Human remains found in Fulham Update
Human remains have been found in the garden of a terminal cancer sufferer's home in Fulham.
The body, which could have been there for up to 20 years, was discovered wrapped in carpet at 38a Alderville Road, a ground floor terraced flat, after a tip-off.
58 year old flat owner Roy Heath is currently being treated in hospital. It's believed he lived in the flat with his wife and young child.
Forensic scientists are trying to identify the body.
Neighbours say they were told police are looking at crimes over 15 years old and officers are trying to trace all occupants of the house within that time.
A 52 year old was arrested on tuesday night.
The MET police told us they are not linking it with the death of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh who disappeared a few roads away while showing a house to a Mr Kipper in 1986.
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0207 321 9251
Tolworth grinds to a halt
A three car pile up outside the Jackie Studios on Tolworth Broadway this afternoon caused huge traffic delays.
A woman was taken to hospital with spinal injuries following the accident just after half past three.
Two fire engines were called out, blocking the Broadway in both directions at one time. Fire fighters cut the woman from her Honda.
Two others suffered injuries after their airbags inflated on impact.
Meanwhile, another accident caused chaos on the Bedfont Road, Luckily no one was injured.
Photo by Darren Graham Photography.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:56 PM
No Smoking Day 2010
On no smoking day, residents are being asked to give up their cigarettes.
Last year 1.2 million people took up the Great No Smoking Day Challenge, and stubbed out their cigarettes on No Smoking Day.
In fact, every year over a million people make an attempt to quit and the Kingston & Richmond Stop Smoking Service is keen to help smokers quit by providing free support and access to nicotine replacement therapy, such as patches, gum etc.
In Kingston town centre, smokers are being approached and asked if they want help to quit and then given support to either go into group sessions, their local pharmacist or GP practice.
One resident, Dominic who had smoked for twenty years was able to give up in six weeks with the help of group sessions at a local GP practice.
He says;“Since giving up smoking, life has become so much more enjoyable, I feel healthier, have more energy and I’ve even entered the marathon!”
To find out more about giving up smoking, contact freephone 0800 085 2903 or visit our website on www.smokefreekingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk where there are also details of the online quitting programme.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 8:46 PM
More flooding protection for home in Kensington and Chelsea
Basements in Kensington and Chelsea are to be protected against flooding by a 25 million pound scheme.
Thames Water is proposing a super sewer, similar to the one proposed for Hammersmith, be installed.
The Victorian pipes currently in place become overwhelmed during stormy weather and are prone to bursting.
The scheme is in the research stages and wouldn’t be ready until 2014.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:38 PM
Leader of Surrey County Council praises efforts to smooth over pothole problem
Surrey County Council says its repaired 15-thousand road defects since harsh weather caused the worst widespread pothole damage in decades.
Meanwhile a survey puts the average motorist’s repair bill for their car at 7-hundred-and-fifty pounds.
It’s thought it could cost 8-billion pounds to bring Britain’s roads up to scratch.
Leader of Surrey County Council Andrew Povey insists they’ve been working flat out to smooth things over. posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:37 PM
Warning over soaring boat licence fees
Twickenham’s MP claims people are being forced to give up their house boats because of soaring licence fees.
Vince Cable, who is also the Lib Dems Treasury Spokesman, says the less well off are being forced out.
He claims some constituents have seen a 60 percent increase in their license fees this year, following a 200 percent rise only five years ago.
200 people live in houseboats in Twickenham and pay a weekly charge for them.
The port authority says the fees are needed to maintain the river.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 PM
Tooting's Smallwood school is praised by inspectors
Smallwood primary school in Tooting has experienced rapid progress in raising standards of behaviour and learning.
That’s according to education inspectors.
Officials from watchdog Ofsted judged that it had improved in leaps and bounds under its interim head teacher.
The Ofsted team concluded that the school’s providing a satisfactory and improving standard of education for its pupils.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:35 PM
Oligarch wins libel case
Oligarch Boris Berezovsky has won a libel case over allegations he was behind the murder of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko.
He’s been awarded £150,000 at the High Court over a claim made by the Russian state-owned TV channel RTR Planeta.
Litvinenko was poisoned with polonium in London in 2006.
Mr Berezovsky, who lives in Cobham said he had tried to protect his reputation and was satisfied with the judgement.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:33 PM
People encouraged to Hackbridge meeting
Residents are being encouraged to attend a meeting next week in Hackbridge.
The council wants their views on plans to turn the borough into one of the UK’s greenest suburbs.
Representatives from Thames Water will be on hand to answer questions as well.
Its all taking place at Hackbridge Primary School next Thursday between 7 and 9pm.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:47 AM
BA talks continue to try and avert a strike
Talks between British Airways and cabin crew are expected to resume at Kempton Park later as efforts continue to avert a strike.
