Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has launched a new ‘Bleep’ programme for volunteers
The aim of the service is to channel volunteers’ assistance to where it’s needed most.
Two small groups of helpers are on hand throughout the course of the day and night.
Staff can ‘bleep’ them when they need assistance with a minor task.
This may be to deliver medication to patients at the pharmacy, help on a particular ward or even to order a patient a taxi home.
It’s hoped that the service will take pressure off nurses. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:51 pm
Campaigners have called for drastic new policies to tackle drug abuse in London
Transform Drug Policy is calling for the introduction of legal drug-taking rooms.
It’s after the Office for National Statistics revealed new figures on the worst boroughs for fatal heroin and morphine overdoses.
Among the worst were Hackney, Haringey and Camden.
Merton and Richmond were among the boroughs with the lowest hard drug related death tolls. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:48 pm
Croydon Hospital says there’s been some confusion surrounding parking charges at the site
It’s reiterating there are no charges for Blue Badge holders who park in a disabled bay.
However, if those bays are full, parking charges do apply for badge holders who park in normal spaces.
The hospital is in the process of creating more disabled parking bays. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:13 pm
A Leatherhead based children’s charity has launched its “Forever Funds” initiative
Last year the Rainbow Trust supported over 2,300 families with a seriously ill child.
Forever Funds are specially created online pages where those who have been helped by the charity can share stories and photos.
They can also use the pages to fundraise. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:12 pm
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men believed to have sexually assaulted a woman on board a bus in Merton
The victim, a 19-year-old woman, told officers she was approached by the men whilst travelling on the 118 bus heading towards Brixton.
As the victim went to leave the bus on Commonside East, Mitcham, one of the men sexually assaulted her. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:31 pm
A two year grant is set to fund new drop-in centres for veterans across Surrey
The county has been awarded almost £150,000 in funding in an attempt to improve support for former military personnel.
The grant, awarded from the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Covenant Fund, will affect 42,000 veterans living in the region.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:17 pm
Surrey County Council has confirmed that emergency work will be carried out on the Seven Hills Road
The Cobham stretch of the road will be closed from Monday for five days so that potholes can be repaired following the wintery weather.
The road surface has been a cause of concern for motorists and local residents. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:40 pm
A special production marking the 80th anniversary of Kindertransport is coming to Richmond Theatre later this month.
The movement saw thousands of Jewish children shipped to safety from Austria and Germany during World War II.
The production, called Kindertransport, is based on a play written by Diane Samuels 25 years ago.
It’s set in Hamburg in 1938.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:51 am
Appeals are continuing to find witnesses to a crash in New Malden in the early hours of Thursday.
A car crashed into a wall off Coombe Lane West just after 4am.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Their condition is unknown.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:54 am
London Fire Brigade wants action on white goods
The London Fire Brigade is calling for changes to how fridges and freezers are made to make them safer.
The Consumer group Which? has tested more than 500 appliances which showed the backing on almost half was made of unsafe plastic that poses a fire risk.
They recommend that these products are urgently removed from sale.
Around one fire a day in London involves faulty white goods. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:14 am
Friday, 6 April 2018
Notorious road rage killer Kenneth Noye is one step closer to freedom tonight
The 70 year old, who was sentenced to life 18 years ago, has been spotted on day release in Kent as he prepares to leave prison.
He was jailed for stabbing 21-year-old Stephen Cameron to death on an M25 slip-road in 1996.
Noye was also part of the gang behind the Brink’s Mat gold heist at Heathrow Airport in November 1983.
£3 million was recovered from him by the company’s insurers while he was behind bars. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:06 pm
Two teenagers are in hospital following a stabbing at Whitgift Shopping Centre in Croydon
Police were called to the scene at 5.17pm after a man aged in his late teens to early 20s was found suffering from stab injuries.
A 16-year-old was also found suffering from injuries at the same location.
The conditions of both victims are currently unknown.
A 14-year-old girl with links to Croydon and Surrey has gone missing
Suellen Crawt was last seen on Wednesday at 8.45pm boarding a train at Slade Green station.
At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a black dress, black tights, a khaki green bomber jacket and light blue Nike trainers.
Suellen is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build with long brown hair. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:28 pm
An Uber driver from Streatham has been convicted of raping a passenger
Muhammad Khurram Durrani dropped the victim off at her address in July 2016 after she booked the private hire firm following an evening out.
He then followed her towards the front door where he grabbed her and took her to the rear of his car where the assault took place.
The 38-year-old will be sentenced next month. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:27 pm
Surrey County Council has started to work on the roads damaged by the severe winter weather
It comes after the council announced it was investing an extra £5 million pounds last month.
