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Saturday, 29 June 2019
The aviation minister from Hounslow Council met with the community engagement board to discuss the Heathrow Expansion.
Some representatives from the boroughs schools also attended.
This was so all could gain a better understanding of the benefits, and also air their concerns in a peaceful environment.
Leader of Hounslow Council, Steve Curran said it was an effective and successful discussion.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm
 
Extinction Rebellion is planning to campaign against single-use plastics at Wimbledon.
The protest group is set to arrive at the tennis tournament on Sunday afternoon to begin their drive.
They’ll be targeting sponsors of the event Evian and Robinson’s, who they say are adding to the climate crisis.
It does not intend to disrupt the tennis or the fans.
In April the protest network blockaded several parts of London, including Waterloo Bridge and Oxford Circus.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
Police are still appealing for information following a shooting in Feltham.
25 year old Edward Simpson was found by emergency services along Watermill Way last Friday night.
Edward died at the scene a short time later and a post mortem concluded it to be a single gunshot wound to the upper body.
Three men, all in their 20’s, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
South West London Councils could earn some of the biggest profits from parking fees in the country.
Councils in England could make a record amount of nearly 1-billion pounds from parking charges and penalties this year.
A study by the RAC says that's after running costs have been taken into account.
Westminster had the biggest surplus, with Kensington and Chelsea coming in second place with a windfall of more than £35 million.
Wandsworth, as well as Hammersmith & Fulham were both in the top ten also. They each made more than £25 million.
Councils have pointed out that such money has to be spent on local transport .
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
A Heathrow boss has ruled out a rail link between London’s main airports.
Speaking at New Civil Engineer’s Future of Rail conference, Tony Caccavone said there was “no real demand” for it.
He said it was more important to ensure better links to their catchment areas, than between each other.
Last year, a £10bn scheme to link Gatwick and Heathrow was rejected by the government.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Merton Council is celebrating Armed Forces Day today.
A parade is due to set off at 10 this morning from Abbotsbury Road in Morden.
A short ceremony is also being held outside the Civic Centre, which will be followed by the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag.
Cllr Dennis Pearce says “our event is being held to recognise and celebrate the greatly valued contribution made by the Armed Forces community.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:12 am
Imber Court celebrates a centenary
The Met Police’s Mounted Branch is marking 100 years of training police horses at Imber Court in East Molesey today.
They now train around 15 new horses and ten new riders a year.
The facility officially began on today’s date in 1919 when it started the intense 16 week training programme to prepare horses for active duty.
Twelve hundred guests – including serving and retired officers – are invited to the ceremonies which will include demonstrations by the horses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 am
Surrey Fire Service have a warning for the hot weather.
On the hottest day of the year, the Surrey Fire Service is reminding people not to leave their dogs in their cars, even for a minute.
They warn that even if it’s 22 degrees outside the car, it can get up to 47 degrees inside within an hour.
Dogs aren’t able to cool down in a car, even with the windows open.
And, if you see a dog in distress locked in a car, call 999.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:07 am
A Ewell takeaway owner is banned from business.
The owner of a Chinese takeaway in Ewell has been banned from managing any food business after pleading guilty to 21 offences under the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
The Council prosecuted Mr. Chun Gen Zheng after an inspection of the Fortune Cookie on the Kingston Road in September 2018 found the food hygiene to be appalling.
The business was immediately closed. The charges related to unsafe storage of food which was likely to make it unfit to eat, and dirty equipment, premises and staff clothing.
Mr Zheng was ordered to undertake 200 hours of community service and pay the Council more than £4,000 in costs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:10 am
Friday, 28 June 2019
Detectives investigating a shooting in Tulse Hill which left a 17 year old boy fighting for his life have made an arrest.
The incident happened outside a community centre on 16th June where a Father’s Day event was taking place.
Officers arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder. He was taken to a central London police station for questioning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact officers on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:12 pm
A Daesh supporter has been jailed for 6 years at Kingston Crown Court, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Police.
19 year old Haider Ahmed from Redhill was accused of preparing to carry out a knife attack and helping facilitate a suspected terrorist move between countries to fight for the Islamist group.
He pleaded guilty to six offences including distributing propaganda and assisting a man to commit acts of terrorism abroad.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:05 pm
Sir Vince Cable has joined a cross-party group of MPs calling for Theresa May to end the school funding crisis.
A letter written to the Prime Minister has urged her to “leave a legacy to education” in her final weeks in office.
It comes as a number of schools in UK struggle to deal with spending cuts, staffing pressures and limited resources for children.
The MP for Twickenham says there’s a real concern that the “excellent standards” in the borough are being compromised by the cuts in school budgets.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:07 pm
Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, and Madame Tussauds to name a few have been snapped up.
Merlin Entertainments is being bought by a group of investors, led by the Danish family behind Lego, in a deal worth £5.9 billion.
