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Saturday, 20 July 2019
Surrey police are continuing to appeal for people to stop filming collision scenes.
The force says it’s still seeing drivers filming the aftermath of road traffic incidents as they go past.
It says it’s disrespectful to those involved, and that using a mobile phone at the wheel is illegal.
People who do so can be fined £200 and given 6 points on their licence.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm

A grime artist has taken his litter-picking hobby from the streets to the stage.
Thorfinn Hobson Bonning, whose stage name is Luciferian, collects litter around Cobham in his spare time.
He goes out armed with thick gloves, a litter-picker stick and bin bags picking up rubbish and then rapping about it.
Thornfinn said his ‘grime fighting’ efforts now feature in his lyrics to encourage people to do the same, and hopes he is helping to change people’s behaviour.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm

The Met Police have launched a video as part of the 2019 National Firearms Surrender campaign.
The social media video showcases the consequences of carrying a weapon or concealing one for someone else.
For the next two weeks, members of the public can hand in Weapons and ammunition to police anonymously and they won’t face prosecution.
Croydon, Kingston and Sutton police have all said their doors are open 24/7 to anyone looking to give up their weapon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:58 pm

A community group which helps people reconnect with nature in Croydon has been hailed as the best project of its kind in London.
The Friends of Stambourne Woods organises events to reconnect residents with the woods.
It has been named best Community Woodland Project at the London Trees and Woodlands Awards.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:54 pm

An art project in Richmond which looks to support people with mental health issues has been awarded a £4,000 grant by the council.
Art & Soul, an arts and wellbeing charity that uses creative activity to improve wellbeing in the community, will deliver the programme.
The grant will go towards its studio programme, annual Art House exhibition, and activities over World Mental Health Day.
A series of studio sessions, workshops for high needs groups and outreach sessions for adults will also be delivered.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm

Twickenham’s Kneller Gardens is set to become the fourth ‘dementia friendly’ park in the borough.
It’s to help sufferers break the barriers associated with spending time outside.
Richmond Council’s project delivers free monthly walks for people with dementia and their carers to enhance their health and wellbeing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:49 pm

A former rough sleeper has launched an interactive guide to help the homeless in Hounslow.
Quddous Ahmed has created a map which shows where free food, showers and counselling are available in the area.
The 31-year-old spent 5 months on the streets himself in 2015, and has also founded a soup kitchen in the borough.
While homeless people might not have smartphones, he says they can still access the map by going online at Job Centres.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:49 pm

A project aimed at bringing the history of Eel Pie Island’s boatyards alive has been awarded a £4,000 council grant.
The Island in Twickenham is most famous for its musical history.
Its famous ballroom hosted the likes of The Rolling Stones and The Who in the 60s.
This latest project will see more images added to the already large collection to showcase the history of the island.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm

Frank Lampard has suffered his first defeat as Chelsea manager.
The Blues went down 1-0 in a pre-season game in Japan against Kawasaki Frontale.
Leandro Damiao snatched a goal for the Japanese side with 4 minutes left of normal play, following a defensive mistake by David Luiz.
New signing Christian Pulisic came on in the second half to make his debut for the London side.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm

A scheme helping people with learning disabilities enjoy live music and going out is returning to Croydon.
Gig Buddies, which is run by charity Club Soda, matches volunteers to people with disabilities so they can enjoy events together and combat social isolation.
After a pilot project last year, it’s been re-launched with three years of funding.
Gig Buddies will be at Boxpark on Monday from 5 till 9 pm to recruit new volunteers for the buddy programme.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:51 pm

The 2019 National Firearms Surrender campaign is launching today.
Over the next two weeks people can anonymously visit their local police station to hand in guns and ammunition.
They will not face prosecution for illegal possession when they surrender.
Croydon, Kingston and Sutton police have all said their doors are open 24/7 to anyone looking to give up their weapon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm

The emergency services will be showcasing their work at Bedfont Lakes today.
Teams from the Met Police, London Fire Brigade and Hounslow Highways will be on hand to answer questions from the public.
It’s taking place between 12 noon and 5.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am

Osterley 2000 will be pushing for back-to-back wins when they take on London Gymkhana in the Surrey Cricket League’s Premier Division later.
The men from Osterley are rooted to the bottom of the table.
St Luke’s will look to bounce back from a loss last time out when they entertain Bec Old Boys in Raynes Park.
Ploughmans, who’ve lost only once in Division One, go for win number ten when they travel to Chertsey to battle Surrey Warriors.
All games start at 1pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am

Wandsworth is the latest council to declare a climate emergency.
Along with other boroughs, including Richmond and Croydon, it’s also resolving to become the greenest borough in the capital.
It follows similar pledges by many London boroughs over the past few weeks.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am

Lambeth’s Libraries are joining the “Space Chase” to get youngsters reading.
The initiative is inspired by the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing being marked today.
Parents of children aged between 4 and 11 are being urged to sign them up to read six books or more over the summer.
For each book read, they’ll get an alien sticker; once all the aliens are collected they can save the missing books and complete the challenge.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am

Three new tower blocks are approved for Croydon.
They’ll neighbour the iconic Leon House.
However, they’ll have only the bare required minimum of 30% affordable housing.
The planning committee reported due to a “significant viability deficit” increased affordable housing, even with grants, was unviable.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:37 am

New Battersea library gets the go ahead.
Battersea residents will be getting a new improved library after Wandsworth Council approved designs for a new building.
The 1960s building is to be replaced with a three storey structure set back from Northcote Road which will provide upgraded computer and digital learning areas.
Alongside the library will be a new community centre for use by local groups.
The buildings will replace 8 council owned garages adjoining Staplehurst Court.
The current library will remain open until the new one is ready and then the building will be converted into retail shops and flats.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:09 am

There's a call for another inquiry into Croydon tram crash.
Conservative politician Keith Prince has accused Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of a cover up in the wake of the Croydon Tram Crash.
The City Hall transport spokesperson has been calling for an independent investigation into TFL’s conduct in the aftermath of the tragedy.
A speeding tram was derailed at Sandilands junction in 2016 which killed seven people and injured a further 62.
Mr Khan said TfL had cooperated throughout the inquiry, adding he was unclear what the point of a further investigation would be.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:11 am

A report puts Hounslow on top for roads.
London Council’s State of the City Report found that Hounslow was the only London Borough with a low backlog of maintenance work for its roads.
Since Hounslow Highways took over the contract for looking after the streets, there has been a huge project of work undertaken including resurfacing roads and footpaths and replacing more than 15 thousand street lights.
And with £2 million to fix potholes, residents are invited to report any that need attention.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:05 am