The council says this year will be 30 major projects with 300 smaller schemes, including Seven Hills Road in Weybridge. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:41 pm
An electric fan heater is believed to be behind a fire in Balham High Road
A maisonette went up in flames last week.
One man was rescued by crews and taken to hospital.
Four others were led to safety.
Fire fighters are warning people not to get close to these types of heaters. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:12 pm
We're now going to have to pay more for some of the most popular fizzy drinks as a new sugar tax comes into force
Many brands have cut the amount of the sweet stuff they put in their drinks to avoid paying the higher levy.
But some, such as Coca Cola and Pepsi, aren't changing their recipes, meaning costs will increase.
This dad from Chessington says it won't put his family off buying them.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte's challenged his players to fight until the end of the season, even though they probably can't finish in the Premier League's top four
Last weekend's home defeat by Tottenham left them eight points outside the Champions League places with just seven games to go.
People across Richmond are being encouraged to have their say on the future of the Mortlake Brewery site
The owners, Reselton Properties Limited, has submitted three planning applications for development.
They want to create a mixed development consisting of residential, community, education, recreational and commercial uses.
The Council has extended the standard consultation time from 21 days to 30, with a deadline for representations of May the 13th. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:59 pm
Weekend sport roundup
Starting with football, Crystal Palace travel to the seaside to face Bournemouth, Chelsea don’t play until Sunday when they face West Ham in a London derby.
In the Championship Brentford host Ipswich and Premiership hopefuls Fulham go north to Sheffield Wednesday.
AFC Wimbledon are at home to Scunthorpe as they continue to fight to stay out of the relegation zone.
Harlequins face London Irish at the Stoop.
In Bahrain Woking based McLaren will looking to move up the grid after Fernando Alonso’s fifth place 2 weeks ago in Australia.
The team have more updates on this season’s car for this race.
Finally at the Masters Weybridge’s Paul Casey and Cheam’s Ross Fisher are both in action and chasing the famous green jacket. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:27 pm
A woman from Sutton has been jailed for 4 and a half years after posing as a Grenfell Tower survivor
47 year old Joyce Msokeri scammed the authorities out of £19,000 following the tragedy last June.
She filled a hotel room at the Hilton with thousands of pounds worth of donations from well-wishers after claiming to have lost her home and husband in the disaster.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm
A 30 year old man's been arrested on suspicion of murdering Tanesha Melbourne-Blake
The teenager was shot in Tottenham on Monday night.
Her death was among a number in recent weeks in the capital, in an apparent spike in violence which included the death of 50 year old David Potter who was stabbed to death at a flat in Tooting.
6 people, including a 13 year old boy, were injured in knife attacks yesterday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Six people have been fined over £1,000 for fly-tipping in Ewell
It’s after a number of complaints were made about an accumulation of waste in two access roads off the Kingston Road.
Councils now have the power to issue on-the-spot fines of between £150 and £400 for fly tipping.
More serious fly tips are prosecuted through the courts. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 pm
Kingston Hospital has apologised for overcharging patients
The issue happened over the weekend the clocks changed last month.
A technical error meant entry times displayed on the ticket machines were incorrect as the clocks failed to adjust.
This resulted in some patients being overcharged.
The hospital’s car park is managed by CP Plus.
Anyone who used the site over the weekend of March the 25th is being asked to check whether they were affected.
The hospital says it will reimburse anyone who was wrongly charged. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 pm
Residents in a part of Raynes Park are claiming drivers aren’t taking notice of road closure signs
Part of Approach Road is blocked off for works by Southern Gas.
But people living there claim some drivers are carrying on through the closures regardless and then making u-turns.
The pipe works are part of a £900,000 upgrade by SGN. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm
Two men have been jailed for five months after looking into people's gardens in Sutton
Two men who were spotted suspiciously looking into people’s gardens in Sutton have been jailed for five months.
35-year-old Romai Julie Araneda and 36-year-old Juan Ricardo Lobos Chu-Han were questioned by officers after a resident waved down a passing police car.
But questions were raised when both men gave ‘different and changing accounts’.
The men were then arrested by police when a large screwdriver was found in one of their rucksacks.
They pleaded guilty of going out equipped to steal when they appeared in court in March and were sentenced to 20 weeks in prison. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:31 am
The Chelsea Pensioners say they need new coats
The Chelsea pensioners are appealing for help to buy new lightweight coats.
They say the iconic, traditional “Scarlets” are now too heavy for the activities they have to undertake.
Based at Royal Hospital Chelsea, the pensioners are all retired soldiers of the British Army.
Although they get some government funding, they rely on public donations.
