Detectives are appealing for information after a pedestrian fatally injured on the Hammersmith flyover.

 22 year-old Benjamin Dewhirst died in hospital two days after the collision with a car, which happened shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 29^th.

 Police, the London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance all attended the scene.

 Police say the car also stopped and no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8543 5157 quoting reference CAD 96/29May.

Desert Crown, ridden by jockey Richard Kingscote, has won the Derby at Epsom.

 The 5-to-2 favourite trained by Sir Michael Stoute finished ahead of Hoo Ya Mal and Westover.

 It was run in memory of former rider Lester Piggott, while the Queen - celebrating her Platinum Jubilee - watched from home as she missed the event for only the third time in her reign.

 The Princess Royal, who represented her mother the Queen at the course was met by a guard-of-honour made up of 40 jockeys, many of whom had ridden to victory in former races.

A man is critically ill in hospital after being pulled from the River Thames following an incident on Chelsea Bridge.

 It happened when officers were called shortly after 9am to reports of a man armed with a screwdriver and shouting in Chelsea Bridge Road. .

 One man. Thought to be in his 40s was challenged on the bridge itself.

 Police say he entered the river after a taser was fired and had to be rescued by the RNLI,

 Officers are trying to contact the man’s family. Meanwhile the handling of the incident is being reviewed by the Met’s office for Professional Standards.

The charity cares for veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia. 

The Queen has been its patron since 1953.

The Jockey, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 86, won the flat-race a record nine times.

 It was lit at 9.45pm at the same time as hundreds of beacons across the country. 

They provided an opportunity for communities and people in the UK to come together to celebrate the Queens Birthday. 

People were treated to several musical performances on the slopes of Epsom, leading up to the lighting of the Beacon by the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell Council.

Emergency services were called to collision between the man and a car on the Hammersmith flyover on Sunday.

The 22-year-old man was taken to hospital but despite efforts by medical staff he died on Tuesday. 

Police are keen to talk to anyone who may have seen the collision or captured dash cam footage. 

The works at the Hook Centre have been produced by Kingston Adult Education learners based at Surbiton Hall.  

The exhibition, which runs until the 17th of June, features different mediums specifically designed and inspired to celebrate the Jubilee. 

The three-time Grand Slam champion takes on fifth seed Brandon Nakashima later.

He continued his preparations for Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Dutch qualifier Gijs Brouwer yesterday.

He made an explosive impact as he first emerged within the senior team during the 2011/12 campaign

3I-year-old Wallace has recommitted his future to the Club as the Quins centurion looks to add to his 186 appearances after stints at Coventry and Leicester Tigers.

Wallace is one of a select group of players to have helped to lift both of the team’s Premiership wins, first in 2012 before the eventual 2021 title.

Youngsters who visited Bourne Hall Museum were given a masterclass in how to create their very own crown jewels.

The event was part of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. 

The team at Park Lane Stables will be presented with a glass crystal and a certificate signed by Her Majesty.

It’s the highest award that can be given for voluntary services and is equivalent to an MBE for an individual.

The award recognises the outstanding work of volunteers providing services to Riding for the Disabled and vulnerable groups.

The defender spent five years at Stamford Bridge - winning eight trophies including the Champions League and FA Cup.

Rudiger's signed a four-year deal with the Spanish giants.

A special event has been held at the Epsom and Ewell Veteran’s Community Hub. 

91-year-old Ray spent 12 years with the Royal Marines. 

The event in St Dunstan’s Church Hall hopes to unite the Sutton community with people who have recently arrived from Hong Kong.

Sutton is a popular destination with estimates that around 2,000 have settled in the borough with another 3,000 expected this year.

It’s co-hosted by Cheam Coterie and St Dunstan’s Parish Church as part of the Integrating Sutton project.

The three-time Grand Slam champion has beaten Dutch qualifier Gijs Brouwer in straight sets.

 Officers are gearing up for one of the busiest years in its history, as the racing festival is also classified as an official Jubilee event. 

Lisa Townsend is Surrey’s Police Crime and Commissioner. 

She explains the task ahead for her officers.  

Central London is awash with red, white and blue - with crowds lining the streets as far as the eye can see in fake crowns, plastic tiaras and draped in Union Jacks.

Crowds cheered as they caught sight of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in their first ever carriage procession, on the Mall.

And beacons are being lit across the commonwealth today - Her Majesty will light hers, later tonight. 

