and may possibly be in Kingston.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 pm
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward following a sexual assault in Egham over the weekend
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of a sexual assault in Egham.
It’s reported a girl in her teens was seen with two teenage boys on Station Road around the High Street on Saturday evening.
Two men, and a 16 and 17-year-old have been arrested and released from police custody but remain under investigation.
Officers are urging anyone who saw anything to come forward.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:06 pm
Missing man from Croydon, have you seen him?
Police are continuing to appeal for information to help find a man who went missing from his care home in Croydon.
Concerns are growing for 31 year old Ghodratollah Barani who was last seen on Thursday evening in Hill Road.
He’s described as 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green hooded top.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 pm
Croydon council have prosecuted a business owner
Croydon council have successfully prosecuted a business owner over allowing work to be carried out on the pavement outside his premises.
Irfan Chaudhry the former sole director of Balham Vauxhall Spares was hit with a fine of nearly £5,000.
Mr Chaudhry ignored repeated warnings from the council that work on motor vehicles should not be carried out on the road.
He also failed to deal with debris and oil that he allowed to flow across the footpath.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm
A man arrested at Heathrow
A man who was arrested at Heathrow has been charged with terrorism offences.
36-year old Muhammed Abdur Rabbani was detained in November at the airport.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:27 pm
Calls to create a memorial dedicated to police officers killed in the line of duty is being backed by Prince William
Prince William is backing calls to create a memorial dedicated to police officers killed in the line of duty.
The UK Police Memorial will bear the names of more than 1,400 police staff who have died in the line of duty.
They include PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the Westminster terrorism attack.
There are also calls in Epsom to get Station Sergeant Thomas Green’s name on the plaque if it hasn’t already been included.
He died in 1919 defending the station from rioting Canadian soldiers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:18 pm
Manager at New Wimbledon Theatre explains the problem in using technology too much
Girls aged 15 and over are apparently spending triple the amount of time using technology now than they were in 2002.
The World Health Organisation says young people are being harmed by a dramatic rise in social media and computer games.
Andy Alty is the Creative Learning Manager at New Wimbledon Theatre.
He agrees there is a growing problem.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:14 pm
Prince William at Sutton’s Royal Marsden Cancer Hospital
The Duke, who did work experience there in 2005, was back to meet staff and patients.
He visited the UK’s first Magnetic Resonance Linear Accelerator.
That’s a state-of-the-art radiotherapy machine, set to make treatment more effective and reduce side effects for patients.
The first Marsden patients are due to be treated with the machine in later this year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:13 pm
The 53rd Mayor of Richmond and her deputy were formally announced last night, along with their chosen children’s charities.
Cllr Blakemore was first elected as a Councillor for North Richmond in 2010.
Since then she has been Deputy Mayor between 2012-13, held the title of Tenants Champion, and since 2015, she has been the Cabinet Member for Housing and Public Health.
She has lived in the borough for ten years and trained as a teacher and educational psychologist.
After becoming a councillor she also became involved in a number of charities and organisations, including Richmond Parish Lands as a Trustee and as a former Governor at Christ’s School.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 am
Police appeal, do you recognise this man?
The Met police are appealing for anyone who has information that could help them identify a suspect involved in an assault.
Michael, a 23 year old Tottenham fan was attacked outside Moore Spice Indian restaurant in Engineers Way after the Tottenham vs Chelsea FA Cup semi-final match last month.
He is believed to have been assaulted when other Tottenham supporters mistook him for a Chelsea fan.
The suspect is described as a white man in his early twenties, approximately 5”10.
Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:11 am
Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust has admitted it’s failed to sufficiently follow up on 22 of its cancer patients.
They say the patients treatment plans “were not reviewed in a timely way which has the potential to cause harm.”
Three of the individuals have since died or are receiving palliative care.
The trust suggests it could be down to “the reliance on paper and notification forms to support patients”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 am
Chelsea’s Chairman has apparently been overheard saying he hopes Twickenham Stadium can be the club’s temporary home.
Bruce Buck was allegedly overheard making the comment at a reception.
