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107.8 Radio Jackie - Bulletins aired each hour
Saturday, 29 July 2017
Vince Cable urges TfL to change the 110 bus route
Vince Cable has urged Transport for London to ensure the 110 bus route serves Whitton High Street.
Local residents have campaigned for years for the bus route to change as residents living in the Woodlawn estate or nearby roads must change buses to access the high street.
A previous petition by residents was signed by over 1500 people.
The MP for Twickenham has asked for a meeting with TfL to resolve the issue.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:10 pm
 
Boy goes missing from Chiswick
Police have launched an appeal to find a boy from Chiswick.
15-year-old Louis McIndoe is known to frequent west London and Orpington.
He has brown hair and light brown eyes.
Officers are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:50 pm
Men jailed after being caught with loaded gun and hunting knife
Two young men from Clapham have been jailed, after being caught red-handed with a loaded gun and a large knife.
Officers discovered the weapons following reports of suspicious behaviour in Voltaire Road, near Clapham High Street, on 11th April.
Raheem Wittaker and Tre Mathruin-Wrightson, both 21 years old, were each sentenced to eight years' imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court yesterday.
Both men pleaded guilty at the same court at an earlier date, but said they had found the firearm in a bin.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:48 pm
Chelsea defeated in bid to win International Champions Cup
Chelsea have ended their pre-season tour of Asia in defeat.
In their bid to win the International Champions Cup earlier today, the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Inter Milan in Singapore.
Inter took the lead just before half-time through a penalty rebound, before their lead was doubled early in the second half.
Conte’s side came back into the game after Geoffrey Kondogbia scored a long-range own-goal, but were unable to find a leveller.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:11 pm
Wimbledon champion plays her way to victory while 11 weeks pregnant
It turns out Britain's Jordanne Whiley was 11 weeks pregnant when she won the Wimbledon wheelchair doubles title two weeks ago.
She's announced that she's expecting her first child with partner Marc McCarroll - who's also her coach.
Whiley retained her doubles trophy at the All England Club with Japan's Yui Kamiji.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 pm
Prudential Ride London and Surrey
Don’t forget it’s a feast of cycling this weekend.
The annual Prudential Ride London is underway with various events taking place.
This evening sees Classic women’s race begin at the Mall in St James Park at 5pm with The Brompton World Championship takes place at St James Park at 19.15pm.
Tomorrow both Surrey 100 and Surrey Classic events are being held.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:53 pm
Cyclist was 'coming into his own' say Kingston club
A 91-year-old cyclist who was killed in crash 'came into his own as he grew older' according to his club in Kingston.
Ray Dare died in a crash earlier this month on the Ashton Clinton bypass near Aylesbury when his bike collided with a van.
The Kingston Phoenix Road Club says things had been ‘going well’ when he was aiming at 10 miles in under 29 minutes and 43 seconds.
Meanwhile police have appealed for witnesses but no arrests have made.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:52 pm
People formally identified as having died in Grenfell Tower
So far, 42 people have been formally identified as having died in the fire at Grenfell Tower.
Additionally, baby Logan Gomes who was stillborn on the 14th of June is being recorded as a victim of the fire.
The families of all the victims are being supported by family liaison officers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:29 am
Youth centre dream in Croydon moves a step closer.
The dream of building a state-of-the-art on side youth zone in Croydon has moved a step closer.
It comes after the submission of a planning application for the Whitehorse road site.
Once built the Legacy Centre will be a world class facility open to young people in the borough between the ages of 8 to 19 and up to 25 with disabilities.
It’s being developed by national charity On Side.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:24 am
A bus for the young in Walton
A new bus service will be visiting parts of Walton this summer.
The Bus Shelter is a place where young people can hang out, use WiFi or get advice from youth workers on a range of subjects from courses and school work to preparing CVs and health.
It will be in Ashley Park or Elmgrove Park on various dates throughout August.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:18 am
Friday, 28 July 2017
Sensitive documents found in unlocked estate storage unit in Clapham
Hundreds of sensitive documents have been found in an unlocked storage unit in Clapham.
Child protection and rent arrears documents – showing names, addresses and confidential information were found on the Gauden Estate.
140 boxes of council files are missing relating to abuse that took place at Shirley Oaks Children’s Home and it’s thought they could be included in the find.
Lambeth Council has moved all files to a ‘secure location’ for review and to find out whether a data breach has taken place.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm
Prime Minister sends her condolences to Charlie Gard from Bedfont's family
Prime Minister Theresa May said:
"I am deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Gard. My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie's parents Chris and Connie at this difficult time."
