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The big Christmas getaway in the South starts now
Motorists across the South are being advised to ensure their vehicles are fit for travel before embarking on their Christmas journeys.
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Made in Selsey Christmas music video pays tribute to sacrifice of lifeboat volunteers
The folk band Police Dog Hogan has released a Christmas single, "Pull Away," with the music video filmed at Selsey Lifeboat Station.
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Vouchers for low-income Portsmouth families
Portsmouth City Council is offering supermarket vouchers to assist low-income families struggling with living expenses.
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Gatwick bosses offer urgent advice on flying drones
Officials at Gatwick Airport are urging people to familiarise themselves with drone regulations before operating one, especially with Christmas Day fast approaching.
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Two men sentenced following violent incident in Worthing
Police were called to a report of a stabbing near Goring Road, Worthing at around 6pm on Sunday, 24 March.
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UPDATE: Smock Alley homes delayed again
Concerns about dormice have delayed plans to build 14 homes in West Chiltington.
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Warm spaces open up in Adur and Worthing
Warm spaces are opening across Adur and Worthing, providing residents with free places to stay warm this winter.
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Parliament has discussed proposals to modernise operations at Gatwick Airport
Gatwick Airport Limited, the owners, aim to decrease flight times and reduce carbon emissions.
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Man sentenced to a Hospital Order for killing a man in Portsmouth
A man who stabbed to death an 18-year-old man in Portsmouth in Guildhall Square and assaulted two others in July last year has been sentenced.
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Farlington water treatment works application
Plans have been submitted for a new water pumping station and associated infrastructure at Farlington Water Treatment Works as part of the new Havant Thicket Reservoir.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch mental health programme in Sandringham
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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Britons told to expect 'exceptionally mild' and 'fairly nondescript' Christmas
Britons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
V2 Radio - Video News
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg
At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack
A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Car production falls in UK for ninth month in a row, SMMT data shows - after worst November for industry since 1980
UK car manufacturing fell again in November, the ninth month of decline in a row, according to industry data.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to know before watching the prequel
Disney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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Jack Whitehall and Roxy Horner engaged as she says she feels 'utterly blessed'
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional Santa
When a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes festive number one spot for second time in a row
Wham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Mosh pit nappy, designed to avoid queues at gig loos, sells out
An adult incontinence nappy, designed for concertgoers to avoid long queues at toilets, has gone on sale.
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US city tells residents to stop sticking googly eyes on its statues
A council in the US has asked its residents to stop sticking googly eyes on the city's art.
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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
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Most mispronounced words of 2024
Trying to keep up with the latest trends is difficult enough, especially when you don't know how to pronounce them.
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Mother sues toy company Mattel over porn website printed on Wicked doll packaging
Toy giant Mattel is being sued by a mother who says her daughter accessed a porn website via a link on the packaging for a Wicked doll.
V2 Radio - World News
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Germany: At least two dead and almost 70 injured after car ploughs into crowd in city of Magdeburg
At least two people - including a young child - have been killed and dozens of others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: What we know so far about German Christmas market attack
A police investigation is under way after a car was "driven at speed" into a crowd at a Christmas market in Germany.
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Magdeburg: Police arrest suspect after attack at German Christmas market
The moment the suspect in a fatal attack on a German Christmas market was arrested has been captured on video by a passer-by.
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Fury and questions in Mayotte as residents struggle to recover after Cyclone Chido
The doors of the white van are thrown open. Dozens of armed French police jump on board, their colleagues on the ground form a human chain and get to work.
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US says it has killed Islamic State leader Abu Yusif in Syria airstrike
The US says it has killed Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Yusif in Syria.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Trump campaign co-manager calls Lord Peter Mandelson an 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as Starmer's new US ambassador
The co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Was Trump's aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Peter Mandelson a 'moron'?
This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, nominated for peerage
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated his former top adviser Sue Gray for a peerage.
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Who has been given a peerage? Full list of people nominated to House of Lords
Sir Keir Starmer has nominated 30 former Labour MPs, staff and union leaders to the House of Lords.
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Govt plans to 'bring back family doctor' with extra £889m for GPs in attempt to end dispute
The government is planning to "bring back the family doctor" by giving GPs an extra £889m to spend time with patients in a bid to end a dispute.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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'Blob-headed' fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru
A "blob-headed" fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru.
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Stonehenge's purpose may have been to unify ancient Britain after scientists make discovery about stones' origins
Stonehenge may have been built to unite the early people of Britain - long before there was a kingdom, a new study has suggested.
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President Joe Biden sets new US climate target just weeks before Donald Trump takes office
President Joe Biden has set fresh climate targets for the United States before climate sceptic Donald Trump takes office in January.
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Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024
Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Ignacio Robles named as replacement judge after coin toss determined outcome
Ignacio Robles will be the third judge in Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night following a coin toss.
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Usyk vs Fury 2 - Who wins? Big fight predictions ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury heavyweight title rematch
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBO, WBA and WBC world heavyweight titles in Riyadh.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Tyson Fury weighs in almost four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of Saturday's heavyweight fight
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales.
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Usyk vs Fury 2: Rival camps deadlocked in replacement judge dispute ahead of heavyweight championship fight
With just one day to go before Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the rival camps are locked in a dispute over a replacement official and the length of the former champion's beard.
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Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Holders Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in last four of 2024/25 tournament
Arsenal will face Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup and holders Liverpool take on Tottenham.
V2 Radio - Business News
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High street giants plot new warning to Treasury over retail jobs
Retail giants including Asda, Marks & Spencer, Primark and Tesco will mount a new year campaign to warn Rachel Reeves that plans to hike business rates on larger shops will put jobs and stores under threat.
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Surprisingly low retail sales in key Christmas shopping month - ONS
The UK's retail sales recovery was smaller than expected in the key Christmas shopping month of November, official figures show.
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Tabletop gaming: The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Tesla recalls almost 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure issue
Tesla has recalled almost 700,000 of its electric vehicles because of an issue with the warning light on the tyre pressure monitoring system.
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Billionaire Mike Ashley denied Boohoo board seat after boardroom battle
British billionaire Mike Ashley has been denied a seat on the board of fast-fashion business Boohoo.