It was announced earlier this year that the Blues would have to relocate while Stamford Bridge is re-developed.
At the time, the RFU said a move to Twickenham would not be favourable due to increased match day traffic.
A spokesman for the RFU says their position has not changed.
A spokesman for Chelsea says the club is unable to comment on hearsay.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 am
Investigations are continuing after a woman was sexually assaulted in Clapham Common
The incident took place on May the 11th at 4am.
Police believe the man had followed the woman as she walked from Clapham Junction.
Earlier that morning, police say a woman called to report that she was being followed by a man in Battersea High Street.
They believe this may have been the same man.
He is described as black, aged in his late teens to early 20s.
Officers are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:33 am
The 5th annual SunriseWalk returns to Ham next month for @SSCHospices
Walkers will meet at Ham House on June the 4th at 4.30am to take part in the stroll, which is raising money for Shooting Star Chase Children's Hospice.
Now in its fifth year, the Sunrise Walk has so far attracted over 1,000 walkers who have raised an impressive £175,000.
It costs £10 million a year to keep the children’s hospices in Hampton and Guildford running.
Katy Day Jones, the charity's Challenge Events Manager, explains what’s in store for the sunrise strollers.
Stephanie Nimmo's 12 year old daughter Daisy was cared for by the hospice. Daisy, who suffered from Costello Syndrome, died earlier this year.
Stephanie takes up the story for us.
For more details, or to sign up, click here
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am
Over 4,000 people in Richmond have signed up to support the national campaign to be a ‘Dementia Friend.’
This week is Dementia Awareness Week.
The campaign aims to challenge the stigma surrounding the disease.
Dementia’s symptoms include loss of memory, mood changes and problems with communication and reasoning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:25 am
A day of diversity will take place in Hammersmith next month
Unity Day, which is in its second year, has been created in a response to reports of hate crime.
Thousands are expected to march across the borough on June the 11th, in a “stand against racism.”
Graffiti was daubed on the front of a polish centre in Hammersmith following the EU Referendum result last year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:24 am
Fulham are coping with missing out on promotion to the Premier League this morning
They lost 1-nil to Reading in their Championship play-off semi-final second leg - going out 2-1 overall.
Boss Slavisa Jokanovic says they're already thinking about giving it another go after the summer.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:13 am
An investigation is underway following the discovery of heroin on-board a flight from Pakistan to Heathrow
Border Force officers found a quantity of the Class A drug after the plane landed at the airport on Monday afternoon.
It’s since been reported by Pakistan International Airlines, that 14 of its crew were detained for 2 – 3 hours.
The National Crime Agency say no arrests have been made and enquires are still continuing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:01 am
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Brawl breaks out in Hayes
Four men have been arrested after a brawl in Hayes.
The fight broke out at 10 o’clock last night in Gainsborough Road.
Officers found two groups fighting in the street and later discovered a seven-inch blade, a metal crowbar and other weapons.
The arrested the men, aged 18, 19, 30 and 45. Enquiries are continuing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
Underground dirtiest way of travelling
Nine of the world’s most dangerous superbugs can be found on the Tube network.
Researchers from London Metropolitan University have been analysing buses and trains across the capital to test their cleanliness.
They found the Underground is the dirtiest way of travelling around the city.
The Victoria line was the worst for cleanliness, followed by the Circle and Picadilly which serves the likes of Heathrow and Hounslow.
The Hammersmith and City Line also features, but back at number 14.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:32 pm
Croydon's Stormzy shows his generous side
Stormzy has donated £9,000 towards a fan’s crowd-funding campaign.
Oxford Uni student Fiona Asiedu was trying to raise £12,000 in four weeks to cover the cost of a Masters programme at Harvard in the US.
She’s smashed her target after the Grime artist from Croydon “gifted” her the cash.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
Britain's Johanna Konta's eased into the third round of the Italian Open tennis.
The world number six beat Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-love in Rome.
Wimbledon champ Andy Murray begins his campaign when he takes on home favourite Fabio Fognini tonight.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:40 pm
David Tennant and Billie Piper are going to reprise their roles as Doctor Who and his companion Rose Tyler for three audio episodes of the show.