Friday, 19 July 2019
Officers have carried out a large arrest warrant in Epsom.
Residents in Miles Road reported seeing a large police presence over the course of three hours yesterday morning.
Officers arrested and charged Darren Beckett with five counts of theft from a shop and two counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.
The 33 year old was also recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:40 pm

A teenager has been jailed for over 4 years for stabbing a man in Epsom.
Lucy Mayer reports.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:10 pm

A moped fire caused problems in Kingston this afternoon.
The vehicle caught light in the Cattle Market car park just after 3 o’clock.
The fire was put out by the activation of the sprinkler system.
There were no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:06 pm

An African Wildcat has been found by Animal Control in Roehampton.
A passer-by saw the Serval in a window, which has large legs and ears, which help them detect rodents scurrying underground.
Xena is believed to be around a year old, and possibly smuggled illegally into the country.
She’s being medically examined before being taken to a specialist wildlife facility in the UK.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:15 pm

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has stressed Kurt Zouma will be staying at the club.
The defender spent last season on loan at Everton and the Merseysiders had hoped to make the move a permanent one.
However Lampard says Zouma is an integral part of his plans at Stamford Bridge.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm

A man has been jailed for murder following the death of a woman in a fire in Teddington last August

54 year old William Kydd from Feltham, was convicted of the murder of 74-year-old Carole Harrison following a trial at the Old Bailey.
He was sentenced at the same court today today to life imprisonment and will be jailed for a minimum of 30 years.
The court heard that police, the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service were called to reports of a fire at a residential address in Mays Road at around 1am on August the 18th.
The body of a woman, later identified as Carole Harrison, was found.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as smoke inhalation and a head injury.
Carole, a mother of five and a former nurse, had lived in Teddington for 46 years, the last 18 of which were on her own since the death of her husband.
A murder investigation was launched after enquiries by LFB concluded that the fire had been started deliberately.
Detectives established that Carole had been seen in the company of a man of scruffy appearance on the day of her murder and shortly before the house was discovered ablaze.
The man was subsequently identified as William Kydd.
Kydd was arrested on suspicion of murder and denied having had any involvement, answering ‘no comment’ to all questions put to him.
He was released on bail.
Detectives continued to work on the investigation and began piecing together evidence of his presence at the scene.
A pathology report in November 2018 stated that Carole had been alive during the fire and had been assaulted shortly before it.
It was established that the fires had been started in four separate areas of the house and that internal doors had been closed; Carole would not have been able to close the doors owing to the arthritis she suffered.
Kydd was further seen on CCTV leaving Carole’s house minutes before the fire was first reported.
Forensic evidence found that Kydd had access to the address on the day in question and that, as a smoker, he had access to some form of ignition in order to smoke his cigarettes.
Mobile phone evidence showed that despite having been in near daily phone contact with Carole prior to her death, he made no attempt to call her after her murder and re-located to another area of London.
Kydd was re-arrested and was charged with murder and remanded in custody.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:09 pm

Police have been granted more time to question two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in South West London.
A 28-year-old and a 42 year old were detained at an addresses on Tuesday.
Officers have until next Tuesday to charge or release the pair.
Searches of the said house and a commercial premises in south east London are now complete.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm

A former care-taker at Malden Manor Primary is trying to claim £100,000 for work related stress.
Koullis Constantinou claims he had a series of run-ins with the head teacher and wrote to Kingston council in 2014.
The 64 year old is now seeking damages from the authority which wants his claim dismissed.
A judge at Central London County Court is expected to make a ruling soon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:59 pm

It's emerged Ant McPartlin has had five months cut from his driving ban after completing a course.
The TV presenter wasn't allowed on the road for 20 months and was fined £86,000 last year.
It’s after he admitted getting behind the wheel while over the limit during an outing to Mortlake.
He's now been told he can drive again, and has been pictured in his car with his girlfriend.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm

Today has been re-named Frantic Friday.
Drivers are set to undertake a mammoth 13.4 million car journeys this weekend as they set off on summer getaway trips.
The RAC says this is the biggest summer getaway since 2014.
Stay tuned to Jackie for the latest travel or follow the team @Jackie_Travel
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:36 pm

Hammersmith and Fulham is the worst place in South-West London to leave your bike, according to new research
Cycle Insurance company Yellow Jacket have placed it eighth worst nationwide on their list.
The most dangerous place in the UK to leave your bike is Cambridge Railway Station.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:04 pm

A third man has been charged with conspiracy to rob, following a multi-million jewellery theft in Staines
40 year old Ciro Troyano was arrested yesterday, after an appeal went out nearly three weeks ago.
The incident took place at the Elmsleigh Car Park on the 13th of May.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:08 am

Transport for London says passengers will have access to the 4G network anywhere on the Tube network from the mid-2020s
The Jubilee Line will come first - with a trial section getting mobile connectivity from March next year.
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan says projects like this will make the capital an even better place to live in, work in and visit.
It’s expected to require over 1,200 miles of cabling.
It a month after TfL announced it’s going to start monitoring the WiFi network, to anonymously track passengers movements across the lines.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:04 am

“Doing a Fulham” is now a phrase in football
Aston Villa have spent £90m on players after their return to the Premier League.
But the club distanced themselves from The Whites, saying they lost a lot of loan player, and that they’ve brought a lot of youth in.
Fulham spent £100m on players last year, only to have an abysmal season and fall back down to the championship.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:09 am

A footballer for a club in Wandsworth has died during training
Westside FC confirmed on Twitter that he “collapsed” on Wednesday and couldn’t be revived.
His identity hasn’t been revealed, but many local clubs offered their condolences to the team.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:16 am

The Liberal Democrats have increased their hold over East Sheen in yesterday’s council by-election by around 12%
Kingston MP Ed Davey called it a “privilege” to campaign with Councillor Julia Cambridge.
There were Lib Dem gains in four of the five wards contested nationwide.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:03 am

Kingston ready to help refugees integrate
Kingston Council has received over £100,000 to help integrate vulnerable migrants and refugees into the community.
The money’s come from the Government’s Controlling Migration Fund.
The cash will be used to improve health and employment opportunities while reducing pressure on Kingston’s services.
English classes will be included in the scheme.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:57 am

