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Reaction to West Sussex delay in local government reorganisation
The delay in deciding how West Sussex will look under local government reorganisation has been described as ‘simply not good enough’ by the leader of the county council.
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Sussex residents urged to plan ahead for healthcare and check pharmacy opening times this Easter
NHS Sussex is urging residents to plan ahead for their healthcare needs as Easter and the school holidays approach.
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Portsmouth seeks centenarians for city celebration
Residents in Portsmouth turning 100 this year are invited to a special celebration.
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Hampshire County Council leader’s fury at merger
The leader of Hampshire County Council has branded the Government’s decision on the merger of councils “wrong for residents”, warning it could trigger major disruption to local services.
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Dogs rescued after house fire in Southampton
Two dogs have been rescued following a house fire in Southampton.
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West Sussex sets out a ‘clear vision for SEND’ in new strategy
A new strategy to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities has been launched in West Sussex.
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Appeal for witnesses and information following racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a racially aggravated assault in Eastleigh.
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Chichester Drink-driver, banned after causing head-on collision
A drink-driver from Chichester who caused a serious head-on collision has been banned from the roads.The crash occurred at around 4 am on the 10th of August last year.
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Government delays decision on future of local government reorganisation in West Sussex
The Government has announced it is delaying a decision on the future structure of local government in West Sussex, while confirming outcomes for four other areas across the country.
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Further arrests in connection with Peacehaven arson investigation
Three people have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into an arson attack at a mosque in Sussex, led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
V2 Radio - UK News
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UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country
Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.
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Hedge fund manager 'bullied colleagues not to put in measures to protect women', tribunal hears
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey "bullied" colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard.
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Police say it was 'terrible error' to tell partner of Nottingham stabbing victim he died in crash
Police said it was a "terrible error" to wrongly tell the partner of a Nottingham attack victim who was stabbed to death that he died in a crash.
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Can Labour hold on to power in Birmingham despite bin strikes and bankruptcy?
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.
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Pharmacist describes being threatened with screwdriver as staff face 'escalating abuse'
A pharmacist has described the moment a patient threatened him with a screwdriver because he wouldn't provide the medication they wanted, as a poll suggests staff are facing "escalating abuse" from patients.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
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PM warns Travelodge CEO to 'seriously engage' with MPs after 'appalling' hotel sex attack
Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.
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British forces cleared to board Russian 'shadow fleet' ships in UK waters
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters.
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Government looking at decoupling electricity and gas prices to bring down bills
Ed Miliband has told Labour MPs he is committed to looking at unhitching electricity prices from gas in a bid to bring down household bills.
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Hundreds of teenagers to be banned from using social media for trial period
Hundreds of British teenagers are set to take part in a trial to find out how effective a ban or restrictions on social media would be.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna after shooting at star's home
A woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna following a shooting at the singer's home has pleaded not guilty.
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'Major shake-up' for TV fans as HBO Max launches in the UK
HBO Max has officially launched in the UK today.
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BBC announces former Google boss Matt Brittin as new director-general
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the BBC's new director-general.
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Lily Allen, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice among stars nominated for Ivor Novello Awards 2026
Lily Allen, Olivia Dean and Wolf Alice are among some of the musicians nominated for this year's Ivor Novello Awards.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year: People's Choice winner named
The 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year has named its People's Choice winner, selected from more than 60,000 entries and voted for by the public.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Radio DJ's parents conned out of £20,000 after falling for fake Martin Lewis advert
An Absolute Radio DJ has warned of a "hidden crime epidemic" after his parents' life savings were stolen by a crypto scammer.
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The transfer trick couples can use to reduce their tax bill - but there's one catch
Married couples and civil partners have an advantage they should make use of before the tax year comes to an end on 5 April.
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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during German football match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench among storm names sent to Met Office
Elon Gust and Dame Judi Drench are among the names that have been submitted to the Met Office for UK storms.
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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick
A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home.
V2 Radio - World News
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Gang-rape victim, 25, to be euthanised after father's legal challenge fails
A paraplegic gang-rape victim said she will wear her "prettiest dress" and hopes to "finally rest" when she is euthanised today.
