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Reform UK councillor in West Sussex comments branded "repulsive"
A ‘repulsive’ suggestion from a Reform UK councillor that West Sussex County Council should get rid of its diversity staff has been firmly closed down.
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National award for Sussex walking football coach
A Sussex female football coach has won a national sports award for promoting walking football among women over 40.
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Omega Centre SEND plans boosted to £7.5m as part of investment in Portsmouth schools
Portsmouth is poised to enhance support for children with severe and complex special educational needs and disabilities.
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Community-led affordable housing is launched in Easebourne for local people
Eight new affordable homes are available for rent in Easebourne near Midhurst, where the average home price is £550,000.
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Dangerous Boxgrove driver sentenced for causing fatal collision
A dangerous driver from Boxgrove who caused a fatal head-on collision while on Cocaine has been jailed for 6 years and banned from driving for 9 years.
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36-thousand people in West Sussex are living with sight loss
36-thousand people in West Sussex are living with sight loss - that’s according to 4Sight Vision Support, a charity based in Bognor.
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Mariah Carey headline act at Brighton Pride 2025
Mariah Carey has been confirmed as the headline act for this year's Brighton Pride festival, she is scheduled to perform at Preston Park in the city on the 2nd of August.
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Chichester Festival Theatre has unveiled its lineup for the remainder of the year
Highlights include five world and two UK premieres, two brand-new musicals, and big names such as Beverley Knight in "Marie and Rosetta" and Hollywood actress Natalie Dormer in "Anna Karenina."
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Latest research looking at the role of sediment in the decline of Selsey fishing catches is completed
Researchers are investigating the cause of declining crab and lobster populations off the coast of Selsey. Initiated in 2020 by Chichester District Council, the CHASM project was launched in response to concerns from the local fishing community.
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The future of Gatwick Airport will be revealed in two weeks
Gatwick Airport says if the go-ahead is given, the use of its emergency runway for regular take-offs could significantly enhance its capacity for air freight—potentially doubling it. This adjustment would also pave the way for the creation of thousands of jobs.
V2 Radio - UK News
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US 'backstop' is only path to peace in Ukraine, Starmer says - ahead of Trump meeting next week
A US "backstop" is the only path to peace in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Woman shot dead at Kent pub on Valentine's Day named by police
A woman who was shot dead at a village pub in Kent on Valentine's Day has been named by police.
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman were warned to not travel to 'unsafe' Balochistan
A Pakistani carpenter has told Sky News he warned a British couple who have been detained in Iran not to travel to dangerous parts of Balochistan.
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Princess of Wales shares portraits drawn by George, Charlotte and Louis
The Princess of Wales has shared a series of portraits drawn by herself, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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Bridget Jones 4 breaks UK box office romcom record
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has achieved the highest-ever opening for a romcom in the UK and Ireland, according to Universal.
V2 Radio - Video News
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BAFTAs 2025 key moments: Tennant, Take That, and Timothee Chalamet (and Kylie Jenner)
Tears, laughter and some Take That fangirling from a best actress nominee - this year's BAFTA Film Awards had it all.
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US 'backstop' is only path to peace in Ukraine, Starmer says - ahead of Trump meeting next week
A US "backstop" is the only path to peace in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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Woman shot dead at Kent pub on Valentine's Day named by police
A woman who was shot dead at a village pub in Kent on Valentine's Day has been named by police.
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'Categorically wrong': Scientists condemn comments by Reform's Richard Tice that manmade climate change is 'garbage'
Scientists have spoken out after Reform UK's deputy leader dismissed scientific consensus on man-made climate as "garbage".
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Baby formula prices and branding leading to 'poor outcomes' for parents, watchdog says
Regulators have proposed sweeping changes for the baby formula industry, saying high prices and branding are leading to "poor outcomes" for parents.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Bridget Jones 4 breaks UK box office romcom record
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has achieved the highest-ever opening for a romcom in the UK and Ireland, according to Universal.
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BAFTAs 2025: Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody among the big winners at BAFTAs - as Conclave takes top film prize
Conclave has taken the top prize at this year's BAFTA film awards, winning best film as well as outstanding British film.
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BAFTAs 2025 key moments: Tennant, Take That, and Timothee Chalamet (and Kylie Jenner)
Tears, laughter and some Take That fangirling from a best actress nominee - this year's BAFTA Film Awards had it all.
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BAFTA Awards 2025: The full list of winners
Here is the full list of winners from this year's BAFTA Awards.
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Singer Conor Maynard issues health update after being rushed to hospital
Singer Conor Maynard has updated fans on his health after he was rushed to hospital.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Ice hockey game between USA and Canada has three fights in first nine seconds
A bad-tempered ice hockey game between the United States and Canada on Saturday kicked off with three fights in the first nine seconds.
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Ancient Egyptian mummies smell 'sweet' and 'spicy', researchers say
Ancient Egyptian mummies smell "woody," "spicy" and "sweet", according to researchers who took part in a unique new study.
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Kayaker survives being swallowed by humpback whale in Chile
A kayaker has said he thought he was going to die when he was swallowed by a humpback whale.
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104 year-old woman granted birthday wish and taken to New York prison
A care home resident has been taken to the local prison in the state of New York, as part of her 104th birthday wish.