Hounslow scoop award for cycling scheme
Hounslow Council has picked up the 2019 London Road Safety Award.
The council has been recognised for its pioneering cycle training scheme that’s raised the profile of adult cycle training in the borough.
The scheme has seen a significant jump in the number of participants in their training sessions from 100 in 2016 to 1,686 in 2019.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:52 am

Surrey Council to build homes to help older people
Surrey County Council has outlined plans for 725 new homes to help older people live independently.
The affordable homes will be specifically designed to support older people and will be delivered within 10 years.
The plan also involves expanding the provision of supported housing for people with learning disabilities or autism.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:32 am

Thursday, 18 July 2019
Philip Hammond says he doesn't think it's controversial to believe the House of Commons should sit in the run-up to the UK leaving the EU
The MP for Runnymede and Weybridge is one of the ministers who defied the government and abstained from a vote earlier.
MPs supported an amendment that makes it more difficult for the next Prime Minister to suspend Parliament, to push through a 'no-deal' Brexit.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:33 pm

A man has been charged with seven counts of rape in Surrey
The offences were alleged to have been committed against one woman between 1994 and 2000 by a former Surrey Police sergeant.
Of the seven offences, six are alleged to have taken place off duty, and one on duty.
64 year old Derek Winston Seekings has been summonsed to appear at Guildford Magistrates Court in August.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:28 pm

Netflix's recent price rises have hit the firm's growth
The streaming service saw its shares slump by more than 10% after announcing a fall in the number of US customers for the first time in eight years.
It also missed targets for new overseas subscribers, but still thinks it will end 2019 with more than last year.
The news comes following the announcement Netflix has struck a deal to set up a permanent production base at Shepperton Studios.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm

Detectives investigating the death of a 14-year-old boy at Chertsey station say initial enquiries suggest he took his own life
Sam Connor died after school on Monday.
British Transport Police says there’s been a “great amount of speculation” around his death and the investigation is “on-going.”
Specially trained family liaison officers are working with Sam’s family which has asked for “absolute privacy.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:06 pm

A Met Police officer has admitted buying pornography at the home of a dead child while he waited for an undertaker to arrive.
PC Avi Maharaj was on duty alone when he made the purchases using the family’s Virgin TV account in February last year.
The 44 year old, who lives in Hayes but is based in Earlsfield, has been put on restricted duties pending a hearing on August the 6th.
He has indicated a guilty plea to fraud following a complaint from a member of the child's family, which led to the investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm

Putney's MP Justine Greening is one of 17 Tory MPs who defied the Government whip in today's Brexit vote
Any possible idea of suspending Parliament to push through a no-deal Brexit has been rejected by MPs.
Some expressed concerns Boris Johnson may do that, as he insists the UK must leave the EU by October the 31st "do or die."
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:49 pm

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard's hopeful they can agree a new contract with Callum Hudson-Odoi.
The young winger is yet to sign a deal with the club and has been attracting interest from German giants Bayern Munich.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm

A 41-year-old man from Epsom has been sentenced to life in jail with a minimum term of 27 years for the murder of his ex-partner in Ewell

39 year old Aliny Mendes died at the roadside following reports of a stabbing near Sparrow Farm Road in February.
Ricardo Godinho was found guilty of her murder and the possession of a bladed article following a two and a half week trial.
Here's DCI Mark Chapman.
In a statement, Aliny’s family said:
“Aliny was a beautiful, intelligent, happy, caring woman who was loved by so many people, both in the UK, and in her home country of Brazil. The events of Friday, the 8th of February took away not only a sister, daughter, grandchild and friend, but more importantly, took a loving mother away from her four small children.
“The impact that Aliny’s death has left on her children is almost impossible to put into words. All four children are under the age of 12 years old and are now left with no mother which is so hard for them to process at such a young age. It’s the small things that will have an impact on their lives growing up.
“When the children are ill their mother will not there to sooth them, when they get good results at school, their mother will not be there to praise them, when they perform in a school play, their mother will not be there to applaud them, and on birthdays, graduations, wedding days and other momentous events, their mother will not be able to share in the celebration and the joy of the occasion.
“The family cannot express enough how our lives have changed and that it’s a daily struggle to not only come to terms with what has happened but to adapt to a new way of life. We are thankful for all the efforts by the criminal justice system but no sentence will ever replace or bring back our beautiful Aliny.”
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Chapman, from the Specialist Crime Command said: “This deeply tragic incident has left Aliny’s family and friends devastated and our thoughts and sympathies are with them today.
“Aliny was on her way to pick up her children from school when she was confronted and killed by Ricardo. Throughout the investigation we have spoken with many of Aliny’s family and friends and have heard about what a caring person she was with a ‘wonderful heart’. It is clear that Aliny’s priority was her children, whom she had so much love for. We will provide ongoing support to the family.
“The attack took place in broad daylight and continues to have a traumatic effect on those who witnessed it. I would like to thank those who witnessed what happened for their actions in the immediate aftermath of this tragedy, and the wider community for the way they pulled together at such an extremely difficult time. A number of those people have been in court giving evidence, and it is thanks to those brave individuals we have managed to get this verdict today.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:58 pm

British Airways passengers using Heathrow Terminal 5 are experiencing long delays today.
Staff are having to manually check in bags following a problem at drop off.
Reports on social media are suggesting the delays are so long that some flights have been missed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm

A special constable has been dismissed from the Metropolitan Police for gross misconduct.
Emma Tompkins was attached to the West Area Command Unit.
The unit covers Ealing, Hounslow and Hillingdon.
In February last year, she entered a taxi office in Woking, said she was a police officer, and began being disrespectful to staff.
She’s been dismissed without notice.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:05 pm

Criminal Landlords in Hounslow have created a “business model” that “exploits” migrants
The council has been granted nearly £230,000 to undertake prosecutions and fines, and protect the health and safety of migrants.
Last week, additional licensing was brought in in the borough for houses with three or more people, that includes single story buildings.
The council have been contacted for comment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:04 pm

RideLondon has become the first mass participation sporting event to go single-use plastic water bottle free
Instead, tanks will be available across the course people can refill at.
In previous years, around 65,000 bottles had been handed out, which also needed a major clean-up effort afterwards.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:12 am

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard's hopeful they can agree a new contract with Callum Hudson-Odoi
The young winger is yet to sign a deal with the club - and has been attracting interest from German giants Bayern Munich.
Lampard says he's done what he can to convince Hudson-Odoi to stay.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:04 am

A regulator wants most water companies across England and Wales to cut average bills by £50 over the next five years
That includes Thames Water.
Ofwat also wants firms to invest an extra 12-billion pounds into services over that period.
The group's chief executive admits these goals will stretch the sector - but insists they are achievable.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:25 am

