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WATCH: Firefighters tackle grass fire beside Bersted Park skate park
Firefighters have been tackling a grass fire on an embankment beside the skate park at Bersted Park, near Bognor Regis, this afternoon.
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Power cut to nearly 200 properties as firefighters tackle Rowfant, Crawley industrial estate blaze
Nearly 200 properties lose electricity supplies as firefighters continue to tackle a fire at an industrial estate in Rowfant on Saturday (22.08.2026).
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Six-year-old girl dies after Shoreham sea tragedy
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea off Shoreham, bringing the number of people who lost their lives in the incident to four.
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Air ambulance remains at Aldingbourne sports centre after road incident - Updated 09:27 22.08.2026
An air ambulance remains at Aldingbourne Community Sports Centre, several hours after being sent to the scene of a nearby road incident.
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Tribute paid to teenage boy following fatal collision in Portsmouth
A tribute has been paid to a 14-year-old boy who died following a collision involving a bus in Portsmouth.
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Eastbourne man jailed for running Brighton drug line
An Eastbourne man has been jailed for seven and a half years after running a drug line in Brighton.
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Police appeal for witnesses after 14-year-old boy dies following Portsmouth bus crash
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a 14-year-old boy died following a collision involving a bus in Portsmouth.
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Football fixtures across Sussex and Hampshire this weekend
Football fans across Sussex and Hampshire have a busy weekend of fixtures ahead, with league and cup action taking place across the region.
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after Littlehampton flat fire
A man has been arrested following a fire at a flat in Littlehampton.
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West Sussex man given ten-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order for possessing indecent images of children
A man from West Sussex has been sentenced at court for possession of child sexual abuse material.
V2 Radio - UK News
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CrossCountry cancels trains across UK after control centre power outage in Birmingham
Train operator CrossCountry has cancelled almost all its services across the UK because of a power outage at its control centre.
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PM Andy Burnham to give mayors power to take control of planning decisions and force through developments
Andy Burnham is set to hand mayors new powers to overrule councils and take control of local planning decisions.
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Mother of British woman shot dead by father in Texas to go to US in bid to get case reopened
The mother of a 23-year-old British woman who was shot and killed by her father in Texas is pushing for the investigation into her daughter's death to be reopened.
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Two bailed after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after death of 22-year-old soldier
Two men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death of a 22-year-old soldier, whose disappearance on a night out triggered a major search, have been released on bail.
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Violent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison
Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual offences may be confined to zones of a few miles when they are released.
V2 Radio - Video News
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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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Donald Trump's 50% US tariffs on Canada to be matched 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
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UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
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 - World News
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Donald Trump's 50% US tariffs on Canada to be matched 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The United States has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
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Gianni Infantino: Nordic FAs lose confidence in FIFA chief and raise 'serious concerns'
The six Nordic football associations have announced they have lost confidence in Gianni Infantino - intensifying pressure on the FIFA president.
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Sydney Marathon organisers admit 'unfortunate error' after Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena etched on to medals
In a week, up to 40,000 runners will take part in Sydney's Marathon, but a mix-up means they will be handed medals decorated with a German stadium.
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Scores of people kidnapped from mosque in Nigeria, residents say
Armed men have kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, residents and police have said, in the latest mass abduction in a region plagued by violent gangs.
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Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make 'concrete' of the future
After repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.
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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Violent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison
Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual offences may be confined to zones of a few miles when they are released.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make 'concrete' of the future
After repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.
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TikTok reaches $400m US children's privacy settlement
TikTok has reached a $400m (£293.2m) settlement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws.
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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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Why the NHS is working with 'the world's scariest CEO'
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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 - Sports News
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Dutch GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to victory in Zandvoort to claim second successive race win
Lando Norris outduelled championship leader Kimi Antonelli to claim his second successive race victory by winning the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Aston Villa captain John McGinn apologises to fans but provides hope despite Brighton horror show
John McGinn apologised to the Aston Villa fans after the 4-0 thumping at Brighton, but the team's captain is refusing to hit the panic button just yet.
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Ollie Watkins transfer news: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery gives cryptic answer when asked about striker amid Al Hilal interest
Unai Emery gave a coy and cryptic response to questions about Ollie Watkins' absence from Aston Villa's squad for their Premier League defeat at Brighton.
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Brydon Carse: ECB investigating after England seamer handcuffed by police outside Derby nightclub
The ECB is investigating an incident involving England player Brydon Carse, after footage emerged showing the bowler handcuffed by police outside a Derby nightclub on Saturday night.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Temporary power supplier Aggreko to file for US listing
Aggreko, the company which supplies power to events including Formula One motor racing and the Glastonbury music festival, will this week take a major step towards a US public market debut that could see it valued at around $20bn (£14.7bn).
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AC Milan-owner RedBird Capital pitches PREM Rugby investment
The sports and media investment group which owns the Italian football giants AC Milan has begun exploring a deal to become a major backer of English domestic professional rugby.
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NHS patient data groups Arcturis and Akrivia agree £140m merger
Two major providers of NHS patient data to the pharmaceuticals industry are to merge in a £140m deal to give them greater scale in their battle with the American giant Palantir Technologies.
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TikTok reaches $400m US children's privacy settlement
TikTok has reached a $400m (£293.2m) settlement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children's privacy laws.
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Waterland and Giacom plot £1bn carve-up of London-listed telecoms firm Gamma
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