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:12 pm
UPDATE: Charlie Gard from Bedfont passed away
Terminally ill baby Charlie Gard, who was the centre of a court battle over his care, has died.
A spokesperson for his parents says he passed away in a hospice, after his life support was withdrawn.
The 11-month-old had a rare genetic condition, and his parents wanted to take him to the U.S. for treatment.
That was denied by a judge.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:39 pm
Baby Charlie Gard from Bedfont has his life-support turned off
Terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard from Bedfont has died.
A spokesperson for his parents, Chris Gard and Connie Yates has confirmed the 11-month old passed away in a hospice.
He became the subject of a legal challenge between his parents and doctors over whether he should have been taken to the US for experimental treatment.
Charlie’s parents wanted a private medical team to care for their son in a hospice, but Great Ormond Street Hospital had said it was not in his best interests to spend a long time there.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:40 pm
Dog walker sought in river murder case in Walton
Police want to speak to a dog walker who was captured on CCTV nearby at the time of the murder a year ago.
The body of 48 year old Scott Wilkinson was pulled from the river in Walton a short distance from "Donkey Island".
Police believe he was killed on the island near Sunbury Lock where he had been fishing the evening before.
The person officers wish to speak to was not believed to have had any involvement in the murder but is believed to have key information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:22 pm
Assault in Croydon
A man has been charged with causing actual bodily harm following an assault in George Street in Croydon.
Police were called last Friday to reports of a man who was injured following an attack.
Officers found a man, believed to be in his 30s, suffering from head injuries.
Mavuzi Minsende was charged and will appear at Croydon Crown Court in August.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:12 pm
Chelsea say they're not finished in the transfer market
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says they're not finished in the summer transfer market just yet.
The Premier League champions have spent nearly £150million so far.
This morning's papers are linking them with Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:19 pm
Find out why Spelthorne Leisure Centre has been forced to apologise
Spelthorne Leisure Centre has been forced to apologise after a photo surfaced of a padlocked fire exit.
The photo was taken earlier this month during a boxing event that had an audience of hundreds.
By law fire exits and escape routes should be clearly marked and unobstructed at all times.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:19 pm
Stabbing in the Kensington and Chelsea area
Police are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in the Kensington and Chelsea area.
Officers were called in the early hours of this morning to reports of a man stabbed in Westbourne Park Road.
The victim was taken to hospital suffering injuries to his arm and back.
The suspects tried to steal the victim’s motorbike, one is a black male, wearing a black full-face helmet and a fluorescent yellow jacket.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 pm
Three diamond rings have been stolen from an art fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Officers have released images of two men they are trying to trace following the theft of three diamond rings.
The jewellery, collectively worth in excess of £2million, were stolen from an art fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea at the beginning of the month.
Both men are wearing distinctive brightly coloured driving shoes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:09 pm
Burglaries in Ashford, Staines and Sunbury
Surrey Police is reminding residents of Ashford and Staines to be alert after a spate of local burglaries.
There were a number of burglaries reported on Tuesday in the area of Wheatsheaf Lane, Penton Road and School Road.
Doors and windows were forced and glazing smashed to gain entry and steal cash, jewellery and electronic items.
The Sunbury area is experiencing opportunistic overnight burglaries, with suspects gaining entry through open windows.
The advice from Surrey Police is to ensure front doors are properly locked, that keys and valuables are not left in view of the letterbox or windows, and to be careful if leaving windows open overnight.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:37 pm
Café Chic in Balham shut down for running a nightclub
A café in Balham has been shut down for running a nightclub illegally.
Café Chic in Balham High Road was running a party venue without a licence to sell alcohol or provide public entertainment.
Wandsworth Council and the police were alerted to the situation after numerous noise complaints from neighbours.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:44 am
Have you seen this missing man from Sutton?
Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man who is missing from Sutton.
Jose Miguel De Sousa Agrela, 45, was last seen on Monday in the Angel Hill area.
Jose is described as a white man, of medium build with short black hair.
Officers are urging Jose to contact them.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police via 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:41 am
A new school has been approved in Hounslow
Hounslow Council has been approved to create a new special school through the free school process.
The new development will be located on Hanworth Road.
It will have a social emotional and mental health area of expertise and will serve the secondary school age-group.
It will meet demands for more school facilities for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across Hounslow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:37 am
Parents of Charlie Gard prepare to say goodbye
Charlie Gard's parents are preparing to say goodbye to their son after a High Court judge ruled his life support should be switched off shortly after he's moved to a hospice.
The couple from Bedfont say they want some time with their son with 'no courts, no media' before he dies in a hospice.