Negotiations were due to end yesterday but BA asked for an extension.
Members of the Unite union are angry about plans to change contracts, cut jobs and freeze pay.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:00 AM
QPR continue winning run
In the Championship QPR have continued their winning run under new manager Neil Warnock, with a 2-0 victory at home to Plymouth.
Crystal Palace stay just one place above the relegation zone after losing 1-0 to Bristol City.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:58 AM
Surrey sign new fast bowler
Surrey have signed Pakistani fast bowler Rao Iftikhar Anjum as their overseas player for the start of the season.
The 29-year-old will cover for leg spinner Piyush Chawla, who’ll be playing in the Indian Premier League.
Ifthikar has played one Test and 62 one-day internationals for Pakistan.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:57 AM
Chelsea star buys mansion in Esher
Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge has bought a £4million mansion in Esher.
The six-bedroom property puts him in close proximity to a number of other Blues stars including fellow Esher resident Joe Cole.
20-year-old Sturridge signed for Chelsea from Manchester City on a £55,000 a week contract in the summer.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:54 AM
Two thousand potholes reported in Surrey
Surrey’s the pothole capital of the Britain.
The worst winter in 30-years is being blamed for an unprecedented number of holes in our roads.
Nearly 2-thousand have been reported in Surrey.
The situation's so bad the Local Government Association has now asked for an extra 100 million pounds to help cope.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:50 AM
Police dig up patio in Fulham after body tip-off
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Police are digging up a patio at a house in Fulham - after a tip-off a body could be buried underneath.
The person who lives at the address Alderville Road is currently being treated for cancer in hospital, according to the Sun.
One neighbour says they believe the excavation relates to "something that happened a long time ago".
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:46 AM
New kidney dialysis centre opens in Purley
A new kidney dialysis centre has opened in Purley.
Based in Brighton Road it will allow some patients to get regular treatment closer to their homes rather than travelling to St. Helier.
Each dialysis station has its own electronic chair, TV and freeview box.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:00 AM
Fire dangers of smoking
Today is National No Smoking Day and the London Fire Brigade are urging us to take extra care with cigarettes.
The health dangers of smoking are well publicised, but they are also the cause of many housefires across London.
Households with a smoker are almost one and a half times more likely to suffer a fire than non-smoking households.
We spoke to John Simpson from the Fire Safety Team who told us the fire starting dangers of smoking
Exports suffer biggest fall in three years
"Deeply alarming" are the words from Lib Dem Treasury Spokesman and Twickenham’s MP Vince Cable.
It’s after official figures have revealed UK exports have suffered their biggest fall for more than three years.
Imports are down 1.6 percent and the pound also fell against the dollar this morning.
Mr Cable says British manufacturers have been abandoned.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:35 PM
Bush theatre under the spotlight
The spotlight could be about to be permanently turned off at the Bush Theatre.
The Shepherd’s Bush icon is hoping to be re-homed to escape constant power cuts.
The theatre has approached Hammersmith and Fulham Council to come up with a suitable venue.
Founded in 1972, it launched writers such as Stephen Poliakoff.
Last year it had to stage a whole season in half darkness because the lights didn’t work.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:34 PM
Danns doubt for the Eagles
Midfielder Neil Danns remains an injury doubt for Crystal Palace ahead of tonight’s game with Bristol City.
He’s been struggling with a back problem which has forced him to miss the last two games.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:33 PM
Hounslow's housing problem
Only five per-cent of Hounslow’s under 40’s can afford to get on the property ladder.
A Government Housing Advisory Body has found house prices mean families across London aren’t able to buy a property.
The figures are made worse by the ongoing housing crisis and lack of affordable homes.
In more affluent areas like Kingston and Richmond the statistics are marginally better with 20 percent of families able to purchase a home for their family.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:32 PM
Kew Gardens goes minature
Kew Gardens has gone Alice in Wonderland crazy.
A photographer’s used the site as the setting for an impressive optical illusion.
Richard Harris placed a two pence piece against the trunk of a tiny Bonzai tree at the gardens.
He then took a series of pictures close up which makes the coin appear giant.
It’s all to celebrate Lewis Carroll’s novel where character Alice shrinks after falling down a rabbit hole inside a tree trunk.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:30 PM
Cameron goes for Greening in London
Putney’s MP will lead the Tories in London during the elections.
Conservative Justine Greening is to spearhead David Cameron’s London campaign in the hope of winning more female votes.
The Tories gained several councils in the 2004 elections as well as the London Mayoralty.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:29 PM
Man in court over Surrey robberies
A man from Brighton has appeared in court charged with a series of robberies at bookmakers in Surrey.
