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Looking back at the life and times of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe and her fondness of a West Sussex animal charity
A West Sussex animal welfare charity has led tributes to its long-serving patron Anne Widdecombe, as a murder investigation continues into her death.
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Two men sentenced after 2019 Brighton death
Two men have been sentenced after being found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
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Fire on the A27 between Boxgrove and Fontwell
West Sussex Fire and Rescue have been called out this afternoon to a fire on the busy A27 between Boxgrove and Fontwell.
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WATCH: Dolphins join Littlehampton RNLI volunteers during training exercise
A routine training exercise became a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the volunteer crew of Littlehampton RNLI after their lifeboat was surrounded by dolphins.
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Tributes to former West Sussex County Councillor Richard Burrett
Tributes have been paid to former West Sussex County Councillor Richard Burrett, who has died at the age of 57.
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue give tips on how to stay fire safe during the heatwave
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is urging residents and visitors to take extra care outdoors as the South East experiences the UK’s third heatwave of the year.
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Chichester ranked top university on the South Coast for student satisfaction
The University of Chichester has received outstanding results in the National Student Survey (NSS).
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Hundreds of objections for plans to build 117 homes in Borde Hill
More than 350 objections have been received by Mid Sussex District Council to plans to build up to 117 homes in Haywards Heath.
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Littlehampton ketchup fly-tippers ordered to pay nearly £17,000
A company and its director have been ordered to pay almost £17,000 after a trailer loaded with hundreds of bottles of tomato ketchup was dumped in a Littlehampton car park.
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Three people sought after Colgate pub break-in
Police in the Horsham district are trying to identify three people seen on CCTV after a burglary at The Dragon Pub in Colgate.
V2 Radio - UK News
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'Nothing to suggest' Ann Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after man arrested in Rotherham
Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.
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Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.
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Woman, 24, killed and man injured in double stabbing in Hayes, west London
A 24-year-old woman has been killed and a man injured in a double stabbing in west London.
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Jannik Sinner wins second men's Wimbledon singles title
Jannik Sinner has retained his Wimbledon men's singles title with victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev.
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Two men die after going into sea to save children at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool
Two men have died after going into the water in a rescue attempt at Seaton Carew beach, Hartlepool.
V2 Radio - Video News
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'Nothing to suggest' Ann Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after man arrested in Rotherham
Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
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Financial stability at risk from artificial intelligence - Bank of England says
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
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Major incident declared over wildfire in North Wales - as parts of UK face risk of 'exceptional' blazes
A major incident has been declared by emergency services dealing with a large wildfire in North Wales.
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Energy costs rise and stocks fall sharply as US-Iran peace is shattered
There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell dies aged 39
Antiques Roadshow star Theo Burrell has died aged 39, her family said in a statement.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean overtake Wet Wet Wet with record-breaking chart run
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean have made UK chart history after their duet Rein Me In became the longest-running British No 1 single of all time.
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Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobs as he's found not guilty of raping woman in a car
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward sobbed in court as he was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault.
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Paul Gambaccini diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
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So, what does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers? For now, not much
The residents of Coronation Street might have survived serial killers and tram crashes, but the biggest ITV plot twist has been unfolding in the boardroom.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout
An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.
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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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The Wargame - episode two: Armed Attack
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V2 Radio - World News
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Ukraine's prime minister stepping down after only a year, in Zelenskyy reshuffle
Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins a reshuffle of Ukraine's government.
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Girl, 9, among at least six killed in Israeli Gaza attacks - say Palestinian officials
A nine-year-old girl was among at least six people killed by Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian health officials.
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Two dead and four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival
Two men have been killed and four other people have been wounded in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto, police have said.
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US senator and Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies
Lindsey Graham, the US senator and prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died.
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New York Times journalists ordered to testify over Air Force One leak after Donald Trump's flight on Qatari-gifted jet
Several New York Times journalists have been summoned to testify under oath by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after they reported on security concerns involving the new Air Force One gifted by Qatar.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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'Profound change' or 'nonsense'? - Beth, Harriet and Ruth debate Burnham's blueprint to keep Labour MPs onside
Labour grandee Harriet Harman has said she believes Andy Burnham will bring about "profound change" to the Labour Party.
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Could Farage's by-election plan backfire?
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Fury as Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'
The leader of the far-right Restore Britain party has sparked fury after wrongly describing the 1996 Dunblane massacre as "one murder".
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Pass assisted dying bill or it will come back again and again, warns MP
The MP who is bringing back the assisted dying bill has told Sky News it could come back again and again if peers refuse to pass it for a second time.
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Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising', new report finds
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Europe's first total solar eclipse in almost 30 years: What you need to know
Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
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'It's time to do a test': Bowel cancer screening for people in their 50s critically low, NHS warns
The number of Britons in their 50s who take part in bowel cancer screening remains critically low, the NHS has warned.
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Vape flavours and packaging that are 'attractive' to children could be banned under reforms
Vapes will be sold in plain packaging, and enticing flavour descriptions will be banned under a proposal to stop e-cigarettes being marketed to children.
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Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, dies aged 87
Wally Funk, the oldest woman to travel into space, has died aged 87.
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Mountain-breeding dotterels could be first UK bird lost to climate change, RSPB warns as population falls 89%
One of the UK's bird species could be lost to climate change, conservationists have warned, as their population has declined by almost 90%.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Brendon McCullum to leave role as England Test coach but continue to lead white-ball sides
Brendon McCullum will leave his role as England's Test head coach but continue to lead the white-ball teams.
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Heather Knight's international retirement: Former England captain "one of the greats", says Tash Farrant
Tash Farrant hailed Heather Knight as "one of the greats" after the former England captain announced her retirement from international cricket.
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Gary Neville on Jude Bellingham after England's win over Norway: Influence at this World Cup gives me goosebumps
Gary Neville says that Jude Bellingham is England's superstar now and that he has never seen anything like it – claiming his performance gave him goosebumps.
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Paul Merson: Jude Bellingham has X-factor needed to win England the World Cup
Paul Merson says Jude Bellingham has the X-factor needed to help England win the World Cup.
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Genesis Scottish Open: Tom Kim claims first PGA Tour win since 2023 as Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre fall short
Tom Kim ended his 1,001-day wait for a fourth PGA Tour title by closing out an impressive two-shot win at the Genesis Scottish Open, as Robert MacIntyre missed out on a home victory.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Ex-Virgin Money chief to head UK audit watchdog | Mark Kleinman blog
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Rival bid to take over easyJet beats previous offer
A rival bid for budget airline easyJet has been accepted by the company, beating a previous offer that had only been approved by the carrier on Monday.
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NESO issues rare summertime plea for more power as temperatures to soar
For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.
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Top chef on £6.50 supermarket steak you should get in next shop - and why toxic kitchen behaviour hasn't really stopped
Each month our Money blog team interviews chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks and more. This week, we chat to Chris Archer, the head chef of the Michelin-starred restaurant The Pentonbridge Inn in Carlisle...
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Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising', new report finds
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
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