Mum Connie Yates accused doctors of denying them their 'final wish' yesterday as a judge ruled on the 11 month-old's end of life care.
Great Ormond Street Hospital says it’s tried absolutely everything to accommodate their final wishes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:36 am
Heathrow wants to freeze landing fees
Bosses at Heathrow Airport say they’re confident that landing fees can be frozen despite the proposed building of a third runway.
It says charges can be kept near existing rates by delaying the building of a new terminal.
The airport currently charges about £22 per passenger which is passed on in ticket prices.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:32 am
Brixton and Wandsworth among prisons given low rating
Poor standards at four London prisons have been highlighted in the latest Ministry of Justice prison performance table.
Brixton, Wormwood Scrubs, Wandsworth and Pentonville were all given the lowest “red” rating.
Meanwhile the justice secretary is promising improved security in prisons after more than 26,000 assaults last year.
There's also been a record number of inmates being mistakenly released in England and Wales.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:19 am
Thursday, 27 July 2017
The search for missing Epsom man James Middleton continues
 
The search for missing Epsom man James Middleton continued today- as the four week anniversary of his disappearance approaches.
Volunteers of the Sussex Community Search Team scoured land adjacent to the A243 Kingston Road in leatherhead and Ashtead.
The 70 year old, who’s known as Jim, was reported missing on July 2 after going out on his light blue mobility scooter.
He was last seen heading towards the Stew Ponds and Christ Church area- police have explored the common using a helicopter, drones and dogs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 pm
Heathrow Airport says no to new underground station
Heathrow Airport has announced it would not support a new underground station on the Piccadilly Line.
The station would be built to cope with extra demand on a new runway if it secures the backing of Parliament next year.
It would have been paid for by Transport for London not the airport- who have refused to pay for more than £1.1billion of the total surface access costs associated with a new runway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:26 pm
Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington: manslaughter charges possible
Police say there are grounds for corporate manslaughter charges over the Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington.
Kensington and Chelsea council and the Kensington and Chelsea Tenant Management Organisation have both been told there are grounds for considering charges against them.
This has come to light in a letter from Metropolitan Police to Grenfell residents.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:49 pm
Police warn Mole Valley residents to be aware of rogue traders
Mole Valley residents are being advised to stay alert to rogue traders in the borough.
Police have issued the warning after two men, claiming to be roofers, told an elderly couple that they needed work done in their loft.
They quoted the victims extortionate prices and requested more money daily before taking them to the bank to withdraw cash.
It’s understood the victim handed over as much as £20,000.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:47 pm
The deadline for reaching an agreement over the end-of-life care for terminally-ill Charlie Gard has passed
Charlie's parents from Bedfont want a private medical team to care for their son in a hospice so they can have days with him before his life support ends.
But Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) said it was not in his interests to spend a long period in a hospice.
If no plan is agreed, the 11-month-old will be moved to a hospice and his life support withdrawn soon after.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:22 pm
Fresh appeal launched one year on from Walton murder
A fresh appeal for information has been launched by Surrey Police one year on from the murder of Scott Wilkinson in Walton.
New CCTV footage has now been released.
The 48 year old’s body was found in the River Thames at Sunbury Lock near the Weird Pub on the 28th July 2016.
Police say the keen fisherman was ‘brutally murdered’ the evening before.
The victim died from a blow to the head.
A year on from the murder the police are yet to find those responsible.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:36 am
Croydon tram crash to feature on ITV prime time documentary
A brand new prime-time documentary series starts tonight on ITV, showcasing the huge variety of challenges the capital’s firefighters
face every day.
Part one of the three part series - Inside London Fire Brigade - will air at 9pm.
Tonight’s episode will feature a segment on the Croydon tram crash where 7 people died and over 50 injured.
Future episodes will also feature a blaze that destroyed a garden centre near Heathrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:34 am
Police wish to locate fraudster with links to Croydon
Police in Croydon are appealing for help to find a man in connection to a number of fraud offences.
Stuart Jackow, 26, targeted lone elderly women, aged between 70 and 91 years old, over a 14-month period from February 2016 until April 2017.
He is described as a white man, approximately 6ft 4ins tall and of large build.
It is believed that at least three men conspired together to carry out these crimes, specifically targeting the vulnerable.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:06 am
Twickenham MP Vince Cable disappointed about lack of lifts at Teddington Station
The leader of the Lib Dems has expressed his disappointment about Teddington station.
Vince Cable, who is also MP for Twickenham, wrote a letter to Network Rail about the lack of lifts at the station.
