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107.8 Radio Jackie - Bulletins aired each hour
Saturday, 4 January 2020
Richmond council are reminding residents over 40 years old that they are entitled to a free NHS Health Check every five years.
The NHS Health Check is designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.
In the last six months nearly 6000 residents were invited by their GP to have a check. However, less than half of those took up the offer.
This year, they want even more people to take stock of their health and go and have a free check-up.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm
 
An unsafely discarded cigarette is believed to have caused a flat fire in Hammersmith on New Year’s Day.
The Brigade was called just after 10 minutes past 3 in the afternoon and the fire was under control by 4 o’clock.
Officer Ed Hawes said, “It’s absolutely vital you ensure your cigarette is completely out when you’ve finished smoking it.”
Three people left the property before the Brigade arrived.
Thankfully there were no injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:08 pm
The Chief Constable of Surrey Police will be taking questions from the public, in a series of roadshows this month.
There’ll also be a chance to talk to the Police and Crime Commissioner about his plans for Council Tax.
Chief Constable Gavin Stephens says they’re cracking down on drug dealers using vulnerable people’s homes as a base.
Wednesday, 8th January - Surrey Heath (Camberley Theatre)
Thursday, 9th January - Mole Valley (Dorking Halls)
Tuesday, 14th January - Elmbridge (Civic Centre)
Wednesday, 15th January - Spelthorne (Hythe Centre)
Tuesday, 21st January - Woking (LightBox)
Monday, 27th January - Epsom & Ewell (Longmead Centre)
Tuesday, 28th January - Reigate & Banstead (Harlequin Theatre)
Wednesday, 29th January - Runnymede (Chertsey Hall)
Thursday, 30th January - Tandridge (South Godstone Community Hall)
Monday, 3rd February - Waverley (Farnham Maltings)
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm
The MP for Hayes and Harlington John McDonnell has spoken to crowds in London as there have been demonstrations in the city from the Stop The War Coalition.
The first funeral's taken place for the Iranian commander killed in a US airstrike - as Tehran promises "severe revenge" over the killing.
Donald Trump says the assassination was necessary to "stop a war, not start one".
Thousands marched through Baghdad earlier, chanting anti-American slogans.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:05 pm
Leatherhead Skatepark Renovation proposal
Six new designs have been put forward as part of a proposal to renovate a skate park in in Leatherhead.
Mole Valley District Council are planning to modernise the Kingston Road Recreation Ground, as the site is now 12 years old and coming to the end of its life.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:08 pm
Surrey Police appeal for witnesses
Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault outside Dia Y Noche bar in Epsom in the early hours of Wednesday, 1 January.
They were called to Dia Y Noche bar in The Oaks Square at around 2am following reports of an assault outside the premises. Officers arrived to paramedics treating the victim, a man who was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm
Croydon Council snap up more commercial property.
Croydon Council has purchased two more local properties to provide rental income for its frontline services delivered to residents.
The properties bought by the council are occupied by builders’ merchants Selco and medical supplies specialist Alliance Healthcare.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:08 pm
New Workers Course in Richmond
A prize-winning employability course designed for workers at all levels, including managers and professionals is coming to Richmond.
Room for Work is a 12-week programme where participants can learn current job search techniques.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:05 pm
Richmond Council offer aid to stop smoking.
Richmond council are urging smokers looking to quit this New year to take advantage of the free, local services available to help them.
The authority provides a free Stop Smoking service, which includes confidential face-to-face advice and support from specialist advisers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:06 pm
Chelsea pay homage to their past success.
Chelsea Football Club is celebrating 50 years since their first FA Cup triumph in 1970 with an anniversary shirt commemorating an iconic moment in the Blues’ history.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:07 pm
Fulham and Brentford will be kicking off one of the biggest sporting days today.
It’s the FA Cup third round this afternoon.
Fulham are taking on Aston Villa while Brentford will tackle Stoke.
A short film narrated by Prince William will be played before the matches to encourage football fans to look after their mental health.
The film is in collaboration with Public Health England, Every Mind Matters, the Football Association and Heads Together's Heads Up campaign.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm
The family of a man that died on New Year’s Eve following a collision in Stanwell have released a statement paying tribute to him.
Dominic Fell was involved in an accident between a white Toyota Yaris and an HGV at the junction of Bedfont Road at 11.39pm.
His family said how he was the most loving, generous, and kind young man you could ever wish to meet.