38 year old Peter Lovey is accused of raids in Leatherhead, Bookham and Horley last month.
He’s been remanded in custody and will re-appear in court at a later date.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:28 PM
Woking rejects elected Mayor idea
Woking’s rejected the idea of having a directly elected mayor and will continue to have a leader of the Council.
It will also continue to have elections by thirds.
It’s where a third of Councillors stand for election each year – with a break in the fourth year of the cycle.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:27 PM
Lorry damaged after object thrown from M25 bridge
A lorry’s been damaged after an object was thrown from a bridge on the M25 in Surrey.
Police say the missile cracked the windscreen near to junction 8 Reigate.
The driver was shaken but not injured.
Police say two people were seen on the bridge before the object was thrown and are appealing for witnesses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:25 PM
Judi Dench still wowing audiences in Kingston
Acclaimed actress Judi Dench's role as Titania in Peter Hall's production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is still pulling in the crowds at the Rose of Kingston.
The play, which runs until the 20th, is the theatre's first home grown production of the year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:48 PM
Surrey's Chief Constable concerned over release
Surrey’s Chief Constable says his officers are concerned about plans to release a man who murdered a policeman.
Egon Von Bulow was jailed for murdering PC John Schofield in Caterham in 1974.
The parole board has this week cleared him for release.
However Chief Constable Mark Rowley says the move has surprised his officers.
Von Bulow, who is in his 60’s, was handed a life sentence.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:43 PM
Clapham teenager cleared of murder
A teenager from Clapham been found not guilty of murder by an Old Bailey Jury.
18 year old Darcy Menezes denied killing Oluwaseyi Ogunyemi by setting his two dogs upon him.
The 16 year old died after being attacked and then stabbed in Larkhall Park last April. His friend survived.
It was announced today that tough new measures are to be introduced to try and stop the number of dog related attacks.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:42 PM
Councils call for CAA to be scrapped
Councils concerned about the environmental impact if expansion at Heathrow goes ahead are calling on the Government to set up a new regulator for the aviation industry.
The authorities all members of the 2M group say the Civil Aviation Authority should be abolished to make way for the new watchdog.
Hounslow, Richmond, Wandsworth and Hillingdon were all responding to a consultation on the future of the CAA.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:00 PM
Button confident ahead of Bahrain
Jenson Button says he feels comfortable about his preparations for the new season which starts in Bahrain on Sunday.
The World Champion has switched to the Woking based McLaren team from Brawn.
He says he’s spent more time with his engineers this winter than he has in any other season and starts in the best possible shape.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:59 PM
AFC Wimbledon have injury worries
AFC Wimbledon striker Jon Main is a doubt for tonight’s game with Crawley after missing Saturday's 1-1 draw with Altrincham with a shin injury.
Striker Danny Kedwell is also doubtful after picking up a knock and defender Jay Conroy is suspended.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:58 PM
Swimmers get silver
Britain's top synchronised swimming duo have finished on an international podium together for the first time.
They took silver at the German Open in Bonn.
Jenna Randall and Olivia Allison from Surrey were only just off winners France.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:57 PM
Damning report about East Surrey hospital
A damning report from the health watchdog has raised concerns about hygiene at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.
Inspectors found soiled mattresses and commodes, along with dust and debris during a surprise visit.
The Care Quality Commission has demanded a clean up.
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare – the trust in charge of the hospital has apologised.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:20 AM
Pensioner jailed for drug smuggling at prison
A pensioner’s been jailed for 2 years after admitting taking class A drugs into Highdown prison in Sutton.
68 year old Robert White from Orpington pleaded guilty to smuggling 14 grammes of heroin in.
He was seen by an officer passing a package to an inmate.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:17 AM
Police try to trace man
A mentally ill man - convicted of manslaughter - has absconded from a medical facility.
Police are advising the public not to approach Fida Mohammed Utmanzi, who's originally from Afghanistan.
He was last seen in North London yesterday – but he’s is known to have links to Fulham and Putney.
The 20-year old has cigarette burns on his arms.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 10:03 AM
Tomorrow is National No Smoking Day
Tomorrow is national No Smoking Day - and to mark the occasion, the NHS is taking to the streets.
Their stop smoking bus will be in Merton today, and Sutton tomorrow.
People will be able to visit for information, help and advice on quitting.
Figures show people are four times more likely to give up when they follow the NHS programme.
Stop Smoking manager, Sue Tree, explains what the service has to offer:
Stroke survivor campaigns for NHS funded physiotherapy
Nick Anderson, from Ashtead, suffered a stroke at just 43. He and his wife Sarah are campaigning for better access to NHS funded physiotherapy for stroke sufferers.
