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Pulborough man jailed for raping and sexually assaulting nine-year-old boy
In July, 2022, police received a report from Social Services that the victim had been sexually abused by Steven Smith in June of that year.
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Lively public meeting in Crowborough over plans to house 600 asylum seekers
The Home Office has sought to reassure residents in Crowborough that it can safely and effectively manage proposals to house 600 asylum seekers at the town’s army training camp. The assurance came during a tense public meeting on Thursday evening, where local people voiced strong concerns over community safety, the impact on local services and the scale of the plans.
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Saturday football fixtures in the South
Football fans across Sussex and Hampshire can expect a quieter weekend of fixtures, as several of the region’s biggest clubs take a pause before returning to action in the build-up to the busy Christmas schedule.
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Reform UK asylum motion rejected
Portsmouth City Council has voted down a Reform UK motion on asylum seekers, saying it was inaccurate and repeated measures already in place.
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Two more boys charged in connection with murder of Joshua Ingram in Seaford
Two more teenage boys have been charged as part of a British Transport Police (BTP) investigation into the murder of Joshua Ingram in Seaford.
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Public in the South urged to use NHS services wisely as resident doctors take industrial action
People across the South are being urged to use NHS services wisely as resident doctors begin strike action today.
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Two local heroes chosen to switch on Chichester’s Christmas lights
Chichester BID has announced this year’s Light Up Chichester local heroes.
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WATCH: Live Facial Recognition Technology comes to Sussex and Surrey
Live facial recognition technology is now being used in Sussex.
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New business launches in Chichester
A Chichester business is celebrating today with the launch of Little Cowdray at Fernleigh, creating five new jobs.
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Poppy Appeal motion at Chichester District Council following Petworth upset
A debate is to be held over whether or not Chichester District Council should charge groups collecting for the Poppy Appeal for the use of space in its car parks.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
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Donald Trump confirms he will sue the BBC over Panorama edit - despite broadcaster's apology
Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech on Panorama.
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Man charged over allegedly wearing military uniform without permission on Remembrance Sunday
A man has been charged over allegedly dressing up as an admiral during a Remembrance Sunday event.
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Man charged with murder of 17-year-old girl
A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl, police have said.
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Man weeps after being found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former councillor has been found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt but acquitted of the more serious offence of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
The train crew member who was seriously injured while trying to protect passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital.
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Budget 2025: Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Epstein files 'sent him over the edge'
It is an earthquake for the MAGA ecosystem.
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Telegraph future in limbo again as RedBird abandons £500m deal
The future ownership of the Daily Telegraph has been plunged back into crisis after RedBird Capital Partners abandoned its proposed £500m takeover.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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'I felt really scared and I felt alone' - Wicked star Jonathan Bailey on growing up gay in school
"I felt scared and I felt alone and I felt entirely limited at various points in my life", actor Jonathan Bailey says of growing up gay in school.
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Donald Trump confirms he will sue the BBC over Panorama edit - despite broadcaster's apology
Donald Trump has said he will sue the BBC for between $1bn and $5bn over the editing of his speech on Panorama.
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Ariana Grande rushed by red carpet intruder at premiere of Wicked: For Good
Video footage has shown the moment singer and actress Ariana Grande was accosted by a fan at a film premiere.
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BBC apologises to Donald Trump over editing of Panorama but says there isn't 'basis for defamation claim'
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump over the editing of a speech in a Panorama programme, but won't pay compensation.
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A third of daily music uploads are AI-generated and 97% of people can't tell the difference, says report
Do you care if the music you're listening to is artificially generated?
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Missed congeniality: Beauty pageant organiser accused of calling contestant a 'dumbhead'
The organiser of Miss Universe has told Sky News he cannot stand down from his position - despite allegations he was aggressive towards a contestant.
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Glasgow Central: Rush-hour delays after swan found on tracks at major UK railway station
Rail passengers in Scotland faced major delays and cancellations during Monday evening's rush hour after a swan was found on the line at the country's busiest railway station.
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Police in Derbyshire solve mystery of crocodile found in canal
Police hunting for a crocodile in Derbyshire have said the search turned out to be "more fluff than fear".
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Long-lost Spanish treasure worth $1m discovered off Florida coast
Long-lost Spanish treasure worth an estimated $1m (£740,000) has been discovered off the coast of Florida.
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Ashraf Mahrous: Egypt's 'strongman' wrestler pulls ship using his teeth
An Egyptian wrestler is hoping he has set a world record after pulling a 700-ton (635,000kg) ship with his teeth.
