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Newhaven man jailed for multiple sex crimes against children
A 21-year-old Newhaven man has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for multiple child sex offences.
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Track irregularities found near site of Lewes train derailment
Rail investigators say they have identified track irregularities close to the scene of last week’s train derailment near Lewes.
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AUDIO: Three dead after emergency response at Shoreham Harbour - Updated @12:54 19.08.2026
Investigations are underway into how four people got into difficulty in the water off Shoreham yesterday afternoon.
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Adur council home refurbishment, over a thousand families still on waiting list
More than 1,000 households are waiting for homes as Adur District Council refurbishes dozens of empty council properties in Southwick.
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Arundel and South Downs MP criticises further delays to Angel Inn rebuild
Arundel and South Downs MP Andrew Griffith has voiced his frustration over further delays to the rebuilding of the Angel Inn site in Midhurst, warning that the town’s patience is running out.
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Ferring Country Centre plans for overflow car park
Plans to make the overflow car park at Ferring Country Centre permanent have been submitted to Arun District Council
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Young travellers across the South warned over ‘free holiday’ drug smuggling offers
Young people across the South heading abroad this summer are being warned not to risk their futures by accepting offers of so-called “free holidays” which could be linked to drug smuggling.
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Secret life of fungi brought to life in new Brighton exhibition
A new exhibition exploring the hidden world of fungi is opening in Brighton next week, featuring sculptures grown from living fungal networks, mushroom-spore prints, film, sound and performance.
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Drug dealer sentenced for wholesale supply in West Sussex
A drug dealer described as a significant supplier of cocaine and cannabis across West Sussex has been jailed for ten years.
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Lewes rail line to remain closed until at least 26th August after derailment
Rail passengers face continued disruption between Lewes and Haywards Heath as a major operation gets under way to recover the derailed Southern train.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Manhunt under way after double murder in Glasgow
A manhunt is under way after two people were found stabbed to death in Glasgow at the weekend.
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Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK
Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.
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Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices
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Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal
Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.
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Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel
Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.
V2 Radio - Video News
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'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
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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.
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Manhunt under way after double murder in Glasgow
A manhunt is under way after two people were found stabbed to death in Glasgow at the weekend.
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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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Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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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.
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Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait
The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.
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Eurovision changes rules to prevent winners involved in 'armed conflict' from hosting
Eurovision Song Contest organisers have announced changes to the rules, saying winning broadcasters are to be prevented from hosting if involved in armed conflict or a "sensitive geopolitical situation" that could affect the safety of the event.
V2 Radio - World News
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Several tourists feared dead after northern Kenya helicopter crash
Several tourists are feared dead after a helicopter crashed at a mountain in northern Kenya, according to local reports.
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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.
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Trump pauses tariffs on Canada after last-minute deal
Donald Trump has announced he has paused the imposition of 50% tariffs on more goods from Canada.
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Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
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Pakistan to challenge order to move jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to private hospital
The Pakistani government will challenge an order to move former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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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.
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Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win
It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.
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'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms
Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.
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More than a dozen asylum hotels closed - see the full list
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough
Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.
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Before and after pictures show moon crater after SpaceX crash
A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.
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London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children, says study
London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been linked to an improvement in children's lung growth, according to a study.
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Meta goes on federal trial for social media addiction, with states seeking more than $1trn
A federal trial against Meta alleging the tech giant contributed to a mental health crisis in young people opens today.
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Salmonella outbreak in UK leaves one dead and hundreds ill
One person has died and hundreds have been left ill with food poisoning after a salmonella outbreak, health officials say.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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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.
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Paul Merson's Premier League season preview: Who wins title and finishes in top five - and who are relegation contenders?
In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.
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Carlos Sainz: Williams driver signs multi-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season and beyond
Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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Premier League season preview: Each club's pre-season preparations analysed ahead of new campaign's kick-off this Friday
Football hasn't stopped this summer, so to make sure you're up to speed with how every Premier League team is shaping up ahead of the new season we've taken a look at their preparations for the new campaign.
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs considering Cody Gakpo, Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Pedro Neto in search for three new forwards
Tottenham hope to sign as many as three new forwards before the transfer deadline.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough
Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.
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Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices
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Clampdown on 'drip pricing' as Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated
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The products that increased in price most since 2021 - and the (surprising) ones now a lot cheaper
Inflation has risen by 28% cumulatively since the cost-of-living crisis began, according to new figures.
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