After leaving the New Epsom and Ewell Cottage Hospital, he received treatment and occupational therapy.
Nick and Sarah, who is now his full time carer, are going to the House of Commons today to highlight the campaign.
Sarah told us how much the physiotherapy has helped Nick.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Clive Charig to lead its surgery directorate.
Mr Charig, a surgeon who specialises in treating patients with urology problems, has more than 25 years experience and started with the Trust 1991. Urology includes treating patients with kidney, bladder and prostate problems.
As Clinical Director for Surgery, Mr Charig will oversee the running of nine specialties, including: trauma and orthopaedics; ear, nose and throat (ENT); ophthalmology (eye); urology; and, plastic surgery.
Surgery is one of the Trust’s largest clinical directorates employing more than 300 staff and with a budget of £20.5 million.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:20 PM
Nine Wandsworth drivers prosecuted for using blue badge parking permits
Nine more car drivers in Wandsworth have been prosecuted for dishonestly using blue badge parking permits.
The motorists who are all fit and able-bodied, were brought before South Western magistrates by the council's parking fraud team.
The Council says drivers who use stolen, forged or borrowed blue badges take away parking spaces from disabled motorists who genuinely need them.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:53 PM
John Lund - wife carrying champion
John Lund is now the British wife carrying champion.
The American won Dorking’s Annual Wife Carrying Contest on yesterday.
He took home the barrel of ale after carrying his wife around a 250 metre course.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:52 PM
New primary school in Surbiton
Residents in Surbiton can have their say about the proposal to build a new primary school in the area.
The council has agreed, in principle, to a new school on part of the Surbiton Hospital site in Ewell Road.
A new health facility has also been suggested.
A consultation will run for 8 weeks, and Kingston Council wants to hear the views of local residents and businesses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:51 PM
More free health MOTs are coming our way.
Following a successful drive last year, NHS Kingston is teaming up with the Blood Pressure Association.
The team will be screening residents aged between 40 and 74 for a number of problems including diabetes and heart disease.
They’ll be at a number of one stop shops across the borough starting on Friday 12th at Sainsburys on the Richmond road from 11am.
On Saturday 13th the team will be at Sainsbury's again between 11am and 6pm. On Saturday March 27th they'll be in the Market Place near Costa Coffee.
Tests are free and only take 20 minutes.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:46 PM
Olympic star turns up the heat on parking charges
British Olympics star Jo Pavey has joined the protest against Richmond and Bushy car parking charges.
The distance runner says her use of the park has led her to back the protests. She uses it to train on a daily basis.
Under new guidelines due to come in at the end of the month, drivers would be charged to use the park’s car parks.
A motion against the plans is due to be presented at the House of Lords this Wednesday evening.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:56 PM
Girl's tribute to dying mum
A girl from Chiswick has created a music video dedicated to the memory of her mother.
16 year old Sarah Phillips’ mum Debbie Phillips passed away on 11th February after fighting a four year battle with cervical cancer.
In the short film, Sarah can be heard singing Paulo Nutini’s Autumn while pictures of her mum flash across the screen in a montage.
The Debbie Phillips Cervical Cancer Research Fund has since been set up in her memory and will raise money for the UCL Cancer Institute Research Trust.
Driver seriously injured after crash in Chetsey
A driver’s been seriously injured after a crash in Chertsey.
The accident happened in Highcroft Road on Saturday afternoon.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:13 PM
Kitten lost by Sunbury vets
A couple from Feltham has appealed for help in finding their sick kitten, which was lost by vets after surgery.
Eamonn Fenlon and his wife took 10-month-old Millie in to Animals Are Us in Sunbury on Friday.
She was transferred to a pet hospital in Hayes for an operation.
But as she was returned by staff to the vets on Kempton Park Road, its claimed she escaped from her cage.
Millie is black with white marks on her paws and nose.
She’s also had her right leg shaved and has several fresh stitches in her chest.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:12 PM
Tooting benefits scam couple deny fraud
A couple who campaigned for Roma gypsies have been charged with helping hundreds of Romanians illegally claim millions in benefits.
Lavinia Olmazu and Alin Enachi operated in Tooting to allegedly mastermind a scam worth 2-and-half-million pounds.
The pair arranged job interviews for around than 350 Romanians at the Job Centre in Tooting.
It’s claimed more than half of these applicants went on to claim benefits, with the help of Olmazu and Enachi.
They deny two counts of fraud.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:11 PM
Claims that Meredith Kercher murderer is still on the run
The first man to be convicted of murdering Coulsdon student Meredith Kercher claims her killer is still on the run.
Rudy Guede was given 30-years for the death, which was later reduced to 16.
He says Meredith’s flatmate – American Amanda Knox and Raffaelle Sollecito, did NOT kill her.