4,000 staff at Heathrow are due to walk out next week
Members of Unite are striking in a row over pay.
The airport says they’ve proposed a package giving a 4.6% pay rise to 70% of workers.
However, last year the Chief Executive received a 103% pay rise .
They’re walking out Thursday and Friday, and on more dates throughout August.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:03 am

Croydon looks to become the greenest in the capital
Croydon is taking steps to become the greenest borough in the capital.
It comes as its encouraging motorists to switch to environmentally-friendly vehicles.
People who drive with the least polluting vehicles will get discounts on parking permits some costing as little as £6.50 a year.
The emissions-based charging scheme would account for how much CO2 a vehicle generates to decide the permit cost.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:49 am

The MP for Carshalton and Wallington celebrates London Pride
The MP for Carshalton and Wallington has celebrated the history of London Pride.
Last weekend Tom Brake was at a seminar illustrating 50 years of pride and the progress of the Lesbian, Gay bisexual and transgender community.
Mr Brake said , ‘I am glad to stand alongside them and witness their triumph.’
The event recognises the importance of unity of people of all genders and sexuality
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:48 am

More threats of strikes at Heathrow
The Unite union is holding talks with bosses at Heathrow Airport following the threat of strikes over the summer.
More than 4,000 staff are planning to walkout from next Friday in a dispute over pay.
The two sides have agreed to discussions involving the conciliation service, Acas.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:42 am

Man is jailed for brutal assault and robbery in Clapham

A man has been jailed for a number of offences including the brutal assault and robbery of a man in Clapham.
A court heard how Lee Anthony Smith aggressively made advances towards a man he went on a date with last year in Prescott Place.
When the victim rejected him, Smith beat him over the head and then robbed him of his Rolex watch, iPhone and debit card.
The attack caused significant injuries, including fractures to the victim’s cheek bone.
The 39-year-old was also convicted of fraud and burglary for separate offences and will spend a total of 12years in prison.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:15 am

Epsom has some of the best green spaces in the world
It seems Epsom has some of the best green spaces in the world.
Four areas have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme.
They are Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve, Ewell Court Park, Alexandra Recreation Ground and Rosebery Park.
They are among 1,970 UK parks and 131 in 13 other countries around the world, that have received the prestigious Green Flag award.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:39 am

A man is found guilty of murder in Ewell
A man found guilty of murdering his ex-partner in Ewell will be sentenced today.
41-year-old Ricardo Godinho stabbed Aliny Mendes in broad daylight at the Sparrow Farm junction of London Road in February.
Mendes had been on the school run with their 3-year-old daughter at the time of the incident.
She died at the roadside shortly after police arrived having sustained multiple stab wounds.
During the trial the court heard how the pair were married but had separated in late December 2018.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:19 am

Wednesday, 17 July 2019
A 31 year old woman from Streatham is one of seven people charged following Extinction Rebellion protests
They were charged with aggravated trespass at construction sites in Bow and Stratford yesterday.
Sally Davidson of Byards Croft has been bailed along with the other perpetrators.
All seven are due to appear at Thames Magistrates Court in August.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm

A second life has been lost on the railway tracks this week
The casualty, a man in his 70’s, was hit by a train at Woking station yesterday evening
Paramedics were unable to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
South Western Railway had tweeted that someone had been struck between Surbiton and Basingstoke.
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm

Police are trying to identify the victim of an attempted bike robbery in Ewell last Wednesday
The cyclist was pushed off his bike by a man who was being chased by the police.
He fell down a river bank on a footpath in- between Colne Court and the Kingston Road. There are concerns about his welfare.
The cyclist or anyone that has any information that could help with the investigation is asked to call 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:12 pm

Govia Thameslink Railway has been fined £1 million after pleading guilty to a health and safety breach.
It’s after 24 year old Simon Brown died after sticking his head out of a window as a train approached Wandsworth Common in 2016.
Rail investigators found there was a sticker on the door warning passengers against leaning out, but it was “cluttered” with other signs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm

England has named its squad for next week's cricket Test match with Ireland.
Surrey batsman Jason Roy who attended Whitgift School in Croydon has received his first call up, as has Somerset all-rounder Lewis Gregory.
National selector Ed Smith says that there will be more additions to the team before The Ashes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:37 pm

Green candidate for Mayor of London, Sian Berry, will host a meeting on the regeneration of Kingston’s Cambridge estate tonight.
It’s an opportunity for residents concerned about the proposals to present their questions.
Current Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is recommending Kingston builds up to 1,300 homes every year over the next 5 years.
Tonight’s meeting is taking place at 6.30 at Piper Hall.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:19 pm

A 41- year-old man has been found guilty of the murder of his ex-partner in Ewell last February.

Ricardo Godinho was found guilty of stabbing 39-year-old Aliny Mendes at the Sparrow Farm junction of London Road.
She died at the roadside shortly after police arrived having sustained multiple stab wounds.
The court heard that the couple had been married but separated in late 2018. They had a three year old daughter
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:15 pm

Pub in Epsom saves historic tree

The Faraday has rescued the Swedish Whitebeam tree at the front of the pub.
The deciduous tree, planted in the 1990s and protected by way of Conservation Area status, required swift action and due care in order save it.
As the tree grew, the decking surrounding it began to restrict its growth.
The pub team, with the help of Epsom and Ewell Tree Advisory Board, quickly got to the root of the problem, cutting back the decking back to give the tree room to grow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 pm

A discovery of human bones is not believed to be linked to missing Suzy Lamplugh.
Police had been searching an area of Worcestershire in the hunt for the estate agent from East Sheen.
West Mercia Police said until a post-mortem examination, officers cannot link the find to any particular person.
Suzy disappeared in 1986 after she went to show a house to a man known only as Mr Kipper in Fulham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 pm

The ex-partner of a pregnant woman who was stabbed to death in her own home in Thornton Heath last month has accepted responsibility for the killing.
25-year-old Aaron McKenzie, from Peckham, is charged with Kelly Mary Fauvrelle's murder.
Psychiatric issues are being explored.
He's also accused of the manslaughter of her baby, who was delivered at the scene but later died.
A provisional trial date has been set for December.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:09 pm

Fire’s broken out at a service yard in Feltham.
A mixture of tyres and garden cuttings caught light last night as well as a number of wheelie bins.
There were no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:58 pm