In 2014 plans were made to ensure Teddington would be made accessible as part of the All Lift Provision by 2019.
The deadline has now been pushed back to 2020.
Teddington is not the only station in the borough that does not provide lifts for commuters, Hampton Wick and St Margaret’s also have significant access problems.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:12 am
Firefighters rescue 'Boris Johnson' the dog from a fence in Twickenham
Firefighters rescued a stricken pooch which goes by the curious name of Boris Johnson after he got stuck in the garden.
The dog, a shihpoo, got wedged between a fence and a shed in Trafalgar Road, Twickenham on Tuesday afternoon
Watch Manager Guy Pedliham, who was at the scene, said: Boris wasn't injured and was very friendly with the crew once rescued.
“Never mind Brexit, it looks like this dog was trying to make a shedxit.”
While the Brigade does respond to some emergency animal rescues, people are advised to phone the RSPCA first if an animal is injured or in distress.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:11 am
£1million awarded to care for children in Croydon
The Department of Education is awarding £1million to look after children in Croydon and five other South London boroughs.
The scheme will improve access to high quality residential care and fostering placements for children in the care of councils.
It will also see children and their carers involved in designing future services so they best meet their needs.
Merton, Sutton and Lewisham are among the boroughs involved in the development.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:25 am
Police appeal after a man was assaulted with a broom in Sutton
CCTV footage has been released of three men police wish to trace following an assault in Sutton.
The incident happened in May when a 39-year-old man was approached by three men on Church Hill Road.
He was hit repeatedly hit in the face with a broom and sustained multiple fractures. He also lost the sight in his right eye.
Anyone who has information about the attack is asked to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:21 am
Twickenham MP, Vince Cable, has expressed his concerns about changes to community policing
The newly appointed leader of the Lib Dems, responded to Sadiq Khan’s consultation on changes to how the public can access police services.
He said the Mayor of London needs to provide “clear guarantees about the maintenance of police numbers”
Cable also called for assurances that street surgeries and other ways to contact police would still exist in the future.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:04 am
A HSBC employee from Balham, who stole over £150,000 from an elderly man with dementia, has been jailed
Between December 2014 and April 2016, Issachar Stainrod-Holness accessed the victim’s bank account and transferred money to an account in his name.
The victim’s wife spotted the offences after her husband had died and alerted the bank who contacted the police.
Stainrod-Holness, pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position and was sentenced to 18 months in prison at Southwark Crown Court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:52 am
The parents of Charlie Gard, from Bedfont, and Great Ormond Street Hospital have until noon to make plans for his end of life care
Yesterday they agreed he will spend his final hours in a hospice - but if the details aren't sorted he'll be taken off life support this afternoon.
Darren Wyatt fought a similar case when his daughter was born, overturning a do not resuscitate order.
She's 15 now, and Darren says Charlie's parents were right to try to get him experimental treatment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:49 am
The Department of Education is awarding £1million to look after children in Croydon and five other South London boroughs
The scheme will improve access to high quality residential care and fostering placements for children in the care of local councils.
It will also see children and their carers involved in designing future services so they best meet their needs.
Merton, Sutton and Lewisham are among the boroughs involved in the development.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:36 am
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
Drugs gang sentenced after long-term Surrey Police investigation
Five men have been sentenced for a total of 27 and a half years for distributing drugs across Surrey and the south east.
Police seized of kg of cocaine, 5kg of cannabis and 500 ecstasy pills and found at least £500,000 worth of drugs passed through the gang over two years.
The men- aged between 39 and 69 - were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court today.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:43 pm
Spelthorne fly-tipper fined over £10,000
Spelthorne Council has convicted a man who dumped unsightly rubbish in the Borough
He was also found to be illegally trading in waste and scrap metal.
Stanwell resident Ashley Brooks had been responsible for the build-up of fly-tipped rubbish and a dumped flatbed lorry in the garage area of Ashdale Close.
He has been ordered to pay a total of £10,373.00.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:11 pm
Baby Charlie Gard's parents have said they have found a doctor to care for him in a hospice
The lawyer for the parents of Charlie Gard has told the High Court they've found a doctor who can care for him in a hospice.
They dropped their case for the terminally ill 11 month-old to receive experimental treatment earlier this week.
Connie Yates and Chris Gard wanted him to die at home in Bedfont - but doctors say he can only be cared for safely in a medical facility.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:43 pm
Tributes have been paid to a 5-year-old boy in Hounslow
The mother of a boy beaten to death in a park in Catford over a lost shoe has condemned his killer as “pathetic”.