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Are US-Iran peace talks actually happening? Everything we know so far
Donald Trump's claim that members of his administration are negotiating with Iran on the ongoing conflict has caused more confusion than clarity.
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Instagram and Facebook owner Meta ordered to pay £280m for knowingly harming children
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, has been ordered to pay $375m (£280m) in damages after it was found to have knowingly harmed children's mental health.
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Palestinian teenager was starved in prison before death, judge rules
A Palestinian teenager was starved in an Israeli prison before his death, a judge ruled before closing the case.
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Skeleton of Three Musketeers' d'Artagnan may have been found under Dutch church
Remains found under a church floor in the Netherlands could belong to the famous musketeer d'Artagnan.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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British forces cleared to board Russian 'shadow fleet' ships in UK waters
British forces are to be given permission to board sanctioned ships sailing through UK waters.
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Starmer: 'Far-fetched' to link McSweeney phone theft to Mandelson files
Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “a little bit far-fetched” to suggest the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s phone was linked to the release of files relating to Lord Mandelson.
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Three areas industry is warning government about due to Iran war
Concerns over queues at the petrol pump are growing at the very top levels of both business and government.
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PM warns Travelodge CEO to 'seriously engage' with MPs after 'appalling' hotel sex attack
Sir Keir Starmer has personally written to Travelodge's CEO and warned she must "seriously engage with MPs" over concerns about women's safety.
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Can Labour hold on to power in Birmingham despite bin strikes and bankruptcy?
Birmingham has been a Labour city for the past 14 years - but come 7 May, that could all change.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media trial
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said "the floodgates are open" for more legal cases against tech giants after Google and Meta were found liable for a woman's social media addiction in a landmark lawsuit.
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Instagram and Facebook owner Meta ordered to pay £280m for knowingly harming children
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, has been ordered to pay $375m (£280m) in damages after it was found to have knowingly harmed children's mental health.
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Hundreds of teenagers to be banned from using social media for trial period
Hundreds of British teenagers are set to take part in a trial to find out how effective a ban or restrictions on social media would be.
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Seedance 2.0: Could this uncannily good AI make blockbuster films that are worth watching?
If you spend much time on social media, you'll have surely noticed the surge in AI-generated video filling up your feed.
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'Weather whiplash' warning as England recovers from drought after heavy rain
England has recovered from drought after four months of above average rainfall, but officials are concerned about future dry spells.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Wales reporter notebook: Can Craig Bellamy's side make history by qualifying for back-to-back World Cups?
Four years ago, Wales followed a similar path to the one they are treading now as they qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar via the play-offs.
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Mohamed Salah Q&A: Who made the call for the Liverpool star to leave? What do Liverpool and the player do now and does it affect Arne Slot's future?
Mohamed Salah's shock announcement that he is leaving Liverpool is the big story of the week. But the real question is: what now?
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Terri Harper condemns Caroline Dubois ahead of April 5 clash: 'I don’t like rude people. I don’t like bullies'
Terri Harper insists their growing enmity will only fuel her in her fight against Caroline Dubois.
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Manchester United transfers: Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly among targets at Old Trafford this summer
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Manchester United's list of potential left-back targets this summer, Sky Sports News understands.
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Paris Saint-Germain: Ligue 1 postpone RC Lens fixture to ease fixture demands ahead of Liverpool Champions League tie
Ligue 1 have confirmed that a scheduled match between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens has been postponed at the request of the French champions in order to ease fixture congestion ahead of their Champions League clashes against Liverpool.
V2 Radio - Business News
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UK facing biggest economic hit from Iran war of any major country
Britain faces a bigger economic downgrade as a result of war in the Persian Gulf than any other major country, according to the first comprehensive assessment of the implications of the conflict.
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Three areas industry is warning government about due to Iran war
Concerns over queues at the petrol pump are growing at the very top levels of both business and government.
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NS&I bereavement blunder leaves bank facing big bill
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is facing a bill worth hundreds of millions of pounds over a missing savings scandal.
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Hedge fund manager 'bullied colleagues not to put in measures to protect women', tribunal hears
Former hedge fund manager Crispin Odey "bullied" colleagues not to introduce measures at his firm to protect women, a tribunal heard.