The actor, who lives in Chiswick, and Miss Piper, will lend their voices to The Tenth Doctor Adventures Volume 2.
Meanwhile Michelle Gomez, who played Missy in the TV series has announced she'll leave at the same time as show boss Steven Moffat and star Peter Capaldi.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
More strikes are being planned by rail workers in the dispute about the roles of conductors on trains.
RMT members at Northern, Merseyrail and Southern will walk out on Tuesday the 30th of May.
That's the day after the next bank holiday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:12 pm
Two men from Walton, who have been making nuisance 999 calls for years, have finally been cut off.
The pair have been handed Criminal Behaviour Orders.
Surrey Police says in one instance, a man called the service 20 times in one day.
He’d make up injuries, which meant an ambulance or officers had to be dispatched.
Head of Contact at Surrey Police, Sarah Durston said: “On the occasions where these men did not have an emergency they may have prevented someone else who was in genuine danger from getting through to us. This presents a real risk to our ability to respond to genuine emergency calls.
The 999 number must only be used for situations where a crime is actually in progress or someone is in danger. Calling us on 101 does not change the police response you would get in a non-emergency situation and using the right number could literally save someone's life.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Fulham travel to Reading for the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final later.
They're tied at 1-all.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
John Terry hasn't ruled out retiring when he leaves Chelsea this summer.
The captain scored in a 4-3 home win over Watford in their first game since regaining the Premier League title.
Chelsea have announced a parade will be held to celebrate their success on Sunday the 28th of May, the day after their FA Cup final with Arsenal.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Southern drivers and guards are to strike again on May the 30th.
The announcement comes after the company revealed that over 8,000 trains a year will run without an on board supervisor.
They say this impacts on public safety, and there is no option but to strike. .
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:40 pm
Liam Payne says it was Cheryl who chose their baby boy's name.
The singers, who live in Surrey, became parents to Bear in March.
Now Liam's told told a radio show that he wasn't sure about the child's name initially, but that he now thinks it suits his son.
Meanwhile a fan is claiming that Liam told him that Bear's middle-name is Grey.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 pm
New information has revealed the amount of accidents on the M25 in Surrey since the introduction of variable speed cameras.
1,700 have been recorded between Junction 9 for Leatherhead and Junction 16 for the M40 since 2014.
The cameras were introduced as part of the new so called Smart Motorway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
England will begin their rugby union Six Nations title defence in Rome against Italy on Sunday the 4th of February next year.
Eddie Jones' champions will finish their campaign against Ireland at Twickenham a month and a half later.
All of the competition's 2018 fixtures have been announced.
Wales and Scotland meet on the first weekend in Cardiff, while Ireland's first game is in France.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm
Britain's Johanna Konta has eased into the third round of the Italian Open tennis.
The world number six beat Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-love in Rome.
Wimbledon champ Andy Murray begins his campaign when he takes on home favourite Fabio Fognini tonight.
That's after British number three Aljaz Bedene goes up against Novak Djokovic.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:01 pm
A British Transport Police Officer has been charged with fraud by Surrey Police
Sargent Mathew Grist was arrested last October and has been suspended from duty.
He is due to appear at Staines Magistrates Court on the 1st June.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:14 pm
British Transport Police attend Reedham station after a man is struck by train.
A man has been struck by a train in Purley.
British transport police were called to Reedham station just before 6.40 last night.
The 25 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:52 pm
A firefighter from Chelsea is halfway through charity cycle
A fire fighter from Chelsea is halfway through a 950 mile cycle from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.
Nigel Voyce set off on Saturday, and hopes to complete the challenge in 8 days.
He’s raising money for “Fire-fighters 999,” a charity that helps retired and injured firemen and women and their families.
It costs £1,200 per week for a fire-fighter, serving or retired, to receive treatment at one of the charity’s centres.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:37 am
A woman from Bedfont meets her sponsored child.
A woman from Bedfont, who sponsors four children, has been to India to meet one of them.
26 year old Amrita Rana has been sponsoring with charity Plan International UK for the last three years.