The British company claims to be the second-biggest operator of visitor attractions globally.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:05 pm
A drug dealer from Woking has been jailed.
30 year old Joseph Smith has been put behind bars for three years and four months after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply.
He was caught after he was spotted driving dangerously on the High Street in April.
A large quantity of cocaine and cannabis was found under the back seat of the car.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:09 pm
CCTV footage of three men has been released following a stabbing in Croydon.
Police were called to St Oswalds Road on Sunday the 19th of May at 3:20pm.
A 19 year old man was taken to hospital but was later discharged.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:05 pm
Mollie Perella from Twickenham is at Glastonbury right now giving us all the details
Glastonbury festivalgoers are being warned to take care in the sun, with sweltering temperatures forecast.
It could be as hot as 31 at Worthy Farm later, with the first full day of music underway.
Organisers are urging people to loosen their clothing and wear sun cream and hats.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:28 pm
Police are searching for a wanted man from Epsom
31 year old Craig Holdaway failed to attend court in March and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Craig is white, of a slim build, around 5ft 6, with brown eyes and brown hair.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:21 pm
Shepherds Bush stab victim from Hammersmith has been identified
A teenager who was fatally stabbed in Shepherds Bush has been named.
18 year old Yusuf Mohamed from Hammersmith was attacked on Wednesday evening.
Police were called to Uxbridge Road at around 9:20 but Yusuf was pronounced dead a short time after.
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information.
No arrests have been made so far.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:11 pm
Nearly 90% of Kingston residents are satisfied with their local area as a place to live
That’s according to the latest resident survey.
The results also show over two thirds are pleased with the way Kingston Council runs local services.
The figures represent an increase on the 2015 and 2017 reviews and are both 7% higher than the national average.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:50 pm
The British players have been handed a favourable draw for Wimbledon next week
British men's number one Kyle Edmund plays Spain's Jaume Munar in the opening round, while ladies number one Johanna Konta will take on Ana Bogdan of Romania.
In the doubles, Andy Murray and partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert go against Romania's Marius Copil and Ugo Humbert from France.
Murray could face brother Jamie in the third round.
Elsewhere, defending men's singles champion Novak Djokovic opens against Philipp Kohlschreiber.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:34 pm
Two cars have collided in Tadworth
A woman in her 60s is in a critical condition following a collision in Tadworth.
Police were called to Dorking Road on Monday afternoon, to an accident between a green Audi and a white Toyota Prius.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and more information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:32 pm
British number one Kyle Edmund will face Spain's Jaume Munar in the first round at Wimbledon, which gets underway on Monday
Top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic has been drawn against Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Eight-time champion Roger Federer will play South African Lloyd Harris.
In the ladies draw, Johanna Konta starts against Ana Bogdan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:53 am
A company has been forced to pay over £12,000 after selling a knife online to a child
The 13 year old volunteer for Croydon Council bought the weapon from Ironmongeryonline in November.
It was found that the company didn’t ask for a date of birth, and made no checks upon delivery.
SD International Trading Ltd say they’ve since improved their online processes and stopped selling knives.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:27 am
Workers at a waste management facility in Wandsworth are sending recyclable materials to be burned, according to a new investigation
The Telegraph and Greenpeace found that in order to meet strict targets, the workers were forced to “grab any items”.
The plant is operated by Cory, who are responsible for managing waste for four south-west London councils.
The firms say that the targets are common industry practice, and that contamination is often down to poor sorting by residents.
Wandsworth Council say they’re seeking “detailed answers”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:03 am
Pet owners are being warned not to leave windows and balcony doors open, as a Europe-wide heatwave affects areas of the UK
Some parts of the continent are feeling temperatures of nearly 45 degrees Celsius.
In London and eastern England it could hit 34 tomorrow.
A study claims more than half of pet owners leave their doors and windows open to cool their animals down.
But vet Caroline Reay from Blue Cross in Merton has this advice.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:05 am
Croydon is preparing to upgrade its CCTV system
The £2m modernisation would allow high quality images, and air quality sensors to monitor pollution levels.
It’s the first time the council has upgraded its entire network since the 90s.
A consultation has opened into the proposals, which you can find Here
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:10 am
MP says Richmond's educational standards under threat
Sir Vince Cable has joined a cross-party group of MPs calling for Theresa May to end the school funding crisis.
A letter written to the Prime Minister has urged her to “leave a legacy to education” in her final weeks in office.
It comes as a number of schools in UK struggle to deal with spending cuts, staffing pressures and limited of resources for children.
The MP for Twickenham says there’s a real concern that the “excellent standards” in the borough are being comprised by the cuts in school budgets.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:07 am
Wimbledon hit by another seeding row
Wimbledon is at the centre of another seeding row after Rafael Nadal was usurped by Roger Federer as second seed.