They're asking for people to text SCARLET to 70660 to give £5.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:22 am
Knife crime in the capital continues as a teenager was found stabbed in Hounslow
A teenager was found stabbed at Hounslow East station on Tuesday evening.
The Met Police believe he was attacked in a different location before making his way to the station.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 8:30pm.
The victim, believed to be 18 years old, is not said to be suffering life changing injuries. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:06 am
Bookies in Hammersmith and Fulham have joined forces with the Met to tackle anti-social behaviour
The Met Police has teamed up with bookmakers across Hammersmith and Fulham to crack down on anti-social behaviour.
The new initiative will ban clients causing trouble from all betting shops.
The ‘barred from one, barred from all’ policy under the new Betwatch scheme is the first of its kind. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:48 am
The London Eye is going to be pink for Moonwalk London
The London Eye is to be lit up in pink for the very first time in aid of the Moonwalk.
It’ll change colour on the night of May 12 to mark the 21st anniversary of Moonwalk London.
Thousands of walkers meet on Clapham Common before pounding the streets of the capital raising money for breast cancer causes.
The annual event is organised by charity Walk the Walk. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:26 am
Police are seeking for information following a hit and run in Thornton Heath that left a man in critical condition
A man has been left with life threatening injuries following a hit and run in Thornton Heath.
A 68-year-old man was found lying on the ground in London Road at around 2pm on Wednesday, 7th March.
It is believed he may have been hit by a slow moving car.
Police would like to speak to the driver of a grey people carrier who is believed to have been in the area at the time of the incident.
The driver is a white man wearing a high visibility sleeveless jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:07 am
Chelsea plan minute's applause for Ray Wilkins
Chelsea’s announced that it will stage a number of tributes to Ray Wilkins ahead of their match against West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Wilkins, who started his career at Chelsea and had two spells as assistant manager there, died aged 61 on Wednesday.
Chelsea players will wear black armbands and there will be a minute’s applause before kick-off.
The official programme will be dedicated to him. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:24 am
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Jason Derulo is going to perform on this weekend's series finale of Saturday Night Takeaway
The R&B star will join previously announced guests actress Denise Richards and singer Craig David.
The show will be fronted be Declan Donnelly after his co-host Ant McPartlin stepped away from TV commitments.
The move followed his arrest for drink-driving after an accident in Mortlake last month.
The father of a teenager stabbed after a row broke out in Clapham says dysfunctional families are to blame for London’s rise in murders
Jamal Boyce was 17 when he was stabbed in the leg in October 2016: doctors believe he’ll be in a vegetative state for the rest of his life.
Patrick Boyce told the BBC's Radio 5 parents need to take responsibility.
He said the blame should not be placed on the lack of police funding, closure of community centres or social media. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:49 pm
Surrey’s air ambulance made history today
Surrey’s air ambulance made history today.
It made its 1,000th landing at the helipad at St George’s in Tooting.
The air ambulance, which serves Kent, Surrey and Sussex, operates 24/7 365 days a year. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:10 pm
Grenfell Tower cladding failure
Tests carried out as early as 2014 show cladding used on Grenfell failed to meet safety standards originally claimed by its manufacturer.
That’s according to an investigation by the BBC.
The corporation alleges the firm Arconic knew the test rating had been downgraded.
But, the UK body that certifies building products claims it wasn’t informed of the change. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:09 pm
Inquest into the death of a 15-year-old teenager from Sutton
An inquest into the death of a 15-year-old teenager from Sutton who was found dead after he disappeared last year began yesterday.
Edvinas Jankevicius’ body was discovered in a secluded area in Upland Road, near the junction with Kings Lane last May.
He had been missing for four days. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:06 pm
QPR manager Ian Holloway says Ray Wilkins' achievements in football shouldn't be underestimated
The former England and Chelsea captain died aged 61 yesterday at St George's hospital in Tooting.
He won the FA Cup with Manchester United and a Scottish league title with Rangers during his career.
Holloway, who played alongside Wilkins at QPR, tells Sky Sports News he's a massive loss to the game.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has launched a new campaign to encourage people to adopt instead of buying pets online.
The UK’s oldest animal rescue centre is raising concerns about the consequences of turning to the internet to get one.
The charity has taken in more than 100 dogs this year alone that were bought online after they found the owners couldn't cope.
Re-homing and Welfare Manager Becky Fisher explains why rescue centres are just as important for people who need to give their pet up.
A man’s been assaulted on a train between New Malden and Wimbledon
The victim was approached by two men who demanded his money, wallet and phone when he boarded the train on Good Friday night.
When he refused, one of them attempted to grab his shoulder bag whilst another threatened to punch him.
He managed to get free and left the service at Wimbledon.
But, he was then followed by the suspects who threatened to stab him outside the station whilst intimating they had a knife.