Kingston’s Mayor Yogan Yoganathan will light it’s Jubilee Beacon tonight at 9.45pm.

 The ceremony is taking place aboard the River Thames Boat Project’s vessel near to Eagle Brewery Wharf.

Mike Vince reports.

The MP for Kingston and Surbiton says “One of the particular joys of any royal Jubilee is seeing how it brings people together.”

Kingston Council has received 161 applications for street parties. 

It comprises a series of commemorative roundels, celebrating notable and record-breaking jockeys, horses, and trainers. 

The roundels are installed into the floor following the line of trees from the Evocation of Speed statue towards the Clock Tower.

The new landmark has been created to recognise the borough’s long-standing connection with the Derby.

Research by confused.com shows that last year it had a burglary rate of 6.6 per 1,000 homes.

Mole Valley has the lowest rate in Surrey, and among the lowest in England.

There has been a drop in burglary rates since lockdowns started and people have been spending more time at home.

Head of Heathrow animal reception centre Robert Quest from Chertsey receives an MBE for services to animal health and welfare.

Christine Lindsay from Wallington a community champion was awarded the MBE for voluntary and charitable services to the community in the London borough of Sutton.

And Charlotte Kneer , chief executive officer at I Choose Freedom formerly Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid, has been honoured for services to victims of domestic abuse in Surrey.

The Platinum Jubilee marks a record for numbers of Big Lunch Parties with the council waiving road closure fees.

There will also be beacon lighting taking place this evening.

A special event has been held at the Epsom and Ewell Veteran’s Community Hub.  

91-year-old Roy served with the Royal Army Service corps at the headquarters of military intelligence. 

It’s the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

It recognises the work done by volunteers to help people in the county  who are blind, vision impaired, Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing.

This year marks the charity’s centenary.

The UK is gearing up for four days of celebrations.

But NHS staff say it’s work as usual.

Dr Charlotte Harrison is a consultant psychiatrist at Southwest London and St George’s Mental Health Trust.

If you need health support in a crisis and live in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston or Richmond, you can call the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000

Hundreds attended an unofficial vigil for Sarah Everard who was abducted and then murdered by Met Officer Wayne Cousins.

There were clashes with police and people at the gathering on the 13^th  March  2021. The four are due at Westminster Magistrates Court today.

 An official vigil was earlier called off by organisers Reclaim These Streets as London was in Tier 4 restrictions.

Police were called just after 1am on the 14th of May to The Parade.

The assailant hit the man on the back, causing him to fall to the floor.

He’s described as white, in his 20s, and with dark hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Surrey Police.

Swaleh Chaudhry was arrested at a clothes shop in March, after being seen filming a woman changing.

He was suspended from duty and resigned in April.

Commander Kyle Gordon says “the Met has no place for officers who behave as he has”.

124 short haul flights have been axed at Heathrow.

British Airways, Easyjet and Tui have all cut services as airports struggle to cope with a surge in demand and staff shortages after the pandemic.

The government's blamed airlines and operators for overbooking tickets and not being prepared.

Huw Merriman chairs the Transport Select Committee.

The gang plotted to transport migrants from Northern France and Belgium into the UK in the back of lorries.

The men, all from North London, were convicted at the same court in April.

 Foodbanks across the capital say they are seeing demand rise while having to appeal for basic supplies. 

Feltham and Heston’s MP, Seema Malhotra, has been working with two of the borough’s food relief centres.  

The deputy Prime Minister and Esher MP, Dominic Raab, insists they've supported the industry - and warned about rising passenger numbers for "months".

easyJet's axed at least 31 at Gatwick - while British Airways has done the same with another 124 short-haul trips from Heathrow.

They’re blaming staff shortages.

Some customers say they've also had to queue for hours before being told their holidays have been cancelled.

The national Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grants for public sector bodies. 

Richmond received money last year, meaning the total amount awarded so far is just over £3.5 million.   

The authority recently announced an overall decrease in emissions as an organisation of 62.7% since 2018.

On Saturday at around 5.45pm in the Leg O’Mutton Field, a man reportedly made inappropriate and sexual comments towards them. 

A 20-year-old man from Greenwich was arrested for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and bailed on the condition he stays out of Surrey.

Borough Commander Bert Dean says they’re “conducting an extensive investigation” and they’ll be increasing patrols this weekend.

Spring School will provide places for up to 90 youngsters aged four to 19. 