Unlike the other Grand Slams, Wimbledon has its own ranking system for seedings.
Nadal is not impressed with being dropped from his world number two status.
The draw for next week’s championship takes place this morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:07 am
Barnes school to get first female head
St Paul’s School in Barnes is to have its first female head since it was founded more than 500-years ago.
Forty-seven-year-old Sally-Anne Huang will take over the post of High Master in September next year at the boys’ public school where poet John Milton and D-Day commander Viscount Montgomery were educated.
She replaces Mark Bailey who’s returning to the University of East Anglia.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:32 am
Woman missing from Reigate
Police are appealing for help in tracing a woman missing from Reigate.
Forty-two-year-old Kirstie Barrett went missing from the Woodhatch area and hasn’t been seen since yesterday afternoon.
A police helicopter was deployed in searching nearby woodland.
Kirstie is white, 5-feet-3 and of a slim build.
She has brown eyes and dark blonde hair in a bob.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:18 am
Thursday, 27 June 2019
A scheme to help minority groups to become nurses has been nominated for a national award
The harnessing BAME programme by Kingston University and St George’s Hospital has been recognised by the Royal College of Nursing.
The five day scheme includes focus groups, coaching, and development opportunities.
The ceremony takes place on the 3rd of July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:02 pm
A police officer from Merton who was convicted of rape following a trial in Antigua has been dismissed without notice
A special case hearing concluded that PC Lee Martin-Cramp’s conduct had amounted to a breach of the standards of professional behaviour.
The officer was found guilty of one count of rape after a trial in May.
A court heard how he had taken advantage of the victim who said she’d trusted him because he was a police officer.
He’s due to be sentenced in Antigua on the 11th of July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:51 pm
Cyclists from Ashford are aiming to raise at least £12,000 for the Princess Alice Hospice this weekend
34 members of Ocean Cycling set off from Esher this morning heading to Paris to cycle 303 miles in three days.
What started in 2015 as a small group of friends riding to the French capital has grown into clubs biggest annual event.
The team are hoping to break their five year target of raising over £60,000.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:48 pm
Two men have been charged with conspiracy to rob following a multimillion pound theft in Staines.
48 year old Lee Jason Gardner and 39 year old Camilo Carvajal have been remanded in custody.
The incident took place at the Elmsleigh Centre multi-storey car park on the 13th of May.
They will appear at Kingston Crown Court next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
A man from Putney plans to abseil down Broadgate Tower to raise money for the Epilepsy Society
Sim Callis was first diagnosed with Epilepsy in secondary school.
He’s had multiple operations to fix shoulders that he has dislocated during seizures.
Sim says there are still other people out there who need the money more.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:11 pm
South Western Railway is one of the lowest rated services for passenger satisfaction
A watchdog's found rail passengers are most satisfied with Virgin Trains.
Transport Focus says it had a 91% approval rating, more than any other operator.
Great Northern and Northern also recorded the lowest figures.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:53 pm
A 15 year old boy is missing from Kingston
Zaccai Kerr was last seen on Friday the 21st of June just before midnight.
He was wearing a black tracksuit with a white stripe down the side and grey Nike trainers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:35 pm
A scheme to help minority groups to become nurses has been nominated for a national award
The harnessing BAME programme by Kingston University and St George’s Hospital has been recognised by the Royal College of Nursing.
The five day scheme includes focus groups, coaching, and development opportunities.
The award ceremony is next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:45 pm
Joey Barton believes Frank Lampard was always going to be Chelsea's manager
Joey Barton believes Frank Lampard's impending appointment as Chelsea's new manager, is a big positive for young British coaches
He's expected to be named as Maurizio Sarri's replacement at Stamford Bridge in the next few days.
Barton says he always expected to see Lampard return to his former club.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:23 pm
England rugby union boss Eddie Jones will coach the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham in November
He'll lead the touring side in the first international match in the UK following the autumn's World Cup in Japan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:03 pm
A researcher at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington has been named as one of top 50 women in engineering
Perdi Williams was nominated for the Guardian's list for the work she did in redefining the kilogram, and getting young people into science.
She says “no one came to me when I was at school and told me I could be a scientist or engineer”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:12 am
A street in Chiswick was evacuated after a WW2 bomb was found in a garden
Police were called at around 1.30 yesterday afternoon to Nightingale Close, one road away from Grove Park Primary School.
The school reportedly asked all pupils to be collected, but did not explain why.
The ordnance was disposed of safely a few hours later.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:33 am
Three men arrested in connection with shooting in Feltham
Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Feltham.
25 year old Edward Simpson was found by police and air ambulance in a critical condition along watermill way last Friday night.
Edward died at the scene a short time later and a post mortem concluded it to be a single gunshot wound to the upper body.