The pair, who have always protested their innocence were jailed in December.
It’s thought Sollecito’s legal team is now interviewing Guede over the admission, as part of their appeal, launched last week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:08 PM
Surrey homes fitted with water saving devices
Water saving devices are being fitted into homes in Surrey to help people reduce their consumption.
More than 1,000 homes in Redhill could benefit from the Tap into Savings scheme.
Water saving devices include timers, shower adaptors and toilet cistern conversion kits.
And neighbourhood groups are being set up to meet regularly and share ideas about saving water and energy.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:05 PM
Richmond lecturer runs for charity
Richmond upon Thames College lecturer Jason Arday is to undertake a mammoth task for charity.
Jason plans to run thirty marathons in thirty five days.
He’ll be raising money for Shelter and Shooting Star and hopes to complete each marathon in less than six hours.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:47 AM
Sutton launches food bank
Sutton now has its own food bank.
The bank was officially launched on Saturday by Sutton’s Deputy Mayor Councillor John Leach at the Salvation Army.
The food bank is run by local churches and is stocked with three days of food for the needy.
Local MP’s Tom Brake and Paul Burstow both attended the launch and had high praises for the project.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:26 AM
Sunday, 7 March 2010
Blues not so blue
John Terry was on the scoresheet to help Chelsea reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 victory against Stoke at Stamford Bridge.
After scoring the Blues captain showed his emotion by pointing to his armband
The holders face a return trip to Wembley in the last four against Aston Villa.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:44 PM
Question time in Surrey?
Surrey county council's leader Dr Andrew Povey, is to engage in a question time style meeting with residents.
He will take questions from the floor at Dorking Halls on the 25th March.
Up for discussion are the state of the county's roads, the environment and the recession.
A number of meetings based on the BBC programme are taking place. Richmond Park MP Susan Kramer recently took part in one focussing on health in Richmond. Lib Dem Treasury Spokesman Dr Vince Cable will do the same next week.
Places for the Surrey event can be booked via the council's website.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:37 PM
Body found in River Wey
The body of an elderly man has been pulled from the River Wey at Guildford.
The body was pulled from the Bellfields area and is believed to be that of a pensioner reported missing earlier that day.
Formal identification is not due to take place until some time next week but the death is not being treated as suspicious.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 9:34 PM
Officers at Sutton are under investigation
The newspaper "The People" is reporting that four prison officers from Downview Prison in Sutton are under investigation.
The paper quotes a prison visitor who claims some officers may have been demanding sex in return for special treatment.
Nearly 360 women are held at the prison.The prison opened in 1989 as a category C Male Prison. In September 2001 Downview re-roled to a closed prison for adult women and in December 2004 a 16 bed juvenile unit (The Josephine Butler Unit) opened for young female offenders (both remand and convicted) aged from 15-18 in partnership with the Youth Justice Board.
A police investigation is underway.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:53 PM
Wife racing in Dorking
Dorking's third annual wife carrying race takes place today.
Competitors carry a 'wife' around the course.
Prizes are tempting, with the winners getting a barrel of beer. But last place gets a pot noodle and a tin of dog food.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:45 PM
Corporate manslaughter charge for Tooting hospital
A corporate manslaughter charge could be brought against one of the countries leading teaching hospitals in tooting after a 22year old died from dehydration.
Kane Gorny was so thirsty he rang police to beg for their help but when they arrived at St.Georges Hospital they were told everything was under control.
The next day his mother found him delirious and he died within hours.
It claimed staff failed to give him vital drugs to control his fluid levels.
The coroner has referred the case to police for invitation. The hospital has today apologised.posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:46 AM
Drugs gang due to be sentenced
A gang who smuggled more than 62 million pounds of skunk cannabis into the UK, got so rich they forgot about sixty thousand pounds being stored in a garage in Kingston.
In fact they left it there so long it went mouldy.
The drugs were imported from Holland by a group headed by so called “directors” from Surbiton and another from Fulham.
Police say they made so much money they didn’t know what to do with it.
Saturday Sport
Fulham are in quarter final action, with a look ahead at today’s sport.
David Harris reports
In the FA Cup Fulham take on Tottenham at 5:20pm. The Cottagers had an exceptional February going the entire month undefeated.
Their forte this season seems to be cup competitions with a Europa Tie against Juventus coming up in a few weeks.
In the Championship Crystal Palace face Sheffield United and its Ex Eagles Manager Neil Warnock’s first match in charge of QPR who are home to West Brom.
In league 1 Brentford travel to 2nd place Leeds. The Bee’s will be buzzing to get back on the pitch after last weeks game with Tranmere was postponed.
In the Ryman Premier AFC Wimbledon are home to Altringham.