She visited 10-year-old Sweta, who lives just outside of the capital Delhi, in March.
Amrita says the trip really put her life here, as a marketing executive, into perspective.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:31 am
Nearly 2,000 accidents recorded on Surrey Motorway stretch.
Nearly 2,000 accidents have been recorded on the M25’s Surrey stretch since variable speed cameras were installed in 2014.
New Freedom of Information data looked at the route between Junction 9 for Leatherhead and Junction 16 for the M40.
The cameras were introduced as part of the new Smart Motorways that are cropping up across the UK.
That can mean a drop in speed limits from 70mph to 20mph.
The M25 stretch has also seen more than 19,000 drivers fined by the cameras, bringing in up to £48million.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 am
Incense causes fire in Hounslow.
It is believed a fire in Hounslow on Friday was caused by incense being left lit accidentally.
Four engines and 20 firefighters were called to the home in Orchard Road just after 8pm.
It took them nearly an hour to get the blaze under control.
Two adults and three children had left the property before the services arrived.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:13 am
Youngsters congratulated for taking part in training with Surrey Fire and Rescue.
Youngsters have been congratulated for taking part in training with Surrey Fire and Rescue.
Six Youth Engagement Scheme ceremonies took place awarding a total of 43 graduates.
Each ceremony awarded teenagers between the ages of 14 to 17 for completing the week long intensive course.
It’s funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and addresses low aspirations, ant-social behaviour, youth crime and low motivation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:09 am
Talks to resolve Southern Rail dispute are adjourned.
Talks to resolve the yearlong Southern Rail dispute have been adjourned.
Southern Rail and RMT Union were to resume discussions after failing to reach an arrangement in April.
The row over plans to introduce driver only operated trains caused misery for travellers and 31 days of strike action.
A spokesperson for parent company Govia Thameslink has not been able to confirm when the talks would restart.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:40 am
Retired teacher finally finishes degree... 80 years after starting
A retired teacher has finally received her degree from Roehampton University, after nearly 80 years of waiting.
98 year-old Freda Smith was presented with her certificate at the Royal Festival Hall in London’s Southbank.
Mrs Smith, a retired teacher, was unable to finish her two year course, which she started in 1936, because she simply did not have the money.
She said she laughed a lot when she found out she was receiving the degree, but also said it is lovely.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:08 am
Review of security at Croydon underpasses after assault
Croydon council are to review the safety of all underpasses in the area, after a woman was raped in April.
They are going to explore the hidden areas and if CCTV, mirrors or better lighting would make them less dangerous.
A woman in her 40’s was attacked late at night in the underpass on the 19th April, with local residents branding the pass a terrifying ‘no-go area’.
The metropolitan police are still looking for their attacker, who is believed to be male, and around 6ft tall.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:43 am
Chelsea go 10 points clear in thriller at the Bridge
Champions Chelsea celebrated winning the Premier League with an entertaining 4-3 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Antonio Conte's side went 3-1 up early in the second half, before the visitors pulled it back to 3-all.
Cesc Fabregas scored the winner with two minutes of the ninety left.
It's a fifth-straight defeat for Watford.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:12 am
Monday, 15 May 2017
Police arrest motorcyclist in Streatham after one-hour chase
Police cars and helicopters chased a motorcyclist in Streatham for an hour this evening.
Residents watched police use a stinger to stop the motorbike and detain the male driver in Sherwood Avenue.
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving and was taken to hospital after suffering from injuries during the incident.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
Chelsea score - Half Time
As Chelsea are home to Watford tonight, the first game since they were crowned Premier league champions, they are winning 2-1 at half time.
Chelsea are unbeaten in six Premier league meetings against Watford since 1999.
Tonight's goals were from Cesar Azpilicueta and John Terry.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:53 pm
Olympic runner Andy Vernon visits Twickenham University for workshop
An Olympic runner is coming to St Mary's University in Twickenham as part of Dementia Awareness week.
Andy Vernon will take you through warm ups, drills and sessions in his workshop, as well as holding a Q&A session with other professional runners.