Three men all their 20’s have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:55 am
Mayor of Elmbridge raises money for charity
The Mayor of Elmbridge has raised £53,000 for homeless charity Rentstart.
It’s the charity councillor Shweta Kapadia decided to support in her Mayoral year.
The funds were raised from events like Ladies Luncheon, a Diwali Ball a Golf Day and through the local community and businesses.
It now means the charity will be able to support homeless people in the borough and help them rebuild their lives with a focus on employment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:54 am
There is a strong case for orbital rail in West London councils
Seven West London councils feel that there is a strong case for a new orbital rail line which would encompass Hounslow, Brentford and Kew
It would link with the existing London Overground to create a brand new West-North London route avoiding the need to travel through central London.
It is hoped that additional land could be brought in for housing and employment; orbital connectivity improved and ease existing congestion hotspots.
This would enhance West London’s transport capacity and makes its infrastructure fit for purpose to meet its future growth.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:44 am
Two men arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Walton
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs in Walton on Thames
It’s after police caught the pair out by a surprise visit to their address.
Detectives searched the premises finding drugs, weapons and a bottle containing a noxious substance.
The men ages between 28 and 40 were arrested on suspicion of supplying class A drugs but have since been released under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:35 am
A research group shows what it takes to be a Wimbledon champion
A research group has shown what it takes to be a Wimbledon champion and maybe it’s not just about technique.
According to Myprotein, the top 81% of Wimbledon winners were single when they won their prestigious award.
Unfortunately for British tennis, US stars are 11 times more likely to win than their British counterparts.
So ahead of the 142nd Wimbledon next week, the average Wimbledon star is single, a 25 year old budding tennis talent and on track
whether they are male or female.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:16 am
A man is jailed after being caught with a knife near Woking station
A man has been jailed after being caught twice on CCTV brandishing a knife near Woking station.
The images showed Shaquib Ali placing a knife in the stairwell of the underpass at the station just after midnight on the 13th of November.
Shortly before 10pm on the same day the 20-year-old had been involved in altercation with the knife again spotted on CCTV.
He’s been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment in a young offenders institution.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 am
Wednesday, 26 June 2019
During his campaign trail in Oxshott yesterday, Boris Johnson made a visit to a number of local businesses
One of them being the coffee shop Munch and Wiggles where met the owner James Davis.
He says the Tory leadership candidate seemed very passionate about getting the UK out of the EU by the end of October.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:55 pm
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following the murder of Robyn Mercer
The 28-year-old was arrested earlier today at an address in Claygate.
Mercer’s body was discovered outside her home in Walton Road in West Molesey in March 2016.
The man is currently in custody and enquiries remain ongoing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:30 pm
A man from Sutton has been given a suspended sentence after admitting a string of child sex offences
Christopher Hare was arrested last year after communicating online and arranging to meet a child.
Following his arrest, investigators seized a number of his electronic devices which were found to contain images of child abuse.
The 36-year-old has been ordered to undertake 200 hours of unpaid work and will be put on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:52 pm
An inquest has heard that a man from Mitcham plunged to his death after falling asleep on a hotel balcony in Ibiza
Carl Shepard Liverpool fell asleep on the third floor balcony after a night drinking with friends on holiday in August 2017.
The corner also revealed that he had cocaine and ecstasy in his system.
The 28-year-old father had been due to fly home the day before his death but the group decided to extend their stay by an extra day.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:50 pm
People can now have their say on whether a Church of England school in Waddon should remain open
A consultation has started into the planned closure of St Andrews High school.
Last summer, a decline in the number of pupils applying meant that places for years 7-9 were no longer offered.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:30 pm
A Chertsey-based catering group has sold 90,000 cheese toasties since the start of the year
Compass introduced it after it was one of the most requested items in a poll.
The popularity of the line inspired them to hold an inaugural “toast-off” competition, with a live cooking final at its innovation centre.
The winning toastie by Jim White included bacon, apple chutney, and spinach.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:06 pm
There is still no news on the appointment of Frank Lampard as the new Chelsea manager
Meanwhile some transfer news has just come in.
Manchester United have just reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign 21 year old right back Aaron Wan Bissaka
The deal is worth £50 million.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:54 pm
Croydon Crematorium is to be redesigned to be more welcoming for people of different backgrounds and faiths.
Students at Ravensbourne University London were asked to create three spaces, for peace, for remembrance, and one for flexible use.
The facility on Mitcham Road hosts on average 1800 cremations a year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
A rare reptile has been rehabilitated at Wisley and Ockham Common by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
The sand lizard depends on sandy heathland for its survival.
It was reintroduced after 41 lizards were rescued from a suburban housing development near Bournemouth in 1991.
It has a lifespan of 10 years and grows up to 20cm in length. Both sexes have brown varied patterns down the back and two strong dorsal stripes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 pm
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being urged to divert funds from a failed cycle route development to repair Hammersmith Bridge.