It will be built on part of the Kingston council-owned Moor Lane. 

The new special free school will be run by charity Ambitious about Autism and its schools’ trust.

£1,000 per year will also be spent over the next three years installing speed management schemes around schools. 

The council says there is a backlog of improvements needed on the roads around 50 schools. 

The cash will be used on these. 

The move is causing outrage from the police forces surrounding London, with eight Police and Crime Commissioners writing to Sadiq Khan. 

Surrey’s PCC, Lisa Townsend, saying it “could risk the safety of our communities” and calls it “poaching”. 

The Met says it’ll make itself “competitive in the London job market” and their growth is driving down crime in the capital.

The money is to be spent on initiatives that improve the area.

Top priorities established through a consultation came out as air quality, policing, emergency services and parks and open spaces.

The funding is coming from contributions received from new housing developments. 

The Walton Charity has launched its “Great Elmbridge Book Hunt” to encourage young people to read more.

20 books will be hidden in a different town across the borough each day this week.

The charity says it’s chosen 100 well-loved titles suitable for children aged 4 to 11 that tackle themes including health and poverty. 

The Wolfson History Prize showcases the best “accessible historical non-fiction titles” from the previous year.

Marc David Baer’s book The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars and Caliphs delves into the past of the Ottoman dynasty.

He tells Jackie News why he chose this subject to write about. 

The animals were reacting to a dog off the lead who was trying to chase them.

The pair sustained minor injuries.

Police are reminding people to keep their dogs on leads in the Royal Parks, especially during the May to July birthing season.

Ross Garrod has taken over from Mark Allison, after he lost his seat at the local elections. 

Councillor Garrod has appointed a cabinet member for civic pride, who will do partnership work with the voluntary sector. 

So far, he’s met with the management of Clarion Housing to see the improvements needed, as well as waste company Veolia.

They broke in to the home on Radnor Road on Sunday morning.

Borough Commander Bert Dean says the force has seen an increase in sheds and garages being broken into.

He’s advising people to take photos of valuable items, including serial numbers, and to install CCTV if possible.

The purchase is the highest in sports franchise history with sanctioned Russian Roman Abramovich not able to make any money from the sale.

The American will share joint control of the Premier League side with an investment firm.

Arash Massoudi from the Financial Times says they'll need to make a profit.

The GMB union says cutting skilled workers was short-sighted.

Airlines are now struggling to train and get security clearance for new recruits - which has caused half-term disruption.

Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson and Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney is calling for daily press conferences from the government over the issue.

She says the Department for Transport would need to use them to outline steps for a resolution.

Carshalton MP Elliot Colburn and Wimbledon’s Stephen Hammond both think the PM should step down.

Long-time ally Andrew Bridgen announced he's submitted a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister - saying there's still a lot of anger over partygate.

Alice Lilly's a senior researcher from the Institute for Government.

Micromobility firm Dott estimates that by reducing the number of cars used in the capital by 20,000 - equivalent to less than 1% - would free up 55 miles of roads.

The company - which offers e-bikes in the city - says that would create enough space for 80,000 bikes.

Chelsea Statement in full. 

Roman Abramovich has completed the sale of Chelsea Football Club and related companies to an investment group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital.

This sale process commenced on the 2nd of March, when Mr. Abramovich announced his intention to sell the Club after 19 successful years of ownership. In selling the Club, Mr. Abramovich stipulated that the new owner must be a good steward of the Club, the net proceeds of the sale must be donated to charity, and that he would not seek the repayment of loans made to affiliates of the Club.

Following this announcement, the Board of Directors and senior staff at the Club immediately commenced work on the sale transaction. Raine, a global merchant bank chosen by the owner to run the sale process, has significant expertise and experience advising premium sports clubs on mergers and acquisitions and advised the owner and the Club in the process.

SANCTIONS

On 10 March, Mr. Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government. Under sanctions, the Club operated within the confines and constraints of the restrictive General Licence granted by the UK Government, while doing its best to maintain the ordinary course of business. At all times throughout the process the Club’s objective was to support our men’s, women’s and academy teams and allow them to operate with the absolute minimum level of inconvenience and distraction.

These sanctions also presented unique and unforeseen challenges to the sale process, but the Board and Raine continued to work on the transaction in accordance with the owner’s objectives.

PROCESS

The process was extremely thorough and completed on an accelerated timeline. Many described the proposed transaction as “unprecedented”, and it was. A transaction such as this would normally take nine months to a year to complete; we did it in less than three months.