The victim managed to run back on the train as the doors were closing and called 999.
Officers want to speak to anyone who was travelling on the service and saw what happened. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm
The entire contents of Heathrow Terminal 1 are being put up for auction
The site shut down in 2015 and everything inside is now being sold off on the 21st.
Items include 15 escalators, three luggage reclaim belts and whole business lounges. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
An investigation’s been launched after a car crashed into a wall in New Malden in the early hours
Coombe Lane West was closed for over 5 hours and the air ambulance scrambled after the accident at 4am.
The driver of the vehicle is in hospital with life threatening injuries.
The car passenger’s injuries have been described as not life threatening. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Woking Peacocks shopping centre is closed due to a police incident
A man is believed to have fallen from The Peacocks Shopping Centre in Woking.
Police were called at 1pm.
They found the man with serious injuries and he is currently being treated by air ambulance crews and believed to be in a serious condition.
A Grade II listed church in Surbiton is officially “at risk”
St Matthew’s needs £700,000 for a new spire and tower after a routine inspection revealed both to be in need of urgent repair.
The Heritage Lottery Fund has given £25,000 to the project, but the rest needs to come from donations.
Vicar Helen Hancock says whether you worship at the church or not, it is a vital piece of Surbiton’s history which needs saving.
To find out more about the appeal, click hereposted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:30 pm
Fire in Kingston now out
Fire broke out in a lift shaft in a block of flats near Kingston hospital this morning.
A lift car on the fourth floor of the building in Galsworthy Road was destroyed by the blaze.
Twenty people left the building before the arrival of the brigade.
A further seven were led to safety by fire fighters just before 9am. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:37 pm
Richmond residents are being warned of potential disruption on the roads next week
Traffic diversions will be in place in parts of Richmond and Kingston from 5pm on Saturday 14th April until the afternoon of Sunday 15th
This is to enable works to remove a footbridge next to Kingston Station.
Diversions will be in place on the A310/Horse Fair roundabout in Hampton Wick for those wanting to travel from west to east through Kingston.
Drivers travelling via Richmond between Hampton Court Road and Richmond Road will be diverted via Sandy Lane Twickenham Road and Star and Garter Hill.
Those travelling via Kingston between Hampton Court Road and Wheatfield Way will be diverted via Hampton Court Way, A3 Kingston bypass and Ewell Road.
Stay tuned to Jackie for the latest travel across the weekend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
A fire has broken out in a block of flats in Kingston this morning
Firefighters were called to the scene on Galsworthy Road at around 9am.
A lift on the fourth floor of the block is currently alight.
Twenty people left the property before the arrival of the Brigade. A further seven were led to safety by.
A car collided with a wall in New Malden this morning
Emergency services were called to the scene on Lord Chancellor walk off Coombe Lane West at around 4am.
The driver of the vehicle is thought to have life threatening injuries.
The car passenger’s injuries have been described as not life threatening.
The pair was taken to a south London hospital.
The road closures have now been lifted and enquiries continue.
Feltham Assembly Hall will become an Islamic centre
An under-used community hall in Feltham has been approved for use as an Islamic centre.
A final decision has been made following the recommendation for Feltham Assembly Hall to be used to its true "potential".
It has been agreed the Feltham branch of the Hounslow Islamic Relief Association (HIRA) will take over the grounds under a 20-year lease.
The move will result in the removal of management from Fusion who currently manage and operate the hall on behalf of Hounslow Council. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Work to improve the area of Shepperton Lock is well underway
Resurfacing and marking of the parking area is taking place to maximise space and make it safer for pedestrians is also in progress.
The makeover includes a refurbishment of the toilet block and plans to move the post box to a more suitable location. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:55 am
Surbiton church needs nearly £1 million for vital renovations
Almost a million pounds is needed to save a church in Surbiton.
St Matthew’s needs £700,000 for a new spire and tower after a routine inspection revealed both to be in need of urgent repair.
The Heritage Lottery Fund has given £25,000 to the project, but the rest needs to come from donations.
Man accused of murder in Wandsworth will have a bail hearing today
A man appeared in court yesterday accused of murdering a 20-year-old man in Wandsworth on Easter Sunday.
Devoy Stapleton was stabbed to death after he left a bar on Ellerton Road.
24 year old Billy Botton, also from Wandsworth, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court charged with his murder.
Botton was remanded in custody to appear for a bail hearing today.
Stapleton became was the Met Police's 44th murder investigation of 2018 and the 31st person to be stabbed to death in London this year.
Woman pleads guilty to ABH following attack on Sutton High Street
A woman who was wanted in connection with an attack outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Sutton High Street has been sentenced.