In the Heineken Cup Harlequins are home to Worcester at the Stoop.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 AM
Friday, 5 March 2010
Extra Heathrow Express
The Heathrow Express service between the airport and central London is being expanded this weekend for extra passengers as the Piccadilly Line will be suspended in sections for engineering work.
The train service on Saturday 6th March and Sunday 7th March is adding an additional 640 seats per hour. However, tube tickets and Oyster cards cannot be used on the trains.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 11:16 PM
Man jailed for rape in Thornton Heath
A man from Thornton Heath has today been jailed for 10 years for rape.
27 year old Raja Chandi pleaded guilty to one charge of rape and one of assault by penetration at an earlier hearing.
The court heard how he dragged his 44 year old female victim into a side alleyway off London Road last July.
She was returning home to Thornton Heath after a night out in central London.
Detectives said at the time how the attack was very nasty and and the victim was afraid to go out after dark.
Chandi received 8 years for rape and 2 for assault by penetration. He’ll serve them concurrently.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 6:02 PM
Nursery worker charged with assault
A nursery worker's been charged with two counts of common assault relating to a two year old boy in Twickenham.
The 21-year-old was questioned by police after concerns were raised over an alleged incident in January.
It’s alleged he slapped the boy over the head with some plastic gloves.
He’ll appear at Richmond Magistrates court on Wednesday March 17th.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 5:46 PM
Amanda Knox lawyers begin appeal
Lawyers for Amanda Knox - the American convicted of murdering Coulsdon exchange student Merdith Kercher in Italy - have been asked to begin appeal proceedings.
It seems it will centre on the motivation for the verdict at the court in Perugia in December.
Knox and co-defendant Raffaele Sollecito were given sentences of more than 20 years for the killing in 2007.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:03 PM
Ray Wilkins backs Joe Cole to come back this summer
Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has backed Joe Cole to regain his England place ahead of the World Cup.
The Blues midfielder has struggled for form this season after a serious knee injury.
He was left out of Fabio Capello's squad to play Egypt, but Wilkins thinks Cole will be back come the summer.
Skunk trafficking gang face jail
Members of a gang behind the country's biggest skunk trafficking operation are facing jail.
They made millions smuggling in tonnes of the super-strong variety of cannabis in flower boxes from Holland.
12 people have now been convicted of involvement and are due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:00 PM
Cheryl Cole makes first appearance since break up
Cheryl Cole's due to make her first official public appearance since her marriage broke up, tomorrow.
The singer who lives in Surrey is performing on the Danish version of The X Factor.
She's refused to pull out, despite showing the strain since she announced she was splitting from Chelsea footballer Ashley last week.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:51 PM
Weekend Sport
Its FA Cup Weekend with Fulham and Chelsea both looking to secure their place in the semi-final.
David Harris reports
Its an all London affair as Fulham play host to Spurs on Saturday.
The Cottagers went the whole of February undefeated thumping 4 past Notts County in the last round.
Chelsea face a tricky Stoke side who have already seen Arsenal off in the cup this season and will have to be wary of the Delap thunder throw.
In the Championship, Crystal Palace were spitting feathers after the news Neil Warnock would be heading away from the Eagles nest to take charge of QPR.
He guides the Super Whites on Saturday at home to West Brom while Palace squawk it out with Sheffield United at Selhurst Park.
In the Ryman Premier AFC Wimbledon are home to Altringham.
In the Heineken Cup Harlequins face Worcester at the Stoop.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 PM
John Lund - Wife Carrier
The third annual wife carrying race takes place in Dorking this Sunday.
Competitors will need to carry their wife along a 250 metre course, with added obstacles.
We spoke to seasoned pro John Lund who told us how he’s been trying to keep his wife nice and light for the race.
Fundraiser in Chessington for cystic fibrosis
A fundraiser will take place in Chessington on Saturday night to raise vital funds for people with cystic fibrosis.
22 year old Portia Jones suffers from the condition and is on the transplant list for a new pair of lungs.
A charity night will be held at the Travel Inn at Chessington World of Adventures from 6 o’clock.
Portia says a lot of people don’t understand the severity of the condition.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:42 PM
Nursery worker in Twickenham arrested
A nursery worker's been arrested over claims he mistreated a two-year-old boy in his care.
The 21-year-old was questioned by detectives then bailed after concerns were raised over an alleged incident in Twickenham.
A file of evidence has been passed to prosecutors.
The man's been sacked and a second member of staff suspended.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:31 PM
Marathon Man
Richmond Upon Thames College lecturer Jason Arday will be running the London Marathon route 30 times in 35 days.
Seasoned fundraiser Jason will be running in aid of charities Shooting Star and Shelter, aiming to raise between £7,500 and £10,000.
