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U-turn as Rejected Housing Development in Chichester is Given the Go-Ahead
Plans to demolish a bungalow in Loxwood and replace it with 18 homes have been approved after the developer returned with a revised version of a previously rejected scheme.
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Major M27 lorry park and electric vehicle hub approved near Fareham
A major lorry stop, electric vehicle charging hub and storage facility serving Portsmouth International Port has been approved near Junction 11 of the M27, despite concerns about traffic and the impact on the surrounding countryside.
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Hero builders save six-week-old kitten as crows attack him on construction site
Workers rushed to the rescue after hearing tiny Bob’s cries while he was being pecked by crows — finding him injured, alone and covered in ticks.
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Sussex Police officer charged with assaulting colleague during training
A Sussex Police officer has been charged with assaulting a colleague during a training exercise.
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Five arrested during National Crime Agency operation at Eastbourne harbour
Five people have been arrested following a National Crime Agency operation at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne.
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Four arrested after suspected gunshot and serious crash near Hastings
Four men have been arrested and remain under police guard in hospital following reports of a suspected gunshot in Bexhill and a serious crash near Hastings.
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Brighton electric bus named after ‘grandfather of paramedicine’
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SPONSORED: Chichester to host first major music festival
Chichester is set to welcome its first major music festival this summer, with Back Then Festival taking place on Saturday 8 August 2026.
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SPONSORED: Madonna tribute to headline at Music at Murrells Field in Barnham
A huge night of live music, entertainment and family fun is heading to Barnham this summer.
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SPONSORED: Stansted Summer Festival returns for 2026
The popular Stansted Summer Festival is returning for 2026, bringing a weekend of family fun, entertainment and eccentric charm to one of the area’s best-known country estates.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Kevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours - as Helen Mirren and England's Lionesses receive awards
Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours, with Dame Helen Mirren and members of the England women's football team among those receiving awards.
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Derbyshire police officer investigated for using AI to 'create evidence' in multiple cases
A Derbyshire police officer is being investigated over accusations they used AI to "create evidence".
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Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 21, dies in Essex park
Police have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of the murder of a man in an Essex park.
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Thousands attend anti-racism rally in Belfast after week of unrest
Around 3,000 people have attended an anti-racism rally in Belfast after days of unrest following a knife attack earlier this week.
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Two teenagers arrested after girl critically injured in loading vehicle incident
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a teenage girl was left in a critical condition following an incident involving a loading vehicle.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Prince William tells tech industry it could help prevent homelessness
Prince William has told the tech industry that homelessness rarely happens without warning - and technology could help to solve the issue.
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Leader of Venezuelan gang killed in US military strike, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said a "swift and lethal kinetic" US military strike has killed "the infamous leader" of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua street gang.
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Little love lost for Labour government among focus group of Makerfield voters
Andy Burnham makes a lot of the Westminster political class being out of touch with the places and the people beyond its tight boundaries of the Palace of Westminster and Whitehall, and the sense it's populated by people of privilege who attended private schools and Oxbridge and who hail from the capital or the shires of the south.
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Kevin Sinfield knighted in King's Birthday Honours - as Helen Mirren and England's Lionesses receive awards
Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield has been knighted in the King's Birthday Honours, with Dame Helen Mirren and members of the England women's football team among those receiving awards.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says
A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful to consumers.
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Taylor Swift makes musical history - again
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, aged 36.
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Doctor Who Christmas special cancelled as showrunner leaves sci-fi programme
The Doctor Who special planned for this Christmas has been cancelled and Russell T Davies is leaving the long-running sci-fi TV series.
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Why football legend hit out at 'arrogant' Three Lions song - as it's re-released (again)
It's three decades since Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and The Lightning Seeds famously sang that football was "coming home" at Euro 96.
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Singer-songwriter to the stars Talay Riley stabbed to death in London
A singer-songwriter who worked with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya has died aged 35 after he was stabbed in east London.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Wild black bear captured in Japan after multi-day hunt through major city
Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.
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Viral 'Donald Trump' buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.