Leah Farmiloe-Gilbert was arrested in Merton at the end of March.
The 41-year-old pleaded guilty to ABH and received 26 weeks in prison, with a further 12-week suspended sentence,
She was also ordered to pay the victim £250 in compensation.
Police say it was after ‘numerous calls and messages’ that Farmiloe-Gilbert was identified following an appeal for information posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
22 year old who assaulted a man in Morden sentenced
A 22-year-old who assaulted a man in Morden before robbing him of his bank card and £270 has been jailed for more than four years.
Kye Joseph Stephenson, attacked the victim in Bishopsford Road by punching and kicking him to the floor.
He threatened the man with further violence if he reported it to the police, but a member of the victim’s family reported it to the
police
Stephenson pleaded guilty to robbery at Croydon Crown Court. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am
British Transport Police appeal for information after a woman was assaulted last month
The British Transport Police are appealing for information after a man sexually assaulted a woman on a train in Woking.
The incident took place on board a train travelling from Basingstoke to Woking just before 9am on the 10th of March.
The man approached a woman on board the train and attempted to build a conversation with her before touching her inappropriately.
Concerned for her safety, the victim then moved to another carriage.
The man then followed her on the platform at Woking Station until she met friends. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:59 am
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Two men on a raft have been rescued from the Thames near Walton
Two men have been rescued from the River Thames after their raft became trapped against a weir in Walton this morning.
Fire crews from Walton and Chertsey, and a police helicopter, were involved in the rescue at around 11am.
Their boat became trapped near the Weir Hotel in Waterside Drive.
The two men were rescued by firefighters, who used boats to reach them. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:14 pm
An acid attack in Hammersmith has left a man with life-changing injuries
A man has been left with life-changing injuries after acid was thrown on him in Hammersmith yesterday.
The 28-year-old man was rushed to hospital after the attack in Fulham Palace Road at about 7.10pm.
A 30-year-old woman also received minor injuries in the incident.
Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment, where the man remains.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that there have not been any arrests in relation to the attack so far. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:23 pm
Jackie's Mick Brown pays tribute to Ray Wilkins - of whom he was a personal friend
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:23 pm
A teenager from Thornton Heath who danced and rapped with illegal firearms in an Instagram post has been jailed for 4 and a half years
When police came for him in January, he injured his legs while attempting to flee.
He tried to climb over neighbouring fences and across a garden shed, but it collapsed under him.
A sawn off shotgun was found in a bag next to him, and class A drugs were found at his house. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:05 pm
A man is wanted for inappropriate behaviour in Ashford on the 9th of March
The man was seen near Church Road, at around 2.30pm.
The man is described as white, aged between 40 – 50, medium build, light brown short hair, missing some teeth, 5ft 5 inches tall, and had a limp when walking.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:31 pm
A man exposed himself to a woman in Esher yesterday morning while he was cycling
It happened just before 6.30am on the High street.
It’s believed the 30 year old white male cycles along that stretch regularly.
At the time, he was wearing a bright yellow reflective jacket and had his hood up.
Former Chelsea player and later assistant manager Ray Wilkins has died
The 61 year old passed away earlier at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.
Over the week-end he was put into an induced coma following a cardiac arrest.
Ray Wilkins played 84 times for England and a host of top clubs including Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan, and Rangers.
After his playing career in moved into management working at Fulham , Chelsea and Millwall and also worked as a TV pundit.
His family have thanked people for their tributes and say Ray leaves behind his wife, Jackie, two children and 5 grandchildren. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:29 pm
Saturday Night Takeaway is up for a TV Bafta just days after Declan Donnelly had to host the show alone
Ant McPartlin stepped down from presenting when he was charged with drink-driving following an accident in Mortlake.
The programme’s nominated in the best entertainment category alongside Britain's Got Talent, The Voice and Michael McIntyre's Big Show.
But Strictly didn't make it this year.
Writer and comedian Caitlin Moran is a judges involved in the event for BAFTA and thinks it's a diverse list.
An armed guard is still patrolling outside a house in New Malden almost a month after a Russian businessman was found dead there
The body of Nikolai Glushkov was discovered at a house in Clarence Avenue a week after the poisoning of the Skripals in Salisbury.
Police say there is nothing to suggest a link to that case, or that any noxious substance was used against Mr Glushkov.
However, they have told us that investigations are on-going at the property and the armed guard and crime scene tents remain in place.
We're awaiting a full statement from the Met. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 pm
Former England international Ray Wilkins has died at the age of 61
The former Chelsea player and assistant manager had a cardiac arrest at the weekend and was under an induced coma at St George's in Tooting.
Wilkins won 84 caps for the national team and led the side 10 times.