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'We'll bring hygge to Hollywood': Danes offer to buy California after Trump's Greenland claims
A light-hearted petition has been launched in Denmark to buy the state of California after Donald Trump said he wanted to take over Greenland.
V2 Radio - World News
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Pope stable in hospital and 'asks for prayers', Vatican says - as doctors treat 'complex' infection
The pope's condition is "stable" and he is "touched by messages of affection", the Vatican has said in an update amid his hospital stay.
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Israel says it will receive bodies of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza
Israel says it is preparing to receive the bodies of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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Netanyahu signals moving ahead with Trump's Gaza plan as Israel receives unblocked US shipment of heavy bombs
Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested moving ahead with Donald Trump's plan to clear out Palestinians from Gaza, as Israel received a previously blocked shipment of heavy bombs.
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Man who raped and murdered Irish backpacker in India jailed for life
A man who raped and murdered an Irish backpacker in India eight years ago has been jailed for life.
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More than 1,000 rescued from cyber scam centres near Thailand
More than 1,000 people rescued from cyber scam centres near Thailand will be handed over by Myanmar, its military government has announced.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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US 'backstop' is only path to peace in Ukraine, Starmer says - ahead of Trump meeting next week
A US "backstop" is the only path to peace in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
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'We could not make it work': Kemi Badenoch admits Tories couldn't find money for major defence boost
There's been a lot of talk in politics recently about "Western values".
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'Categorically wrong': Scientists condemn comments by Reform's Richard Tice that man-made climate change is 'garbage'
Scientists have spoken out after Reform UK's deputy leader dismissed scientific consensus on man-made climate as "garbage".
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Reynolds set for fresh talks on British Steel rescue deal
The business secretary will this week hold a fresh round of talks with British Steel's Chinese owner amid protracted talks about a state bailout of the Scunthorpe-based company.
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Sir Keir Starmer 'must quickly' raise defence spending or face 'swingeing' military cuts this year
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to quickly lift defence spending to 2.5% of GDP or face new military cuts this year - even as he considers deploying troops to Ukraine, Sky News understands.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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'Categorically wrong': Scientists condemn comments by Reform's Richard Tice that manmade climate change is 'garbage'
Scientists have spoken out after Reform UK's deputy leader dismissed scientific consensus on man-made climate as "garbage".
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2024 YR4: What we know about the asteroid that could hit Earth
This is not a drill. There is a chance - albeit a small one - that an asteroid could hit planet Earth within the next decade.
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British astronaut cleared to become first disabled person to join space station mission
A British astronaut has been cleared to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission on the International Space Station, the European Space Agency (ESA) has said.
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Ancient Egyptian mummies smell 'sweet' and 'spicy', researchers say
Ancient Egyptian mummies smell "woody," "spicy" and "sweet", according to researchers who took part in a unique new study.
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'It's not you, it's dating': Where is modern love going wrong?
It's more than 10 years since Tinder launched its way into our phones - and our love lives - promising romance at the swipe of a thumb.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Arsenal have 'hope' of chasing Liverpool in Premier League title race, says Gary Neville, as Jamie Redknapp predicts 'twists and turns'
Gary Neville thinks Arsenal would have gained "hope" in the Premier League title race despite Liverpool's win over Wolves, while Jamie Redknapp believes there are still plenty of twists and turns to come before the title's destination is decided.
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Man City rediscover flair in crucial win over Newcastle as Mikel Merino steps up for Arsenal - Premier League hits and misses
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Ibrahima Konate: Wolves frustrated after Liverpool defender avoids red card for two bookings
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira was left frustrated with the decision not to send Ibrahima Konate off for two yellow cards in his side's 2-1 defeat at Liverpool.
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Lando Norris says anyone doubting Lewis Hamilton ahead of his Ferrari F1 debut 'is a bit silly'
Lando Norris has warned that anyone who doubts Lewis Hamilton "is a bit silly" ahead of a possible Formula 1 title battle against the seven-time world champion.
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RFL launches compliance investigation into Salford Red Devils squad selection for Super League game at St Helens
The Rugby Football League has launched a compliance investigation into Salford's decision to field a reserve squad in Saturday's Betfred Super League opener at St Helens, which they lost by a competition record 82-0.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Reynolds set for fresh talks on British Steel rescue deal
The business secretary will this week hold a fresh round of talks with British Steel's Chinese owner amid protracted talks about a state bailout of the Scunthorpe-based company.
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Topps Tiles' purchase of rival CTD could bring up prices and make service worse - CMA
The UK competition regulator has warned Topp Tiles' purchase of 30 rival shops could make prices more expensive and services worse.
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Increasing defence spending will mean government breaking promises elsewhere
Donald Trump is demanding that European allies spend more on defence, and the prime minister is nodding along.
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Motor Fuel Group-owner plots sale of stake in £7bn petrol retail empire
The private equity backer of Motor Fuel Group (MFG), one of Britain's biggest petrol forecourt empires, is exploring the sale of a stake in a deal that could value it at about £7bn.
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Baby formula prices and branding leading to 'poor outcomes' for parents, watchdog says
Regulators have proposed sweeping changes for the baby formula industry, saying high prices and branding are leading to "poor outcomes" for parents.