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Air India flight heading to London Gatwick has crashed
Last updated: 11:17am 13.06.2025.... An Air India flight heading to London Gatwick has crashed in Ahmedabad.
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Yellow warning for heat across the South
The Alzheimer's Society in Sussex is urging people to check in on friends and family living with dementia to ensure their safety during the hot weather.
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49 homes refused in Nutbourne
Concerns about safety on the road and at a level crossing have seen plans to build up to 49 homes in Nutbourne refused.
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Drug dealer sentenced being stopped by officers in Horsham
A man who used a County Line to supply Class A drugs in Horsham has been sentenced to three years in prison.
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Uncover Victoria Park’s lost bandstand site with The Storm Cone
In Portsmouth, the forgotten bandstand in Victoria Park is being revived in a stunning new way.
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New remembrance garden opens at Worthing Crematorium
A new remembrance garden has opened at Worthing Crematorium, offering families more space to lay their loved ones to rest.
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Storrington 20mph petition
Petitions supporting and opposing the idea of a 20mph speed limit in Storrington have attracted hundreds of signatures.
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Public Space Protection Order in place across Chichester City Centre
A ‘significant increase’ in anti-social behaviour has prompted Chichester District Council to impose a Public Space Protection Order across the city centre.
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Family pay tribute to their ‘bright, smiling soul’ following death of woman in Portsmouth
The family and friends of 32-year-old Samantha Murphy have paid tribute to their ‘bright, smiling soul’, after her body was found at a house in Portsmouth last week.
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Have your say on improving lives of children and young people in West Sussex
Officials in West Sussex want to know what services are working well for young people and what improvements are needed.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Career spy Blaise Metreweli to become first woman to head MI6
Career spy Blaise Metreweli will become the first woman to head MI6 in a "historic appointment", the prime minister has announced.
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Farming: Cost of rural crime in Wales at its highest in more than a decade
The cost of rural crime in Wales is at its highest in more than a decade, a new report has revealed.
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New leukaemia treatment hailed as 'milestone' in cancer management
A combination of targeted drugs, offering a chemotherapy-free approach to leukaemia, have been hailed a "milestone" in cancer care by scientists following a groundbreaking UK trial.
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Liam Gallagher hits out at Edinburgh council after Oasis fans branded 'rowdy'
Liam Gallagher has criticised a Scottish council for suggesting Oasis fans were "drunk, middle-aged and fat".
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Man dies and girl, 8, in hospital after fire at four-storey building in Scotland
A man has died and an eight-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after a fire at a four-storey building in Scotland.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Powerful new supercomputer to be built in Scotland in government U-turn
A powerful new supercomputer will be built in Edinburgh after all, the chancellor has announced.
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India crash is fresh setback in Boeing's bid to restore reputation
As hundreds lie dead following the latest tragedy to beset a Boeing passenger plane, it is too early to determine blame.
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Iran's response to Israeli strikes a 'matter of principle', ambassador to UK says
Iran's response to Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities is "self-defence" and a "matter of principle", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.
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UK advises against all travel to Israel
The government is warning people not to travel to Israel under any circumstances, as the country's missile exchange with Iran shows no sign of abating.
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Octopus boom along England's southwest coast down to 'perfect storm'
Octopuses, sharks and tuna that are booming in the sea around the UK could be part of a fundamental shift in the marine environment, a leading scientist has told Sky News.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Liam Gallagher hits out at Edinburgh council after Oasis fans branded 'rowdy'
Liam Gallagher has criticised a Scottish council for suggesting Oasis fans were "drunk, middle-aged and fat".
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David Beckham says knighthood 'truly humbling' - as rock star and acting great also honoured
David Beckham has called it "truly humbling" and an "emotional moment" to be made a knight in the King's Birthday Honours.
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Yung Filly faces further sexual assault charges in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly is facing two additional charges over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman while on tour in Australia.
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Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend
Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.
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Video game actor strike ends in US - but AI described as 'direct threat' to UK industry
Video game actors in the US have ended their strike after nearly a year of industrial action, over the use of artificial intelligence by game studios.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of Download festival in Leicestershire this weekend
Police are warning rock fans at this weekend's Download festival about the potential for accidental calls while in the mosh pit.
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Syrian contractor discovers ancient Byzantine tomb complex during construction
A Syrian contractor made a historic discovery when clearing the rubble of a destroyed home, stumbling upon remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex.
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Display of saint's remains draws huge crowds - but bishop says it 'encourages morbid curiosity'
Tens of thousands of people have flocked to see the remains of a revered Spanish saint, more than 440 years after her death, prompting debate over whether such displays "encourage morbid curiosity".