They are also overwhelmed by the generosity of donations to the go fund me page ‘BA angels’ which has raised over 50 thousand pounds.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
An 11 year old girl has discovered a rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on the shelves of Wimbledon Library.
Emily Saiban learned how to identify the book by watching a video on Youtube.
She couldn’t believe it when it ticked all the boxes, including an extra wand in a list on page 53.
The book’s in remarkably good condition given that its been in circulation at the library for 22 years.
It had been part of the Schools Library Service and was only transferred to the open shelves last February.
It’s been borrowed only three times since.
It’s now been taken out of circulation and being kept safe at the offices of Merton Council.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
Staff at Mole valley Council have raised £2,200 for charity from their Christmas raffle.
The money will go to local charity Besom, which helps vulnerable households in Dorking, Ashtead and Leatherhead.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
It’s been revealed that last year’s RideLondon cycle events raised 11 and a half million pounds for charity.
The news comes as the clock ticks down or entries to this year’s 100 mile ride through Surrey and South West London.
Ride London bills itself as the world’s greatest festival of cycling.
Last year over a hundred thousand riders took part in seven separate events during one August weekend.
It’s a chance for those who ride for work or leisure to rub shoulders with top sportsmen and women like the British Olympic champion Dani Rowe, who helped raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
The organisers at Transport for London and Surrey County Council say over £77 million has been raised for good causes in the past seven years.
The next RideLondon will be on August 15th and 16th, but potential riders will have to be quick as registrations close at 5 o'clock this evening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:58 am
Leatherhead has designs for its skate park.
Six new designs have been put forward as part of a proposal to renovate a skate park in Leatherhead.
Mole Valley District Council are planning to modernise the Kingston Road Recreation Ground, as the site is now twelve years old and coming to the end of its life.
Members of the public are invited to look at the proposals on the council’s website and choose your top three designs.
The deadline to have your say has been extended until Monday 6th January.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:08 am
Ewell and Epsom train service is to get back on track.
Trains are set to resume running between Ewell West and Epsom on Monday, following a landslide which has closed the line for three weeks.
The incident occurred on Saturday, 14 December, following heavy rainfall. Engineers found the embankment had failed after becoming saturated.
Around 2,000 tonnes of material from the embankment had to be removed in order to rectify the issue.
Tests will take place on Sunday night to make sure it is safe for trains to run on Monday morning.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:39 am
Friday, 3 January 2020
Sale picked up a bonus point as they thrashed Harlequins in rugby union's Premiership this evening.
It finished 48-10 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The victory moves Sale up to third in the table.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:05 pm
An elderly man is recovering after being hurt during an argument between two cyclists in Bushy Park
The man in his sixties, was found on the ground with a badly injured leg by paramedics on December 12th.
He was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery.
Police are keen to find the other cyclist who rode off after the incident.
The Suspect is described as a white man, aged 30-40, tall, well built and clean-shaven. He is said to have spoken with a London accent.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:31 pm
The new leisure centre in New Addington opened today after two years of construction.
The centre was initially budgeted at £17m, but costs since soared to £25m.
The facility will be cashless, with even 25p tokens for the pool changing rooms being charged to a card.
It has a six-lane swimming pool, community halls with capacity for around 300 people, and gym filled with modern equipment.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:05 pm
A Police investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains at an address in Barnes.
Officers attended a property in Nowell Road after concerns had been raised about the welfare of an occupant, which is when the discovery was made.
An analysis of the remains have confirmed they are human, and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
Enquiries into the circumstances continue, including to establish the identity of the deceased person.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:05 pm
An appeal has gone out for rail passengers between Streatham and Tulse Hill who may have seen an attempt to steal a phone.
British Transport police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident on December 12th, in which three women and a man surrounded a female passenger and tried to snatch her phone after she’d refused to let them use it.
If you have any information you can contact police on 101.
 
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:10 pm
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a lamppost in Feltham
Police were called yesterday evening to Bedfont Road where the 19-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the collision.
Next of kin have been notified, but police are asking anyone with information to contact them on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:50 am
Three companies are to pay more than 10-million pounds to the watchdog's redress fund over power cuts in August which left more than one million customers without energy
It also left Clapham Junction station in a blackout.
Ofgem's investigation found the combined loss of two large generators after a lightning strike triggered the chaos.
Commuters and rail passengers were left stranded on 9th August - with failed traffic lights adding to road problems.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:09 am
An amended service on South Western Railway continues today as staff reportedly need refresher courses on safety matters
One person on social media called it a “joke”, while another said it should have been done over Christmas.
