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A woman has died after she went missing in the sea off Brighton
A woman in her 20’s from Lewes has died after a major air and sea search off the coast of Brighton.
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Plans to mark VE Day in Selsey underway
Preparations are underway in Selsey to mark Victory in Europe Day.
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Skate Park in East Preston now open after refurbishment
Improvements to the skate park in East Preston have recently been completed, and the park has reopened to the public.
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Volunteers wanted to help stop the spread of wildfires in West Sussex
There’s an effort to combat wildfires across West Sussex.
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UPDATE: Strikes at Gatwick during Easter Bank Holiday
There could be major disruptions to people’s travel plans heading out of Gatwick during the Easter Bank Holiday.
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Portsmouth Park and Ride back in the Summer
The park and ride will be coming back to Portsmouth in the Summer.
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Plans for 15 homes in Plaistow
Plans to build 15 homes in Plaistow have been submitted to Chichester District Council.
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Man dies in Eastbourne flat fire
A man in his 70s has died in a fire at a block of flats in Eastbourne.
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Man arrested after car collides with three pedestrians in Crawley
A man is in custody this morning after a car collided with three pedestrians outside Crawley Leisure Park.
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A fire investigation is underway after latest fire at Gribble Inn in Oving
Fire investigators are now looking into what caused the blaze in Oving at the Gribble Inn, which broke out at around 5pm today (11/04/2025)
V2 Radio - UK News
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Supreme Court decision on definition of 'woman' has immediate real-world consequences
For years there has been a toxic, emotion-driven debate over gender and sex in this country. Today came clarity.
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Sentence of Luton triple killer Nicholas Prosper, who murdered his family, referred to Court of Appeal
The sentence of triple murderer Nicholas Prosper, 19, who killed his family and was planning a school shooting in Luton, has been referred to the Court of Appeal.
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Family of man who committed murder after escaping from mental health unit say they were 'failed' by NHS trust
The family of a man who committed murder during an escape from a secure mental health unit have told Sky News they were "failed" by the trust that was meant to be caring for him.
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British tennis player Harriet Dart 'sorry' after saying opponent should put deodorant on
A highly ranked British tennis player has apologised for saying an opponent "smells really bad" and requesting she put deodorant on.
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Disposable vape ban 'may not curb e-cigarette use'
Researchers say there has been a shift away from disposable vapes ahead of their ban in June, but it may have only a "limited impact" on vaping rates.
V2 Radio - Video News
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Could Meta be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp - and would it matter?
Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp if it loses a landmark trial that just started in the US.
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Supreme Court decision on definition of 'woman' has immediate real-world consequences
For years there has been a toxic, emotion-driven debate over gender and sex in this country. Today came clarity.
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Lack of heavy rescue equipment into Gaza leaves hundreds to die slow deaths under rubble
It was in the evening that the bombing started to intensify.
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Katy Perry floats in space as part of star-studded all-female Blue Origin mission
Katy Perry has blasted off to space along with five other women in the first all-female space crew in over sixty years.
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'Likely' British Steel will be nationalised, says business secretary Jonathan Reynolds
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said it is "likely" that British Steel will be nationalised.
V2 Radio - Entertainment News
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Gene Hackman: Bodycam footage of actor's home released by investigators into his death
Body camera footage of Gene Hackman's home has been released by authorities investigating the deaths of the actor and his wife.
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Harvey Weinstein is back in court - but what has happened to the #MeToo movement since 2017?
Seven years after allegations against him first emerged online, Harvey Weinstein is back in court.
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Spotify down: Streaming app suffers major outage - as company confirms 'issues'
Spotify is suffering a widespread outage - with the popular music app failing to load for many users.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new criminal charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to additional charges of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, which were added to the indictment against him earlier in April.
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Katy Perry floats in space as part of star-studded all-female Blue Origin mission
Katy Perry has blasted off to space along with five other women in the first all-female space crew in over sixty years.
V2 Radio - Strange News
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Millions tune in to see Sweden's annual moose migration
Millions of viewers are expected to tune in to one of TV's unlikely hits over the next few weeks, as herds of moose make their annual spring migration toward summer grazing pastures.