Aiming to run the route under six hours each time he told us how he's been preparing
A banner signed by hundreds of people fighting Richmond Park charges has been handed to the Prime Minister.
Conservative hopeful Zac Goldsmith made the trip to Downing Street yesterday afternoon with Putney MP Justine Greening.
The banner was signed by protestors attending a mass rally against the charges in January.
He claims he’s persuaded the Tories to drop the introduction of parking charges to Richmond and Bushy if they win the next election.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:40 PM
Lib Dems attack Tories over Richmond Park parking charges
Richmond Park’s current MP is claiming the Tories won’t support a motion that would stop parking charges.
Lib Dem Susan Kramer says they won’t back the so called ‘fatal motion’ tabled in the House of Lords by Baroness Jenny Tonge.
She claims its all part of a party political campaign.
A debate at the house is due to take place next Wednesday to see if the charges can be scrapped.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:36 PM
Warning to drivers over Hackbridge roadworks
Careless drivers are speeding through road works set up in Hackbridge.
Temporary traffic lights have been put into place on the London Road Bridge while it undergoes repairs.
But Sutton Council says it’s had to issue warnings to drivers who continuously jump the red lights.
Officer patrols have also been increased along the stretch as a result.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:32 PM
Court case looms
Guide Dogs for the Blind is to be allowed to take Kensington and Chelsea council to court.
The charity has won the right to a judicial review into the council’s plans to rebuild Exhibition Road.
The 30 million pound redevelopment involves getting rid of the kerb and adding street furniture to make it more pedestrianised.
However charity leaders claim this will make the route more dangerous for those with sight difficulties.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:31 PM
Lewis Hamilton admits Alonso mistake
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he mishandled the situation alongside Fernando Alonso during his Formula 1 rookie season at McLaren in 2007.
The Woking based driver says he had "misinterpreted and misunderstood the goals and how the team worked".
Alonso left McLaren after one year but Hamilton said he would not make the same errors alongside Jenson Button this year.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:30 PM
Trash tax..?
A privacy group is warning that local councils could be planning a 'trash tax'.
The number of authorities installing microchips in household bins has increased by two thirds in a year - at a cost of 1-million pounds.
Among the councils to have the devices fitted are Woking and Spelthorne council, which each had over 30-thousand installed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:29 PM
Man jailed for fatal accident on the A3
A man from Surrey has been jailed for 11 years for his part in a fatal road accident on the A3 near Cobham.
44 year old Dean Girdler from Woodham pleaded not guilty to 2 counts of causing death by dangerous driving.
61 year old Preston Trueick from Byfleet and 67 year old Catherine Cunningham from Hampshire both died at the scene in January 2008.
Police say his irresponsible actions led to the deaths of 2 people and welcome the lengthy custodial sentence.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:28 PM
Staines fans walk to Woking
Staines town are away to Woking tomorrow afternoon with many fans opting to walk and run to the match in aid of charity.
The sponsored walk aims to raise money for St Peters Hospital, which holds a special place in the hearts of Staines town fans.
Chairman Alan Boon is currently recovering from a triple bypass at their special unit.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:26 PM
Patient given wrong information - reports Surrey Comet
A patient arranged his own funeral after wrongly being told he had pancreatic cancer by Kingston Hospital.
50-year-old Anthony Harrison from Lambeth Avenue in Richmond rang his vicar to make plans to die.
But later tests showed he had been misdiagnosed, the Surrey Comet reports in today's paper.
The hospital said Mr Harrison's case was confidential - He says he just want some answers.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:23 PM
Two are bailed after body found in Woking
Two people arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a body was discovered in Woking have been released on bail.
Stuart Britton's body was found in the garden of a property in Devonshire Avenue in Sheerwater on Saturday.
A 39-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and supplying controlled drugs has been bailed until May.
A 40 year old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter has also been bailed.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:21 PM
Chelsea's Bosingwa's out for rest of season
Chelsea fullback Jose Bosingwa's been ruled out for the rest of the season.
The Portuguese international will also miss the World Cup.
Bosingwa's failed to recover properly from knee surgery, after damaging ligaments against Aston Villa in November.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 1:19 PM
Fulham eye FA Cup semi-final
Fulham host London rivals Tottenham tomorrow in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Portsmouth are at home to Birmingham in the day’s other match.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:08 AM
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Reward after diamond is lost in South London
A desperate jeweller is offering a reward of two thousand pounds to find a lost diamond.
Nina Hilton was on her way to Hatton Gardens from Esher yesterday afternoon to get a load of jewellery valued.
She lost the gem while stopping for petrol at Sainsburys on the Wandsworth Road.