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Cheese-loving daredevils hurl themselves down Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire for famous race
Dairy-loving daredevils from around the world have descended on Gloucestershire and thrown themselves down Cooper's Hill in the annual cheese-rolling race.
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What we know from mushroom poisoning trial: Death cap traces in dehydrator, faked cancer and accused in tears
An Australian woman accused of murdering her estranged husband's parents and an aunt by serving them a beef wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms has given evidence in court.
V2 Radio - World News
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Iran's response to Israeli strikes a 'matter of principle', ambassador to UK says
Iran's response to Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities is "self-defence" and a "matter of principle", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told Sky News.
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G7 summit 'all about the Donald' as Canada tries to avoid friction in the Rockies
The fresh air of Canada's Rocky Mountains clears the head. It'll need to.
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Suspect in shooting of Minnesota politicians captured after two-day manhunt
A man has been taken into custody two days after a US politician and her husband were shot dead in Minnesota, law enforcement officials have said.
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Anti-tourism protests break out in Spain, Italy and Portugal
Protesters in Spain, Italy and Portugal are calling for a curb on mass tourism - with Barcelona organisers telling demonstrators to bring water pistols to shoot at holidaymakers.
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Opening 'the pit': Dig for remains of 800 infants at former 'mother and baby home' in Ireland begins
A long-awaited forensic excavation at a former 'mother and baby home', where the remains of almost 800 babies and children are believed to be buried, will start today in County Galway.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Nationwide police operation on grooming gangs announced
A nationwide police operation to track down those in grooming gangs has been announced by the Home Office.
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G7 to discuss further sanctions if Russia fails to come to negotiating table, PM says
G7 allies will discuss further sanctions on Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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UK military could 'potentially' be used to defend Israel, chancellor tells Sky News
The chancellor has told Sky News that UK military assets could "potentially" be used to help defend Israel, and the government is "not ruling anything out".
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Career spy Blaise Metreweli to become first woman to head MI6
Career spy Blaise Metreweli will become the first woman to head MI6 in a "historic appointment", the prime minister has announced.
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UK advises against all travel to Israel
The government is warning people not to travel to Israel under any circumstances, as the country's missile exchange with Iran shows no sign of abating.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Octopus boom along England's southwest coast down to 'perfect storm'
Octopuses, sharks and tuna that are booming in the sea around the UK could be part of a fundamental shift in the marine environment, a leading scientist has told Sky News.
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Video game actor strike ends in US - but AI described as 'direct threat' to UK industry
Video game actors in the US have ended their strike after nearly a year of industrial action, over the use of artificial intelligence by game studios.
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World-first views of the Sun's poles released - but scientists say best is yet to come
The sun's south pole has been seen for the first time from outside the ecliptic plane in unprecedented images sent back to Earth by a solar orbiter.
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UK backs UN treaty to stop oceans becoming the 'wild west'
A new treaty to govern international waters is "tantalisingly close" after countries - including Britain - promised to sign it into law.
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Powerful new supercomputer to be built in Scotland in government U-turn
A powerful new supercomputer will be built in Edinburgh after all, the chancellor has announced.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Thomas Frank appointed new Tottenham head coach to succeed Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham have appointed Thomas Frank as their new head coach.
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US Open: Rory McIlroy searching for 'right frame of mind' ahead of The Open as post-Masters drop continues
Rory McIlroy says he needs to get back "in the right frame of mind" for The Open at Royal Portrush after an encouraging finish to a frustrating week at the US Open.
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Bryan Mbeumo transfer: Brentford forward 'accepts' speculation amid Man Utd and Tottenham interest
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo says he "accepts" the speculation surrounding his future amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Keith Andrews: Brentford set-piece coach a main candidate to replace Thomas Frank as head coach
Brentford's set-piece coach Keith Andrews is one of the main candidates to replace Thomas Frank as head coach.
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Andy Robertson transfer: Atletico Madrid want Liverpool defender
Atletico Madrid are interested in Liverpool defender Andy Robertson.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Farming: Cost of rural crime in Wales at its highest in more than a decade
The cost of rural crime in Wales is at its highest in more than a decade, a new report has revealed.
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Harrods plots legal action against estate of former owner al-Fayed
Harrods is preparing to take legal action against the estate of its former owner, Mohamed al-Fayed, as the multimillion-pound legal bill for compensating his sexual abuse victims continues to escalate.
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High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach
The high street lender Metro Bank has been approached about a private equity-backed takeover in a move that could lead to the disappearance of another company from the London Stock Exchange.
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How the Israel-Iran attacks could impact the global economy
The Middle East is the world's foremost oil-producing region and a major centre for maritime trade.
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India crash is fresh setback in Boeing's bid to restore reputation
As hundreds lie dead following the latest tragedy to beset a Boeing passenger plane, it is too early to determine blame.