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Saturday 12 December 2020

Hampton Ward Policing Team have saved Christmas deliveries from being stolen.

On Friday 4th December at around 11:40am an Amazon delivery driver had his van stolen from Wenslydale Road whilst he was delivering a parcel.

Police tried to chase the van, but found it abandoned in the middle of Broad lane, with no driver in sight.

Whilst the offender was not caught on this occasion, the team were pleased to reunite the van with its owner.

The delivery driver was able to continue his days work. 


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:44 pm  

Merton Council are discussing plans for new parking charges proposed for April next year.

The new scheme introduces additional charges depending on how ‘green’ your vehicle is, raising up to an extra £1 million for the Council.

The stated purpose is threefold: to encourage people to give up their cars, to use their cars less, or to switch to less polluting vehicles.

The decision isn’t quite finalised yet, so there is still a chance to have your say.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:43 pm  

Spelthorne Council is vowing to continue supporting vulnerable families across the Christmas break.

 The authority will be providing hot meals as it did over October half term. 

 Families will be able to claim from December the 21st until January the 1st.

The council says it’s also providing support to food banks. 


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 pm  

A man’s been charged with assaulting a police officer in Norwood Junction.

22-year-old Dylan Church, who lives in Hamsey Green, will appear at Croydon Magistrates Court on Monday.

A male officer was injured on Thursday evening trying to stop two men on Tennison Road, next to South Norwood Recreation Ground.

He was taken to hospital and later discharged.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:32 pm  

Why do Richmond’s litter bins now have QR codes?

The council’s set up a new system in its parks and open spaces so people can report overflowing.

It’s after an increase in littering has been seen across the borough since March.

All someone has to do is scan the QR code on the offending bin using a smartphone camera, and it’s directly reported to Richmond council.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:07 pm  

If Chelsea get a penalty against Everton tonight, Frank Lampard's happy for Jorginho to take it.

The midfielder was criticised earlier this season after missing several spot-kicks using his trade mark stuttered run up.

But after scoring one in the Champions League on Tuesday, Jorginho has his manager's backing.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:09 pm  

A number of arrests have been made in Clapham by officers executing drug warrants.

An operation lead by Thornton Police and the Met on Thursday saw 4 people detained.

They were arrested on burglary and drug charges. Some large weapons were also seized the in raids, including a Zombie knife.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm  

Frank Lampard goes up against his former manager Carlo Ancelotti when he takes his Chelsea team to Everton tonight.

Lampard won the Premier League and FA Cup under Ancelotti during the Italian's two year reign at Stamford Bridge.

He says he doesn't think he's stolen too many ideas from his old manager.

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posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 pm  

Epsom and St Helier Hospitals have announced they’re to spend £11.5million on 10 projects across the sites.

The Trust says it plans to upgrade electrical infrastructure, improve ventilation, fire and safety and replace lifts.

The money is part of a £1.5 billion Government allocation to upgrade a number of hospitals across the UK.

In total, 1,800 projects at 178 NHS hospital trusts are being funded and should be completed by March.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm  

A teenager is in hospital after being stabbed and having acid thrown on him in Hounslow last night.

Emergency services workers were called to Whitton Road at 6:14 pm to reports that a 17-year-old was suffering stab wounds.

The male's injuries are not life threatening - enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

Any witnesses to the incident are urged to contact police on 101.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 am  

British Airways cargo workers at Heathrow Airport are going to start a nine day strike on Christmas Day.

The Unite union says 840 members face pay cuts and worsened conditions.

The industrial action will end on January 2nd.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 am  

Croydon Council will decide if a controversial traffic calming scheme should be made permanent in January.

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, or LTNs, cropped up across London during lockdown and Croydon has five of them.

These are groups of streets, bordered by main roads where “through” traffic from vehicles is discouraged or completely removed.

Croydon has received 4,000 public responses from a consultation and will make its final decision on January the 4th.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am  

Detectives investigating an incident where a police officer was attacked by a driver in Croydon have made two arrests.

They were arrested yesterday on suspicion of dangerous driving; assault on an emergency worker and three other charges.

An incident happened on Thursday night in Whitehorse Lane where a white Renault van passed at speed through a red traffic light crashing into three cars.

When trying to arrest the men, the officer was punched and kicked.

Both remain in custody.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:03 am  

Plans are afoot to lure brown Trout back to a part of Ashtead.

The course of the Rye Brook was changed around 70 years ago, but it had a detrimental effect on spawning fish.

