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A murder investigation is underway in Bognor
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Bognor.
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Chichester death, man sentenced for manslaughter of David Hallatt
A man who admitted a charge of manslaughter following the death of David Hallatt at the Dolphin and Anchor in Chichester has been jailed for seven years.
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All go for Sussex Coast Rampion 2 wind farm expansion
The government has approved the expansion of the Rampion Two wind farm off the Sussex Coast.
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The Easter getaway begins in the South
It's the big Easter getaway today for thousands of people across the South, and roadworks around a junction just outside Brighton are causing major delays.
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Council employee and Arun veterans project recognised with awards at annual Armed Forces conference
An employee of Arun Council and the Arun Veterans Project has been honoured at the Armed Forces Networks Conference.
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Man convicted of offences including Class A drug supply in Portsmouth
A 29-year-old man from Portsmouth has been convicted for his involvement in the supply of cocaine and heroin in the city.
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West Sussex County Council to continue funding Community Food Hubs across the county
A scheme in West Sussex that’s prevented over 94 tonnes of food from going to waste since April 2023 will continue for another year.
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RNLI in Sussex issues water safety plea
As the weather warms and the allure of seaside outings increases, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Sussex is issuing a timely reminder about the importance of water safety.
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Helping people in Chichester make healthier food choices
The first ‘Good Food For All Feastival’ event in Chichester city centre has been hailed a success by council bosses.
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Residents plead against Hamble quarry plans
Residents have begged a planning inspector not to allow Cemex to turn Hamble Airfield into a new quarry that they fear will “literally destroy” their village.
V2 Radio - UK News
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'Major incident' in Northern Ireland as wildfire breaks out amid higher-than-normal temperatures
A "significant" wildfire in Northern Ireland triggered a major incident in the latest in a series of blazes across the UK over the past week amid soaring temperatures.
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Labour MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences
Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences.
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'Britain's strictest headteacher' Katharine Birbalsingh criticises Education Secretary over 'appalling' schools bill
Educators are split over the government's proposed Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, with some saying the move will improve fairness and accountability and others warning it could limit innovation in academy schools.
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Artist behind Trump portrait branded 'the worst' by president says her business is 'in danger of not recovering'
An artist whose official portrait of Donald Trump was publicly criticised by the president said her business is now "in danger of not recovering".
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More than a third of UK adults unable to identify bowel cancer symptoms, research finds
More than a third of UK adults are not able to identify symptoms of bowel cancer, according to new research.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Sir Keir Starmer pledges to protect UK companies from Trump tariff 'storm'
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government stands ready to use industrial policy to "shelter British business from the storm" after Donald Trump's new 10% tariff kicked in.
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Last UK blast furnaces days from closure as Chinese owners cut off crucial supplies
The last blast furnaces left operating in Britain could see their fate sealed within days, after their Chinese owners took the decision to cut off the crucial supply of ingredients keeping them running.
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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'Major incident' in Northern Ireland as wildfire breaks out amid higher-than-normal temperatures
A "significant" wildfire in Northern Ireland triggered a major incident in the latest in a series of blazes across the UK over the past week amid soaring temperatures.
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CCTV shows shoplifters using pythons to distract cashier before stealing from petrol station
Police are hunting for four suspects who used two pythons to distract a cashier before stealing $400 worth of CBD oil from a petrol station.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia talked about modern masculinity before Gen Z was born
Despite The Who's Quadrophenia being set over 60 years ago, Pete Townshend's themes of identity, mental health, and modern masculinity are just as relevant today.
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Onlookers 'strike gold' after seeing Ed Sheeran gig outside King's Cross station
Ed Sheeran has wowed fans, onlookers and commuters by playing in a London street.
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Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape and two counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005.
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Tom Cruise leads moment of silence in tribute to 'dear friend' Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise has paid tribute to Val Kilmer, wishing his Top Gun co-star "well on the next journey".
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Bruce Springsteen: The Boss to release seven 'lost' albums
Bruce Springsteen is to release seven albums of mostly unheard material this summer.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Iron Age hoard found in Yorkshire
A "once-in-a-lifetime" hoard of Iron Age artefacts has been uncovered by archaeologists.
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Diamond Tiffany earrings swallowed by suspected thief are recovered by Florida police
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he swallowed the jewellery worth nearly £600,000 during his arrest, US police have said.
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The blobfish: 'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year in New Zealand
The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand.
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Bulgarian football club Arda Kardzhali apologise after holding minute's silence for former player who is still alive
A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.
