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Latest on Climate Emergency Action Plan for Chichester
Chichester District Council has adopted its new Climate Emergency Action Plan.
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Arun achieve nine Green Flag Awards
Nine parks and gardens in Arun have been awarded or retained their prestigious Green Flag Awards.
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Portsmouth Water customers warned to use water wisely
A water company in parts of Hampshire and Sussex is asking customers to use water wisely.
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LISTEN: Harley-Davidsons convoy brings cheer to patients at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Bosham
A convoy of Harley-Davidsons has helped to cheer up patients and families at St Wilfrid's Hospice in Bosham.
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Southern Water announce hosepipe ban, but not for all customers.
Southern Water has announced temporary hosepipe restrictions for its customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
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Success as STI rates fall in Portsmouth
The number of newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections in Portsmouth has dropped significantly.
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Work starts on Montague Gardens in Worthing
Construction is underway to transform Montague Place into Montague Gardens – a new green space designed to connect Worthing town centre with the seafront.
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Trial environmental enforcement scheme to launch in Adur and Worthing
Adur and Worthing councils are to hire a contractor for an environmental enforcement pilot scheme.
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Police and crime plan for Sussex revealed
The Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner has unveiled her new Police & Crime Plan.
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Beachgoers in the South given safety advice from RNLI
If you're planning a trip to one of the South’s many beaches in the heatwave, the RNLI is reminding visitors about its “Float to Live” campaign.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure
Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.
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Red House: 62 people now say they experienced abuse at children's home run by a 'cult'
"It was like hell on Earth."
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Jobless rate hits four-year high- but makes interest rate cut more likely
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to a four-year high, in a surprise deterioration that boosts the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut.
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Acid attacks rise in UK - with 25% of them in an area that's home to just 2% of the population
The number of acid attacks has risen 10% in a year, according to a Freedom of Information request to UK police forces.
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PM criticised over 'appalling' decision to suspend four Labour MPs
Backbenchers have criticised Sir Keir Starmer's "appalling" decision to suspend four Labour MPs.
V2 Radio - Video News
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John Torode responds to MasterChef sacking
MasterChef presenter John Torode will no longer work on the show after an allegation he used an "extremely offensive racist term" was upheld, the BBC has said.
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Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure
Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.
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East and West Midlands are latest regions officially in drought - which areas could be next?
The East and West Midlands are officially in drought after the driest start to a year since 1976.
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PM criticised over 'appalling' decision to suspend four Labour MPs
Backbenchers have criticised Sir Keir Starmer's "appalling" decision to suspend four Labour MPs.
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Why suspended Labour MPs clearly hit a nerve with Starmer
After a tricky few weeks for the government, in which backbenchers overturned plans to cut back welfare spending, now a heavy hand to get the party into line.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin
A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.
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Action taken to stop ticketless Oasis fans from watching this week's shows in Manchester
Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.
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Robin Kaye: American Idol TV executive and her husband shot dead inside their Los Angeles home
An American Idol TV executive and her husband have been found dead in their LA home.
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John Torode responds to MasterChef sacking
MasterChef presenter John Torode will no longer work on the show after an allegation he used an "extremely offensive racist term" was upheld, the BBC has said.
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Emmy nominations revealed - with Adolescence up for 13 awards
The 2025 Emmy nominations have been revealed - with British crime drama Adolescence up for 13 awards.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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The King and AI: A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?
Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.
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Lamine Yamal: Disability rights group threatens legal action after people with dwarfism reportedly hired for star's birthday party
A Spanish disability group has threatened legal action after people with dwarfism were reportedly hired as entertainers for Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday.
V2 Radio - World News
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Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin
A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.
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Israel attacks Syrian military HQ - and disrupts live TV broadcast
Israeli airstrikes have targeted the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus amid renewed clashes in the country.
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Why Israel is getting involved in Syria's internal fighting
Israel has shown little respect for international borders since becoming the unrivalled military hegemon of the Middle East. Today that meant an Israeli airstrike on a government building in Damascus.
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'Betrayed' Afghan interpreter says family 'waiting for death' under Taliban after UK military data breach
An Afghan interpreter who worked with the British military has told Sky News he feels "betrayed by the British government" after a massive data breach saw his personal details revealed.