The Rye’s banks are going to be re-profiled and bends re-created to slow flow.

There will also be a riverside pond that will act as a refuge for fish in high storm flows.

Work will be part funded by the Environment Agency and Mole Valley Council.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 am  

Schools in Sutton are to receive £400,000 in additional funding to help special needs children.

In 2018, Ofsted found the area was “inadequate”, but since then, “significant progress” has been made to improve it.

The money will help to support children with needs that are “predictable” and can be planned for in mainstream settings.

Councillor Marian James says “too many resources can be spent on managing the system rather than working for and with young people”.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:00 am  

A Met Police officer has raised over £40,000 in honour of an officer who was killed in a custody suite in Croydon.

Sergeant Paul Hollis organised a 10k run, which participants could do in this own time over three weeks.

Over 2,000 people signed up from across the emergency services.

Sergeant Matt Ratana was killed last month.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 am  

A person has been mugged outside a newsagents in Walton.

The person was robbed at knifepoint by two people outside Walton News& convenience store on the St John’s Estate.

They’re described as white men in balaclavas, with one short and bulky and the other tall and slim.

The knife is a 12-inch Rambo-style knife with a dark handle and silver holster.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 am  

Friday 11 December 2020

Three men have been jailed for a total of over 50 years for a shooting in Hampton station carpark.

19-year-old Mohammed Ahmed and 19-year-old Mosaab Berrada were both convicted of attempted murder earlier this year.

A third man, Junior Chartsrivisej, was also convicted of attempted GBH.

A fight broke out in broad daylight between two groups of men in December 2018 before shots were fired; no one was injured.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm  

A 32-year-old man from Leatherhead has been given a life sentence for murder.

Daniel Styles killed 54 year old Phillip Bagwell at his home in North Street in June.

Mr Bagwell’s neighbours discovered his body in the building’s communal lift. 

Police say it had been an unprovoked attack and Styles had been a guest at his victim’s home during the spring lockdown.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm  

We’ll have a result on Heathrow expansion next Wednesday morning.

The Supreme Court will hand down its judgment over whether Government plans to expand the airport were lawful or not. 

The Court of Appeal ruled in February that ministers not take into account the UK’s climate change when they passed the plans in 2018.

The Government decided not to appeal the ruling, but Heathrow did. 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm  

A police officer has been attacked by a driver in Croydon


The incident happened at 6pm last night in Whitehorse Lane.

The officer was patrolling on a motorbike when he saw a white Renault van run a red light before crashing into three cars. 

The officer attempted to arrest the driver of the van at the scene, but he was punched in the face several times and also kicked.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm  

The parents of a four-week-old baby girl who died in Mitcham have been sentenced for their part in her death.

44 year old Clare Sanders and 45 year old Tomas Vaitkevicius were found guilty of causing or allowing Eva’s death. 

Sanders was sentenced to eight years’ in jail while Vaitkevicius was sentenced to nine years’.

Police were called to an address in Streatham Road in 2017  to reports of a one-month-old girl who was unresponsive.

Baby Eva was taken to hospital where she was placed on life support but died from non-accidental injuries to her body. 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm  

Hampton Court Palace is putting the finishing touches in place for Christmas

Historic Royal Palaces, which runs the 500-year-old site, has lost more than £95 million in revenue this year because of Coronavirus.

The charity is urging people to head along to its annual Christmas market this weekend to show their support.

Joint Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Tracy Borman says one thing visitors shouldn’t worry about is safety:

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:07 pm  

A 32-year-old man from Leatherhead has been given a life sentence for murder


Daniel Styles killed 54 year old Phillip Bagwell at his home in North Street in June.

Mr Bagwell’s neighbours discovered his body in the building’s communal lift.

Police say it had been an unprovoked attack and Styles had been a guest at his victim’s home during the spring lockdown.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:24 pm  

We’ll have a result on Heathrow expansion next Wednesday morning

The Supreme Court will hand down its judgment over whether Government plans to expand the airport were lawful or not.

The Court of Appeal ruled in February that ministers not take into account the UK’s climate change when they passed the plans in 2018.

The Government decided not to appeal the ruling, but Heathrow did.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:09 pm  

Two e-bikes have been found in Shoreditch just four hours after they were stolen from Richmond

 The pair were taken from a specialist store in Sheen Road.

A tracking device revealed the thief or thieves had made a trip to a kebab shop before dumping the bikes. 