The Club received more than 250 enquiries from proposed purchasers, held detailed discussions with more than 100 individuals and entities, and entered into 32 confidentiality agreements, which allowed for due diligence with respect to confidential Club information. Ultimately, the Club received 12 credible bids, resulting in 4 and then 3 final bidders. The Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital consortium was chosen as the preferred bidder.

PREFERRED BIDDER

The group led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital rose above the other groups through the strength of the partnership between the group’s component parts, which includes Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital; and Hansjörg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation; Todd and Mark’s participation in the ownership of several sports franchises with sustained winning traditions, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks; a belief by the Board that this group could help the Club resolve certain current challenges and could assist in creating new opportunities, and help the Club reach its long-term strategic objectives. We believe the Board and the Boehly/Clearlake group have a shared vision for the future of Chelsea Football Club.

STRUCTURE OF TRANSACTION

In choosing the right stewards for the Club through this transaction, we agreed with the new owners that their group would make certain binding financial commitments, including investments in the Academy and women’s team, the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge and the Chelsea Foundation.

We also agreed several further conditions to ensure that the new owners continue to provide equity funding for future capital and operating expenditures, and that the Club will not be laden with inappropriate financial indebtedness.

STAKEHOLDERS AND APPROVALS

Throughout this process, we have worked very closely with the UK Government, in particular the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and HM Treasury, as well as with the Premier League, The FA and UEFA. In order to complete the transaction, we needed consents and approvals from all, and in particular from the UK Government.

We have been able to obtain all necessary consents, as well as further licences required in Portugal, Canada and Jersey due to the structure of the previous ownership

New joint control owners are committed to growth and building on the tradition of unparalleled football excellence.

The consortium led by Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge, and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced completion of the ownership transfer of Chelsea Football Club (“Chelsea FC” or “the Club”). The consortium also includes Hansjörg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital. Walter and Boehly are owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Sparks. The transaction has received all necessary approvals from The Government of the United Kingdom, The Premier League, and other authorities.

Under the terms of the agreement, Boehly and Clearlake will share joint control and equal governance of the Club. Boehly will serve as Chairman of the holding company.

Boehly and Clearlake are committed to investing in key areas that will extend and enhance Chelsea’s competitiveness, including the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, further investment in the Academy, the Women’s Team, and Kingsmeadow stadium. The owners will also continue the important work of the Chelsea Foundation.

“We are honoured to become the new custodians of Chelsea Football Club,” said Boehly. “We’re all in – 100% -- every minute of every match. Our vision as owners is clear: we want to make the fans proud. Along with our commitment to developing the youth squad and acquiring the best talent, our plan of action is to invest in the Club for the long-term and build on Chelsea’s remarkable history of success. I personally want to thank ministers and officials in the British government, and the Premier League, for all their work in making this happen.”

Behdad Eghbali and José E. Feliciano, Clearlake co-founders and managing partners, said, “We are excited to commit the resources to continue Chelsea’s leading role in English and global football, and as an engine for football talent development. We also want to thank the authorities for all their work throughout the process. As pioneers in sports and media investing, we are thrilled to partner with Todd and the rest of the consortium to meaningfully grow the Club as a global platform. Together, we will expand the Club’s investment across infrastructure, technology, and sports science to support the incredible Chelsea football and commercial teams – all with the goal of leveraging this growth to fuel even more on-pitch success.”

The new ownership group wishes to recognise the dedication and professionalism of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, HM Treasury, and the Premier League in conducting their reviews of this historic and complex transaction.

Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Moelis & Company LLC, and Robey Warshaw LLP served as financial advisors to the new ownership group. Latham & Watkins LLP, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel.

The Raine Group served as exclusive financial advisor to Fordstam Limited and Chelsea FC. Northridge Law LLP, Simmons & Simmons LP, and Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, Pittman LP served as legal counsel.

35 people were arrested in total after officers were called to both service stations on Thursday morning. 

Police reported they were gluing themselves to the pumps, forecourt signs and vehicles, as well as blocking access. 

35 pumps were damaged at Cobham Services, and a further 20 pumps at Clacket Lane.

Police were called to Mitcham Road outside the BP garage at 3am.

Officers are in the process of tracing the man's next of kin.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574 or via 101 quoting reference CAD 737/30May.