Members of the RMT union walked out for 28 days last month in a row over the role of guards on trains.
The operator says they’re required to undertake safety assessments following the strike.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:04 am
Harlequins could move up to third in the rugby union Premiership tonight with a big win over Sale at the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford
A victory for Sale would see them move to within a point of second placed Northampton.
Kick-off is 7.45pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:38 am
A man's appearing in court today charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in front of her child in Streatham Hill
Officers were called on Monday evening to reports of an attack in Downton Avenue.
The victim's injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.
Forty-three-year-old Mark Brazant, from Ealing, has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
He’ll appear at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:16 am
Hounslow and Croydon are among the more than 100 councils across England to be awarded a share of more than four million pounds, to crack down on rogue landlords
The funding, which was announced in November, will target those who flout the law by offering inadequate or unsafe housing.
The government insists it'll deliver a better deal for renters – but the Labour Party’s calling it 'a drop in the ocean'.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:18 am
Thursday, 2 January 2020
Detectives in Hounslow say homeowners with security cameras could help them identify those behind a brutal stabbing just before Christmas
35 year old Ebrima Chem was found suffering from multiple stab wounds at a residential address in Grove Road in the early hours of December 19th, and died a few hours later.
Police are particularly interested to view CCTV footage from homes in neighbouring Hibernia and Hanworth Roads, as well as Nelson Road and Hospital Bridge Road in Whitton.
Four people have been arrested and two charged as part of the investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:59 pm
Staines Magistrates Court have granted a full closure order for a property in Sunbury
The house in Beechwood Avenue was previously given a partial closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing.
This meant that only people who were named on the property were allowed inside.
However, the anti-social behaviour continued.
This resulted in the court granting a full closure order preventing anyone, including the owner, from entering the property for three months.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm
Sutton Council says it’s working closely with the Senior Leadership Team of a school in Wallington damaged by a fire
The blaze destroyed a number of classrooms at Bandon Hill Primary School on Christmas Day.
Parents have since been told that pupils in reception and year 1 and 2 will not be able to attend school until the 20th of January.
The council says it’s working to try and ensure the school is “fully operational as quickly as possible”.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm
The Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park has been named as the ninth most tranquil place in London
The new “tranquillity index” has been three years in the making, with 28-year-old Grant Waters crowdsourcing and consulting with academics.
Number one is the Woodberry Wetlands in Stoke Newington.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm
A 15 and a 16-year-old have been arrested following a stabbing in Staines
CCTV pictures were released after a man was attacked late at night outside Turtle Bay on the High Street.
The man in his 20s is still in hospital with serious and potentially life-changing injuries.
A 20-year-old man who was originally arrested is still under investigation.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm
Police investigating the stabbing of a woman in front of her child in Streatham Hill have arrested a 43 year old man.
The victim was pushing a pram when she was stabbed three times on Monday evening by an attacker who ran off along Downton Avenue.
She was treated in hospital where her injuries were found to be non life-threatening.
Police say a man was detained when he walked into a West London Police Station in the early hours of this morning
He was further arrested for suspected possession of an offensive weapon remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm
Three teenagers have been convicted by an Old Bailey jury of killing an Uber-eats delivery driver in Battersea
Three teenagers have been convicted by an Old Bailey jury of killing an Uber-eats delivery driver in Battersea.
Iderval Da Silver was fatally punched and kicked last May as he tried to stop his scooter being stolen.
He was left unconscious and died three days later of a bleed to the brain.
19 year-old Jaden Richards from Wandsworth was found guilty of murder. A 16 year old youth was also convicted of murder and a 17 year old of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
All three will be sentenced next month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:42 pm
Two Brighton fans and one Chelsea supporter were arrested for abuse during yesterday's match in the Premier League
One of the home fans was ejected from the Amex for racially abusing Chelsea players.
The other two people were thrown out for making homophobic comments.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:35 am
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in a park in Surbiton
Police have just released details of the incident on the 18th of December in Fishponds Park.
39 year old Lee Styles was found with serious head injuries and pronounced dead the next day.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed to a date this month.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:15 am
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says their busy run of Premier League fixtures over the last fortnight has certainly been mixed
The fourth-placed side got a 1-1 draw at Brighton after 2 wins and a defeat in their last four games.
Lampard says he's learnt a lot from the matches.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:16 am
More than £36,000 has been raised for three British Airways cabin crew who were killed in a road crash in Stanwell
A fourth person was injured when a car and lorry collided near Heathrow airport on New Year's Eve.