Cyclists are being urged to invest in a tracking device to ensure their property can be quickly recovered if lost or stolen.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:57 pm  

A driver is being searched for in New Haw and Addlestone after he escaped on foot after a car chase

Police were in Addlestone on Tuesday at around 3am when they saw a car acting suspiciously.

The driver made off, but crashed, and caused whiplash-like injuries to the passenger.

The vehicle has been seized, and three additional number plates were found in the boot.

If you have any information, contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:57 pm  

Hospitals in London are to get a share of a £159m fund from the government for refurbishments

St George’s in Tooting will see the most, with 63 projects getting a total of £37m.

Epsom and St Helier are to get £11m, on top of a £500m investment it’s already receiving.

Croydon is to receive £3m, in the lower end of investment, despite being a vaccine hub.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:05 pm  

Heathrow's passenger numbers were down 88% in November compared to 2019

Bosses say the slump was due to lockdown restrictions in England, and announced Terminal 4 will remain closed next year as a result.

They're also calling for more clarity from the government about the future of air travel during the pandemic, and after Brexit.

The airport's chief executive, John Holland-Kaye, says further steps need to be taken for people to feel safe going abroad.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:16 am  

Arts and heritage groups are getting a share of more than £165m in repayable loans to help them through the pandemic

Organisations such as The National Theatre and Southbank Centre will get support from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.

Historic Royal Palaces, which runs Hampton Court and Kew Palace, will also benefit.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:36 am  

A 54-year-old woman in a taxi has died after a crash in Fulham

The 27-year-old driver of an Audi was arrested for failing to undergo a breath test after the collision yesterday evening at around 10.30.

There were two women in the Toyota Prius minicab, and the second passenger is in hospital in a non-life-threatening condition.

The driver received minor injuries.

If you have any information contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 am  

A 32-year-old man from Leatherhead will be sentenced for murder later this morning

Daniel Styles killed 54 year old Phillip Bagwell at his home in North Street in June.

Mr Bagwell’s neighbours discovered his body in the building’s communal lift.

Police say it had been an unprovoked attack and Styles had been a guest at his victim’s home during the spring lockdown. 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:31 am  

Covid-19 measures are being stepped up in London, after the city recorded the highest rate of infections in England

There'll be more community testing, increased engagement from police, and a stronger enforcement on mask-wearing on public transport.

Mayor Sadiq Khan's warned the capital faces a "tipping point".


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:05 am  

Thursday 10 December 2020

A new report has revealed that Hammersmith Bridge could re-open to walkers and cyclists sooner than expected

The 133-year-old bridge was closed indefinitely after structural cracks worsened during the summer heatwave.

But the Government report states that the cracks may not necessarily be affected by high temperatures.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere is calling on Hammersmith and Fulham Council to look again as to whether the bridge can open with restrictions.

 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:52 pm  

A 32-year-old man from Leatherhead has been found guilty of the murder of a 54-year-old man in June

Officers were called to Phillip Bagwell’s home in North Street after neighbours discovered his body in the building’s lift.

Daniel Styles was arrested later that day.

He’ll be sentenced tomorrow. 
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:29 pm  

People who are isolating can still benefit from a little bit of Christmas cheer thanks to a South West London based Acapella group

The Treblemakers have launched “Caroling under the Window.”

They’ll come to your window and sing carols in a socially distanced way while raising money for charity Music in Hospitals & Care.

Laura Stephenson from Putney is the group’s Musical Director:

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:30 pm  

Surrey Police says it has reviewed its domestic abuse workplace policy

Lucy Mayer explains why:

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:09 pm  

A man’s been attacked in Ewell

The assault in Cheam Road took place at around 2.30pm last Thursday.

Three teenagers tried to grab the man’s bike and left him with facial bruising,

The male suspects were aged around 15 years old and all wearing hoodies to hide their identities.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:51 pm  

The inquest into the death of a schoolgirl from Balham found dead on holiday in Malaysia has finished hearing evidence

15 year old Nóra Quoirin was found dead nine days after she went missing from an eco-resort in August last year.

The verdict will be delivered on either the 31st of  December or the 4th of  January.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:03 pm  

Two people have been charged after the murder of a man in Croydon almost one year ago.

33-year-old Albert Amofa was stabbed on the 15th of December last year, and died of his injuries two days later.

Now, 25-year-old Harvey MacFoy and 24-year-old Donald Owusu are accused of murder.

MacFoy is also charged with perverting the course of justice.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 pm  

Two people have been arrested after a delivery driver was attacked in Carshalton

Police were called Tuesday morning, and tracked two men to Middleton Road.