39 year-old, Marvyn Iheanacho, from Hounslow was sentenced to life in prison yesterday, for the murder of 5-year-old Alex Malcolm.
Lilya Breha called her son “perfect and special” as she paid tribute to him during an interview with the Evening Standard.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:42 pm
A man serving a life sentence for raping and murdering a teenager in Croydon has admitted previously attacking two other women
Mark Dixie was jailed in 2008 for repeatedly stabbing Sally-Anne Bowman in 2005.
Appearing at court via videolink the 46-year-old confessed raping a woman in 1987 when he was 16.
He also admitted charges over an attack on a second woman in 2002.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:33 am
Celine Dookhran murder trial date set
A man accused of the kidnap, rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Kingston will face trial in January next year.
Celine Dookhran’s body was found at an address in Coombe Lane West earlier this month.
33-year-old, Mujahid Arshid, is also charged with the kidnap, rape and attempted murder of another woman in her 20s.
Earlier this week, he appeared in court alongside, Vincent Tappu, who is accused of kidnapping both women.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:10 am
Eight penguins have been killed at Chessington World of Adventures
It happened after an urban fox broke into the enclosure and infiltrated their home last month.
Five adult and three infant Humboldt penguins were killed in the attack.
A ninth penguin was also injured, but has since made a full recovery.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:21 am
A man's been charged with the murder of a woman who died after being attacked with a hammer in Croydon
34-year-old Lucian Stinci is due at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court later following the death of Florina Pastina last week.
He's also charged with the attempted murder of a 25-year-old man, assault causing actual bodily harm to a 25-year-old woman, and having a Class A drug.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:34 am
Croydon recognised for its parks
Croydon has once again been recognised for its parks and open spaces.
Ten have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the best in the world.
The international award is a sign to the public that spaces boast the highest possible environmental standards and have excellent visitor facilities.
Among the parks recognised for 2017 are Coulsdon Memorial Ground, Wandle Park and South Norwood Lake.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:32 am
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Police are asking for help to find a man from Epsom who officers would like to talk to about an assault
28 year old Jack Richardson is believed to have information about the attack that took place on April 30.
He is described as white, of muscular build, around 5ft 8 with brown eyes and brown hair.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:41 pm
Tributes paid to teenager who was killed in Kingston
Tributes have been paid to a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly kidnapped and raped before being killed.
Celine Dookhran's body was found at an address in Coombe Lane West, in Kingston Upon Thames, on Wednesday.
Dookhran, who was born in Wandsworth, had a passion for make-up and offered cosmetic advice on social media.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:18 pm
Chelsea's Antonio Conte pleased with Alvaro Morata's first appearance for the Blues
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he was pleased with the impact of Alvaro Morata in his first appearance for the club.
He set up a goal as the Premier League champions lost a friendly 3-2 against Bayern Munich.
The striker joined for £60million from Real Madrid last week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:16 pm
Missing man from Sutton
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing man from Sutton.
32-year-old Hasan Ibrahim was last seen at his home in Wallington on Saturday 22nd of July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:39 pm
Chelsea forward signed to Brighton
Brighton have signed Chelsea forward Izzy Brown on a season-long loan.
The England youth international helped Huddersfield win promotion from the Championship through the play-offs last season.
But he'll now be coming up against his old team-mates, as Albion head into their first top-flight campaign since 1983.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:37 pm
Putney protesters
Hundreds of commuters would have seen the words “War Starts Here” written on the road in Putney this morning.
Protesters chalked the giant message by the Putney Bridge offices of the world’s largest arms fair.
The activists included Putney residents and local Green Party campaigners.
The message refers to the Defence Security Equipment International arms fair planned for September.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:36 pm
Charlie Gard's mother has returned to the High Court
Charlie Gard's parents have accused the hospital treating their son of putting obstacles in the way of him going home to die.
His mother Connie Yates has returned to the High Court, just hours after dropping a legal battle for him to have experimental treatment in America.
Great Ormond Street says the intensive care the 11 month-old needs can only be given in a hospital setting.
Professor of Science, Lord Robert Winston, agrees.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:53 pm
Train passenger satisfaction on the up
Train commuters overall satisfaction with the service they receive has increased.
Transport Focus' latest National Rail Passenger Survey found 83% were happy with their most recent journey, that’s a rise of 3% on last year.
Travellers were most happy with Heathrow Express and Hull Trains which both scored 97% satisfaction.
Southern scored the lowest at 72 per cent whilst South West Trains got 82%.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 pm
A new CYP Haven has opened in Surrey
A new children and young people’s Haven has opened in Surrey.
The service offers a safe place for 10 to 18 year olds to go and talk about their worries and mental health.