The "BA Angels Fund" is raising money for the victims' families.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 am
Brentford are up to third in the Championship table this morning after yesterday’s convincing 4-nil win at Bristol City
The Bees are now just nine points off the leaders.
West Brom and Leeds drew 1-all in their top of the table clash.
Fulham slipped to fifth after going down 2-1 to Reading at Craven Cottage.
Queens Park Rangers romped to a 6-1 win over Cardiff at Loftus Road.
In League One AFC Wimbledon were held to a 1-all draw by strugglers Southend at Kingsmeadow.
There was an eight-goal thriller at Gander Green Lane where Sutton ran past Woking 6-2 in the National League.
In the South Division Hampton & Richmond Borough lost 3-nil at home to Dulwich Hamlet.
Kingstonian notched up their third straight win in the Isthmian League, winning 2-1 at Bishop’s Stortford.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:57 am
Wednesday, 1 January 2020
A man has been arrested following a stop and search in Southall.
He was detained by officers in Waltham Road after they discovered narcotics hidden under his tongue.
He’s set to appear in court at a later date for possession of class A drugs.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:59 pm
A 78-year-old man has gone missing from Sutton.
Carl Ialongo was last seen yesterday afternoon holding a distinctive white walking stick with high visibility stickers and his next of kin’s phone number on.
Police are extremely concerned for his welfare as he suffers from Alzheimer’s and diabetes and has missed his medication.
It’s believed he could be using buses in Morden, Cheam and surrounding areas.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:55 pm
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital following a collision in Carshalton
Officers were called to Carshalton Park Road shortly after 2pm to reports of collision between a car and a child.
The child was found with a leg injury, but his condition has been assessed as non-life threatening.
No arrests have been made and enquires are continuing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:00 pm
Chelsea have missed out on an eighth Premier League away win of the season
They took an early lead but conceded late and had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Brighton.
Boss Frank Lampard says they should have had it won by half time.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Three people have been killed in a crash involving a car and a lorry near Heathrow Airport
A fourth person was injured in the collision in Stanwell late last night.
The HGV left the road and ended up in water that runs along the side of the road - with the driver being taken to hospital as a precaution.
Reporter Laura Bundock has more on the victims:
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Crystal Palace will be hoping for more goals to start 2020
They go to strugglers Norwich this evening with only Watford having scored fewer times in the Premier League this season.
With teams now able to make transfers this month, manager Roy Hodgson is confident the club's owners will be able to assist them by bringing in reinforcements.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Three teenage boys have been stabbed at a New Year's Eve house party in West Norwood
Police were called to a property in Casewick Road just after midnight, following a fight.
The 17 and 18-year-olds are in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
Lampard speaks about Brighton boss ahead of game this afternoon
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he's got huge respect for the manager of this afternoon's opponents, Brighton.
Graham Potter was in charge of Swansea in the Championship last season, who twice faced a Derby side managed by Lampard.
The former England midfielder says he's impressed with the way Potter's handled the step up to coaching a Premier League team. Kick off is at 12.30.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:05 pm
Vote for your favourite London borough entry at the New Year Parade!
Performers from Croydon will take part in London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) today.
This year’s parade and competition’s theme is ‘London loves life’ where Croydon will be competing with the title ‘In Croydon our heart beats’.
The float will be celebrating the borough’s diversity with a range of performances including African drummers, Inca flute players and dance troupes.
The public can vote for their favourite London borough entry from midday by visiting the LNYDP website.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
Three die in fatal accident near Heathrow
Photo credit @OVLOVULTRA
Three people have died after a collision involving a car and a lorry, in Stanwell last night.
The accident took place on Bedfont Road on the junction of Long Lane near Heathrow Airport.
The lorry left the road and ended up in the Longford River.
Two men and a woman all in their twenties who were in the car died at the scene. A 25 year-old woman, also in the car is in hospital in a serious condition.
Police are appealing for any video footage from witnesses. You can call 101 and quote the reference number PR/P19303422 if you have any information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
A healthy New Year for Croydon residents
Residents in Croydon can make a fresh start this New Year by adopting healthier habits with online tips and help from the council's health website www.JustBeCroydon.org.
Croydon Live Well advisors aim to help with positive long-term changes like quitting smoking, losing weight, drinking less and exercising more.
The scheme is part of Croydon Council’s ongoing investment in community services to address health problems more often associated with lifestyle.