They were arrested on suspicion of assault and affray.

If you have any information, contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:05 am  

Surrey’s bin crews are facing more verbal and sometimes physical abuse despite being considered key workers

The feedback has forced The Surrey Environment Partnership to launch a campaign celebrating refuse staff.

Bosses say crews have been warmed by the letters and drawings they received over the summer lockdown.

James Steel is Vice Chair at the Surrey Environment Partnership.

He says frustrations over what rubbish can and can’t be taken away should not be directed at bin crews.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:39 am  

Letters have been sent to around 2,000 people in New Malden asking them for their views on a proposed new tower block

Rocco Homes wants to turn the old Tudor Williams store in the High Street into a mixture of housing and retail.

A campaign against building more tower blocks was launched by residents last year.

You can get your copy of the survey here

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:12 am  

Plans for Eden Campus in Kingston have been revised after Councillors raised concerns about the height of some buildings.

Councillors are still concerned that a reduction in height may result in a lack of affordable housing provided by the development.

The revised plans will now form part of the formal planning process and will go forward for public consultation and scrutiny.

Kingston Council hope that the Eden Campus development will create more than 2,000 jobs, as well as more office space and parking for electric vehicles.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:00 am  

Wednesday 9 December 2020

The Countess of Wessex visited the Shooting Star Children’s Hospices charity shop in Hampton Hill today to help staff prepare for Christmas.

Shooting Star hospices care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions who live across London and Surrey.

The charity shop helps to fund the service. 

The Countess spoke to staff about their experiences of the pandemic, as well as helping to sort donations and create a festive window display.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm  

The government is to pay a number of major manufacturing companies between £30m and £300m.

They say its because of EU taxes, which could lead to cash-strapped companies moving to countries with lower carbon prices and therefore more emissions overall.

The Lib Dems opposed the motion, while Labour abstained.

Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney says the Lib Dems opposed it because “energy intensive companies” should only be helped if they “commit to tackling the climate emergency”.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm  

The Windmill playground on Wandsworth Common could be about to be redeveloped.

A consultation has been launched by the council to see which proposed designs people prefer. 

Plans include extra space for informal games and leisure whilst encouraging wildlife with additional shrubs and vegetation.

Three potential designs are available to view and submit opinions on until the 5th of January. 


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm  

Students in Spelthorne and Epsom and Ewell have been identified as needing extra mental health support.

Surrey County Council and the NHS have won funding from the Government to put specialist health teams in place. 

The teams be present in schools and at colleges to help pupils as well as guide teachers. 

They will be gradually introduced from next spring onwards. 


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm  

Spelthorne Council has launched a four-week consultation to assess views of residents on changes to the way decisions are made.

It’s felt a committee based system would provide a more transparent way of conducting business over individual councillors or cabinet.

 Cllr John Boughtflower feels that “people want to feel truly involved in the decisions over their community and quality of life.

The consultation will run from Monday 14 December up until Thursday 14 January 2021.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:30 pm  

A real-life hero from Chessington has saved thousands of pounds worth of food from going up in smoke.

 Paul Cockle collects unwanted food left out by supermarkets at night and redistributes it to those who need it.

 All the food otherwise could be destined for the incinerator.

 Paul’s earned himself the nick-name Robin Hood by those he’s helped.  

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:34 pm  

A plan to ban lorries weighing more than 7.5 tonnes from travelling through an area of Tooting is going ahead.

Wandsworth Council has announced it will come into effect in March.

The 24-hour a day ban will apply to the network of streets in the Fishponds Road area.

The only exceptions will be legitimate home deliveries, school coaches, refuse lorries or emergency vehicles.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:00 pm  

An inquest has heard that cigarette butts containing DNA traces of two unknown males were found near to where a schoolgirl died.

15-year Nóra Quoirin from Balham was born with holoprosencephaly a disorder that affects brain development.

Her body was discovered near a stream close to a Malaysian jungle eco-resort 9 days after she was reported missing in August 2019 

Inspector Nor Nikman has said there was no evidence to suggest anything criminal had happened.

The inquest continues. 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:05 pm  

Kingston Museum has been awarded funding for a new exhibit celebrating renowned photographer Eadweard Muybridge.

The Paul Mellon Centre for studies for British Art has confirmed a £40,000 Curatorial Research Grant.

‘Making Muybridge Visible” will be a digital catalogue featuring his work and some unique personal items.