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic says the club’s future looks bright with Frank Lampard at the helm.
Kovacic made his loan move from Real Madrid permanent earlier this month.
He says preparations for the new season are going well.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm

A restaurant nominated for an award by Kingston’s MP Ed Davey has won it.
The Prithi, which serves up Bangladeshi food on the Ewell Road in Surbiton, opened in 2005.
They entered into the Tiffin Cup Competition at the House of Commons.
They walked away with the accolade for “best restaurant in SW London.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:15 pm

The Fire Brigade took nearly 70 calls about a fire at a service yard in Feltham yesterday.
A mixture of tyres and garden cuttings were alight, as well as a number of wheelie bins.
There are no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:08 am

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has apparently waded into the row over a large-scale development in Wandsworth
The council rejected plans for a large-scale development close to the Wandle Delta in April.
But it appears the decision has now been “called in” by the mayor, who has informed planners that he will make the final call instead.
Over 300 residents objected to the plans.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am

Govia Thameslink Railway could be fined today after pleading guilty to a health and safety breach
24 year old Simon Brown died after sticking his head out of a window as a train approached Wandsworth Common in 2016.
Rail investigators found there was a sticker on the door warning passengers against leaning out, but it was “cluttered” with other signs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:47 am

A former inmate at Feltham Young Offender’s Institution will realise his dream of becoming an author tonight
Michael Maisey’s autobiography “Young Offender” will be officially launched at an event in Richmond.
He spent five years in and out of the institution in his teenage years after an abusive childhood.
He hopes his book will steer other youngsters away from a life of crime.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:24 am

Chelsea's Rudiger given driving ban
It’s been revealed that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was banned from driving for fourteen days for speeding in a court case held behind closed doors.
The German international was caught doing over 100mph in his limited edition Mercedes sports car along the Esher bypass in January.
He was sentenced on June 25th and ordered to pay a 660-pounds fine in addition to court costs and fees.
Rudiger is recovering from a knee injury and may not be fit in time for the start of the new season.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:05 am

Elmbridge Council to review taxi regulation
Elmbridge Council is reviewing its policies on how it regulates taxi and private hire services in the borough.
The council says it’s in order to maintain and improve the safety and wellbeing of the public and users of both services.
They also aim to improve air quality for those living in the borough by using low emission taxi and private hire vehicles.
From now until the 7th of October, residents will be able to give their views on a number of changes to their existing policies, which was last reviewed in 2013.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:07 am

Kovacic says Chelsea's future with Lampard looks bright
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic says the club’s future looks bright with Frank Lampard at the helm.
Kovacic made his loan move from Real Madrid permanent earlier this month.
He says preparations for the new season are going well.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:15 am

Pre-season friendlies: Crystal Palace beaten by National League side
In pre-season friendly football games yesterday Crystal Palace lost 6-2 to National League side Barnet.
Queens Park Rangers went down 2-1 at Boreham Wood while Fulham were beaten 1-nil at FC Porto.
Sutton beat Tonbridge 2-1.
Hampton & Richmond Borough lost 5-1 to Chesham at the Beveree stadium.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:32 am

Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Govia Thameslink Railway is waiting to see how much it will be fined after pleading guilty to a health and safety breach
It’s after the inquest into the death of a man on one of its trains was adjourned until tomorrow.
24 year old Simon Brown died after sticking his head out of a window as a train approached Wandsworth Common in 2016.
Rail investigators found there was a sticker on the door warning passengers against leaning out, but it was “cluttered” with other signs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:59 pm

An investigation is under way after human remains were found in a village in Worcestershire
Officers say they're exploring all lines of enquiry after the discovery of the bones in Kempsey on Friday afternoon.
The Metropolitan Police says it's not thought to be connected with the disappearance of Fulham estate agent Suzy Lamplugh.
It’s after a series of searches were launched in nearby Pershore earlier this month 33 years after Lamplugh first went missing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:19 pm

A manhunt is over
Surrey police have located 31 year old Ricky Singh Devinder Bajwa.
Bajwa, who had links to Cobham and Walton, was wanted in connection to an on-going criminal investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm

Stormzy has shared his admiration for Beyoncé, calling her "phenomenal"
The grime artist, who lives in New Malden, has posted a series of tweets praising the singer's career, art and live performances.
He’s called her achievements "unfathomable".
Beyoncé's been in the UK this week for the European premiere of The Lion King.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm

Kensington and Chelsea has been named as having the least “healthy” streets in London
Transport campaigners ranked boroughs based on air quality, how much they encouraged cycling, and how much road danger has been reduced.
Last month, the Conservative-run council blocked TfL’s plans for a cycle lane at Notting Hill Gate.
The City of London was found to be the best.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm

A sports day due to take place at a school in Chertsey was cancelled today after one of its pupils died.
A Year 9 student at Salesian School was killed after being hit by a train at Chertsey station yesterday afternoon.
Youngsters and staff are being offered counselling.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm

Thousands of pounds worth of bicycles stolen after burglars target two houses in Cobham

A large quantity of high value bikes and a selection of expensive wine were stolen after burglars broke into two homes in Cobham earlier this month.
The burglaries took place at neighbouring houses in Pine Walk overnight on the 4th of July.
The occupants of the first house were on holiday and came home to find the garage had been forced open and thousands of pounds worth of items stolen, including several bottles of wine, golf equipment and bike accessories.
The occupants of the second address were at home and woke up the following morning to find their garage and outbuilding had been broken into.
Thieves made off with bike accessories and skateboarding equipment, as well as a number of bikes, including:
Neon orange Stevens Whaka 2016 mountain bike;
Blue and white Merida Big nine 20 mountain bike;
Two dark grey Puch hybrid bikes;
Black, white and red Ghost 5100 cross lady touring bike;
Black and gold Giant TCR Advanced road racing bike;
Black, white and red Giant TCR Advanced road racing bike;
White and blue Cervelo R3 Ultegra road racing bike with yellow spokes;
Black and red Argou 18 trial bike.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm

UPDATED Police on look-out after reports of a man armed with weapon in Cobham
Police are on the look-out following reports of a man armed with a weapon at a house in Cobham this afternoon.
Officers attended an address in Portsmouth Road around 2.30pm.
A search of the property was carried out by armed officers but no weapons were found.
The man has also not been located.
The armed officers have since been stood down.
Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:58 pm

Chris Grayling has authorised a £9m payout to Heathrow ahead of HS2, apparently regardless of whether the project actually goes ahead.
The Transport Secretary awarded the money as compensation for knocking down a rail depot where Heathrow Express trains are stored.
A government spokesperson says it’s part of a series of agreements to secure the future of the Express.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:52 pm