Plans for a bike and footbridge from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf were shelved last week after costs hit the 600-million pound mark.
Conservative mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey wants the money earmarked for that project used to reopen Hammersmith Bridge.
The Bridge has been closed to vehicles since April following the discovery of cracks in its structure.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:06 pm
The seeding for next week's Wimbledon have been announced
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is the top men's seed.
Roger Federer is second, ahead of Rafael Nadal, despite being lower than the Spaniard in the world rankings - a decision Nadal has criticised.
World number one Ashleigh Barty heads the ladies.
Britain's Kyle Edmund is 30th, while Johanna Konta is 19th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:38 am
Clapham Junction is currently overcrowded and experiencing delays, as thousands try and get to Glastonbury
More than 200-thousand people are expected to descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset.
The Met Office is urging people to take sunscreen, with temperatures climbing to around 23 degrees from mid-afternoon.
Forecasters are also warning there could be severe storms towards the end of the five day event, including torrential rain and flooding.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:06 am
12,500 children in London are marching for safer roads today, along with Shaun the Sheep
They’re marching from Seven Sisters in Tottenham to raise awareness of the 46 children killed or injured in the capital each week.
Croydon has one of the highest levels of casualties, with an average of 109 a year between 2013 and 17.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:19 am
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 15 year old boy in Clapham over 12 years ago
Billy Cox was found dead in his bedroom in 2007, with no sign of forced entry into the house.
Now, two men aged 26 and 31 are in custody, following “developments within the investigation”.
Five people are held at the time, but no charges were brought.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:03 am
Mayor urged to divert funds to fix Hammersmith Bridge
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being urged to divert funds from a failed cycle route development to repair Hammersmith Bridge.
Plans for a bike and footbridge from Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf were shelved last week after costs hit the 600-million pound mark.
Conservative mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey wants the money earmarked for that project used to reopen Hammersmith Bridge.
The Bridge has been closed to vehicles since April following the discovery of cracks in its structure.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:36 am
Heathrow Border Force officer takes on challenge for mental health
An amateur tennis player is aiming to hit 200-thousand tennis balls in a month to raise awareness of how the sport can help mental health.
Forty-three-year-old Heathrow Border Force officer Robyn Moore will be on court for 8-10 hours a day for thirty consecutive days in the Breakpoint 2019 challenge.
Ms Moore, who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2016, aims to raise 100-thousand pounds to fund free tennis sessions.
The final shots, recorded with the Swing app, will be hit at the All England Club on Sunday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:32 am
Tuesday, 25 June 2019
It’s been revealed that an average of 22 cyber-related sex crimes were committed against children each day last year
That’s according to figures released by the NSPCC.
The charity is calling on the next Prime Minister to prioritise online safety and bring in laws that deliver a change in protection against abuse.
Figures also showed that over the last two years police in Surrey recorded 164 crimes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:57 pm
Boris visits local butchers in Oxshott
Boris Johnson was on a campaign trail in the village along with one of his ousted contenders, MP for Esher and Walton Dominic Raab.
They met with staff at local businesses including the Surrey Hills Butchers.
Owner Simon Taylor says the Tory leadership candidate had a lot to talk about.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
UPDATE: Three people have been arrested after a man was shot dead in Feltham
25 year old Edward Simpson was found dead in Exeter House on Watermill Way on Friday night.
The men - in their twenties - are being held on suspicion of murder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 pm
Food businesses in England and Northern Ireland are going to be forced to list every ingredient on pre-packaged food
Natasha's law will come into force in a couple of years.
It's named after a 15-year-old girl from Fulham who died in 2016 from a severe reaction to a baguette.
Her father Nadim has this message for companies resisting the new rules.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm
Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a Mercedes car in Addlestone after it had been advertised for sale for £19,500.
The suspect sped off in the car towards Weybridge when he swapped places with the owner on a test drive on 26th May.
He is described as Asian; around 5ft 10 tall, of slim build with a youthful face.
He was wearing a dark blue jacket, dark blue shiny trousers, black shoes and brown thin rimmed sunglasses.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:10 pm
Boris Johnson has been on the campaign trail in Oxshott today.
He went on a walkabout with one of his ousted contenders, Tory MP for Esher and Walton, Dominic Rabb.
He also met up with Councillor Elise Dunwebber who chairs the local Conservative Women’s Organisation.
They were set to meet staff at local businesses during the visit.
Meanwhile Jeremy Hunt met Chelsea pensioners on a visit to the Royal Hospital in Chelsea
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:09 pm
Artists in south west London are being asked to donate works of art to be sold for charity.
The Environmental Trust is holding its fourth Secret Art Sale at the Exchange in Twickenham on 29th September.
Last year £16,000 was raised after works were donated by Tracey Emin and other prominent artists.