Born in Kingston in 1830, he is considered to be the “father” of motion pictures for his pioneering work in photography.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:09 pm  

A new Paypal charge comes into effect next Wednesday for people who haven’t used their account in a year or more.

The account “inactivity fee” of £12 was initially revealed in October, although this has since been reduced to up to £9.

 Jackie’s Lucy Mayer explains what this means for customers.  

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:08 pm  

A cleaning company from Clapham has donated one ton of hygiene products to families around the UK

Cleanology have themselves donated around £13,000 worth of hand sanitiser.

It’ll be distributed by The Hygiene Bank, and the CEO says “there are many who simply cannot afford the products and amenities they need”.

Cleanology are also looking for donations of unwanted Christmas presents such as soap and perfume.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:30 pm  

A motorcyclist has died after a six-vehicle crash on the M3

It took place on the northbound stretch around junction three this morning, at around 6.15.

It’s not expected to reopen until early afternoon.

It’s been causing severe traffic issues this morning, with diversions through Camberley and Bagshot, and being rerouted onto the A30 towards Egham.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:01 pm  

A woman who had her baby at St George’s Hospital in Tooting has become the first person to get the COVID-19 vaccine there

Tharmini Gopalakrishnan works at a care home in Chessington, and says it means she can “work fearlessly”.

She was vaccinated by midwife Arezou Rezyani, who says she had tears in her eyes as she did it.

Tharmini says that she had her baby at St George’s, and wanted to give something to the hospital.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:43 am  

A warning has been issued, after three children were hospitalised for eating strings of magnetic balls

Surgeons at St George’s Hospital in Tooting say that the balls fusing together in their digestive systems could have caused life-threatening damage.

They’re used for bracelets and rings, or as stress relievers.

Doctors are urging people to think twice before buying them as gifts.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:37 am  

Wisley Gardens is reopening as normal this morning

 The RHS had to close the venue suddenly last night “due to an unforeseen utilities issue.”

The annual Glow Christmas event was also cancelled at the last minute with ticket holders being offered refunds. 

Glow this evening will also go ahead.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:05 am  

If you’re on Wimbledon Common this morning, you may come across a little Christmas surprise

A number of drawings depicting dogs have been pinned to trees.

They are the work of artist Daisy Simpson who is posting a different piece every day of the Advent.

She’s urging people to take the art home, as long as they make a donation to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in return.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:08 am  

Tuesday 8 December 2020

Cancer Research UK has halved the amount of money it sets aside to study the disease because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

 Around £45m has been lost that was supposed to be spent on dozens of life-saving projects.

Their director of policy, Emlyn Samuel is from Twickenham, and explains where they've seen income dry up.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:00 pm  

A drug dealer who was arrested when he returned to the scene of a previous crime has been banned from certain places in Croydon.

 Alex Domingo was arrested after he was found dealing drugs but escaped, then returned to the same spot to deal more drugs later.

He now can’t be in possession of more than one mobile phone, or enter London Road south of St James Road and Sumner road.

He’ll be sent to court if he does so.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm  

One of British Airways’ 747s, retired by the Heathrow based airline, is being preserved for future aviation fans.

The aircraft once known as “Queen of the Skies” is going to become a permanent exhibit at Dunsfold Aerodrome.

It will also be used for training, special events and as a set in TV and film.

CEO of British Airways, Sean Doyle, has admitted that BA staff will miss their jumbo jets “gracing the skies.”


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm  

Garrick’s Temple in Hampton will be lit up yellow this week.

It’s to recognise all those who have lost their lives during the Coronavirus pandemic.

This week is also annual National Grief Awareness Week.

The purpose of the week is to help the bereaved feel acknowledged and to help them get the support they need from friends and family.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:00 pm  

A number of women have been discovered working at brothels in Merton and Hounslow.

Officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Modern Slavery and Child Exploitation Unit spoke to 46 women at 9 addresses across London. 

They offered advice and support to ensure the women are aware they are not alone and have taken action where necessary.

Of those 46, five were identified as potential victims who displayed indicators of modern slavery.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 pm  

A man has been arrested in Teddington, after being found with equipment that could be used to steal a catalytic converter

Police were in the Diana Car Park last Wednesday when they saw two men loitering around a car.

In the suspect’s car, they found a car jack, a battery operated drill, and a catalytic converter belonging to another vehicle.