An online health checker will assess eligibility for the free face-to-face service. You can access the website here.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:05 am
Former British Prime Minister John Major considered renaming Heathrow Airport after Sir Winston Churchill according to confidential papers from the 1990’s which have been released
The Tory leader asked senior Whitehall officials to explore the possibility after London businessman Harvey Spack suggested, in a letter to the PM, Sir Winston Churchill Airport was better than “stupid” Heathrow.
Proposals to honour Sir Winston by naming London’s flagship 16-billion pound Crossrail project after him also failed – overruled by then London Mayor Boris Johnson.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:42 am
The first matches on the 2020 Premier League fixture list sees Brighton play Chelsea and Burnley host Aston Villa
Leicester and Manchester City both have the chance to start the new year by cutting Liverpool's advantage at the top of the league.
Brendan Rodgers' side are at Newcastle, while the champions take on Everton.
They can make up ground with the leaders not in action until tomorrow.
Elsewhere, Norwich take on Crystal Palace.
In the Championship Fulham will look to keep in touch with the top two with a win over Reading at Craven Cottage.
The league’s top two meet this evening when West Brom entertain Leeds.
Both sides are level on points at the top of the table, with the visitors to the Hawthorns ahead on goal difference.
Elsewhere, fourth placed Brentford are at Bristol City while QPR entertain Cardiff at Loftus road.
In League One AFC Wimbledon take on struggler Southend at Kingsmeadow.
Sutton entertain Woking at Gander Green Lane in the National League.
In the South Division Hampton & Richmond Borough host Dulwich Hamlet at the Beveree Stadium.
In Isthmian League action Kingstonian travel to Bishop’s Stortford while Leatherhead entertain Carshalton.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:11 am
An accident in Stanwell involving a car and a lorry has resulted in four people being seriously injured
Officers were called to Bedfont Road just after 11.30 last night after reports of a crash at the junction with Long Lane.
It’s believed the lorry swerved off the road and entered the Longford River.
The lorry driver was unhurt but two men and two women in the car suffered serious injuries.
Roads in the immediate area are closed.
Police are appealing for information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:13 am
Tuesday, 31 December 2019
Surrey Police have released images of two men they would like to speak to following a burglary in Epsom
  
At around 6:30pm on the 23rd of December two handbags were stolen from the kitchen of a house on Bannow Close.
A bank card from one of the handbags was later used at Costcutter, in Vale Road shortly before 6:45pm.
Anyone with any information is to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm
A couple who led the campaign to become civil partners rather than husband and wife are the first to enter one of the mixed-sex unions
Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan won a legal bid at the Supreme Court last year to legalise the ceremony for heterosexual couples.
The option was only previously available to same-sex partners.
Speaking at the Register Office in Kensington and Chelsea, Rebecca says a traditional marriage wasn't for them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Residents in Richmond are being reminded that they can recycle their real Christmas tree at the beginning of January
They will be picked up on the scheduled garden waste collection day for your street between Monday 6 January and Friday 17 January.
Trees should be placed outside the front of your property and must be visible from the kerbside without blocking the pavement.
This service is free, and you do not need a garden waste contract to have your tree collected and recycled.
You can also take your tree to one of several sites across the borough.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 pm
Brentford Football Club is mourning the death of former player Michael Block
Better known as Mickey, the 79-year-old died before Christmas.
Block started at Chelsea when he was just 17, and went on to join Brentford in 1962, helping the team eventually move from Division 4 to Division 3 in 1966.
Brentford FC sends its condolences to Micky’s friends, family and former teammates.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
Richmond Council has agreed to recommission its children’s services to be delivered by Achieving for Children until 2026
It follows a decision at an Education and Children’s Services Committee meeting.
After considering several recommissioning options, the decision was taken to extend the contract jointly with Kingston for another five years.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm
A woman's been stabbed by a man in front of her child in Streatham Hill
A woman's been stabbed by a man in front of her child in Streatham Hill.
The 36-year-old was targeted while pushing her pram along Downton Avenue yesterday evening.
Police say it was an unprovoked attack, which left the victim in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No-one's been arrested.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:12 am
The Liberal democrats acing leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged his party to continuing to fight against Brexit in 2020
The Liberal democrats acing leader Sir Ed Davey has pledged his party to continuing to fight against Brexit in 2020,
The Government says it plans to take Britain out of the European Union on January 31st, but in a new year message the Kingston and Surbiton MP says his party should continue to shake things up.