He leaves a wife, two children and five grandchildren.
George Alderman reports.
Former Chelsea forward Tony Cascarino has spoken to Sky Sports News.
Street parties for next month’s Royal Wedding are being actively encouraged by Richmond Council
But, people planning one are being warned time is running out to get permission to close their road.
37 applications have been received by the authority so far in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials.
Anyone who still wants to hold a party must make sure they’ve applied by April the 30th. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:45 pm
The police detective who turned down the chance to head the Madeleine McCann inquiry says finding her is 'almost impossible.'
Former senior Met officer Colin Sutton has told Channel 7 Australia that he thinks her body may be buried in a well.
There are around 600 in Praia da Luz on the Algarve, where Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
Detective Sutton led the investigation into the disappearance of Milly Dowler in Walton in 2003. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:19 pm
Drivers in the UK have been hit with fines totalling almost 200 million for driving in bus lanes
The figures were obtained by a freedom of information request by the RAC.
Due to the large numbers involved the motoring organisation says they believe the vast majority of drivers are getting confused due to a lack of signage.
The twenty largest cities saw fines of £3.4 million over the period.
Hammersmith and Fulham council dealt out fines totalling nearly £70,000, while Kingston imposed more than £8,2000 worth of fines.
As a result of these figures, the RAC is calling for a review of national signage guidelines and the introduction of ‘smart bus lanes’ to make things clear and simple for motorists.
24 year old charged with Wandsworth murder
A 24-year old has been charged with the murder of a man who died after being found with a knife wound in Wandsworth on Easter Sunday.
The victim had left a bar less than ten minutes before he was discovered injured in Ellerton Road.
Billy Botton - who's from the area - was arrested on Monday and is due in court later. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Kingston hospital has launched an electronic sexual health service
The paperless system records consultations, generates prescriptions and returns tests results.
Future plans will include patients being able to book appointments online and the installation of the self-registration kiosk. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
Detectives are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a bus travelling from Croydon towards Brixton
At around 5:30pm on Monday, 18th December, a 29-year-old woman boarded the bus at the Whitgift Centre bus stop.
A man boarded the bus at West Croydon Station, and went and stood close to the woman before sexually touching her.
She managed to get out of her seat and left the bus at the Broad Green Avenue.
It’s thought as many as 25,000 people could be living with arthritis in Carshalton and Wallington
Over 6,000 people over 45 in the area live with osteoarthritis of the knee, while almost 4,000 suffer from hip related problems.
Arthritis, which causes acute joint pain, affects over 17 million people nationally.
The news coincides with the launch of Charity Arthritis Research UK’s Ask Us Campaign.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am
Epsom and Ewell Schools Music Festival has proven to be a success once again this year.
The annual two-day event took place on the March 27 and 28 at the Epsom playhouse.
The festival is part of the year-round series of events which promote musical collaboration.
Kathryn Dray, the orchestrater, stated “this is our seventh music festival and I’m astonished at the incredible talent in Epsom and Ewell. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:28 am
The new look Whitton library has reopened.
The site was closed in January so essential repairs including roof work could be carried out.
The ceiling also had to be replaced and new lighting was installed.
The children’s area has also been given a complete makeover, including a new Story Wall with a cheery woodland theme. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:10 am
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Fulham's hunt for promotion continues
In the Championship tonight, Fulham closed the gap between them and the promotion spots to 5 points, following a 2-0 win over Leeds at Craven Cottage.
Goals from Kevin McDonald and Aleksander Mitrovic were enough to see off the visitors.
In the Champions League, a Cristiano Ronaldo double helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Juventus.
Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Sevilla 2-1.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:29 pm
Jail sentence for Hammersmith man for gun possession
A man from Hammersmith who was found to be in possession of a gun by police has been jailed for over 15 years.
27 year old Brian Odour was found guilty following a 3 day trial, of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He also pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article.
He had been stopped by officers last September and when searched, was found to have a gun hidden in the waistband of his trousers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:38 pm
Suspected chemical leak in Kingston Hill
A suspected chemical leak closed part of Kingston Hill earlier.
Police were called to a house in Coombe Ridings just before 3pm following reports of the discovery of a noxious substance.
It had been mailed to a resident in the street.
Police are assessing the package.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:07 pm
New revelations on nanny found dead in Southfields
A French nanny could have drowned in a bath after a fall or punch in the face, a court has heard.
Sophie Lionet’s charred remains were found on a bonfire in her employer’s back garden in Southfields last September.
Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni admitted perverting the course of justice by trying to dispose of her body, but deny her murder. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:05 pm
A first time mum from Twickenham has been feeding her baby breast milk…donated by total strangers
Lauren Roberts turned to online mums for help after struggling to feed her son.