A 24-year-old was arrested, and has been bailed pending further investigation.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm  

A man who killed a stranger in Croydon for his designer bag has been jailed

24-year old Samuel Odupitan saw 24-year-old Tyler Roye get on a tram at East Croydon, and CCTV showed him staring at him and moving closer to him.

Tyler was attacked after getting off at the Arena stop.

When Odupitan was arrested, they found images of knives sent to him by friends, and carrying out searches about postmortems.

He’s been sentenced to 30 years.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:30 pm  

Wisley Gardens has had to close suddenly tonight

Bosses say it’s “due to an unforeseen utilities issue” and they are doing everything they can to rectify the situation.

The annual Glow Christmas event has been cancelled tonight.

Ticket holders will be offered a refund and the RHS has apologised for the inconvenience.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:06 pm  

The latest designs for the re-development of Twickenham Riverside will go out to the public in January

The proposals follow a design competition last year where residents were allowed to vote on their favourite. 

The new site needs to consider floodwater as well as delivering sufficient housing, business, retail and open space requirements.

Eel Pie Island and Twickenham Riverside Trust have worked alongside the Environment Agency on flood modeling.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:16 pm  

A man has been arrested in Teddington, after being found with equipment that could be used to steal a catalytic converter

Police were in the Diana Car Park last Wednesday when they saw two men loitering around a car.

In the suspect’s car, they found a car jack, a battery operated drill, and a catalytic converter belonging to another vehicle.

A 24-year-old was arrested, and has been bailed pending further investigation.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:04 pm  

A receipt from a pub in Shepperton showing 23 beers being bought with one burger is being called misleading

Police say that they visited the venue, and found further meals were purchased on separate bills by others in the group.

They say they have no further concerns about the management.

The receipt has been circulating on social media.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:39 pm  

England will play South Africa next November for the first time since defeat in the rugby union World Cup final

The Rugby Football Union's announced three autumn internationals for 2021, all at Twickenham.

They'll start against an as-yet unconfirmed emerging nation, before taking on Australia and then the world champions.

England have not faced southern hemisphere opposition this year because of travel issues caused by coronavirus.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:05 pm  

Two people have been charged with murder after the death of a child in Thornton Heath

23-year-old Phylesia Shirley and 27-year-old Kemar Brown will appear before magistrates today.

A 2-year-old was found in cardiac arrest last October.

He’s since been named as Kyrell Matthews.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:10 am  

People in Richmond are being reminded that sales of house coal and wet wood will start being phased out in the new year

Residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances are being asked to double check what they are burning by the council.    

Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of the pollutant ‘PM2.5.’  

That’s a form of pollution that can cause respiratory and cardiovascular illness.

It’s estimated to contribute to 29,000 premature deaths in the UK each year. 

For many years, Richmond has been a ‘Smoke Control Area’. 

This means that you cannot emit grey smoke from a chimney and should burn an authorised fuel or use an ‘exempt appliance.’

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:41 am  

A person has suffered a panic attack while being rescued from a fire in Nine Elms

Crews were called to a ten storey block yesterday evening, after an electrical intake room caught light.

A second person needed treatment for smoke inhalation.

The cause is under investigation.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 am  

Kingston University students travelling home for Christmas are being urged to take up a free Covid-19 test before they leave

A testing hub for those who think they are asymptomatic has been set up at its Penhryn Road campus.

The aim is to help give students and their families reassurance before they start their journeys home across the country.

The University says it’s initially prioritising students who live in halls of residence and private accommodation. 

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:04 am  

Monday 7 December 2020

The historic Chiswick Town Hall reopens for community use today after several months closed to the public.

The building, completed in the 1870s and now run as a public hall by Hounslow Council, has been shut for several months.

It’s one of several halls and leisure centers whose management has been taken back “in-house” by the council after the end of a contract with Fusion Leisure.

While most council facilities have reopened the libraries at Hanworth and Isleworth leisure centers and at Hounslow House will remain closed

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 pm  

A man from Egham has pleaded guilty to possession of a prohibited weapon.

41 year old Timothy White was arrested after police were called to his home in June following a 999 call reporting a concern for safety.

During specialist searches of the address, a number of weapons, including a sawn-off shotgun were seized.

Damage to the kitchen wall was also assessed by firearms experts which confirmed the discharge of a shotgun cartridge at close range.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:00 pm  

A school in Wimbledon is to help improve the skills of English teachers in Vietnam.

Teachers at Wimbledon School of English will provide training courses to educators in the country.

The project is one of 20 winning bids from schools to work with English teachers in countries around the world.