The event is happening tomorrow evening from 7-9pm on the Mo Farah running track.
All proceeds from tickets will go to My Life Films, which helps people with the disease.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:42 pm
A former Chelsea striker talks ahead of their game tonight
Chelsea are back in action tonight - for the first time since they became Premier League champions.
Antonio Conte's side face Watford at Stamford Bridge, with an 8pm kick off.
The club's former striker Eidur Gudjohnsen explains how they've surpassed expectations this season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:14 pm
There's something fishy going on in Chessington
Police officers who chased a car through Chessington say they were surprised to find a fish had survived the pursuit, while in the boot.
The pet was discovered in a pint glass, which was still intact, even after the vehicle crashed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:52 pm
A lamb has been killed by a dog on National Trust land at Polesden Lacey.
It’s believed it was a Weimaraner hunting dog that chased and attacked the animal on Friday morning.
A member of the public reported the incident on the land in Great Bookham.
Last week, a swan was mauled by dogs on Barnes Common.
Walkers are being reminded to keep their pets on leads.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:45 pm
A motorbike fire sparked a blaze at a block of flats in Battersea earlier.
London Fire Brigade was called to Queenstown Road just before 1.30 this lunchtime.
The bike was destroyed by the blaze which then spread to a block of flats damaging a small amount of the ground and first floor.
The cause is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:16 pm
British tennis number three Aljaz Bedene plays Gianluca Mager in the Italian Open first round later for a chance to meet Novak Djokovic.
Kyle Edmund's also in action, he's taking on Portugal's Joao Sousa.
World number one and Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has a bye through the opening stage, and will play Italy's Fabio Fognini in round two.
Heather Watson starts her campaign at the Slovak Open where she's facing Viktoriya Tomova.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
West Brom will investigate the crowd trouble during their Premier League home defeat by Chelsea that handed their opponents the title.
Albion fans were warned they'd be banned from the Hawthorns if they were caught selling tickets to Chelsea fans for the home section.
Chief executive Martin Goodman's now said the club are trying to trace any supporters who did it anyway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:35 pm
U2 have kicked off their Joshua Tree concert series in Vancouver.
They launched the tour to mark the 30th anniversary of their hit 1987 album.
It sold 25 million copies worldwide.
The UK leg of the tour comes to Twickenham in July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:26 pm
The aftermath of Friday’s global cyber-attack has been felt across the NHS including the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust.
The Trust which operates Europe’s biggest sexual health clinic was closed until lunchtime today.
The chief executive of the Trust says, ‘people causing disruption to NHS IT systems should look in the mirror and feel shame.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:45 pm
A man who stole an orchid from a flower seller at Clapham Junction and then viciously attacked him has avoided jail.
29 year old Paul Rogers pleaded guilty to one count of common assault and one count of theft.
He was sentenced to eight weeks’ behind bars, suspended for 12 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work.
His victim required hospital treatment and sustained injuries to his eye.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:11 pm
Hounslow Council stands united over Dementia Awareness Week
Hounslow Council has joined forces with the Clinical Commissioning Group to fight against Dementia.
Staff have shown a united front against the disease in a social media campaign called Hounslow Is United Against Dementia.
It will form part of an exhibition at the Watermans Centre and will give visitors a chance to listen to people’s experiences through an interactive display.
It’s part of Dementia Awareness Week which is running until 20th May.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:14 pm
Elmbridge Council wants to engage with residents, businesses and community.
Elmbridge Council would like to hear from residents, businesses and community organisations to help them agree an overview and scrutiny programme.
It comes as the programme hopes to influence and contribute to the development of policies and services.
Suggestions can be made by individuals and organisations and must be received by 5th June.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:12 pm
A man from Surbiton receives an award for a lifetime to cricket
A man from Surbiton has received The Mayor of Kingston’s Community Award for his lifetime service to cricket.
Geoff Phillips helped grow Kingstonian Cricket Club making it one of the most successful clubs in the area.
It’s gone from two Saturday teams to five. He also set up a thriving Colts section for girls and boys from the area aged 5 to 11.