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Gaza: At least 20 killed near distribution site, says Israel-backed aid group
At least 20 people have been killed in an incident in Khan Younis, according to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israel and US-backed organisation.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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PM criticised over 'appalling' decision to suspend four Labour MPs
Backbenchers have criticised Sir Keir Starmer's "appalling" decision to suspend four Labour MPs.
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Why suspended Labour MPs clearly hit a nerve with Starmer
After a tricky few weeks for the government, in which backbenchers overturned plans to cut back welfare spending, now a heavy hand to get the party into line.
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Who are the suspended Labour MPs - and why did they lose the whip?
Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four Labour MPs today for "repeated breaches of party discipline".
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Starmer says former Tory ministers have 'serious questions to answer' over Afghan data breach
Sir Keir Starmer has said former Tory ministers have "serious questions to answer" about how the names of Afghans who worked with UK forces were exposed.
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Afghan data breach timeline: The fallout behind the scenes
The details of a massive data breach by the British military over Afghan nationals have come out this week. But behind the scenes, the fallout has been ongoing for years.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Babies born with DNA from three people in the UK - to prevent 'devastating' illness with no cure
Eight babies have been born in the UK with DNA from three people following a procedure to eliminate an incurable inherited disease.
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The King and AI: A humanoid robot has painted a picture of Charles. How did it do?
Whether or not the UK will have a Royal Family in the future is something that often comes up in debate.
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East and West Midlands are latest regions officially in drought - which areas could be next?
The East and West Midlands are officially in drought after the driest start to a year since 1976.
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Tesla on trial after runaway car on autopilot kills stargazing woman
A jury will decide whether Tesla is partly to blame for the death of a young woman who was hit by an electric car on autopilot.
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World's biggest human imaging project reaches new milestone after scanning 100,000th UK volunteer
Steve's morning starts lying still in the clanging magnet of an MRI machine as his body is slowly scanned from neck to knee in intimate detail.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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England vs India: Jofra Archer says thrilling Lord's win on Test comeback made long injury rehab 'all worth it'
Jofra Archer says being part of a thrilling England win over India in his comeback game at Lord's made his long journey back to Test cricket "all worth it."
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The Open notebook: Rory McIlroy's major prep, Jon Rahm's photobombing, Shane Lowry's return and more stories from Royal Portrush
Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir pick out six storylines from the practice days ahead of The Open, including Rory McIlroy's prep for a home major win, Jon Rahm surprising fans in a Portrush bar and the players already making headlines at Royal Portrush...
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Morgan Gibbs-White transfer news: Nottingham Forest determined to keep midfielder as contract talks revealed
Nottingham Forest are determined to keep Morgan Gibbs-White, but are yet to lodge a formal complaint with the Premier League about Tottenham's conduct in their attempts to sign the midfielder.
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Granit Xhaka transfer news: Sunderland exploring move to sign Bayer Leverkusen and ex-Arsenal midfielder
Sunderland are exploring an ambitious move to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka.
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Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike transfer news: Which striker will Newcastle and Liverpool move for in transfer window?
Sky Sports takes a look at the striker tug of war going on at Newcastle and Liverpool involving Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike - and answers the key questions on the transfer saga.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Jobless rate hits four-year high- but makes interest rate cut more likely
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to a four-year high, in a surprise deterioration that boosts the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut.
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Inflation jumps to 3.6% on fuel and food price pressures
The rate of inflation has risen by more than expected on the back of fuel and food price pressures, according to official figures which have prompted accusations of an own goal for the chancellor.
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Guinness owner Diageo parts ways with boss after tough two years
The chief executive of Diageo has left by "mutual agreement" after a tough two years at the helm of the FTSE 100 drinks firm.
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London-listed NCC weighs sale of cybersecurity arm
NCC Group, the London-listed technology group, has kicked off a strategic review that could entail a sale of both of its remaining divisions.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves considering 'changes' to ISAs - and says there's too much focus on 'risk' in investing
The chancellor has confirmed she is considering "changes" to ISAs - and said there has been too much focus on the "risk" of consumers investing.