If you have any information please contact our news desk on 0208 288 1300posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:59 PM
NSPCC Leatherhead closure
A campaign to stop the closure of the NSPCC centre in Leatherhead is gathering pace.
The nearest centre will be Croydon, being difficult to travel to, this would isolate many families in the Surrey area.
Nikki Bird explains the invaluable service that staff provide to victims there.
To sign the petition go to http://www.gopetition.com/online/33974.html
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 4:57 PM
NHS Surrey wastes £8 million a year in repeat prescriptions
It was all aboard for NHS Surrey who took to a vintage double-decker bus to promote their latest campaign.
The big wheeler was used to drive home the message “the most costly NHS medicine is the one that is never taken”
The trust wastes £8million every year in over ordered repeat prescriptions, the equivalent weight of four double decker buses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:35 PM
Ryan Sidebottom to miss England's test against Bangladesh
England fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom will miss the Test series against Bangladesh.
He’s flying home from the tour with an injury to his right thigh.
Middlesex seamer Steven Finn has been brought in as cover for Sidebottom and Stuart Broad, who has a back complaint.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:32 PM
Prisoner requests IVF treatment
A drug dealer being held at Wandsworth prison is pleading with staff to let him father another child.
He’s applied for an artificial insemination programme from behind bars.
Scott Hurford still has 25-years of his sentence left to serve.
He narrowly escaped execution in Thailand, where he was caught with 250 tablets of speed in 2005.
The 34-year-old’s written to prison bosses and the NHS to clarify the rules on IVF treatment for inmates.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:31 PM
Wandsworth has highest rate of adult learners
New figures show Wandsworth has more adult learners than any other inner London borough.
More than 11,000 people enrolled on an adult education course in 2008/9 - the highest rate per head of population in central London.
The majority of people did more than one course.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:30 PM
Cobham man refusing to give evidence at his own trial
A Cobham stockbroker accused of insider trading has refused to testify at his trial.
Malcolm Calvert is refusing to give evidence in his defence.
The 65-year-old is accused of using secret information to make up to 300-thousand-pounds.
He denies 12 counts of insider dealing.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 3:15 PM
Successful Surrey headteacher sets his sights on Putney school
A headteacher who transformed the fortunes of a secondary school in Surrey has been appointed the new head of a school in Putney.
Mark Phillips is expected to take up the reins at Elliott after the Easter break.
Before his new appointment, he was in charge at de Stafford School in Caterham, which he has successfully turned into one of the most improved schools in Surrey.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:50 PM
Ali Dizaei moves prison for the second time
Shamed police chief Ali Dizaei has been moved to a prison primarily for sex offenders for his own safety.
The transfer to Category C Usk prison in Wales is the second move for the former head of Hounslow police.
He was initially held at Wandsworth but moved to Edmunds Hill after he’d received death threats.
The 47-year-old was later beaten unconscious and had a slop bucket poured over his head.
Dizaei is serving four years for framing an innocent man he owed money to.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:49 PM
Missing boy found safe
Police have found a 12 year old boy who went missing in Croydon.
Trei Crane disappeared after going to a recruitment agency to meet his aunt but she wasn’t working.
He was found this morning in Reading and police say he’s safe and well.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 2:48 PM
NHS Surrey
It was all aboard for NHS Surrey who took to a vintage double-decker bus to promote their latest campaign.
The big wheeler was used to drive home the message “the most costly NHS medicine is the one that is never taken”
The trust wastes £8million every year in over ordered repeat prescriptions, the equivalent weight of four double decker buses.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:41 PM
Hammersmith Super-Sewer
Residents kicking up a stink in Hammersmith over a new super-sewer look set to have their views overlooked.
Plans for a £2.2million mega-pipe have been referred to the IPC, which means the final decision will be out of the hands of local councils.
Thames Water deems the project to be of national importance as it aims to cut the amount of sewage spilling into the Thames.
posted by Radio Jackie News Team @ 12:31 PM
Epsom Charity Walk
Legendary cricketer Sir Ian Botham is embarking on a charity walk across Epsom Racecourse in aid of charity.
He’ll be rasing funds for blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research of which he is presidnet.
People are invited to join in the walk taking in 10 towns in 10 days.
The route will take in: 10 April - Manchester (Heaton Park) 11 April - Birmingham (Sutton Park) 12 April - Worcester (Croome Park) 13 April - Bristol (Ashton Court Estate) 14 April - Winchester (Mottisfont Abbey) 15 APRIL - EPSOM (EPSOM RACECOURSE) 16 April - Reading (Thames Tow Path) 17 April - Milton Keynes (Willen Lake & Campbell Park) 18 April - Chelmsford (Hylands Park) 19 April - London (Hyde Park)
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