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Flood alerts hit Sussex
Flood alerts are in force across large parts of Sussex today, as the region remains under a yellow weather warning for heavy rain until 10pm tonight.
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Man faces manslaughter charge over man’s death in Eastbourne
A man faces a new manslaughter charge over a man’s death in Eastbourne.
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Container clear up continues across the South - Updated 15.01.2026 @11:45
A major clean-up is continuing along the Sussex coast, after shipping containers washed up on several beaches, spilling their contents.
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Worthing man jailed for child abuse images and online exploitation of young women
A man from Worthing has been jailed for 2 years and 4 months after being convicted of possessing child abuse material and carrying out a sustained campaign of online deception and abuse against young women and teenage girls.
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UFO sighting over the M27 near Eastleigh
A motorist travelling on the M27 near Eastleigh has reported a possible UFO sighting after witnessing what was described as a brief flash in the sky earlier this month.
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Yellow weather warning for rain in the South
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain is coming into force across the South later this morning, with residents being urged to stay alert to changing conditions.
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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 in Sussex and Hampshire
The RSPB is encouraging people across Sussex and Hampshire to take part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch, as the world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns later this month.
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West Sussex Children’s Services recognised for strong progress by Ofsted
Children and young people in West Sussex are receiving stronger support, according to government inspectors.
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Horsham councillor joins Reform
A former Horsham Conservative councillor has joined Reform UK.
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New performance room at the University of Chichester welcomes local colleges to see Esports in action
Young people from St Vincent’s College in Gosport have been given an insight into careers in Esports during a visit to the University of Chichester.
V2 Radio - UK News
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'You're not allowed to grieve': These five parents are taking on TikTok over their children's deaths
"I'd rather not do this. I'd rather I was left to grieve, but I'm stuck in a tunnel and I can't get out."
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Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban
Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s amid Conservative plans to force a vote on the issue.
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Local elections 2026: Over a third of councils offered a delay have requested one - is yours on the list?
Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.
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Boy, 16, admits killing man he believed was paedophile in Isle of Sheppey attack
A 16-year-old has admitted killing a man he believed was a paedophile after allegedly luring him to a beach in a premeditated attack.
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Train fare evader with 112 convictions for unpaid train tickets could face jail time
One of Britain's most prolific train fare dodgers could face jail time for 112 unpaid tickets, a judge has said.
V2 Radio - Video News
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US launches phase two of plan to end Gaza conflict, including creation of transitional authority
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff has announced the launch of phase two of the plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
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X to block Grok AI from undressing images of real people
The Grok AI tool on Elon Musk's X will no longer be able to undress pictures of real people, the company has announced.
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Economy records 0.3% growth in November
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
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'It's like a road closure' - Uganda's president on shutting the internet as his country votes
A church service at Nakasero State House marks the end of a frenetic election cycle.
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Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Prince Harry expected in court to give evidence in legal action against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry is expected to appear at the High Court in London next week to give evidence in his privacy case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
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Sting pays £595k to The Police bandmates, court hears
Sting has paid £595,000 to his former The Police bandmates since facing legal action over unpaid royalties, the High Court has heard.
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Inquiry launched into Latin pop legend Julio Iglesias over allegations of sexual assault
Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees in the Caribbean.
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Emmy award winner Kiefer Sutherland of 24 and Designated Survivor fame arrested after allegedly assaulting lift share driver
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Los Angeles, police said.
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High Court hears prosecutors' challenge to Kneecap terror charge dismissal
Kneecap supporters gathered outside the High Court on Wednesday as judges heard an appeal by the Crown Prosecution Service over the dismissal of a terrorism case against a member of the rap trio.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
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Oxford Dictionary publisher reveals Word of the Year 2025 - do you know it?
Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.
V2 Radio - World News
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Trump given Nobel Peace Prize by its Venezuelan winner at White House
Donald Trump has been presented with a Nobel Peace Prize medal by Maria Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, who won the award last year.
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Uganda votes as its pop star politician Bobi Wine goes up against President Museveni
Bobi Wine's house is heavily surveilled.