The CYP Haven is located at The Discovery Centre in Guildford and was officially opened by the Chairman of Surrey County Council, Peter Martin.
The service is run as collaboration by Surrey and Boarders partnership NHS Trust, Surrey County Council and Guildford and Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:20 pm
A series of explosions on trains are being investigated
Investigators are looking into a series of explosions on trains.
In one, "quite sizeable" fragments were found in a car-park and on platforms, after a blast in the under-floor equipment of a service from Guildford to London Waterloo.
That lines also stops at Leatherhead, Worcester Park and Wimbledon on its way into Central London.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch says similar - but smaller - incidents have been reported on at least two previous occasions.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:06 pm
Charlie Gard's parents are returning to the High Court today
It's just a day since they made the decision to end their legal battle to seek further treatment for their baby in the US.
Chris Gard and Connie Yates, from Bedfont, are still in dispute with Great Ormond Street Hospital over their 'final wish' for him to die at home.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:05 pm
A man from Hounslow’s been jailed for life for murdering his girlfriend's son because he lost one of his trainers
Marvyn Iheanacho battered 5-year-old Alex Malcom to death in a park in Catford last November.
He died two days later.
The 39 year old will serve a minimum of 18 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:22 am
A man from Earlsfield will be spending 12 months in prison for grooming and attempting to engage in sexual activity with a child
Peter Blank was arrested after being exposed by online vigilante paedophile hunters, as he tried to meet an 11 year-old girl.
The 53-year-old also known as Peter Smith has been placed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:24 am
Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti says there's no way midfielder Arturo Vidal will be going to Chelsea this summer
The player's been linked with a move to team-up with former boss Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge.
They worked together at Juventus.
But Ancelotti says it's not happening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:38 am
Pilots welcome a Government crackdown on rules for flying drones after a number of near misses with passenger planes at Heathrow
All drones which weigh over 250g will now have to be registered with The Department for Transport.
The number of incidents involving Heathrow planes and drones nearly quadrupled from seven in 2015 - to 26 last year.
Sparking concerned among pilots.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:29 am
A 34 year-old man suspected of carrying out a vicious murder in Croydon has left hospital and is now in police custody
He was arrested after 36 year-old Florina Pastina, died from critical head injuries following a hammer attack in July.
A 25-year-old man and woman were also injured in the assault on Alpha Road, and taken to hospital.
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the multiple attacks.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:39 am
Chelsea midfielder Kenedy's back in England after being sent home from the club's pre-season tour of China
The Premier League side were forced to apologise to their fans in the country over his social media posts, which they called offensive.
The player's also said sorry publicly.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:08 am
UPDATE: Judge's hopes after Bedfont baby Charlie Gard's case comes to an end
A High Court judge who oversaw the case about treatment for terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard says he hopes lessons can be learned.
Mr Justice Francis has suggested parents and doctors who disagree should be forced to mediate to try to avoid legal action.
Charlie's parents withdrew an attempt to take their son abroad for experimental treatment yesterday.
Victoria Hart - who fought to get the NHS to fund a drug for her baby's terminal condition - says she understands their dilemma.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 am
Kingston Hospital welcomes new outdoor space for neonatal charity
Kingston Hospital has unveiled a new outdoor space for those being supported by its neonatal charity ‘Born Too Soon’.
The newly refurbished ‘Garden of Reflection’ provides a quiet space for people to take time out of their busy day or stressful situation.
The makeover was funded by Marks & Spencer, who picked Born Too Soon as their charity of the year.
40 members of staff, from M&S’s Kingston branch, volunteered to paint fences, replace trellises, repave the ground, plant new flowers and install a Wendy house.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:17 am
Parents of Charlie Gard from Bedfont drop legal fight over treatment
Charlie Gard's parents who’re from Bedfont have dropped a legal fight over treatment for him, saying he's deteriorated to the "point of no return".
They wanted to take their 11-month-old baby to America for therapy, but doctors in London said he wouldn't get better.
Art Estopinan's six-year-old son has a similar medical condition and was helped by the expert who offered to treat Charlie.
He says he's "saddened" by the decision.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:47 am
Chelsea boss talks about new Spanish player for the club
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte's sure Alvaro Morata will hold up to the rigours of the Premier League.
He's expected to lead the line this season with striker Diego Costa no longer in the club's plans.
Morata joined from Real Madrid - he's also had a spell with Italian club Juventus.
Conte says the Spain international's built to succeed in England.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 am
Police search for driver in a collision in Esher
Police continue to search for the driver of a car following a two vehicle collision on the A3 at Esher in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The crash involved a black BMW and a silver Vauxhall Insignia near the junction with Copsem Lane.