Delivery of the project will begin in the New Year.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:07 pm  

Runnymede is seeing one of the biggest week-on-week jumps in reported Coronavirus cases in the country

There were 246 new cases in the week leading up to December the 3rd.

Data for the most recent four days has been excluded as it is incomplete and does not reflect the true number of cases.

Medway in Kent has the highest rate in England, with 1,691 new cases.

Another 189 people have died with coronavirus in the UK in the past 24-hour period; that’s slightly down on last Monday's figure of 205.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 pm  

A driver has been fined after his newborn baby wasn’t strapped in properly

Police stopped the car in Chertsey on Wednesday, where the child had been put in a buggy cradle, with coats around it.

They made sure he bought a more appropriate seat.

He’s been given three points on his licence and must pay £100.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:52 pm  

We’re being reminded not to keep valuables on show in our cars, after a number of break-ins in Wandsworth this weekend

Police are patrolling the Thamesfield area and offering advice.

Hiding items under a seat or in the glove box just before getting out is discouraged, as thieves could see where you’ve put it.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:06 pm  

The proposed £800 million regeneration of the Cambridge Road Estate in Kingston has reached an important milestone

A planning application has been submitted to the council by the developers.

The proposals include over 2,000 ‘greener’ homes, new gardens and play areas. 

A six-week consultation is due; some residents have already said the scale of the development is too big for Kingston’s infrastructure.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:31 pm  

Firefighters in breathing apparatus have rescued a man from a fire in Putney

Crews were calling just before 10.30am this morning to Montserrat Road, to a second floor flat within a 3-storey mid-terrace house.

The man was treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:11 pm  

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has warned the coronavirus pandemic led to thousands of people panic buying pets for company

The charity found a third of adults impulse bought an animal during lockdown. 

It's concerned there could soon be a crisis - as the number of unwanted animals increases while rescue centres suffer from a lack of income. 

Claire Horton is the chief executive of the charity.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:06 pm  

Two people have been taken to hospital, and one of them arrested, after a collision on the A316

Police were called around 2am to a four car collision.

A woman in her 20s has been taken to hospital, but her injuries are not life threatening,

A man in his 20s is in custody, accused of drink driving.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:15 am  

Hospitals across the UK are preparing to roll out the coronavirus vaccine for vulnerable groups from tomorrow

The over 80s, care home workers and high-risk NHS staff will be the first to receive the jab.

The doses are being kept in freezers to keep them at the required temperature of minus 70 degrees Celsius.

The NHS in Croydon was the first to receive it.

80-year-old Rosemary is from there, and says she can't wait to get the vaccine.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:30 am  

A book award in Richmond and Kingston with children as the judges is releasing its longlist

They’re releasing it one day at a time, starting today.

The Spark book award is the brainchild of Mark Clutterbuck from Coombe Hill Junior school.

He says doing it now, during the pandemic, makes sense, to foster a sense of community.

fundraiser is running so children from low income families can have their own copies of the books.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:00 am  

Sunday 6 December 2020

Royal Parks Police are reminding people to lock up their bikes after a bike worth £6000 was stolen outside Roehampton Cafe toilets this morning.

The black specialised bike was taken at around 8:20am whilst the rider went inside, leaving it unlocked.

The police said, “Now would be a good time to remind cyclists that it’s always good practice to register their bike”.

Riders can also attach micro dots or data tags to their bike so they can be identified and recovered if it’s ever stolen.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:10 pm  

Small businesses in Croydon forced to shut during the second lockdown can now find out if they’re eligible for a £10,000 government grant.

The Council has been given the £7.7 million discretionary grant to share among borough firms forced to close.

Priority is going to non-essential retail, leisure, personal care, sports facilities and hospitality businesses. 

Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and range from £2,000 to £10,000.

For more information head over to Croydon Council’s website.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:09 pm  

People across Wimbledon are being urged to head to the Windmill on the Common today to make a special wish.

Three “wishing trees” have been placed at the site by teenage mental health charity Stem4.

Walkers can place a bauble on one of the trees and make a donation to the charity, which saw its fundraising efforts cancelled this year. 

1 in 6 of 5 to 16-year olds in England has had at least one mental health disorder this year.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:08 pm  

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Kensington and Chelsea Mayor’s Awards.

The initiative recognises people who have gone above and beyond to improve life in their community.

The four categories are: Individual Contribution, Young Person, Local Community Organisation and Coronavirus Response.