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CCTV shows shoplifters using pythons to distract cashier before stealing from petrol station
Police are hunting for four suspects who used two pythons to distract a cashier before stealing $400 worth of CBD oil from a petrol station.
V2 Radio - World News
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IDF admits mistakenly identifying Gaza aid workers as threat - after video of attack showed ambulances were marked
The IDF has admitted to mistakenly identifying a convoy of aid workers as a threat – following the emergence of a video which proved their ambulances were clearly marked when Israeli troops opened fire on them.
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France needs to sort its political mess - or populist winds blowing from the US will strengthen
Contemplating the turmoil sown by the return of President Trump, nobody could deny that the results of leadership elections in major nations matter to the rest of the world.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes swipe at US over 'weak' comment on Russian attack - as Ukrainian drones strike factory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hit out at the US over its "weak" response to lethal Russian attacks on his hometown on Friday.
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Global markets have given Trump a clear no-confidence vote - and his fickleness is making the problem worse
Global financial markets gave a clear vote of no-confidence in President Trump's economic policy.
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Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed denied entry and deported from Israel
Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Sir Keir Starmer pledges to protect UK companies from Trump tariff 'storm'
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government stands ready to use industrial policy to "shelter British business from the storm" after Donald Trump's new 10% tariff kicked in.
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Labour MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences
Labour MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences.
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Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed denied entry and deported from Israel
Two Labour MPs have been denied entry to Israel and deported.
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'We will see closures': The industries hit hardest by national insurance hike
The cost of having staff is going up as the increase in employers' national insurance kicks in.
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Defence chiefs meet in Kyiv to discuss plans for future international 'reassurance force' in Ukraine
Defence chiefs have met in Kyiv to discuss the size and make-up of the proposed international "reassurance force" to back up any future peace deal in Ukraine.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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US TikTok ban delayed again after China stalls on deal over tariffs
Donald Trump has delayed a potential ban on TikTok for a second time - after China reportedly stalled on a deal to sell its US operations in response to his "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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SpaceX tourists return to Earth after historic flight
Four space tourists have safely arrived back on Earth after completing a novel space route on board one of Elon Musk's SpaceX capsules.
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'Will the PM side with parents or tech bros?': Labour peer demands action on children's smartphone safety
Sir Keir Starmer needs to choose between parents who want stronger action to tackle harmful content on children's phones, or the "tech bros" who are resisting changes to their platforms, Baroness Harriet Harman has said.
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Ban children from social media if Online Safety Act watered down, children's commissioner says
Young people should be removed from social media altogether if the Online Safety Act is watered down as part of US trade negotiations, the children's commissioner for England has said.
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Luton Airport expansion plans approved by transport secretary
The expansion of Luton Airport has been approved by the transport secretary.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Japanese GP: Max Verstappen fends off Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to win his first F1 race of 2025 season
Max Verstappen fended off Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season in a tense finish to the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Everton 1-1 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta fumes at penalty decision as Gunners lose more ground on Liverpool in Premier League
Mikel Arteta was left unhappy at the decision to award Everton a penalty in their 1-1 draw as Arsenal lost more ground to Liverpool in the Premier League title race.
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Did Mikel Arteta get his strategy wrong at Everton? Premier League hits and misses
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Ruben Amorim exclusive: Manchester United boss says summer window is 'going to be crucial'
Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy sits down with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports, as the Portuguese says this summer's transfer window is going to be "crucial".
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Grand National: Nick Rockett the Aintree hero for Willie and Patrick Mullins as trainer saddles a 1-2-3
Nick Rockett led home an incredible one-two-three for Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Sir Keir Starmer pledges to protect UK companies from Trump tariff 'storm'
Sir Keir Starmer has said his government stands ready to use industrial policy to "shelter British business from the storm" after Donald Trump's new 10% tariff kicked in.
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Santander UK lines up ex-Treasury chief Scholar as new chair
Sir Tom Scholar, the former top Treasury civil servant sacked by Liz Truss during her premiership, is being lined up as the next chairman of Santander UK, Britain's fifth-biggest high street bank.
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Jaguar Land Rover to 'pause' US shipments over Donald Trump tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has said it will "pause" shipments to the US as the British car firm works to "address the new trading terms" of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Jaguar Land Rover's US exports announcement sparks anxiety in car-making hub Solihull
The decision by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to pause shipments of cars to the USA for the next month has made people in Solihull anxious.
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'We will see closures': The industries hit hardest by national insurance hike
The cost of having staff is going up as the increase in employers' national insurance kicks in.