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South East Water announces hosepipe ban for Sussex and Kent
A temporary hose pipe ban is being introduced by South East Water - which serves Sussex and Kent.
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Teenager rescued from sand on beach in West Wittering
There’s a warning to beachgoers in West Wittering after a teenager got stuck in sand.
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£1M+ approved to upgrade council buildings in Chichester
£1.1 million has been approved to upgrade Chichester District Council car parks and properties.
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Southsea beach set to double in size
This winter, Southsea’s beach—stretching from the Pyramids to the Coffee Cup café in Eastney—is set for a major revamp.
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Police appeal after fatal crash near Horley
A motorcyclist has died near Horley.
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Plans to build 3,000 homes West of Ifield
Homes England will submit a planning application in three weeks to build 3,000 homes West of Ifield.
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Eastbourne day centre may avoid closure
An Eastbourne day centre could be set to avoid closure, as a result of alternative proposals due to be considered by county council leaders.
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New Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce death and serious injury on West Sussex roads
West Sussex County Council has updated its Road Safety Strategy to encourage all road users to prioritise road safety, aiming to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured in collisions on its roads.
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Appeal following fatal collision in Waterlooville
Investigations are continuing into a collision in Waterlooville in which a 14-year-old boy died.
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Armed police in Worthing
Updated 09/07/2025 @12:40 - Armed police have been spotted in Worthing
V2 Radio - UK News
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Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
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Donald Trump may be denied privilege of addressing parliament on UK state visit
Donald Trump may be denied the honour of addressing parliament on his state visit to the UK later this year, with no formal request yet submitted for him to be given that privilege.
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Heatwave set to peak with highs of more than 34C, with warning of potential rise in deaths
The third heatwave to hit the UK this summer is set to peak on Saturday, forecasters have said, with highs of more than 34C possible in some areas.
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Large fire breaks out at warehouse in southeast London
Around 150 firefighters tackled a large fire that broke out at an industrial estate in southeast London.
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Tribalism without toxicity - and other reasons why this Women's Euros is so appealing
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Care whistleblower 'who saw elderly resident being punched' could face removal from Britain
A care worker who reported the alleged abuse of an elderly care home resident, which triggered a criminal investigation, is facing destitution and potential removal from Britain after speaking up.
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Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks
Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.
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Fuel to engines of Air India plane that crashed cut off moments after take-off, report finds
Fuel to the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last month appears to have cut off shortly after take-off, a preliminary report has found.
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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'At least 798 killed' at Gaza aid points - as medical charity warns acute malnutrition at all-time high
At least 798 people in Gaza have reportedly been killed while receiving aid in the past six weeks - while acute malnutrition is said to have reached an all-time high.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Oasis fans queue from 8am for the Gallaghers' homecoming gig in Manchester
The first fan started queuing before 8am.
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The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book delayed
The Salt Path author Raynor Winn's fourth book has been delayed by her publisher.
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Chris Brown: R&B singer denies further charges following alleged bottle attack in London club
R&B singer Chris Brown has denied further charges following an alleged bottle attack in a London nightclub.
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Salt Path author Raynor Winn responds to claims she lied about 'true' story
Salt Path author Raynor Winn has said claims she lied about her story are "highly misleading" and called suggestions her husband made up his illness "utterly vile".
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Hermes Birkin handbag sells for £7.4m at auction
A handbag has sold for €8.6m (£7.4m) - becoming the most valuable ever sold at auction.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed
Politicians have called for a Scotland-wide seagull summit to be held amid warnings someone could be killed.
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Injured dog walkers could be costing NHS £23m a year
Injured dog walkers could be costing the NHS about £23m a year, a study suggests.
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Police called as two young bears escape from wildlife enclosure in Devon - and devour honey
Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a wildlife park in Devon - and devoured a week's worth of honey.
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How Australian death cap mushroom trial unfolded - as Erin Patterson found guilty of murder
An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three people after serving them poisonous mushrooms.
V2 Radio - World News
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Fuel to engines of Air India plane that crashed cut off moments after take-off, report finds
Fuel to the engines of the Air India plane that crashed last month appears to have cut off shortly after take-off, a preliminary report has found.
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Fear and mistrust in Chinese town where more than 200 children poisoned by lead in their food
Taped doors and quiet rooms tell a story about what happened at Heshi Peixin kindergarten.