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Cheese-rolling legend beaten by German YouTuber
The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber.
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Driver filmed with football net on top of car
Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.
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Monkeys eating soil to settle upset stomachs from junk food, says research
Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.
V2 Radio - World News
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Leader of Venezuelan gang killed in US military strike, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said a "swift and lethal kinetic" US military strike has killed "the infamous leader" of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua street gang.
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Woman in Sydney seriously injured in fourth Australia shark attack in recent weeks
A woman has been seriously injured in a shark attack off a Sydney beach in the fourth incident of its kind in recent weeks.
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Rare shark studied in its natural habitat for first time - and it wasn't where researchers thought
A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time.
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Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha has died after nearly four years in a coma, aged 47.
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Ukraine's strikes on Crimea refineries and pipelines spark worst fuel crisis on peninsula since 2014
Ukraine's continued strikes on fuel supplies to Crimea have sparked the worst fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Little love lost for Labour government among focus group of Makerfield voters
Andy Burnham makes a lot of the Westminster political class being out of touch with the places and the people beyond its tight boundaries of the Palace of Westminster and Whitehall, and the sense it's populated by people of privilege who attended private schools and Oxbridge and who hail from the capital or the shires of the south.
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Majority of young people want better online protections, according to results of major government consultation
Most young people want stronger protections on the internet, according to the results of a major government consultation.
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies apology to alleged victim was about abuse
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed he apologised to an alleged abuse victim, but denied it was because of any offences committed against her.
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More resignations for Keir Starmer: Can it get any worse?
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UK military chief writes to PM amid worry over defence spending plan
The UK's military chief has written to the prime minister amid concerns that an offer of around an extra £13bn to fund a major investment plan for defence is not enough, Sky News understands.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Anthropic withdraws access to powerful AI model after US government order
Anthropic has withdrawn its powerful Fable 5 model after the US government ordered the company to revoke access to all foreign nationals.
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Majority of young people want better online protections, according to results of major government consultation
Most young people want stronger protections on the internet, according to the results of a major government consultation.
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Rare shark studied in its natural habitat for first time - and it wasn't where researchers thought
A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time.
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Derbyshire police officer investigated for using AI to 'create evidence' in multiple cases
A Derbyshire police officer is being investigated over accusations they used AI to "create evidence".
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First tablet version of weight-loss jabs to be available in UK in weeks
The first tablet version of the blockbuster weight-loss jabs will be available in the UK within weeks, following approval by the medicines regulator.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Women's T20 World Cup: Scotland hammer Ireland by 40 runs to claim their first win in tournament history
Scotland claimed their first-ever ICC Women's T20 World Cup win with a 40-run thumping of Ireland in the first of a 2026 tournament double-header at Old Trafford, which also saw South Africa collapse to a damaging defeat to Australia.
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World Cup: England's five-star Kansas City hotel and training facilities explained
England's team base in Kansas City is nothing like any we have seen before.
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England vs New Zealand: Ollie Robinson an injury doubt for second Test after suffering 'knee soreness' in training
Ollie Robinson is to undergo a knee scan and is a doubt for England's second Test against New Zealand.
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Manuel Neuer makes World Cup return for Germany at 40 but will the goalkeeper enhance his reputation or risk his legacy?
Germany go into this tournament having failed to get out of the group at the previous two World Cups since lifting the trophy in 2014. But they do have one man in the squad who was part of that triumph in Brazil thanks to the return of Manuel Neuer.
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West Ham: Daniel Kretinsky poised to become club’s biggest shareholder
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham’s biggest shareholder after agreeing a deal to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family.
V2 Radio - Business News
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L Catterton muscles into deal for fitness series HYROX: Mark Kleinman blog
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Paramount takeover of Warner Bros won't harm competition or consumers, DOJ says
A US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has determined the merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful to consumers.
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UK economy contracts as Iran war bites
The UK economy shrank slightly, as fuel price rises caused by the Iran war hit spending, new official figures show.
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Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with their children
Europe's largest airline is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over its policy of charging parents to sit with their children.
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