The driver of the BMW left the scene following the accident.
It’s believed the driver may have suffered serious injuries and there may have been other occupants of the car.
The driver of the Vauxhall was treated in hospital for injuries not thought to be serious.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:37 am
Monday, 24 July 2017
UPDATE: Pope Francis is praying for Charlie Gard
Pope Francis says he's praying for terminally-ill Charlie Gard from Bedfont, after a legal ruling around his treatment.
His parents have given up on their battle to transfer him to the US for an experimental therapy - medics here convinced a judge it would be futile.
The Pope offered Charlie's parents access to facilities at the Vatican's children's hospital.
His spokesperson Greg Burke had this to say.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:50 pm
Ricardo Hunter, the appeal continues...
Officers are continuing to appeal for information a year on from the murder of a man at a pool party in Headley.
34-year-old Ricardo Hunter also known as ‘forty’ was found dead in the garden of a property in Church Lane on Monday the 25th of July last year.
A post-mortem examination concluded the cause of death was a result of a gunshot wound.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:54 pm
War memorial at Virginia Water War is about to be moved
Work will start in the coming days to add spaces to Memorial Car Park.
Runnymede Borough Council’s project will involve the removal of the war memorial in preparation for it being redesigned and rebuilt once the car park work is completed.
Initial works will start next week and remove the stones within the memorial at Station Parade.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 pm
South West Trains disruptions
South West Trains passengers are set to face severe disruptions next month when work begins to extend platforms at Waterloo.
Many services will not be running and some commuter stations will be closed altogether.
Earlier today there were warnings of severe disruption across the whole network following loss of all signalling in the Earlsfield area.
A disruption warning was also in place because of a track defect between Woking and Surbiton.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:09 pm
UPDATE: Charlie Gard
Charlie Gard's parents have ended their legal fight over treatment for their terminally-ill baby.
His parents from Bedfont had asked the High Court to let him undergo experimental treatment in the US, but doctors here said they don't think it would offer any benefit.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 pm
A court hearing is underway which could decide the future for Charlie Gard
A court hearing which could decide the future of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard is due to get started shortly.
The parents from Bedfont want permission to take him to the US for experimental treatment, but his doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital say it's futile.
An American specialist, Dr Michio Hirano, travelled to London last week to examine the 11-month-old.
Reporter Adele Robinson, who's at the High Court, says he'll be speaking this afternoon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:07 pm
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed Pedro has "multiple fractures" after injuring his face during a friendly with Arsenal in China
He admits the injury was more serious than he thought - but expects the Spain forward to use a mask to return to training in 10 days.
Pedro collided with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina during the game.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:27 am
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old boy was aggressively targeted by two teenagers in Epsom
His wallet was stolen as he walked along Downside on Tuesday afternoon.
Following the robbery, the suspects run in the direction of Heathcote Road. They were seen turning into the National Counties Building Society car park which leads to Burgh Heath Road and Church Street.
The suspects have been described as:
A black male, 6ft, of a skinny build, aged around 16-18, brown eyes, small thin moustache, possibly short black hair however he wore a long sleeved black hoodie over his head. He wore a black tracksuit bottom.
A white male, 6ft, of a skinny build, aged around 16-18, ginger/ blonde short curly hair, wore grey tracksuit top and bottom.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 am
A woman from Carshalton has been found guilty of possessing indecent images of children as young as two
Georgina Stober, was spared jail after receiving an 8-month suspended prison sentence.
She’s also been placed on the sex offenders register for 7 years.
The 45 year-old was arrested after photographs and videos were discovered on her phone last January.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 am
Charlie Gard's parents back in court after 'backlash'
Charlie Gard's parents from Bedfont hope they can convince a judge to change his mind and allow their son to receive experimental treatment.
The 11-month-old is terminally ill, and Great Ormond Street Hospital which has been treating him says he should be allowed to die.
Jonathan Montgomery is a healthcare law professor, and says it's hard to say if the proposed therapy would help Charlie.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:16 am
Two charged in connection with possible honour killing in Kingston
Two men will appear in court later charged in connection with the possible honour killing of a teenager in Kingston.
The 19-year-old woman's body was found at a house in Coombe Lane West on Wednesday - shortly after she'd been reported missing.
A 21-year-old woman managed to escape and was treated at hospital for stab wounds.
A 33-year-old man's been charged with kidnap, rape and murder, as well as the kidnap, rape and attempted murder of the older victim.