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Tribalism without toxicity - and other reasons why this Women's Euros is so appealing
When orange-clad Dutch fans marched to the Zurich stadium to play England this week, their rivals were encouraged to join the procession.
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'At least 798 killed' at Gaza aid points - as medical charity warns acute malnutrition at all-time high
At least 798 people in Gaza have reportedly been killed while receiving aid in the past six weeks - while acute malnutrition is said to have reached an all-time high.
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Liverpool retires number 20 shirt at all levels in honour of Diogo Jota
Liverpool have retired the number 20 shirt in honour of Diogo Jota - the first time it has made such a gesture.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Starmer aims to break cabinet away day curse
Sir Keir Starmer was hoping to break the curse of the cabinet away day as he summoned his ministers to Chequers for the launch of a summer "refresh" of his troubled government.
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Migrants deal a win for Starmer - and could help with fight against Reform
The bromance between Sir Keir Starmer and President Macron is so apparent - embraces all around.
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France yet to agree how many migrant returns it will accept, says Yvette Cooper
The UK has "not fixed the numbers yet" on how many migrants will be returned to France as part of a new "one in, one out" deal, the home secretary has said.
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What is the UK-France migrant returns deal, who will be returned and how many?
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a returns deal in an attempt to reduce the number of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats.
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Digital ID cards would help to deter migrants from heading to UK, Harriet Harman says
The government should introduce digital identity cards to deter migrants coming to the UK illegally, former Labour minister Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Mystery discovery in space is most likely the 'oldest comet ever seen', say researchers
A mystery interstellar object discovered by British astronomers is most likely the oldest comet ever seen.
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TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits British Medical Association over 'damaging' planned strikes
One of the UK's best-known doctors says he has resigned from the British Medical Association (BMA) because it has "effectively encouraged young doctors to strike".
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Heat deaths in England and Wales could surge 50-fold by 2070s, study warns
Heat-related deaths in England and Wales could rise 50-fold by the 2070s as climate change collides with an ageing population, a study has warned.
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Woman and three teenagers arrested over M&S, Co-op and Harrods cyber attacks
Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S, Co-op and Harrods.
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Robot performs realistic gallbladder surgery 'with 100% accuracy'
A robot has performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy, researchers have announced.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Katie Taylor completes Amanda Serrano trilogy as Savannah Marshall suffers upset loss to Shadasia Green
Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision to defend the undisputed super-lightweight championship and complete a clean sweep of three victories in their trilogy.
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Morgan Gibbs-White transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur move in jeopardy as Nottingham Forest consider legal action
Nottingham Forest consider Morgan Gibbs-White's proposed move to Tottenham to be off for now, Sky Sports News has been told, while Forest consult their lawyers over potential legal action.
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Christian Horner: Red Bull F1 team principal sacked after 20 years in charge of Milton Keynes outfit
Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal with immediate effect after 20 years in charge of the Formula 1 team.
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Anthony Elanga to Newcastle: Nottingham Forest winger brings speed, assists, crosses and flexibility
Anthony Elanga is one of the most explosive players in the Premier League and there is already excitement about how he could become a fan favourite at Newcastle United. That speed is the most obvious feature of his game – and the statistics bear that out.
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British and Irish Lions: Owen Farrell on bench as Henry Pollock starts vs AUNZ XV
Owen Farrell has been included among the replacements with Henry Pollock restored to the starting XV for the British and Irish Lions’ game with an Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV in Adelaide on Saturday.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Lloyds Banking Group in talks to buy digital wallet provider Curve
Britain's biggest high street bank is in talks to buy Curve, the digital wallet provider, amid growing regulatory pressure on Apple to open its payment services to rivals.
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UK economy figures not as bad as they look despite GDP fall, analysts say
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in May, even after the worst of Donald Trump's tariffs were paused, official figures showed.
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Owner of Cote restaurant chain cooks up sale plan
The private equity firm which took control of Cote, the French restaurant chain, at the height of the pandemic is kicking off an auction of the business
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UK economy remains fragile - and there are risks and traps lurking around the corner
Monthly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are volatile and, on their own, don't tell us much.
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Donald Trump plans to hit Canada with new tariff - while warning of blanket hike for other countries
Donald Trump has said he plans to hit Canada with a 35% tariff on imported goods, as he warned of a blanket 15 or 20% hike for most other countries.