Winners will be selected by a five-person judging panel; submissions must be in by January the 31st.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:45 pm  

The rising number of catalytic converter thefts in South West London is worrying the MP for Carshalton and Wallington.

Elliot Colburn’s been asking the Government for more money to police the streets after an alarming story reached his desk.

This comes after a man’s been charged with stealing a converter from a Sutton car park last week.

There’s been a sharp increase in the price of some precious metals found inside them which has led to more being stolen.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:40 pm  

While some venues across London and Surrey are now reopen after lockdown, Epsom Playhouse isn’t.

The council venue was closed at the beginning of the first lockdown and remains temporarily shut.

The authority says its size and internal layout means they can’t reopen it while social distancing rules are in place.

Councillors say they fully support having a theatre in Epsom and the majority of staff have been given other council duties.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 7:33 pm  

Green parking charges are coming to Croydon in January.

There’ll be a sliding scale of emission-based charges in three pricing bands.

It’s hoped these will encourage people to switch to lower emission vehicles and discourage non-essential car use.

We’ve been told the system of payment will made be as simple as possible.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:40 pm  

A campaign group is calling for night flights out of Heathrow to be banned.

It’s after the Government proposed reviewing the current night flight schedule in October 2024 instead of October 2022.

There are currently nearly 6,000 scheduled flights a year between 11pm and 6am.

The group “Stop Heathrow Expansion” believes they have a negative impact on quality of life for residents under the flight path.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:20 pm  

Football fans were back at Kingsmeadow today to see Sam Kerr score a hat-trick for Chelsea Women as they beat West-Ham 3-2.

It was the first Women’s Super League game to welcome crowds back since regulations eased earlier this week.

Chelsea are now third but have a game in hand on the teams above them in the table - Arsenal and Man United Women.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:08 pm  

London Irish have lost for the first time at their new home in Brentford.

They were beaten 21-13 at the Community Stadium by Sale in rugby union's Premiership.

The match was level at the interval, but the visitors scored 8 unanswered points in the second half.

posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:06 pm  

Richmond’s green spaces have been ranked 4th in the annual Good Parks for London report.

The borough’s jumped up from 8th place last year.

The council’s putting that down to the fact more people have been enjoying the area’s open spaces over lockdown. 

Richmond also scored a 2nd place overall for open space and horticultural services.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:34 pm  

England have won the Autumn Nations’ Cup final against France at Twickenham after a nail-biting period of sudden-death extra-time.

2,000 supporters saw England score late to force the extension before Owen Farrell scored the trophy-winning penalty.

England also won rugby union's 'Six Nations' earlier this year.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:31 pm  

An ancestral home linked to the late Diana, Princess of Wales has gone on the market in Kingston.

The historic Tudor property on the Coombe Hill Road estate was once owned by Diana’s great-grandfather. 

Though modernised, it’s described as retaining its wooden beams, inglenook fireplaces and wood-panelled walls

The asking price? £2.2 million.


posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:09 pm  

Queens Road in Weybridge has received an unwanted accolade after a claim it has the lowest broadband speeds in the country
Queens Road in Weybridge has received an unwanted accolade after a claim it has the lowest broadband speeds in the country. 

 Research from the comparison site U-Switch suggested residents there were getting download speeds of only 0.12 megabytes per second. 

 At that speed it would take almost 120 hours to download a 2-hour-long movie in HD. 

Hatchett Road in Feltham was the next worst, at 0.39 megabytes per second. 

 The lucky residents of Dale Lane, Warrington in Cheshire had the best broadband speeds, more than 5,000 times faster than those in Queens Road
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:14 am  

Festive hampers for elderly people are to replace the traditional Christmas meal this year at three of Spelthorne’s community centres.

Festive hampers for elderly people are to replace the traditional Christmas meal this year at three of Spelthorne’s community centres. 

Staff at the Greeno, Fordbridge and Staines Community centres will also be handing out boredom buster bags in an effort to keep their clients entertained.

During the pandemic the centres have been running outdoor cafes and supporting vulnerable residents with welfare calls and visits.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:10 am  

Feltham and Heston’s MP says the government needs to provide a new deal to support the aviation sector

Feltham and Heston’s MP says the government needs to provide a new deal to support the aviation sector.

Shadow employment minister Seema Malhotra was responding to research showing unemployment is a third higher in communities near major airports than surrounding regions. 

 Latest figures from the House of Commons Library showed unemployment had almost tripled since the pandemic in some areas near Heathrow.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:08 am  

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