The 35 year old even managed to collect donor milk while on holiday in Australia two weeks ago.
The mum currently feeds baby Leo using milk from five donors, they had blood tests first to prove they had no health issues. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Ant McPartlin's court appearance to face a drink-drive charge has been moved to later this month
The TV presenter's hearing was originally scheduled for tomorrow but has now been put back until April the 16th.
The 42 year-old was arrested last month after a crash in Mortlake. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm
Two men from Hersham jailed in Surrey Police's first modern slavery case
Two men from Hersham have been jailed for a total of 13 and a half years after being found guilty of human trafficking offences.
It's Surrey Police’s first conviction for modern slavery.
37 year old Laszlo Egeresi and 25 year old Gabor Olah were sentenced today after being found guilty last month following a five-week trial at Kingston Crown Court.
Egeresi and Olah were both found guilty by a unanimous verdict on one count of human trafficking for the purposes of exploitation under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Both were also found guilty by a majority verdict on a second count, while Egeresi was found guilty by a majority verdict on a third count.
However, Egeresi was found not guilty of a fourth count of human trafficking for the purposes of exploitation.
Egeresi has been jailed for 7 and a half years and Olah for 6 years.
Both have been made the subject of a 7-year human trafficking order.
The investigating officer Detective Constable Alex Protts will also receive a judge's commendation for her work.
The pair were arrested after officers carried out warrants at three addresses in Walton in the early hours on Friday, June the 23rd.
They were joined by officers and staff from the National Crime Agency, the Department of Work and Pensions, The Salvation Army and the Red Cross.
Officers were acting on information that EU nationals who were working legally as kitchen staff locally were being exploited for excessive accommodation, transport and administrative costs.
The activity was focused on establishing the status of workers at the locations to see if they were victims of human trafficking or were being exploited on low, non-existent wages, or through financial exploitation for the benefit of others. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Chemical leak on Kingston Hill under investigation
Police were called to a residential address earlier this afternoon following reports of the discovery of a noxious substance.
Residents say they have been told they cannot enter their homes for the next few hours at least.
Kingston Council and the police are dealing with the situation.
Middlesex has signed Australian batsman Hilton Cartwright in time for the opening game of the season.
The 26 year old has two Test appearances and a first class batting average of 43.
He has hit five centuries and ten half centuries in this time. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:13 pm
Singer Sophie Ellis Bextor has had her Tuk Tuk stolen from outside her house in Chiswick
She sent a Tweet out over the weekend saying the family “misses it.”
The star is offering a ride in the rikshaw as a reward for information, once it’s returned. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:46 pm
Woking Council is to trial the use of ID at polling stations
It is to evaluate the impact of asking for identification before a decision is taken on whether or not to roll it out nationally.
Voters in the borough will have to show forms of ID such as a passport or driving licence at next month's council elections.
Woking is one of five councils taking part in the trial. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:24 pm
Wandsworth County Court had to be evacuated this is morning
It was after police received a security alert at Southside shopping centre following malicious communications.
Both buildings were searched by officers.
Surrounding roads were closed as a precaution but everything has since reopened.
Enquiries are ongoing. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
Ant McPartlin will not be appearing in court tomorrow
Ant McPartlin will not be appearing in court tomorrow after an adjournment was agreed.
The 42-year-old was scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates Court after being charged with drink driving.
However, an administration officer from the court has confirmed to the Metro that Ant will not appear tomorrow.
The new date of hearing has not yet been confirmed.
A man has launched a social media appeal to try to track down the owner of a jewelled ring he found on a train
Darren Francis went for drinks with a friend on Friday evening, before getting on train heading for Waterloo
He spotted the ring "glistening" on the floor just before he got off at Wimbledon.
The 45 year old’s Twitter appeal, posted on Friday, has so far attracted hundreds of retweets.
The ring is of no great monetary value but he will hand the it into staff at Waterloo station sometime today. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:06 am
Monday, 2 April 2018
Sutton United's promotion hopes suffer blow
Sutton United’s hopes of becoming a Football league side took a blow, with Bromley winning 3-0 at Gander Green Lane.
Sutton captain Jamie Collins was sent off in the second half.
Elsewhere, QPR claimed a 4-1 victory over Norwich in the Championship. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:36 pm
Chelsea Ladies boss, Emma Hayes has praised her side for battling through their pain barriers after a gruelling schedule
The Blues have faced five critical matches across three competitions in the past fortnight.
Hayes’ praise comes after her team’s dominant performance against Arsenal on Sunday.