A 28-year-old man's facing charges of kidnap.
They’ll both appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:35 am
Sunday, 23 July 2017
Kingston athlete claims silver in the World Para Athletics Championships
Mickey Bushell has earned a silver medal in the World Para Athletics Championships in the London Stadium.
The wheelchair racer, who is a gold-medal winning paralympian, trains with coach Jenny Archer at the Weir-Archer Academy in Kingston.
Today Mickey came in second in the Men's 100m T53 final.
He crossed the line just 0.33 seconds behind the winner, Canadian Brent Lakatos.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:10 pm
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has said train firms could be forced to reduce first class seats on busy commuter lines to ease overcrowding.
The Epsom MP suggested busy suburban trains should have only “one class” especially at peak times.
Rail Delivery Group - which represents train operators - said it would work to increase seat numbers on key lines.
However, David Sidebottom, director of Transport Focus said it was important train users have a choice and that a “balance” needs to be achieved.
The debate comes after Southern Rail’s ongoing operating problems - whose contract to runs lines around south-east London, Kent and parts of East Sussex will expire next year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:33 pm
Five out of 14 Clinical Commissioning Groups across South-East England are now in special measures.
NHS England has said many groups, including East Surrey, are failing to provide good value for their patients.
Those rated as ‘inadequate’ control a total budget of £1.2billion and provide healthcare to 1.3 million patients.
CCGs plan, buy and monitor healthcare for their regions and control two thirds of the national NHS Budget.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:10 pm
Police are investigating a possible so-called ‘honour killing’ after a teenager’s body was discovered in a fridge in Kingston earlier this week.
The woman, believed to be 19, was found three hours after she was reported missing along with another woman in her 20s.
It is thought the pair were forced to go to the address by a man they knew, before being subjected to a violent attack.
The older woman managed to escape and was treated in a South London hospital.
Three people have been arrested in relation to the murder.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the police.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:36 pm
The parents of a terminally ill baby from Bedfont have said they're 'extremely upset' at the backlash directed at them
The parents of a terminally ill baby from Bedfont have said they're 'extremely upset' at the backlash directed at them, after it emerged staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital have received death threats.
Connie Yates and Chris Gard have issued a statement calling the abuse towards staff 'disgraceful'.
They're currently locked in a legal battle with the hospital, because doctors object to them taking their terminally ill baby to America for treatment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:13 pm
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt reacts to abuse of Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff
The Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt says the abuse of staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital is totally unacceptable.
The hospital says its employees have been subjected to death threats.
Charlie's parents who are from Bedfont want to take the terminally ill baby to the United States for treatment.
Alasdair Seton-Marsden, who has been speaking for the family, wants to see evidence of the abuse:
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:09 pm
Hospital contacts police over 'hostility' directed to staff.
The hospital treating terminally ill Charlie Gard from Bedfont says it's contacted police over "hostility" directed towards its staff.
Great Ormond Street has been in dispute with Connie Yates and Chris Gard over what is best for their little boy.
Medical ethics expert, Professor Raanan Gillon, says he understands why Charlie's parents want to try an experimental treatment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:35 pm
Police search in Epsom
A police search is underway following a collision between a black BMW and Silver Vauxhall Insignia on the A3 in Esher.
It happened around 12.15am on the southbound carriageway close to the junction with Copsem Lane.
The driver of the BMW left the scene and may have sustained serious injuries.
The driver of the Vauxhall is being treated in hospital for his injuries which are not thought to be life threatening at this time.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:36 am
Croydon shoppers to experience how autistic people feel.
Croydon shoppers will have the opportunity to experience how autistic people feel at a virtual reality roadshow this weekend.
The National Autistic Society will be at the Centrale Shopping Centre with VR headsets.
The aim is show how overwhelmed autistic people can feel in busy and overcrowded environments – such as shopping centres.
Croydon Councillor Andrew Rendle says it’s important to improve people’s understanding of the condition.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:50 am
UKIP Assembly member facing suspension after derogatory comments about Chuka Umunna
A UKIP assembly member is facing potential suspension after being recorded making derogatory comments about Streatham MP Chuka Umunna.
North Wales AM Michelle Brown was on the phone to former employee Nigel Williams when she was recorded using the comments back in May last year.
In the recording, released by the Mirror, she says: “I don’t say this lightly but Chuka Umunna is a f***** coconut.
“He has got as much understanding of an ordinary black man’s experience as I have because he may be black but his mother or his father was British and from a very very influential family."
“He is black on the outside and white on the inside."
In the recording, she also claims that former US President Barack Obama “is exactly the same.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:41 am
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