Charity patron, Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of many children’s books including The Gruffalo will be donating an illustration this year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Frank Lampard has been given permission by his current club Derby to hold talks about his possible appointment as Chelsea’s next manager.
He scored a record number of 211 goals during his 13 years with the club and collected a haul of 11 major trophies
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At just 41 years of age, he has been the heavy favourite to take over at Chelsea, following the departure of Maurizio Sarri to Italian champions Juventus.
At Derby, Lampard has completed his first year as a manager, guiding the club to the Championship play-off final.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:53 pm
AFC Wimbledon has announced the loan signing of the England Under -20 International goalkeeper.
Wally Downes is delighted to have Nathan Trott joining the club. He started pre-season training with his team mates yesterday.
Raised in Bermuda, Nathan joined West Ham in 2016 where he played in a couple of reserve games at the end of last season.
He has represented England under-20’s on six occasions making his debut against Holland in 2017.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:13 pm
£4.1m worth of jewellery has been stolen from a car park in Staines
The victim was getting out of his car in the Elmsleigh Centre on the morning of the 13th of May when he was attacked by a number of men.
Officers are searching for Ciro Troyano, who has links to Elephant and Castle, Southwark, and Brixton.
Two men, aged 39 and 48, were arrested this morning as part of the investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
A government adviser claims that if Heathrow gets a third runway, it may stop all other UK airports from expanding
Chair of the Committee on Climate Change, Lord Deben, says making other sites bigger would likely exceed the allowance for aviation carbon emissions.
The government recently pledged to reduce the UK's greenhouse gases to net-zero by 2050.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:07 am
The story of a World War Two soldier from Cheam who escaped an Italian P.O.W camp is now being told
Leslie Young's Diary and the book that came from it.
Leslie Young spent six months hiding in the Appenine Mountains after his escape in 1943, aided by two young Jewish people who died during the rescue.
The book is written by his son and former CEO of the Red Cross, Sir Nicholas Young.
He followed his father's journey through Italy, leaving thank you notes in Italian in all the villages.
He says that the villagers were taking huge risks to help his father.
He says his father never spoke about the events while he was alive.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:31 am
Morden Underground Station is currently closed due to a fire alert
 
Services are suspended between Morden and Tooting Broadway, and there are severe delays between Kennington and Tooting Broadway.
pictures from @fotoflyuk
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:35 am
Food businesses in England and Northern Ireland will soon have to list all ingredients on pre-packaged food like sandwiches and salads
A new law will come into force by summer 2021.
It's named after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse from Fulham, who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette in 2016.
Her parents say it's a "fitting legacy".
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:08 am
Child cyber crimes increase in Surrey
It’s been revealed that an average of 22 cyber-related sex crimes were committed against children each day last year.
That’s according to figures released by the NSPCC.
The charity is calling on the next Prime Minister to prioritise online safety and bring in laws that deliver a change in protection against abuse.
Figures also showed that over the last two years police in Surrey recorded 164 crimes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:13 am
Epsom and Ewell raise Armed Forces Day flag
Epsom and Ewell has officially raised the armed forces day flag.
Yesterday’s ‘Fly the Flag’ ceremony was held at the Clock Tower in Epsom.
It precedes national Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 29th.
Epsom and Ewell joins 10 Downing Street, government departments and other local authorities in showing support for the servicemen and women of the armed forces past and present.
The flag will fly for this week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:16 am
Monday, 24 June 2019
New technology is allowing people to explore some of the world’s most hazardous areas in their own homes
Scientists at Royal Holloway University in Egham were among those working on the project.
The team worked to create 3D virtual reality representations of areas including a French village abandoned during World War One.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:59 pm
Women are being urged to be alert after a spate of sexual assaults in Croydon
Six women have been attacked in broad daylight at South Norwood Country Park since the start of May.
All of the victims - aged in their early 30s to mid 60s - were walking or jogging.
Five of them had dogs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:30 pm
Two men have been charged with a robbery at Morrison’s in Bell Street in Reigate last Saturday
They escaped with a large quantity of spirits via the emergency exit pushing people aside in their haste.
Andrew Webb from Hayes and Mahamad Manoud from Thornton Heath were remanded in custody after appearing at Staines Crown Court this morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:16 pm
Croydon has won an national award for a month-long litter-picking campaign
The street champions organised 21 litter picks, with 215 volunteers collecting 300 bags of rubbish.
The council was presented with a golden litter picker to mark the success.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:18 pm
Three drug dealers have been sentenced at Guildford Crown Court for their part in a seizure of £5000 worth of drugs.
Jade Anders and Luke Morris, both 25 years old from Byfleet along with 24 year old Joe Bystram, were all given custodial sentences.
Police first arrested Morris last December after driving erratically and a strong smell of cannabis was noticed in his car.
