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People living in Portsmouth will soon see a boost in bus services
Improved bus fares, upgraded bus stops and information displays, more accessible buses, and faster journeys are just some of the benefits of a £4.7 million government investment.
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Car crashes into River Adur
A driver has managed to get themselves out of a car which had gone into the River Adur in Shoreham.
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Children go missing from Littlehampton
Police are searching for three missing children from Littlehampton who vanished yesterday.
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A former Anglican vicar who admitted raping a child in his parish has been jailed
Ifor Whittaker, 80, was a vicar going by the name of Father Colin Pritchard at St John The Baptist Church in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, when he committed the offences.
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The NHS in Sussex urges people to stay warm and look out for vulnerable people as the cold weather hits
It follows the government cold-health alert, which states that freezing temperatures will likely impact health and social care services until Saturday evening.
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Prolific Sussex burglar returned to prison
A prolific burglar in Sussex has been returned to prison after pleading guilty to two further burglaries.
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Potential safety risks at the new Havant Thicket reservoir
There are fears people could drown at the new Havant Thicket reservoir as a crucial building will now be built in the water – which could lure people in to try and swim around it.
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South's farmers protesting in London
Farmers from across the South have joined thousands gathered at Westminster today to protest changes they claim will jeopardise the future of family farms.
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Taster sessions seal the deal for Portsmouth’s aspiring teaching assistants
An initiative supporting Portsmouth’s aspiring teachers has reported significant progress, thanks to immersive taster sessions held in local schools.
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Woman arrested for assault on Horsham restaurant workers
A woman has been arrested following an incident at a restaurant in Horsham.
V2 Radio - UK News
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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
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The bizarre story of a fake carer - and what it says about the UK's care industry
She seemed perfect, at first. Her CV brimmed with all kinds of qualifications. And she had years of experience caring for vulnerable people.
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Marcus Fakana: Londoner, 18, held in Dubai for having sex with 17-year-old British girl
An 18-year-old Londoner faces the possibility years in jail after having sex with a 17-year-old British girl he met in Dubai, campaigners say.
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Ingram-Moores 'benefited significantly' from family link to Captain Tom Foundation, report finds
The family of pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore gained "significant" financial benefit from links to a charity set up in his name, a report has found.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Ford to cut thousands of jobs as industry frets over weak EV sales
Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.
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Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
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Alec Baldwin's Rust premieres three years after fatal shooting - but cinematographer's mother refuses to attend
Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.
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Everything 'on the table' in debate over restricting children's social media use, says science secretary
The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech companies do not act.
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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Voice behind top Simpsons character quits after 35 years on hit show
The voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten - Bart Simpson's very uncool friend - is stepping away after 35 years on the show.
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Tulisa Contostavlos: 'My life fell apart' after fake sheikh set up drugs bust
Tulisa Contostavlos has opened up about the moment she says her life "fell apart" after being "set up by a British newspaper" and charged with supplying drugs.
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Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson among mourners as funeral takes place
Friends and family of Liam Payne, including his One Direction bandmates, have gathered to say goodbye at his funeral.
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Baillie Gifford Prize winner Richard Flanagan delays receiving £50k award over fossil fuel ties
The winner of an "unprecedented" literary double has said he will not accept his latest £50,000 prize until the sponsor shares a plan to reduce its "investment in fossil fuel extraction".
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Alec Baldwin's Rust premieres three years after fatal shooting - but cinematographer's mother refuses to attend
Alec Baldwin's Western film Rust has premiered at a festival in Poland, three years after the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Americans upset about Trump win offered '€1 houses' in Italian village of Ollolai
Americans distraught by the re-election of Donald Trump are being offered an escape route - a €1 house in an Italian village.
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Egyptians drank cocktails of psychedelic drugs in ancient mugs, research reveals
An Egyptian mug from 2,000 years ago was last used to serve up a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, according to ground-breaking research.
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Stop chasing on-the-run emu in your 4x4s, say Lincolnshire police
Police in Lincolnshire have urged motorists to stop chasing an on-the-run emu in off-road vehicles.
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Swedish minister's staff insist on banana-free rooms due to 'weirdest phobia'
A Swedish minister's phobia of bananas has led officials to insist rooms are free of the fruit ahead of any meeting or visit, according to reports.