The net proceeds of the sale will go towards the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich can't make money from it as he's been sanctioned for apparent links to Vladimir Putin.

Boehly is also co-owner of the LA Dodgers baseball team.

29 year old Mark Alexander previously admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility following the death of Azaria Williams.

Police were called at 9pm on the 27^th of December 2020 after a neighbour heard screaming at a residential property in Clapham Road.

Officers found Azaria had been stabbed a number of times and the 26 year old died at the scene.

A post-mortem examination found she had been stabbed 63 times and also had suffered a number of slash injuries.

Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command began a murder investigation and Alexander was arrested at the scene.

He was taken into custody and questioned about his involvement in Azaria's death.

He told officers Azaria had been stabbed by another man who he believed she was having an affair with and denied being with her when the attack happened.

Officers carried out a search of the property and found two knives that were covered in blood.

Alexander's DNA was found on both weapons.

The pair were also caught on CCTV together at a nearby shop around 30 minutes before the attack happened.

The evidence officers collected proved Alexander lied about another man being involved and he was the person responsible for the attack.  

He was charged and remanded in custody. 

Detective Sergeant Jason Crinnion, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "This was a vicious act of violence on a defenceless woman who had the rest of her life ahead of her. My thoughts remain with her family and friends as they continue to come to terms with her death. 

"We are committed to making London a safer place for women and girls. Our thorough investigation has resulted in a dangerous man being convicted and this means he will no longer pose a danger to other women."

The jockey, who passed away yesterday, won  the flat-race a record nine times.

It is understood this is the first time The Derby has been run in memory of any individual.

Jockeys will wear black armbands across both days.

Emergency crews were called in the early hours of Saturday to St Margaret’s Road.

The two 18-year-old women are said to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

The French sports minister, who's meeting Uefa officials this morning, says large numbers turned up without valid tickets - and were responsible for the initial crowd control problems.

Some supporters were tear-gassed and pepper sprayed by police in Paris.

The club's setting up a mechanism to allow fans to share their experiences.

From 11am on Friday to 6am on Sunday, police will be able to order people to leave the town, train stations, and racecourse areas.

Emergency crews were called at around 6.20pm on Saturday. 

The brigade took 12 calls to the blaze, but there are no reports of any injuries.

The cause is under investigation by both the police and the fire brigade.

Bec Old Boys continued their losing streak, going down by nine wickets to St Luke's.

Meanwhile, Surrey Warriors Strikers continued to dominate with a 125 run win over Balham and Tooting.

Ploughman's and Wandsworth had a long game, with Ploughman's finally going down by four wickets after Wandsworth hit 274 runs.

Libraries across the borough are to start hosting exhibitions this week.

They’ll showcase fascinating finds from Hounslow’s archives over the years.    

Residents are being encouraged to help to build upon the exhibitions by sharing their memories, stories and photos from the past.  

Five people died and 13 were injured when the Big Dipper wooden rollercoaster came off its tracks. 

Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg, says the families “will have a memorial” in Battersea Park. 

Unity Allstars Black were awarded gold, whilst Team Ruby were crowned bronze champions.

The Unity Allstars team was established in 2006 and has grown to over 20 teams with almost 500 athletes.

The team are managed by Everyone Active and have trained at the David Weir Leisure Centre in partnership with Sutton Council since June 2019.

 It is the second day of the Rugby Sevens at Twickenham Stadium.  Radio Jackie's Natalie Osborne reports on England's defeat at the hands of Fiji in the Quarter-Finals.

The ‘Night Club’ programme has been designed specifically for key workers and has been stationed at the site for the last month.

Professor Russell Foster is the Director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute in Oxford.

He explains what can happen to our bodies because of a lack of sleep.

The Grade I listed stone is said to be the site of the coronation of seven Anglo-Saxon kings.

It was commissioned to be refurbished as part of the borough’s commemoration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

A walking Jubilee Trail, which encourages people to visit a number of important pieces of Kingston’s history, has also launched.

Roundabout, an award-winning portable pop-up venue which frequents the festival, is coming to Memorial Gardens in July.

It will host premieres of three new plays by some of the UK’s most exciting upcoming playwrights

Kingston Council says it’s part of the borough’s “proud history of supporting the arts.”

The aim is to bring organisations and businesses together to unite against racism.

The Pledge was developed in the wake of the murder of George Floyd in America in 2020.

It specifically recognises residents and employees of African, Caribbean, and African Latin heritage in the borough.