Club Chairman, Graham Ross has played cricket with Geoff for around 40 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:18 am
Dementia is set to be the 21st century's biggest killer, with someone developing the illness every three minutes.
That’s according to the Alzheimer’s Society.
In the nine years to 2019, it is expected that Croydon will see a 21% increase in people aged over 65, a key age for contracting the disease.
People in Croydon are now being encouraged to support Dementia Awareness Week, which started today.
The council’s health team wants residents to sign up to a free health check, which you are entitled to if you are aged between 40 and 74.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:42 am
People in Hammersmith and Fulham are being given the opportunity to have their say on controversial basement excavations.
The borough sees one of the highest numbers of planning application requests for such builds in the whole of London.
National rights allow developers and homeowners to convert basements of residential properties without planning permission.
But some, including Queen Guitarist Brian May, say the constant noise and digging causes huge environmental disruption.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:41 am
The parking situation around Twickenham Green is being addressed.
It follows numerous complaints from residents about a lack of spaces, and commuters using the area.
The Council is proposing introducing a CPZ, or Controlled Parking Zone.
If over 50% of residents agree by June the 23rd, the next phase of the planning process can begin.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:40 am
Wandsworth’s oldest resident has celebrated her 108th birthday.
Damaris Bryant was born in Jamaica in 1909.
She moved to the UK in the 1950s to work as a nurse.
She settled in Wandsworth and has lived in the borough ever since.
Miss Bryant has received a birthday card from the Queen every year since turning 100.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:40 am
Southern Rail and RMT Union to resume talks today
Talks to resolve the year long Southern Rail dispute will begin later.
Southern Rail and RMT Union are to resume discussions later after failing to reach an arrangement in April.
A row over plans to introduce driver only operated trains has caused misery for travellers.
So far there has been 31 days of strike action over potential changes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:42 am
A woman, who lost her daughter earlier this year, has written a book to raise money for the hospice that cared for her
Stephanie Nimmo hopes her first novel “Was this the plan?” will raise vital funds for charity Shooting Star Chase.
Her daughter Daisy, who had Costello Syndrome, was looked after at the Hampton hospice for 12 years.
It costs £10 million a year to keep it running.
Stephanie says the help the family received was priceless.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:57 am
Sam Allardyce says it's a relief to know his Crystal Palace side will be playing Premier League football next season
Their 4-nil win over Hull not only secured their own top flight status - but also sent their opponents down.
Allardyce has never been relegated from the division as a boss.
He says he's keen for a different sort of season after the summer.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:33 am
Chelsea are back in action for the first time since becoming Premier League champions
They host Watford after sealing the title with victory at West Brom on Friday night.
Boss Antonio Conte says his players deserve a lot of credit for trusting in his ways since he took over.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:07 am
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was stabbed in a fight on a bus in New Addington
The incident took place on the 5th of May on the number 64 bus at around 2pm where it’s believed 2 men attacked the victim.
According to passengers all three men left the bus by the time officers arrived but a Samurai sword was discovered on the ground.
Half an hour later, a 17-year-old boy checked into a hospital suffering from a stab wound to the shoulder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:08 am
A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected altercation inside a supermarket in Kensington
He is thought to have injured himself during the incident at around 3 this afternoon where police found him in possession of a knife.
The man, believed to be in his late 20s, remains in a critical condition suffering from a wound to his leg.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:07 am
Sunday, 14 May 2017
Zoe Ball 'raised alarm over boyfriend' hours before he was found dead
Radio DJ and presenter Zoe Ball apparently asked a friend to check on her boyfriend, Billy Yates hours before he was found dead.
40 year-old Yates was found in his flat in Putney on 5th May, appearing to have committed suicide.
But Ball asked a friend to check on him because he stopped taking her calls, which was unlike him.
It is understood Yates was suffering from depression after financial issues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:40 pm
Son of 1992 Wimbledon Common murder victim says memories still haunt him
The son of the woman who was murdered in Wimbledon common says he still remembers it, 25 years later.
Alex Hanscombe was just 2 years-old when his mother, Rachel Nickell was killed.
