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Tributes to former West Sussex County Councillor Richard Burrett
Tributes have been paid to former West Sussex County Councillor Richard Burrett, who has died at the age of 57.
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Man charged following fatal M23 collision in West Sussex
A 38-year-old man has been charged following a serious collision on the M23 in West Sussex.
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Chichester MP questions developer over Earnley housing open days
The MP for Chichester has written to David Wilson Homes after learning that open days were being advertised at the Fossil Bay development in Earnley, despite a stop notice remaining in force.
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Amber heat health alert covers the South
An amber heat health alert is in place across the South.
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2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed begins today near Chichester
The Goodwood Festival of Speed gets underway today, bringing four days of world-class motorsport to Goodwood House, near Chichester.
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UPDATE: EasyJet flight from Gatwick Airport to Ibiza declares emergency @12:13 09/07/2026
Flight EZY87PX issued the emergency alert at around 9.05pm on Wednesday evening after departing from Gatwick Airport.
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Appeal for witnesses, information and CCTV following Eastleigh robbery
Police in Hampshire are investigating a reported robbery in Eastleigh.
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Spectacular summer cinema in Chichester
Chichester International Film Festival is returning this summer with 15 days of films, special events and open-air screenings.
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Boost for mental health support on the South's major roads with new charity partnership
National Highways has joined forces with mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to help people access support more quickly across the South.
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Sussex custody visiting scheme receives national Platinum award
The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner’s Independent Custody Visiting Scheme has been recognised nationally for the quality of its work.
V2 Radio - UK News
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More amber heat health alerts issued - as World Cup and heatwaves drive record NHS demand
An amber heat health alert has been issued for two more parts of England as the NHS said staff are facing a "summer onslaught" after A&Es experienced the busiest month on record in June.
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Henry Nowak's killer, his brother and father deny having more than 30 swords, flick-knives and an axe
Vickrum Digwa and members of his family have pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges including possessing 37 swords, flick-knives, an axe and eight knuckledusters.
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Man arrested after mosque replica put on Northern Ireland bonfire investigated as 'hate crime'
A replica mosque being put on top of a loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland is being investigated by police as a potential hate crime.
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Family issue statement after mother and daughters found dead in Bedfordshire
The family of a woman and two children who are the victims in a murder investigation in Bedfordshire have said they are dealing with "unimaginable loss".
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Prince Harry visits hospital as brother William plays crazy golf and King Charles examines a penguin
The Duke of Sussex was mobbed by nurses at a children's hospital, as his brother William tried his hand at crazy golf and King Charles visited a zoo.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Prince Harry visits hospital as brother William plays crazy golf and King Charles examines a penguin
The Duke of Sussex was mobbed by nurses at a children's hospital, as his brother William tried his hand at crazy golf and King Charles visited a zoo.
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
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Teens being arrested over hostile states using proxies on UK soil - as number of investigations surges
Teenagers as young as 15 are being arrested by police investigating plots by hostile states to destabilise Britain.
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Prisons watchdog to keep close eye on criminals released early - amid concerns rapists could be among them
The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.
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More amber heat health alerts issued - as World Cup and heatwaves drive record NHS demand
An amber heat health alert has been issued for two more parts of England as the NHS said staff are facing a "summer onslaught" after A&Es experienced the busiest month on record in June.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Top Boy actor denies he was 'bent on' getting his way with alleged rape victim
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward denied he was "bent on" getting his own way when he allegedly raped a woman in the back of a car, a court has heard.
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So, what does Sky's £1.6bn deal with ITV mean for viewers? For now, not much
The residents of Coronation Street might have survived serial killers and tram crashes, but the biggest ITV plot twist has been unfolding in the boardroom.
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Sky to pay £1.6bn for ITV's broadcast and streaming division
ITV has agreed a £1.6bn deal with Sky, the owner of Sky News, for its media and entertainment arm following months of talks.
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A 'pinch me moment': Details emerge from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's New York wedding
Details are starting to emerge about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Harry Potter fans warned to stay off tracks at Glenfinnan Viaduct as 'Hogwarts Express' returns to service
Tourists determined to get a good view of a steam train made famous by the Harry Potter films are being warned to stay off the tracks at a beauty hotspot.
Trump's AI plan has governments and tech firms panicking
V2 Radio - World News
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Protests threaten to spiral out of control in India after rape and murder of 12-year-old girl saw innocent man killed
Violent protests are threating to spiral out of control in India after the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl.
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Energy costs rise and stocks fall sharply as US-Iran peace is shattered
There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.
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China braces for Super Typhoon Bavi after severe flooding and thunderstorms
Severe flooding that hit southern China earlier this week could expand to other provinces with the arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi at the weekend.
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Ten children among at least 13 killed in separate Bangladesh landslides
At least five children have died in a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh, two days after eight people, including five children, died in a separate landslide in the country.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Fury as Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'
The leader of the far-right Restore Britain party has sparked fury after wrongly describing the 1996 Dunblane massacre as "one murder".
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Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising', new report finds
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
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Ex-civil service chief says government 'lacks ambition' on SME targets | Mark Kleinman blog
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Prisons watchdog to keep close eye on criminals released early - amid concerns rapists could be among them
The prisons watchdog has said it will keep a close eye on criminals released early from jail under a government scheme, amid concerns that rapists could be among them.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Sexually transmitted gut infection shigella a 'distinct public health threat' to UK, experts warn
Sexually transmitted cases of bacterial gut infection shigella are spreading rapidly, a study has found - with experts warning of a "distinct public health threat".
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NESO issues rare summertime plea for more power as temperatures to soar
For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.
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Financial stability at risk from artificial intelligence - Bank of England says
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
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Amazon apology after breastfeeding boss barred from business course over safety
Amazon has issued an apology after a company boss was told she could not take her breastfed baby to a business course.
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New endometriosis tests set to dramatically speed up diagnosis
Women with suspected endometriosis will be able to get a much quicker diagnosis with new tests at their GP surgery - rather than take the "best part of a decade" for the condition to be detected.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Wimbledon 2026: Arthur Fery stuns Flavio Cobolli to set up semi-final against Alexander Zverev
Britain's Arthur Fery stunned Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to continue his remarkable wild-card run and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon.
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Harry Brook stars as England thrash India by nine wickets to clinch T20 series with game to spare
Harry Brook and Phil Salt's 146-run partnership saw England dish out a nine-wicket trouncing of India in Bristol to cruise to a T20 series victory with a game to spare.
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Wimbledon 2026: Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff after epic tie-break to set up all-Czech final against Linda Noskova
Karolina Muchova saved a match point to beat Coco Gauff 6-2 1-6 7-6 (12-10) after an epic deciding set tie-break to set up an all-Czech final against compatriot Linda Noskova.
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Genesis Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy buoyed by ‘complete performance’ but isn't getting complacent ahead of The Open
Rory McIlroy called his brilliant first-round score of 65 at the Genesis Scottish Open 'the complete performance', but insists he is not getting complacent as he looks to win his second Claret Jug at The Open Championship next week.
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York Knights 20-16 Hull FC: Mark Applegarth's side bounce back for third straight Super League victory
York staged a second-half comeback as they secured a third straight Betfred Super League win with a 20-16 victory over Hull.
V2 Radio - Business News
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NESO issues rare summertime plea for more power as temperatures to soar
For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.
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Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising', new report finds
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
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Energy costs rise and stocks fall sharply as US-Iran peace is shattered
There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.
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Ex-civil service chief says government 'lacks ambition' on SME targets | Mark Kleinman blog
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Financial stability at risk from artificial intelligence - Bank of England says
The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.
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