Sir Ed Davey took on the caretaker role when the former LibDem leader Jo Swinson, lost her West Dumbartonshire seat at the recent general election.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:11 am
Passengers on South Western Railways are being promised a smoother ride in the New Year
Passengers on South Western Railways are being promised a smoother ride in the New Year.
The company, whose trains run from waterloo to destinations in South-West London, Surrey and Hampshire, is planning to introduce 90 new trains from the summer.
It’s better news for travellers who’ve been hit throughout December by a strike over the role of guards on commuter services.
South Western Railways are among nine companies planning to introduce a thousand new trains. 12 of those will run Heathrow Express services to and from Paddington.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:08 am
An exhibition celebrating five centuries of history through the lens of one road in Richmond, will be curated by the Museum of Richmond.
Thanks to Civic Pride funding, the exhibition will focus on the social history of Queen’s Road named after Queen Victoria.
It will tell the story of how the road developed from a muddy track through the countryside to a thriving modern community.
It will do this by looking at the lives of the residents, as well as the buildings they lived in.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 am
Detectives continue to investigate the fatal stabbing of 60-year-old John Kennett in Thornton Heath.
Police were called at around 9:30pm on the 23rd of December to reports of a stabbing in Woodcroft Road.
Mr Kennett was found outside a residential address suffering from stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:49pm.
Police believe the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 am
Bristol was the most searched for location outside of London for those looking for a new property in the last year.
Rightmove says the city was popular with both buyers and renters.
Miles Shipside from the property site explains what people are looking for.
Meanwhile in London, the most searched for area for buyers was Wimbledon, while renters preferred Canary Wharf.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:33 am
Monday, 30 December 2019
A woman is in hospital following a stabbing in Streatham Hill
Police were called to Downton Avenue at 5.20pm to reports that a woman in her 30s had been stabbed.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life changing.
No arrests have been made and enquires are continuing.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:45 pm
Caroline Flack has been pictured at Heathrow Airport and according to The Sun is heading to LA to take a break
It's reported Flack is spending new year in Los Angeles following her arrest for assault.
The presenter denies attacking her boyfriend Lewis Burton, who she's restricted from seeing ahead of the trial.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:45 pm
Surrey Police are looking to speak to two men seen in the Vale Road Costcutter store in Epsom last week after a stolen bank card was used there
Last Monday, two handbags were stolen from a house in Bannow Close at around 6:30 pm, with a bank card from one of the bags being used around 15 minutes later.
The men are described as being white and in their twenties, with one being around 5ft 8 with shaved blond hair and a beard, and the other around 6ft tall.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 (999 in an emergency) quoting PR/ 45190137734.
You can also give information, 100% anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm
Surrey Police are investigating after a 50-year-old woman had racial abuse shouted at her in Camberley
The incident happened at around midnight on the 11th December on Charles Street.
Surrey Police would like to speak to two men and a woman, aged in their twenties, who were in the area at the time, to understand what happened.
The woman was wearing an olive coloured coat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Surrey Police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:34 pm
A British Airways passenger had to be handcuffed after climbing over sleeping travellers while flying from Texas to Heathrow.
William Clegg allegedly broke free from the restraint and tried to headbutt a flight attendant, then dragged them to the floor.
The 30-year-old is also accused of assaulting five cabin crew members and smoking on the plane.
Earlier, he had allegedly put a T-shirt over a female cabin crew member’s head before pulling another member of staff to the ground.
He is due to appear at Isleworth Crown Court in January.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:05 pm
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his team won’t be able to compete with the Premier League’s best unless they’re prepared to fight for 90-minutes.
Goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham led them to a 2-1 win over Arsenal.
The Blues are now four points clear of Manchester United for the last Champions League qualification place.
Lampard says it’s his job to get extra mileage out of the players.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm
Hull City came from behind to beat Queens Park Rangers in the Championship at Loftus Road yesterday.
They had failed to win any of their four previous fixtures in the Championship, and they were second best for much of the first half.
But Bowen's late free kick found Irvine unmarked at the far post.
The Australian gave the Tigers all three points to lift them up to 12th in the Championship table, with QPR falling to 15th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:30 pm
Two men have been jailed after Surrey Police found cocaine during a vehicle stop in Esher.
27-year-old Albano Memaj and 23-year-old Eligon Qafa were arrested after a vehicle stop check on Esher High Street on 30th October.
Both were jailed at Guildford Crown Court on 16th December after they both admitted to the possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
Borough Commander, Inspector Bert Dean said this case shows how “effective [their] proactive stop searches can be”.