The redevelopment of Clapham Junction is one step closer today.
An outline of the desired plans is to be submitted by Network Rail by the end of the year.
Among the options in the proposal is a “comprehensive redevelopment.”
However, cheaper options such as increasing capacity on platforms, realignment of the tracks, and platform alternations are being put forward too.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists he wants Callum Hudson-Odoi to sign a new deal at the club.
The England winger's contract expires at the end of the season and he's been the subject of sustained interest from German champions Bayern Munich.
Lampard though is hopeful Hudson-Odoi will remain at Stamford Bridge.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm

A protest is taking place at the Weybridge HQ of global outsourcing giant ISS.
The GMB Union is calling on the company to raise wages and provide sick pay from day one.
It follows a strike after the company changed pay cycles for its lowest paid staff, meaning a gap of three weeks in between payment.
ISS have been contacted for comment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:49 pm

Time is running out to have your say on plans for Kingston’s redevelopment over the next 20 years.
The “New Local Plan” or "Direction of Travel" consultation aims to identify where new houses could be built to cope with a surging population.
But some residents, like Caroline Shah, say the plan opens Kingston and the surrounding areas up to mass over-development.
The consultation finishes on July the 31st and can be found on Kingston council’s website, just search for New Local Plan or click here.
A Kingston Council spokesperson said: "When the council assesses planning applications for new buildings in the borough, legislation requires that we have to determine whether the proposals would accord with the development plan which is effectively the documents that together make up the rules for development in our area.
"For Kingston, the key development plan documents used in decision making are the London Plan and our own Core Strategy document from 2012.
The Direction of Travel is not an adopted document and has not gone through the same process as these development plan documents (DPDs) and therefore it does not have the same weight in the council's decision making on planning applications."
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm

Dozens of firefighters are tackling a fire at flats in Acton
Crews were called after it broke out on the fifth floor of a block.
Posts on social media show smoke plumes billowing from the building.
Ambulance crews say they checked one person, who wasn't taken to hospital.
The cause of the fire isn't yet known.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:52 pm

The Met Police is at Heathrow Airport today raising awareness of forced marriage.
Officers are carrying out detection work targeting inbound flights from or via 'countries of prevalence' for the crime.
They’re also looking out for perpetrators of female genital mutilation and honour based abuse and breast ironing.
Today’s operation comes after a British woman alerted officials to her forced marriage when she flew back from honeymoon alone.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm

A house which caught fire in Twickenham yesterday has been completely destroyed.

The blaze in Sandycoombe Road started at around 2pm.
Three people were taken to hospital suffering minor smoke inhalation.
The fire is believed to have been caused by combustible materials left too close to a fireplace.
Credit: LFB
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:44 am

Over one third of surviving cancer patients have received state of the art drug treatments like “immunotherapy.”
That’s according to research done by the Sutton based Institute of Cancer Research.
The findings have revealed that in some cancers such as Melanoma, use of immunotherapy treatment has overtaken chemotherapy.
The institute is preparing for the completion of a new £75 million Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:03 am

Missing Addlestone woman has been found
55 year old Victoria Smith was located earlier.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:54 am

The High Court has granted Reigate & Banstead Borough Council a protective injunction to prevent illegal encampments on land it owns
The temporary injunction will remain in force for three months pending a full hearing for a permanent injunction in November.
It covers 158 sites in the borough including parks, playgrounds, open spaces, agricultural land and car parks.
The injunction forbids caravans, mobile homes, vans and lorries from coming onto the land and setting up camps or dumping waste on it.
The Council took the decision to apply for the injunction following a recent surge in encampments and fly-tipping.
Between March and November last year, 22 unauthorised encampments were dealt with on council-owned land.
That compares to just seven over the same period in 2017.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:44 am

Hounslow Council have approved proceeding with the regeneration of Boston Manor Park in Brentford
The cabinet has given the greenlight for an application for a full grant of over £3 million by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Community Fund.
The first phase of the restoration, which focuses on Boston Manor House, will begin next week.
Once completed people can expect to see a number of changes including the creation of a new nature trail and a learning and activity extension.
Reopening of the house to the public is scheduled for spring 2021.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:05 am

New play about murdered Surrey schoolboy groomed online
The mother of murdered Caterham schoolboy Breck Bednar, who was groomed online, hopes a new play about his death will help make children more ‘digitally resilient.’
Fourteen-year-old Bednar was killed by computer engineer Lewis Daynes at a flat in Essex in 2014.
Lorin LeFave says if she had more information she would have been able to better protect her son.
The new play, Game Over, is written by contemporary playwright Mark Wheeler and it’s hoped that the production will be incorporated into school drama classes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:35 am

Mount signs new Chelsea deal
Mason Mount has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.
The midfielder starred on-loan last season at Derby - where new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was then manager.
Mount has been at the west London club since he was six and will be with the squad for their pre-season trip to Japan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:33 am

Sixth arrest made in connection with Battersea incident
A sixth man has been arrested after a car was driven at a group of people in Battersea.
The 26-year-old went alone to a police station and was arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
A man in his 20s suffered a broken leg during the incident in Lombard Road on Saturday.
Five men arrested at the scene and have since been released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:01 am

Monday, 15 July 2019
Heathrow expansion will cost £2.9bn before a single brick is laid, according to the UK’s aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Authority says the plan has now tripled in cost over the past two years, to acquire land and develop the concept.
The airport says they’re confident they’ll deliver a new runway for £14bn, and have a long track-record of being on-budget.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:59 pm

It seems Extinction Rebellion is still planning on disrupting Heathrow using drones
The group’s co-founder Gail Bradbook made the announcement at one of today’s demos on Bristol Bridge.
She said that they are planning on flying toy drones to the edge of the airport's exclusion zone.
A plan to disrupt travel at the airport for two weeks at the start of this month was abandoned.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm

UPDATE: Detectives investigating a car colliding with a group of people during an altercation in Battersea have made another arrest
The 26 year old man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of GBH with intent after voluntarily attending a police station.
The incident happened on Saturday night in Lombard Road where it was reported that a car had collided with a group following a fight.
Four people were taken to hospital for treatment and a number of other people were treated for minor injuries at the scene.
A total of five men were initially arrested on suspicion of affray but have all since been released on bail.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:37 pm

Fire broke out at a house in Twickenham earlier
Most of the ground floor of the property in Sandycoombe Road, half of the first floor and half of the roof was damaged.
The blaze broke out just before 2pm.
There are no reports of any injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm

The boyfriend of Emily Hartridge has paid tribute to her
The social media influencer died as she rode her electric scooter through Battersea on Saturday.
Jacob Hazell has posted a video to Instagram to say thank you for all the messages of support he’s received since her death.
35 year old Miss Hartridge had more than 340,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel on which she posted a weekly vlog.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm

A man has been stabbed in Thornton Heath
Police say the victim in his 50s was found with several stab wounds in Langdale Road off London Road just before 5pm.
The victim’s condition is currently unknown.
A crime scene remains in place.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm

Police in Epsom are looking to speak to two teenagers in connection with the assault of a 14 year old boy

The victim was walking along a footpath near Blenheim Road on June the 11th when he allegedly had his phone snatched.
When asked to give it back, one of the suspects allegedly punched the victim in the head before dropping the phone and fleeing.
The two suspects were captured on CCTV in the area, accompanied by a third teenager.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:09 pm

Second World War code-breaker Alan Turing will feature on the new £50 note.
It's due to enter circulation by the end of 2021.
He lived at Ivy House in Hampton High Street between 1945 and 1947 while working at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington.
There is a Blue Plaque on Ivy House recording his time there.
Mr Turing's nephew is Sir Dermot Turing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm

A dealer who targeted men on the dating app Grindr before drugging and stealing from them has been convicted of murdering one of his victims.
26-year-old Gerald Matovu from Southwark administered a fatal dose of GHB to a businessman from Chessington he'd met in August last year.
Matuvo and his lover have been found guilty of a string of other offences against 12 men over a 19-month period.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm

Mason Mount has signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea.
The midfielder starred on-loan last season at Derby where new Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was then manager.
Mount has been at the west London club since he was six and will be with the squad for their pre-season trip to Japan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 pm

Five men arrested after a car was driven into a group of people during a fight in Battersea have been released on bail.
The group, aged between 22 and 31, were being held for affray following the altercation in Battersea on Saturday night.
One man suffered a head injury, while another has been left with a broken leg.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 pm

A man has been found guilty of murdering a father from Chessington with an overdose of the drug GBL.

26 year old Gerald Matovu was found guilty at the Old Bailey earlier; he’ll be sentenced in September.
Police said it was part of a plot to steal from gay men he met on social networking sites.
He was also found guilty of multiple counts of administering a poison with intent to endanger life, fraud and theft, along with his partner Brandon Dunbar.
52-year-old HR executive Eric Michels died after being given a fatal dose of GBL, which converts to GHB when consumed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:28 pm

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a heavily pregnant woman in Thornton Heath.
25-year-old Aaron McKenzie from Peckham is accused of stabbing 26-year-old Kelly Mary Fauvrelle to death at her family home.
Her baby died in hospital four days later.
Mr McKenzie is due at the Old Bailey on Wednesday for a bail hearing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:57 pm

A 12 year old boy slipped through Heathrow security and managed to board a flight to Los Angeles before being caught
The child was unaccompanied, had no travel documents, and refused to cooperate with cabin crew once he was challenged.
It’s believed he arrived at Heathrow on a connecting flight, and could have tried to get on a plane as a dare.
The airport says he didn’t represent a security risk, and they’re working with authorities.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm

Second World War code-breaker Alan Turing will feature on the new £50 note
The mathematician played a pivotal role in the development of early computers and also laid the foundations for artificial intelligence.
A blue plaque adorns his former home in Hampton.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, made the announcement at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum earlier:
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm

A man charged with murdering his parents in Whitton is due in court later
Scotland Yard says Mustafa Arezo - who's 31 - is accused of fatally stabbing his mum and dad - Layla and Akbar.
They were found dead at the property on Friday morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:04 am

Novak Djokovic is up to five Wimbledon singles titles - after winning an epic men's final on the last day of the Championships
He beat eight-time champion Roger Federer in a five-set thriller.
The world number one eventually triumphed on a tie-break - after the deciding set had finished 12-games-all.
It puts Djokovic on 16 Grand Slam titles - four behind Federer.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:03 am

Five men arrested after a car was driven into a group of people during a fight in Battersea have been released on bail
The group, aged between 22 and 31, were being held for affray following the altercation on Saturday night.
One man suffered a head injury, while another has been left with a broken leg.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:12 am

Leatherhead charity participates in give-a-car scheme
We’re being urged to give our old cars to charity.
Leatherhead based Rainbow Trust is taking part in the Give-a-car scheme.
The enterprise arranges a free collection, then either sells your car at auction or scraps it, with the proceeds raised going to the Trust.
The charity says money raised will pay for up 200 hours of support to families with a seriously ill child.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:18 am

Surrey Cricket League: Merton register first win of Division Two season
St Lukes suffered a surprise 67 runs loss to Osterley 2000 as action continued in the Surrey Cricket League’s Premier Division.
Jason Monsserrate struck 114 as the men from Osterley posted 264 for 8 and then dismissed their opponents for 197 in Hersham.
Sumair Qasim bagged 6 for 23 to Lead Reigate Priory to a 45 runs win over Clapham Old Xaverians.
In Division One Stu Campbell had the amazing bowling figures of 5 for 6 as Ploughmans cruised to a 10 wickets win over Spelthorne.
There were also wins for Ottershaw, Park Hill and Commonwealth 1920.
Merton beat Sutton Challengers A by 3 wickets to register their first win of the Division Two season.
Spencer beat Croydon A by 10 wickets while AMY were 5 wickets winners over Team Mitcham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:23 am

Man due in court over Thornton Heath stabbing
A man's due in court later charged with murdering a heavily pregnant woman, whose baby later died in hospital.
Twenty-six-year-old Kelly Fauvrelle was killed at her home in Thornton Heath last month.
Twenty-five-year-old Aaron McKenzie, from Peckham, is also accused of the manslaughter of her son and having an offensive weapon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:10 am

Sunday, 14 July 2019
Firefighters have issued a candle safety warning after a blaze at a house in Cavendish Road in Clapham.
A candle left on a windowsill of an open window is believed to have blown over and started a fire.
The property had no working smoke alarms. The brigade was only called after one of the occupants smelt smoke.
Part of a small room in the loft area was damaged and one woman was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene before being taken to hospital.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm