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Antarctica: The tiny change that could tip the balance at the end of the world
Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius.
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'It's like a road closure' - Uganda's president on shutting down the internet as his country votes
A church service at Nakasero State House marks the end of a frenetic election cycle.
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International Space Station astronauts back after first ever emergency return
An astronaut who had a "serious medical condition" onboard the International Space Station is safely back on Earth, after the first-ever emergency return space flight.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Local elections 2026: Over a third of councils offered a delay have requested one - is yours on the list?
Over a third of the local councils offered a delay to their elections in May have requested one, Sky News analysis shows.
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Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban
Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s amid Conservative plans to force a vote on the issue.
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Robert Jenrick defects to Reform after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch sacks him
Former senior Tory Robert Jenrick has defected to Reform UK after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch.
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Badenoch turned a crisis into an opportunity - but her Reform problems aren't over
Times really have changed. What the hell has just happened?
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Robert Jenrick: From centrist Cameron Remainer to anti-immigration zealot - and now Reform
In an interview with Sky News during last autumn's Conservative conference, Robert Jenrick appeared to leave the door open to a Tory deal with Reform UK.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Antarctica: The tiny change that could tip the balance at the end of the world
Even though it's high summer in the Antarctic, the ocean around the Rothera research station is -1 Celsius.
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'You're not allowed to grieve': These five parents are taking on TikTok over their children's deaths
"I'd rather not do this. I'd rather I was left to grieve, but I'm stuck in a tunnel and I can't get out."
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Labour MPs anticipate 'politically inept' U-turn on social media ban
Labour MPs expect a "politically inept" U-turn from the government on banning social media for under-16s amid Conservative plans to force a vote on the issue.
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Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
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International Space Station astronauts back after first ever emergency return
An astronaut who had a "serious medical condition" onboard the International Space Station is safely back on Earth, after the first-ever emergency return space flight.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Red Bull RB22: Throwback blue livery for Max Verstappen to drive in 2026 F1 season revealed at launch event in Detroit
Red Bull revealed a throwback blue livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season as the team ushered in a new era at their launch event in Detroit.
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Harry Kane's Bayern Munich numbers are scary but he is still underrated - England captain is the complete centre-forward
Harry Kane is deep inside his own half, under pressure and off balance. But he has seen the picture. Luis Diaz is free ahead of him. He hooks a high ball forward, spinning into his team-mates’ path. Diaz finds Lennart Karl for the finish and Cologne are beaten.
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Man Utd: Michael Carrick not a long-term option, says Gary Neville as he selects three-man managerial shortlist
Gary Neville says Michael Carrick must not be Manchester United manager at the start of next season, and has offered his three-man shortlist he would like installed instead.
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Viktor Gyokeres: Did Arsenal striker's goal and assist at Chelsea in Carabao Cup show he is getting used to Mikel Arteta's set-up?
It was as if it was written. Ben White crossed and Viktor Gyokeres put the ball in the net from close range. Both of them were team-mates at Brighton's youth team and one of their coaches? Liam Rosenior.
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Bahrain Darts Masters: Luke Littler thrashes Paul Lim in first match since World Darts Championship success as Luke Humphries also progresses
Back-to-back world champion Luke Littler made a winning start to the Bahrain Darts Masters with a dominant 6-1 victory over Paul Lim, as Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price also progressed to the quarter-finals.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Economy records 0.3% growth in November
The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the budget.
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Water company probed after tens of thousands of homes lose supply
South East Water (SEW) is being investigated by regulator Ofwat after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of households and businesses across Kent and Sussex without drinking water.
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Petrol forecourts giant EG Group fires up plan for $9bn US float
The petrol forecourts giant founded in Blackburn by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa will next week kick off formal plans for a $9bn (£6.7bn) US stock market listing.
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South East Water supply crisis is familiar tale for customers
When South East Water (SEW) is in the news, the headlines do not generally make for comfortable reading.
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Ofcom welcomes Grok sexualised image restrictions and says investigation 'ongoing'
Ofcom has welcomed restrictions on Grok, X's AI chatbot, to prevent the generation of sexualised images.
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