Chelsea Ladies have now emerged with a place in the semi-final of both the Women’s FA Cup and Champions League. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Police have released an E-fit of a man accused of sexual assault in Croydon last year
He approached a 17 year old girl at around 7pm on the 19th of July by the ponds in Christie Drive.
She was lead to a secluded area and a car and sexually assaulted multiple times, but let go when the man believed he saw an unmarked police car.
The suspect called himself Dave, and is described as a white, around 50 years old, with short grey hair and stubble, small lips and black rimmed glasses.
The victim noticed he smoked menthol cigarettes and wore a gold wedding ring as he had said that he was married.
If you have any information contact police on 101. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:07 am
Esso are asking people in Ashford to meet them tomorrow to discuss a proposed pipeline
The oil giant is replacing 90km of its underground aviation fuel pipeline from Southampton to Hounslow.
They’re running a consultation until the 30th of April.
The line will be close to the existing one, but alternative routes are being considered.
These include around Chertsey Bridge, the Queen Mary reservoir, and Woodthorpe Road in Ashford.
The meeting will be at Ashford Community Centre from 2pm to 8pm tomorrow. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:39 am
Chelsea Ladies stay top of Women's Super League
Chelsea Ladies remain top of the WSL-1 this morning despite their 1-all draw at Arsenal.
Closest rivals Manchester City Women suffered a surprise 2-0 loss at home to Reading.
The Sky Blues have a game in hand.
Birmingham Women climbed to third in the table after a 2-nil win over Sunderland. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:51 am
Brentford remain optimistic in Championship
Cardiff will aim to keep the pressure on Championship leaders Wolves tonight.
A win at Sheffield United would see them move within three points of the pacesetters - who aren't in action until tomorrow.
Brentford travel to Bristol while QPR host Norwich at Loftus Road.
In League One Wimbledon have a crunch match at Doncaster.
In the National League Sutton entertain Bromley at Gander Green Lane while Woking travel to Torquay.
In Isthmian League action kingstonian entertain Dulwich Hamlet while Leatherhead are at Tooting and Mitcham. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:54 am
Sunday, 1 April 2018
Elizabeth Hurley says she’s thankful her nephew is alive three weeks after he was stabbed
21-year-old Miles was attacked, along with a friend, following a minor road crash in Battersea last month.
The actress has tweeted a photo of herself with Miles and says the wound is still bleeding, but she's grateful he's still with her posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:06 pm
Chelsea's hopes of securing Champions League football next season have taken a massive blow
They're now eight points behind fourth placed Tottenham in the Premier League, after losing 3-1 to their London rivals.
It's the first time Spurs have won at Stamford Bridge since 1990. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:22 pm
Police are seeking the public’s help after a man was stabbed multiple times in Chertsey last night
Around 7.30pm on Eastworth Road, an incident involving a group of people took place, resulting in a man being stabbed.
The victim, a man in his 30s is in a serious condition in hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 or crimestoppers. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:16 pm
Beckham's Battersea label set to undergo cuts
Victoria Beckham’s Battersea fashion label is to cut a third of its workforce after her business model was deemed “unfeasible”.
VB Ltd is to make around sixty workers redundant after a consultation was ordered by prospective backers Neo Investment Partners.
It’s reported she was paid £700,000 last year despite an £8.5m loss. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:29 pm
Murder investigation launched in Wandsworth
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in Wandsworth.
Police were called at around 1.10am to Ellerton road after a man, believed to be aged 20, was pronounced dead at the scene at 1.55am.
His next of kin have been informed.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at a west London police station.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to call 101 or crimestoppers. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 pm
Former Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is "critically ill" after suffering a cardiac arrest
His wife Jackie has told us that the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan player fell and is in an induced coma.
She says he's "not in a good state at all."
The 61 year old is recovering in St George's Hospital in Tooting. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:46 am
Crystal Palace have released a CGI image of the proposed redevelopment of their Selhurst Park ground
The image shows six homes will be demolished for the expansion, but the club are paying to rehome them.
The £100m overhaul would see capacity rise to 34,000.
Labour insists it's not connected with several Facebook groups containing racist, anti-Jewish or violent posts by party members
They were uncovered by the Sunday Times.
Claims of anti-Semitism have caused one of Jeremy Corbyn's closest allies - Christine Shawcroft - to quit the party's ruling body.
She's been replaced by comedian Eddie Izzard - who says he's honoured.
Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden Siobhain McDonagh says more needs to be done on the issue.
An Elmbridge-based group aimed at helping people with mental health issues is shutting down
Weybridge and Walton Advocacy Group shut its doors yesterday, but will keeping Monday, Friday and Saturday groups going until the end of April.
Marcus Bonnett is leading a campaign to keep it going, saying it’s a necessary part of the community, and crucial to vulnerable people.
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