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Missing cat found in Coventry - 300 miles away from home in Scotland
A Scottish couple who lost their cat were left "shocked" when it turned up 300 miles away in Coventry.
V2 Radio - World News
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Four dead and more in hospital with methanol poisoning after drinking 'free shots' in Laos
Four people have died and a number of others are in hospital after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol.
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Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
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Hussam Al Ramli: Man arrested in Wolverhampton as part of major European people smuggling sting,
A man connected with one of Europe's most significant people smuggling rings has been arrested in Wolverhampton.
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Marius Borg Hoiby: Son of Norway's crown princess appears in court over alleged rape
The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has appeared in court after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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John Prescott: Labour's pugnacious stalwart who pulled no punches
John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.
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UK to scrap warships, military helicopters and fleet of drones to save money despite threats abroad
The UK will scrap five warships, dozens of military helicopters and a fleet of drones to save money despite growing threats from Russia and a war raging in Europe.
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Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at targets inside Russia
Ukraine has fired British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia, a source has told Sky News.
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Nadine Dorries reveals impact of being abused by Church of England vicar
Former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has said her experience of being abused as a child "ruined" her life.
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UK's longest-serving MP calls for assisted dying vote delay as not enough time 'to consider immense complexities'
The UK's longest-serving MP has called for the assisted dying bill to be delayed as he said there is not enough time "to consider the immense complexities".
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Everything 'on the table' in debate over restricting children's social media use, says science secretary
The science secretary has said he will "keep everything on the table" when it comes to restricting social media for children aged under 16 if tech companies do not act.
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Instagram unveils new feature as govt tightens online safety rules
Instagram is releasing a feature that will let users easily reset their algorithms, as the government strengthens its regulation of online safety.
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The major coal producing country that wants to leave its fossil fuels in the ground
There is a dilemma at the heart of global climate talks.
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Donald Trump watches SpaceX launch with Elon Musk, but test flight does not go as planned
Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully performed another launch of its Starship rocket in front of President-elect Donald Trump, but the test flight did not go perfectly.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss agrees contract extension with option of further year until 2027
Pep Guardiola has agreed terms on a new one-year contract extension with Manchester City, Sky Sports News understands.
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Premier League returns: Ruben Amorim begins work at Man Utd, Man City and Arsenal resume title pursuit of Liverpool
What impact will news of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City contract extension have on Tottenham's trip to the Etihad Stadium? Sky Sports' football writers analyse the main talking points as the Premier League gets set to return this weekend...
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F1 2024 Constructors' Championship: McLaren's hopes of holding off Ferrari and Red Bull in title race analysed
While Max Verstappen is on the brink of sealing the drivers' crown, a potentially thrilling climax to the battle for the Constructors' Championship is set to play out over the final three rounds for the 2024 Formula 1 season.
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Daniel Dubois cannot hide from Martin Bakole, even if Zhilei Zhang does, says promoter Ben Shalom
Martin Bakole cannot be avoided by Daniel Dubois, even if Zhilei Zhang pulls out of an IBF final eliminator fight, says promoter Ben Shalom.
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Sam Kerr: Chelsea condemn 'hateful' homophobic abuse aimed at striker after baby announcement
Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor has offered her full support to Sam Kerr after the striker was subjected to homophobic abuse online following the announcement she was expecting a baby with her partner, West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis.
V2 Radio - Business News
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Google could be forced to sell its Chrome browser over internet search monopoly claims
Google must sell its Chrome browser to restore competition in the online search market, US prosecutors have argued.
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Ford to cut thousands of jobs as industry frets over weak EV sales
Ford has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs across Europe - including 800 in the UK - as the car industry frets over weak electric vehicle (EV) sales that could see firms fined more missing government targets.
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Nvidia shares take fresh hit as growth expectations disappoint
Nvidia, the chipmaker driving the boom in artificial intelligence (AI), has seen fresh falls in its share price following an earnings report amid continued supply chain constraints.
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Severn Trent announces profits worth millions as it seeks to increase cost of bills for customers
Another water company seeking to increase the cost of customer bills has reported increased profit and shareholder payouts.
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Cinven leads race to buy Grant Thornton UK stake
The private equity firm Cinven is in advanced talks to buy a major stake in Grant Thornton UK in a deal that would rank among the most significant ever struck in Britain's audit sector.