July 2025
Two officers have been cleared of misconduct following the death of Mikias Tekeste at Croydon custody centre.
Tekeste swallowed drugs during transport after his arrest in 2023; [...]
Twickenham’s Sea Cadets are trying to raise £15,000.
The volunteer-run charity says the money is needed to carry [...]
The women’s final line-up has been decided at Wimbledon – and now it’s the turn of the men.
George Alderman reports from Centre Court. https://audioboom.com/posts/8747282-george-alderman-reports-from-centre-court-at-wimbledon
A new test developed by the University of Surrey could help spot poor blood flow in the legs and feet much earlier.
The ultrasound method, called eTBI, is said to be more [...]
St George’s hospital in Tooting is one of the first in the country to pioneer a new treatment for a potentially fatal heart condition.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm problem in [...]
Royal Mail’s been given the green light to scrap its second-class letter service on Saturdays.
It will instead run on alternate weekdays from the end [...]
Up to 270 new homes are to be built in Ashtead.
Mole Valley District Council has approved the plans for land [...]
Surrey’s district and borough councils say they have not been allocated any Household Support Fund money this year.
Spelthorne has confirmed it won’t be operating the scheme which [...]
With the end of term fast approaching, children across Richmond are being urged to dive into a good book.
The 2025 Summer Reading Challenge has officially launched in the [...]
Croydon is one of the key areas getting extra police and council attention this summer to crack down on crime.
The Met is stepping up patrols to hone in on [...]
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were called to a house fire on The Manor Drive in Worcester Park.
Significant damage was caused to a loft conversion of the [...]
A serving Met officer has been convicted of rape following a trial at Croydon Crown Court.
PC Tony Watts, attached to the North Area Command Unit, [...]
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan has officially opened the new 32-acre Springfield Park in the heart of Tooting, the largest new park to be created in the capital since the 2012 Olympic Games.
The Mayor, who used to be the MP for Tooting, [...]
As Thames Water starts consulting listeners on its proposed water abstraction scheme at Teddington Lock, Jackie’s Esme Agius-Kensell speaks to those who are for and against the plans.
You can listen to Esme's report, here: https://audioboom.com/posts/8746898-esme-agius-kensell-reports-on-thames-water-s-plans-for-teddington
Northern Line passengers travelling between South Wimbledon and Stockwell now have continuous mobile phone coverage.
Transport for London says coverage has also been expanded in [...]
Harlequins centre Luke Northmore will make his first start for England when they play Argentina in San Juan on Saturday.
He replaces the injured Henry Slade in the only change [...]
Notting Hill Carnival will go ahead following a cash injection of almost £1 million in extra funding.
This year's event will be held over the August bank [...]
The RSPCA and London Fire Brigade work together to save the life of a cat in Chessington.
The RSPCA and London Fire Brigade have rescued a cat [...]
A man’s been stabbed to death in one of London’s most expensive areas.
Police say the 24 year-old died at the scene in [...]
A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist from Cobham was killed in a crash near Gatwick Airport last night.
The 45-year-old was in collision with a van in Balcombe [...]
The man who brought Kingston Carnival to life 25 years ago has been made a Freeman of Kingston Borough.
It’s the highest honour a council can bestow on an [...]
Radio Jackie is meeting the youngsters who will be performing the all important coin-toss at this weekend’s Wimbledon finals.
12 year old Sophie Kneen will perform the coin toss at [...]
Shooting Star Hospice in Hampton is taking part in a new project that will support parents of children who die suddenly.
QUINTET, which is being funded by a £1.2 million grant, [...]
If you are a fan of Coronation Street, you’ll be aware a hard-hitting storyline is currently playing out on the Cobbles.
https://audioboom.com/posts/8746849-debbie-webster That’s Debbie Webster played by Sue Devaney, who has [...]
A drug dealing gang from Brentford has been jailed for over 65 years in total.
Ringleader 32 year old Redon Bushi was sentenced to nearly [...]
