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Haywards Heath to Lewes railway line set to reopen on 1 September
The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes is planned to reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September, following the derailment earlier this month.
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Worthing Town Hall roof repairs cost thousands of pounds
Nearly £80,000 is being spent on repairs to the roof of Worthing Town Hall because of water leaks causing damage to its timber structure.
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West Sussex leaders discuss growth plans for Manor Royal business district in Crawley
West Sussex County Council leaders have met representatives from Manor Royal Business Improvement District to discuss future economic growth and investment in Crawley.
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Parents of Hampshire woman speak of devastating impact following domestic abuse case
The parents of a 23-year-old Lindfield, East Hampshire, woman who committed suicide in 2023 have spoken about the devastating impact her death has had on their family.
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Train fault disrupts Southern services into London Victoria - Updated at 14:00
A fault on a train at Clapham Junction is causing disruption to Southern services between East Croydon and London Victoria this afternoon.
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LISTEN: GCSE Results Day 2026, where to get help in West Sussex, East Sussex and Hampshire
Thousands of teenagers across the South will receive their GCSE results today, with careers advisers urging young people not to panic if their grades are different from those they had hoped for.
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Hovertravel adds late-night August Bank Holiday services amid expected Ryde visitor boost
Hovertravel is adding late-night services between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight over the August Bank Holiday weekend as Ryde prepares for a busy period of tourism and hospitality activity.
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Sussex teenager back on his bike months after suffering serious head injuries
A 14-year-old Sussex cyclist who suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a serious bike crash has returned to riding just months later.
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RSPCA in Horsham raises concerns over imported eggs used by restaurants and cafés
The RSPCA, based in Horsham, is raising concerns over the use of imported eggs in UK restaurants, cafés and pubs, after research suggested many diners are unaware that eggs from hens kept in battery cages can still be served.
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Portsmouth children’s services rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted
Portsmouth City Council’s children’s services have been rated Outstanding in all four areas following an inspection by Ofsted.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Harry and Meghan's return: UK security 'could cost millions' - as uncertainty remains over who will pay for it
Security for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon their return to the UK could cost millions of pounds, a former police chief has said, as uncertainty remains over how protection for the couple will be funded.
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World's oldest person turns 117 today - and still can't get over the time she met the King
When it comes to the world's oldest person, you might be forgiven for thinking their best days are far behind them.
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British YouTuber Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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Premier League: Five big talking points ahead of Friday's season opener
The new Premier League season kicks off later today, raising the curtain on another nine months of heated rivalry, thrilling drama and inevitable controversy.
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Jodie Foster the snake gets world-first cancer treatment
A snake almost killed by a cancerous tumour has been saved after what's been called a world-first treatment - originally for humans.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
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Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'
Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".
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Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices
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Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death
Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.
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Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab
The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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British YouTuber Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
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Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death
Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.
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Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'
Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".
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Edinburgh venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it cancelled show
A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests
Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.
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Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim
AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.
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Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt
A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
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Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns
Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.
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Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight
A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.
V2 Radio - World News
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Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted by court
Two organisers of Hong Kong's decades-old vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted under a controversial national security law.
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Tanker boarded by six gunmen off Yemen
A tanker has been boarded by six gunmen off the coast of Yemen.
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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan moved back to prison after hospital treatment
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has returned to prison after being temporarily moved to a private hospital for treatment, a spokesman for his party has said.
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British YouTuber Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
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At least 50 people dead after boat carrying farm workers capsizes in Nigeria
At least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
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Miliband clashes with Israel over controversial West Bank settlement
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Israeli government began a war of words over a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
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British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain's biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
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Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices
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Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments
The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
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Jodie Foster the snake gets world-first cancer treatment
A snake almost killed by a cancerous tumour has been saved after what's been called a world-first treatment - originally for humans.
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Doctors sound alarm over children vaping as studies find wide range of health impacts
Doctors have raised the alarm about the growing prevalence of vaping among children after studies showed it was linked to a raft of health issues.
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How the AI boom has contributed to a growing economic threat
There was one subject dominating my email inbox after a summer holiday: big shifts in financial market sentiment.
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Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'
Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Myles Lewis-Skelly transfer news: Mikel Arteta '100 per cent' confident Arsenal will keep teenage midfielder this summer
Mikel Arteta says he is "100 per cent" confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will be an Arsenal player at the end of the transfer window.
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England vs Pakistan: Stuart Broad says Jordan Cox could replace Jamie Smith as England wicketkeeper after impressive second-Test 73
Stuart Broad has heaped praise on Jordan Cox and says he could replace Jamie Smith as England's future wicketkeeper after the Essex batter made an impressive 73 off 100 balls in the first Test against Pakistan.
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Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver says he was 'closer to retiring' than switching F1 teams before contract extended
Max Verstappen said he came closer to retiring from Formula 1 than joining a rival team as he explained his reasons for extending his Red Bull contract.
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Flat action from Ffos Las
We have a busy day’s racing on Friday with flat action from Ffos Las, live on Sky Sports Racing...
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Rodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.
V2 Radio - Business News
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British banking giants deliver tax rise warning to new chancellor
Britain's biggest banks have fired a renewed warning to the government against hiking taxes on the industry as John Healey, the new chancellor, prepares to deliver his inaugural Budget in October.
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Travelodge boss Jo Boydell quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
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How the AI boom has contributed to a growing economic threat
There was one subject dominating my email inbox after a summer holiday: big shifts in financial market sentiment.
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Aldermore battle heats up as private equity giant CVC motors into auction
The race to buy Aldermore, the South African-owned challenger bank ensnared by the scandal over motor finance mis-selling, will intensify next month when private equity firms including CVC Capital Partners lodge offers for the company.
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