He says because there were no screams, the memories still run through his mind like a silent movie.
It took 16 years for police to find their killer, then 42 year-old Robert Napper, who admitted killing Miss Nickell in 2008.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Man in hospital after being stabbed multiple times in Ealing
A 28-year-old man has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed multiple times in Ealing town centre.
Police were called to High Street in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services found the victim suffering stab wounds to the leg and chest, just after 4am.
A crime scene was put in place, with a cordon on Bond Street. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
Police want anyone who knows what happened to come forward by calling 101 or Crimestoppers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Moonwalk London Congratulations!
A phenomenal £3.7 million was raised before the first step was even taken at the 20th MoonWalk London, which took place last night, Saturday 13th May.
Fifteen thousand women and men put on decorated bras laden with fringing and feathers as they partied harder than Gatsby at the Roaring Twenties themed event organised by breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk.
Entries for The MoonWalk London 2018 open on Monday 15th May at walkthewalk.org
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:37 pm
Palace send Hull down in dominant performance
Hull has been relegated from the Premier League.
Marco Silva's side lost 4-nil at Crystal Palace, which also sees Sam Allardyce's men secure their top flight status.
Hull join Middlesbrough and Sunderland in the Championship next season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:14 pm
Hammersmith Teen Wins Award
A teenager from Hammersmith has won a prestigious songwriting competition.
Sophie DeMasi impressed the judges in the Song Academy Young Songwriter 2017 contest with her tune Enough For Me.
The 16-year-old was awarded the top spot in the 13 to 18 age group category of the competition, which is now in its sixth year.
The annual event is judged by professional musicians including Tom Odell and Imogen Heap.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
Football Fundraiser Epsom
Dantree Primary School in Epsom is holding a football fundraiser for one their pupil who has bone cancer.
Frankie Biggs has Osteosarcoma in both of his knees and needs specialist home equipment to help with his recovery and rehabilitation.
The 10 year-old will be the first child in the country to have two bionic knees as a result of his illness.
His mother Alison Biggs explains how she followed her gut instinct after doctors first thought Frankie had ligament damage.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:06 am
Kingston Community Award
A man from Surbiton has received The Mayor of Kingston’s Community Award for his lifetime service to cricket.
Geoff Phillips helped grow Kingstonian Cricket Club making it one of the most successful clubs in the area.
It’s gone from two Saturday teams to five. He also set up a thriving Colts section for girls and boys from the area aged 5 to 11.
Club Chairman, Graham Ross has played cricket with Geoff for around 40 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:04 am
Endangered Animals
The plight of endangered animals will be explored in a contemporary exhibition in Richmond later this month.
Called ‘Endangered Species and Disenchanted Animals,’ it will open at the Richmond Riverside Gallery, in the Old Town Hall.
Animals, including elephants, will be painted in unusual positions to try and make viewers think more carefully about their situation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:10 am
Moonwalk London
A team from Radio Jackie is out walking the streets tonight as part of the annual Moonwalk London which raises money for the Woking based breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk.
They’ve found a carnival atmosphere along the 26.2 mile route through central London with 15 thousand walkers dressed in decorated bras.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:16 am
Exhibition of Merton's disabled artists
An art exhibition is set to go on display in Wimbledon and Morden showcasing the work of students with disabilities and learning difficulties.
The students studied creative arts on Merton Council’s Towards Independence adult education courses.
The programme is tailored to cater for those who need additional support with their learning.
The exhibition will take place at Wimbledon Library between 23rd and 26th of May and then move to Merton Civic Centre until the beginning of June.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:14 am
Jackie team tackles Moonwalk
The annual Moonwalk across London is underway tonight.
15,000 have taken to the streets in decorated bras to walk the 26.2 mile route through central London.
A team from Radio Jackie is among the walkers raising money for the Woking based breast cancer charity, Walk the Walk.
Coming up to half way through the walk, Leigh Ann Gerrains says they have found it’s taking longer than expected. Crowds of walkers and queues for services mean they are making slower progress than in training.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:44 am
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