The three were eventually linked together by analysis of phone messages and repeated arrests when more drugs and items relating to drug dealing were found.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:26 pm
Will we see one of the greatest doubles matches of our lifetime?
Comedy star Miranda Hart has reached out to Andy Murray on Twitter, saying that if he needs a mixed doubles partner, she’s got an excellent reach.
However, it’s gained some traction when his mother Judy retweeted it, saying “please give this serious consideration”, as it will be “such fun”.
Miranda is not currently on the running list for Wimbledon next week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:06 pm
Hounslow Council have secured a grant to save rare 18th century wallpaper in Boston Manor house.
The £9,300 will be used to restore the piece, which is unparalleled elsewhere on this scale with no identical copies known.
It depicts a neo-classic sphinx on a pedestal in front of an obelisk amid ruined temples.
Heritage of London Trust Director, Dr Nicola Stacey called the house restoration project “one of the most exciting in London”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:28 pm
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a fire at a block of flats under construction in Purley yesterday afternoon
Part of the first floor of the three storey-block of flats as well as most of the second floor in Reedham Drive was damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
The Brigade took a total of 44 calls to the fire.
The Brigade was called just after 4pm and the fire was under control by 6.30pm. Fire crews from five areas including Croydon, and Wimbledon fire stations attended the scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:37 pm
Andy Murray’s dream comeback to tennis from career saving hip surgery has ended with a fairy-tale triumph.
He and partner Feliciano Lopez beat Joe Salisbury and American Raheev Ram to lift the doubles title at Queen’s tennis club in Fulham.
He will now play at Eastbourne before teaming up with partner Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert at Wimbledon next month.
Former British player Barry Cowen says it’s great to see Murray playing at competitive level again.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:09 pm
Boots is getting rid of plastic bags at all its checkouts by early next year
It says 53 of its stores - including Kingston - will be plastic-free from today, with all 2,500 offering only paper bags by 2020.
The retail giant will still charge a small fee for the brown ones, but says the money will go to charity.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:38 am
Investigations are continuing into a fatal shooting in Feltham
Police were called to Exeter House on Watermill Way just after 11 on Friday night.
The 25 year old was found critically injured, and died at the scene.
No arrests have been made, and detectives are renewing appeals for information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:19 am
There are calls for Boris Johnson to launch an investigation into Heathrow expansion if he wins the Tory leadership contest
Vocal Jeremy Hunt supporter Greg Hands made the request in a letter to the former foreign secretary, who’s already announced a review into HS2.
The Chelsea and Fulham MP resigned from the government last year over the issue.
Hands says that while Hunt is a backer of expansion, he never promised to “lie down in front of bulldozers”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:04 am
Residents oppose felling of trees in Notting Hill
Nearly 6-thousand people have signed a petition opposing the cutting down of trees to make way for a 42-million pound cycle lane in west London.
TfL’s scheme is set to create the first protected two-way cycle route between Wood Lane and Notting Hill Gate.
A number of mature trees will have to be removed but residents have urged TfL to “think again.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 am
Brixton priest wants churches used as youth safe havens
More than a hundred people have been fatally stabbed in the UK so far this year and a Brixton based priest wants churches to provide safe havens for young people to help them avoid violence on the streets.
The Reverend Canon Dr Rosemarie Mallet has called for churches to open their doors between 3 and 6pm to create a safe space for young people.
Tooting MP Rosena Allin-Khan supports the idea but says knife crime and youth violence has to be tacked holistically.
The plan will be debated at the Church of England’s General Synod next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 am
Surrey Cricket League: Franco Surrey Seamers get title defence back on track
Champions Franco Surrey Seamers kept their title defence on track following a 4 wicket win over Balham and Tooting on the weekend.
In the low scoring game at Tolworth Court Balham and Tooting made 121.
The Seamers replied with 126 for 6.
In the basement battle Manish Chauhan made 70 to help Reigate Priory to a three wicket win over Osterley 2000.
Sutton Challengers ‘A’ have a slim advantage in Division Two following their four wicket win over Wimbledon Corinthians ‘A’.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:27 am
Sunday, 23 June 2019
Spelthorne council plans to reduce the use of single-use plastics
Spelthorne council has given its pledge to reduce the use of single-use plastics.
The council wants to move away from recycling them to avoiding them altogether.
It plans to encourage higher recycling rates across estates, raising greater awareness and supporting staff, businesses, schools and communities.
The council also reminds its residents of how it can help by using reusable cups and shopping bags and carrying refillable water bottles.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:55 pm
MP for Carshalton and Wallington issues warning
The MP for Carshalton and Wallington has warned that Brexit would result in ten lost years.
It comes as today marks the third anniversary since the EU referendum.
Tom Brake says ‘Brexit would result in a decade lost to political crisis and economic trouble and would spell chaos for British
families, businesses, consumers and travellers.’