Anyone with any information or concerns about drug dealing is urged to contact police on 101.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 pm
From April hospitals in England will be required to provide free parking for disabled blue badge holders, parents of sick children staying overnight and staff working night shifts.
The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that the new regime will be rolled out within months, making sure all hospitals follow the same rules.
But they’ve failed to give details of how much it would cost to scrap parking charges for these groups.
Last year NHS trusts in England made more than £226-million pound from car parks and Kingston Hospital, Epsom & St Helier and Surrey and Sussex Health Care were among 53 trusts that increased their car parking charges.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:03 pm
A Nigerian prisoner who scribed a plea in a Christmas card found by a girl in tooting says he and a fellow inmate wrote in more than one.
The man, known only as Antoine, claims they wrote similar messages in 10 boxes of cards from inside a Chinese jail.
He heard his note had been found after he was released from prison two months ago after a four-year stretch for alleged contract fraud.
The men decided to act last summer after a new warden said foreign prisoners would join Chinese ones in forced labour.
Tesco’s are investigating.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:05 am
A railway line that passes through Coulsdon south and East Croydon has suffered significant damage after a landslip during heavy rainfall.
The track between Tonbridge and Redhill closed after the River Eden burst its banks and will stay that way "for the foreseeable future".
Fiona Taylor, of Network Rail, said there had been "a significant earthworks failure" which is "a huge challenge in a very remote location".
Engineers said it can’t be fixed until the ground stopped moving.
Southern rail said it’s working closely with Network Rail and waiting to receive an estimate of when the line can reopen.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 am
The family of a man shot dead in front of his wife and child on Christmas Eve in Battersea have spoken of their heartbreak.
Flamur Beqiri, a Swedish national, aged 36, was killed in Battersea Church Road in what police say could have been a "targeted attack", yards from his home.
In a statement, his family said they were in "shock and grieving" and asked for their privacy to be respected.
No arrests have been made and police continue to appeal for witnesses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:05 am
An unattended candle is believed to have caused a fire at a house converted into flats in Mitcham
Firefighters assisted a man from the affected flat in Grenfell Road yesterday morning.
He was suffering from smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital.
A small part of the flat was damaged by the fire.
Six further people from neighbouring flats left before the Brigade arrived.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade reminded the public that:
“Candles are one of the most common causes of fire. They should never be left unattended and kept away from curtains and anything else that can easily catch fire.”
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:46 am
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his team won’t be able to compete with the Premier League’s best unless they’re prepared to fight for 90-minutes
Goals from Jorginho and Tammy Abraham led them to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Arsenal.
The Blues are now four points clear of Manchester United for the last Champions League qualification place.
Lampard says it’s his job to get extra mileage out of the players.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 am
From April hospitals in England will be required to provide free parking for disabled blue badge holders, parents of sick children staying overnight and staff working night shifts
The Department for Health and Social Care has announced that the new regime will be rolled out within months, making sure all hospitals follow the same rules.
But they’ve failed to give details of how much it would cost to scrap parking charges for these groups.
Last year NHS trusts in England made more than £226-million pound from car parks and Kingston Hospital, Epsom & St Helier and Surrey and Sussex Health Care were among 53 trusts that increased their car parking charges.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:11 am
Sunday, 29 December 2019
Fulham beat struggling Stoke City 1-0 at Craven Cottage to go third in the Championship
Bobby Decordova-Reid kept up his recent hot scoring spree when he secured a goal in the 26th minute.
Fulham are again in home action on New Year's Day.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:28 pm
Around 14 prison staff have been treated in hospital after a riot broke out in Feltham Young Offenders institute on Friday
A female prison officer almost lost her ear after a group attack by 16 young inmates.
The offenders carried out the pre-meditated attack going as far as coating themselves in oil to prevent being apprehended.
The Ministry of Justice has said no-one was seriously injured and the disturbance was brought under control within 25 minutes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:48 pm
Brentford have ended 2019 with London derby defeat against Millwall
The game was settled by a first half goal from Millwall’s Aiden O'Brien after just eight minutes.
Brentford have now lost three of their past four away league games, and have not won away since their 3-0 success at Wigan on 9 November.