V2 Radio - World News
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Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Epstein files 'sent him over the edge'
It is an earthquake for the MAGA ecosystem.
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Video shows Storm Claudia's impact in Portugal as 'tornado' devastates Algarve
Video has shown the devastating impact Storm Claudia has had on Portugal, where tornado-like winds battered the country, local media said.
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At least nine killed and 32 injured in Indian Kashmir police station explosion
At least nine people have been killed and 32 injured after a cache of confiscated explosives detonated inside a police station in Indian-administered Kashmir.
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Donald Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene after she calls for Epstein files to be released
Donald Trump has withdrawn support for Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene - which she claims is over her support for releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former world champion Joseph Parker denies taking 'any prohibited substance'
Former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker has denied taking any banned substances after failing a drugs test.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Refugee status set to become temporary in radical asylum reforms
People granted asylum in the UK will only be allowed to stay in the country temporarily, in sweeping reforms to be announced on Monday.
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Budget 2025 income tax U-turn: What the hell just happened?
What the hell's just happened?
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Budget 2025: Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
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Starmer now 'more likely' to face leadership challenge, says Harriet Harman
Sir Keir Starmer is now "more likely" to face a leadership challenge and the briefing war between Number 10 and Wes Streeting may have "pulled the plug" on his time office, Harriet Harman has said.
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Man weeps after being found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former councillor has been found guilty of stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt but acquitted of the more serious offence of stalking involving serious alarm or distress.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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High Court rules company liable for Brazil dam collapse - the country's worst environmental disaster
A judge has ruled that a company can be held liable for a dam collapse which devastated indigenous communities in Brazil and became the country's worst environmental catastrophe.
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Stranded Chinese astronauts return to Earth after space capsule damaged
Three Chinese astronauts have successfully returned to Earth from their nation's space station after their capsule was damaged.
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Blue Origin sends NASA spacecraft to Mars and lands booster for first time - heating up race with Elon Musk's SpaceX
Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with two spacecraft on board destined for Mars, as the firm makes a major step forward in its race against Elon Musk's SpaceX.
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NASA cancels space launch as strongest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years heads to Britain
NASA has postponed a space launch due to a "cannibal" solar storm that could also disrupt GPS, communication systems and power grids.
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A third of daily music uploads are AI-generated and 97% of people can't tell the difference, says report
Do you care if the music you're listening to is artificially generated?
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Grand Slam of Darts: Luke Humphries and Gerwyn Price set up semi-final showdown as Michael Smith's run comes to an end
Luke Humphries set up a semi-final clash with Gerwyn Price at the Grand Slam of Darts with a 16-8 victory over Michael Smith in Wolverhampton.
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Joseph Parker fails drugs test: Heavyweight tested positive for traces of cocaine on day of Fabio Wardley defeat
Joseph Parker could face up to a two-year ban from boxing after a failed drugs test.
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Antoine Semenyo: Liverpool, Man City and Spurs monitoring Bournemouth forward ahead of January transfer window
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are monitoring Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window.
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Keira Walsh exclusive: Chelsea and England Women midfielder flourishing as changed mindset and willingness to shoot reap rewards
For a few years now, Keira Walsh has been one of the world's best defensive midfielders. Chelsea and England function better with her in the engine room, pulling the strings and breaking the lines.
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Grand Slam of Darts: Luke Littler ready for 'fireworks' against Josh Rock in quarter-finals
Luke Littler says he is expecting "fireworks" when he takes on Josh Rock in the quarter-finals of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Former chancellor Osborne is shock contender to head HSBC
George Osborne, the former chancellor, has emerged as a shock contender to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the world's top banking jobs.
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Telegraph future in limbo again as RedBird abandons £500m deal
The future ownership of the Daily Telegraph has been plunged back into crisis after RedBird Capital Partners abandoned its proposed £500m takeover.
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Direct cost of Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack which impacted UK economic growth revealed
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which halted production for nearly six weeks at its sites, cost the company roughly £200m, it has been revealed.
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Budget 2025: Starmer and Reeves ditch plans to raise income tax
Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have scrapped plans to break their manifesto pledge and raise income tax rates in a massive U-turn less than two weeks from the budget.
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Lloyds clinches £120m deal for digital wallet provider Curve
Britain's biggest high street lender has struck a £120m deal to buy Curve, the digital wallet provider, despite recriminations from shareholders about the distribution of the sale proceeds.
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