He went on to suggest another referendum must be given to let the People decide their future.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:12 pm
Good news for Early Years Pupils in Richmond
Over 80% of early years pupils in Richmond are achieving at or above the expected level for communication and language.
That’s according to recent results by the Department of Education which also reported a high level for literacy learning goals.
The students are close to the national goal of 86% which no local authority has achieved.
Councillor Penny Frost says the results are a credit to the schools, teachers and students who worked “tirelessly” to achieve them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:41 pm
New initiative by Spelthorne Council
Spelthorne Council are encouraging residents to sign up to their airAlert scheme.
It’s a free service which sends text, voicemail or email alerts when air pollution levels in the borough are above moderate.
It’s being aimed at those who suffer from asthma or generally find their health affected by poor air quality.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:05 pm
Met police appeal for witnesses in Croydon
A motorcyclist is “fighting for his life” after a road traffic incident in Croydon.
Police were called at around 12 o’clock yesterday afternoon to Hayes Lane in Kenley after a collision between a motorcycle and car.
The male rider was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the other vehicle stopped at the scene and there have been no arrests.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:35 pm
Engineering needs you!
INWEDD KINGSTON 23-6-19 SZ
It’s International Women in Engineering day today.
Visiting professor at Kingston University, Dawn Childs has said ‘The biggest barrier for girls is a lack of understanding about what working in engineering means.’
Big projects like the HS2 rail link could be delayed further because not enough women are entering engineering.
As president of the Women’s Engineering Society, one of her aims is to drive progress towards increasing the level of women in the industry to 30% by 2030.
You can follow the conversation on Twitter by following the #TransformTheFuture
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:07 pm
The MP for Kingston and Surbiton has said Boris Johnson lies “on an industrial scale.”
It’s been reported that police were called to a flat the former foreign secretary shares with his girlfriend on Friday, following reports of screams.
Ed Davey, who is standing to be Lib Dem leader, says he has a history of bad behaviour.
Boris Johnson has refused to discuss the story, saying people would prefer to hear about his plans for the country.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
A 22 year old man from Brentford has been charged with manslaughter.
Ukranian national Serhiy Pelykh was arrested on suspicion of playing a part in the death of compatriot Stepan Suslyk this week.
It is believed the 40 year-old male suffered a head injury in the early hours of last Sunday morning while in Notting Hill.
He was taken to hospital but died two days later.
The suspect will appear at the Central Criminal Court in mid-July.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
Norway are through to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup after beating Australia 4-1 on penalties.
It finished 1-all after 90 minutes, and although Australia were down to 10 players, neither side managed to nab a goal during extra time.
The Scandinavian team came out on top from the spot though, with Chelsea players Maren Mejilde and Guro Reiten both slotting home.
England are in action today, they take on Cameroon in their last-16 match.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
The latest on a fatal shooting in Feltham.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information following a fatal shooting in Feltham.
Emergency Services were called to Exeter House on Water Mill Way at around 11 o’clock on Friday night.
They found a 25 year old man critically injured. He died at the scene shortly after.
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am
Mole Valley Council is to give power to more of its members.
Decisions are currently made by the leader, deputy leader, and seven cabinet members.
However, it’s announced it’s returning power to its committees, which are made up of cross-party representatives.
It’s after the Liberal Democrats took control at the recent elections.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
Man who breached licence conditions arrested in Egham
A man who was wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms of his licence conditions has been arrested in Egham.
Forty-nine-year-old Graham Wagstaff was apprehended yesterday morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:58 am
Andy Murray's comeback continues in West Kensington
Andy Murray's continued his comeback from injury by making it to the doubles final at the Queens tennis tournament with his partner Feliciano Lopez.
The duo beat number three seeds Henri Kontinen and John Peers in a deciding set in their last four tie in West Kensington.
Earlier Lopez beat Canadian teen Felix Auger-Aliassime to make the singles final.
He'll face Frenchman Giles Simon after he beat fourth seed Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 am
Women essential in Heathrow expansion
Women are being urged to consider a career in engineering - as the government struggles to get enough workers to complete major projects.
Ministers say female graduates will be essential to get things like HS2 and expansion at Heathrow airport completed on time.
Women make up just 12 % of the UK’s engineering workforce and 18% in transport.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:03 am
Police investigate Reigate supermarket robbery
Police investigations are continuing after an armed robbery at a supermarket in Reigate.
The suspects, believed to be four men, went to Morrisons supermarket in Bell Street at about 12.40 yesterday afternoon.
They threatened a member of staff before taking a large quantity of spirits.
It’s believed three of the suspects are white and the fourth black, all aged between twenty and 50-years.
They are believed to have driven off in a silver saloon vehicle.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery while the search for the other suspects continues.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 am
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