Novak Djokovic has successfully defended his Wimbledon title - following an epic final with Roger Federer.
Eight-time champion Federer battled back twice to level the match at 2-all - before Djokovic took a thrilling last set on a tie break.
That was after the decider finished 12-games-all.
World number one Djokovic has now lifted the trophy at the All England Club five times - taking him level with Bjorn Borg.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm

Police investigating the murder of a man in south west London in 2017 have made a second arrest.
32-year-old Piotr Woroniecki - a Polish national - died in Clapham.
A 28 year-old held has been released under investigation - as was a 29 year-old arrested in February.
Officers said Class A drugs and nearly 100-thousand pounds in cash was found at the victim's flat.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:02 pm

Carshalton Netball Club are petitioning the council to install free sports courts in the area.
They’re pushing for a netball court and a football and basketball court.
They say “we really want to help encourage girls of all ages to get more active”.
You can find a link to the petition: here
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:23 pm

LATEST: Defending champion Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are battling it out in the men's final on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Djokovic leads by 2-sets-to-1 - winning both of them on a tie-break.
But the world number one is being made to work hard by eight-time champion Federer - who is going for a 21st Grand Slam victory.
A win for Djokovic would take him to five All England Club titles - level with Bjorn Borg.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:25 pm

The Wimbledon men's final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer is living up to its billing so far.
It continues to be an intriguing battle between eight-time champion Roger Federer and title holder Novak Djokovic in the men's final at Wimbledon.
Djokovic took the first set on a tie-break - despite his opponent looking the more impressive of the two on Centre Court.
But then eight-time champion Federer stormed back to win the second set 6-1 - and level the match.
The pair have traded some big shots and serves.
Rod Laver - the first man to win Wimbledon in the Open era back in 1968 - is among those watching on from the Royal Box.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:52 pm

LATEST: The driver of a car that collided into a group of people during a fight in Battersea last night has still not been found.
It is thought the altercation on Lombard Road began after the group exited a nearby hotel.
Police were called to reports of the fight at 11.15pm, but the driver of the car fled the scene prior to their arrival.
Five men have since been arrested and are being held for affray.
One man believed to be in his 20s suffered a broken leg, while another was left with a head injury.
A number of other people were also treated for minor injuries.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:47 pm

Two charities have doubled up during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships to help kids with brain injuries rehabilitate.
The Children’s Trust in Tadworth was put on the day with help from the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust.
Tiny motions like catching a ball that excite the brain during rehabilitation can bring massive improvements.
Chief Executive Dalton Leong says the fun of tennis is a key part of the process.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:26 pm

Novak Djokovic aims to successfully defend his Wimbledon title today.
The world number one takes on Roger Federer in the final at the All England Club.
Djokovic says the surface is ideally suited to his opponent's game.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm

The 2019 Wimbledon tennis Championships draw to a close today with in what is expected to be a thrilling men’s final.
It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for.
There’s a huge sense of anticipation ahead of the clash between two of tennis’ most talented sportsmen.
World number one Novak Djokovic is looking to defend the title he won here against Kevin Anderson last year.
For Roger Federer it’s the chance to be crowned champion for a ninth time on Centre Court.
It’s Djokovic who edges the head to head record between these two.
But it’s hard to predict who will come out on top this afternoon.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 pm

LATEST: A Man has been charged with double murder today following an incident in Whitton.
Mustafa Arezo will appear in custody at the Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
Police were called to Redfern Avenue at 09.30 on Friday morning.
Akbar and Layla Arezo, who are 64 and 74, were found fatally stabbed inside their home.
The 31 year old suspect was detained in Slough later that day.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:20 pm

Mole Valley Council is urging parents to warn their children about the dangers of going on train tracks.
It says during the school summer holidays there’s a big spike in the number of people who walk on train lines, with boys aged between 11 and 18 being the most likely culprits.
British Transport Police figures show the number of railway trespassers in the South East of England is on the rise.
In 2012 there were around 900 recorded incidents, while there were over 1,100 in 2016.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm

The MP for Runnymede and Weybridge has warned the UK would lose crucial powers in the event of a “no deal” Brexit.
Philip Hammond told the BBC that the European Union would be in charge of certain levers, such as operations at the French port of Calais.
But former Brexit Secretary David Davis says that Britain has to be able to say to the EU: “if this doesn’t work, we’ll leave anyway.”
The UK has been set a deadline of the 31st of October to leave the bloc.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm

With peak pollen season upon us, doctors at Epsom and St Helier hospitals are advising allergy sufferers experiencing adverse symptoms to use their pharmacy.
Hay fever affects up to 30% of adults and 40% of children and for most people it means itchy eyes and ears and uncontrollable sneezing.
But, doctors say for people who also have asthma, the symptoms can be much worse and they should seek help.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am

The South London Downs will be named as London’s third National Nature Reserve later this month.
The 417 hectare site along the border of Croydon and Surrey will join Richmond Park and Ruislip Woods as an NNR.
The status means that Natural England will work to protect, conserve and enhance the area.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am

A man's been charged with murdering a heavily pregnant woman in Thornton Heath.
26 year-old Kelly Mary Fauvrelle was fatally stabbed at her home in Raymead Avenue last month.
Aaron McKenzie, from Peckham, is also accused of the manslaughter of her son.
The boy was delivered by paramedics but later died in hospital.
The 25 year-old is due in court tomorrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am

Balham is rewarded for good design.
Balham Town Centre has won an award after a half a million pound refurbishment.
Streets were resurfaced, given better lighting, and space was made for public events.
The large blank wall known as the “ugly wall” was decorated with a mural to represent the area’s Edwardian and art deco past.
The Pineapple Awards from The Design Council seek to reward design excellence and contribution to urban life.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:07 am

A car is driven at a group of people in Battersea.
A crime scene is being investigated tonight after a car was reportedly driven at a group of people on Lombard Road in Battersea as they left a hotel.
Police were called at 11.15 pm to reports of a fight.
One man suffered a broken leg and was taken to hospital. Six people had minor injuries.
Three males have been arrested for attempted murder and four for affray after a fight broke out.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:09 am

Gang is sentenced for torturing man in Fulham.
A criminal gang of 5 men who dragged a man away from his pregnant girlfriend, beat him and poured acid over him have together been jailed for more than 50 years.
They kidnapped the victim in Maida Vale on the 24th September 2018 and kept him tied up in a bath for 12 hours at the address of one of the gang in Fulham Palace Road.
They demanded payment from the victim’s mother but despite receiving £6,000 they continued to hold him and demanded delivery of a Rolex watch.
The victim was later dumped at the side of the road where he was helped by a passing member of the public.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:03 am

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