They end the decade fourth in the Championship - their highest position in the English football pyramid at the end of a calendar year since World War Two.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:54 pm
Chelsea scored twice late on to pull off a Premier League win at London rivals Arsenal
Their goals came in the 83rd and 87th minutes in the 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
Boss Frank Lampard made a first half substitution when his team were behind - he ditched his three-man central defence and introduced Jorginho after 34 minutes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:18 pm
Domestic fire reported at a house near Esher Station this afternoon
It is understood everyone involved in the incident is safe. Allegedly eight fire engines and many other emergency response vehicles arrived at the scene.
A local witness claims that the cause of the fire was electrical and started in the loft.
Surrey Fire Brigade have been asked for a statement but currently are not in a position to comment. Updates to follow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:24 pm
In the annual rugby union ‘Big game’ at Twickenham Stadium yesterday Harlequins were held to a 30-all draw by Premiership strugglers Leicester Tigers.
It was a close call between the teams at the interval in front of 75-thousand fans.
Meanwhile Harlequins Women beat Leinster 47-26 in the first women’s club match at Twickenham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:08 pm
There has been a serious assault in Staines in the early hours of last Sunday.
A man was reportedly stabbed in the stomach outside Turtle Bay in Staines High Street.
The victim, who is in his twenties remains in hospital with serious and potentially life changing injuries.
Police continue to appeal for information and have released CCTV images of two men thought to be connected to the incident.
The image can be found on our Jackie news Twitter feed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am
Patients are being offered the chance to see if virtual reality can make a difference during an operation?
Orthopaedic surgeons at St George’s Hospital in Tooting are trialling virtual reality headsets during regional anaesthetic surgery.
It is hoped that the technique will help reduce stress and anxiety amongst patients during upper limb surgery.
If the trial is a success, doctors hope it will be adopted more widely.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am
England opener Rory Burns has made a fine start this morning on day four in Centurion.
Burns who was born in Epsom and honed his cricket skills whilst at Whitgift School in Croydon scored 84 runs.
He was replaced at the crease by Captain Joe Root who is fit to bat after an illness scare
A short time ago they were 145 for 2, chasing a record 376 for the win.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:15 am
Two emerging managers in the Premier League meet this afternoon when Chelsea head to north London to take on Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s former deputy Mikel Arteta takes charge of the Gunners for only his second game.
Chelsea counterpart Frank Lampard says the Spaniard would have learned a lot when he played for Arsene Wenger.
So Lampard questions just how inexperienced Arteta really is.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:07 am
A man's appeared in court accused of stabbing another man to death as he slept in Hounslow.
Thirty-five-old Ebrima Cham, who was known as Brim, was murdered at a flat in Grove Road.
Police believe it was a targeted attack.
Thirty-nine-year-old Simon Emmons, from Whitton, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
He’ll have a bail hearing on Tuesday.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:11 am
Former British tennis number one Andy Murray will miss next month's Australian Open due to injury
The Oxshott resident was set for an emotional return to Melbourne a year after announcing his retirement before career saving hip surgery.
But a pelvic injury sustained by the Scot in Great Britain's Davis Cup campaign in November means Murray will miss the Grand Slam event.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:59 am
In National League action yesterday, Sutton beat Yeovil 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Gander Green Lane
Woking went down 4-1 at Torquay.
In the National League South Hampton & Richmond borough were held to a goalless draw by Bath at the Beveree Stadium.
Kingstonian are up to thirteenth in the Isthmian League this morning following a 2-1 win at Potters Bar.
Corinthian Casuals beat Cheshunt 3-1 at the King George’s Field in Tolworth, but they remain rooted to the bottom of the table.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:23 am
Police have released CCTV images of two men they’d like to speak to in connection with the serious assault of another man in Staines
Officers were called in the early hours of Sunday December 22nd after reports of a man being stabbed in the stomach outside Turtle Bay in Staines High Street.
The victim, a man in his twenties remains in hospital with serious and potentially life changing injuries.
Police continue to appeal for information.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:33 am
Two emerging managers in the Premier League meet this afternoon when Chelsea head to north London to take on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola’s former deputy Mikel Arteta takes charge of the Gunners for only his second game.
Chelsea counterpart Frank Lampard says the Spaniard would have learned a lot when he played for Arsene Wenger.
So Lampard questions just how inexperienced Arteta really is.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:19 am
In the annual rugby union ‘Big game’ at Twickenham Stadium yesterday Harlequins were held to a 30-all draw by Premiership strugglers Leicester Tigers
Quins led 27-13 at the interval in front of 75-thousand fans.
Meanwhile Harlequins Women beat Leinster 47-26 in the first women’s club match at Twickenham.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:16 am
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