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Toby Carvery criticised for felling ancient oak tree - as council reports incident to police
An ancient oak tree thought to be more than 400 years old has been cut down in what has been called a "depressing" and "devastating" incident in north London.
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Iron Age hoard found in Yorkshire
A "once-in-a-lifetime" hoard of Iron Age artefacts has been uncovered by archaeologists.
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Diamond Tiffany earrings swallowed by suspected thief are recovered by Florida police
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he swallowed the jewellery worth nearly £600,000 during his arrest, US police have said.
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The blobfish: 'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year in New Zealand
The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand.
V2 Radio - World News
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Lack of heavy rescue equipment into Gaza leaves hundreds to die slow deaths under rubble
It was in the evening that the bombing started to intensify.
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Gaza a 'mass grave' for Palestinians and those helping them, medical charity says
Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and those helping them, medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) says, as Israel continues to prevent humanitarian aid from getting into the territory.
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Colossal squid captured on film in its natural environment for first time ever
A colossal squid has been filmed in its natural environment for the first time - exactly 100 years after the species was first identified.
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Peru's former president Ollanta Humala jailed for 15 years over money laundering - as his wife is granted asylum
Peru's former president Ollanta Humala has been sentenced to 15 years in jail for money laundering.
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Israel-Hamas war: A timeline of events since the 7 October attacks - and how Iran and Hezbollah became involved
War continues to rage in Gaza after the collapse of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, with tens of thousands of deaths following months of conflict.
V2 Radio - Politics News
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Government claims car interventions will save £500 a year - but only if you hit a pothole
Hitting potholes is "all too common", a minister has insisted amid scrutiny of the government's claim that new road measures will save drivers £500 a year.
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From Shanghai to Scunthorpe - what's China's influence on UK industry?
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Government cuts therapy funding for adopted children
The government is facing a backlash for "slipping out" cuts to the amount that families can access for adopted children to have therapy.
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'Likely' British Steel will be nationalised, says business secretary Jonathan Reynolds
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said it is "likely" that British Steel will be nationalised.
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UK in talks to swap small boat migrants for asylum seekers in France
British officials have confirmed a pilot scheme is being considered to deport migrants who cross the English Channel, in exchange for the UK accepting asylum seekers in France with legitimate claims.
V2 Radio - Technology News
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Spotify down: Streaming app suffers major outage - as company confirms 'issues'
Spotify is suffering a widespread outage - with the popular music app failing to load for many users.
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'The end of 4chan as we know it': Why hacking attack could kill notorious internet forum
4Chan, an online forum notorious for its extreme right-wing content, appears to have been hacked - in a development some believe could spell the end of the controversial messageboard.
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Millions tune in to see Sweden's annual moose migration
Millions of viewers are expected to tune in to one of TV's unlikely hits over the next few weeks, as herds of moose make their annual spring migration toward summer grazing pastures.
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Could Meta be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp - and would it matter?
Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp if it loses a landmark trial that just started in the US.
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Colossal squid captured on film in its natural environment for first time ever
A colossal squid has been filmed in its natural environment for the first time - exactly 100 years after the species was first identified.
V2 Radio - Sports News
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Aston Villa 3-2 PSG: Unai Emery 'proud' of Champions League performance and insists his side 'deserve' to play at the level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has outlined how "proud" he was of his team following their performance against Paris Saint-Germain but insisted his team deserve to play in the Champions League again.
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Marcus Rashford transfer: Man Utd draw up shortlist to replace forward but Aston Villa undecided on £40m buy option
Aston Villa have not yet decided whether to take up their £40m option to turn Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal.
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Arsenal have no fear of facing Real Madrid says Mikel Arteta as Gunners target Bernabeu win
Arsenal have no fear of facing Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and will play to win the game despite already holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, according to Mikel Arteta.
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Rory McIlroy: From career Grand Slam to a calendar slam - can he win all four majors in 2025?
Rory McIlroy suffered through 10 barren years at major tournaments before his stunning Masters triumph on Sunday clinched a career Grand Slam - and immediately raised the question of what will he achieve next?
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Mary Fowler: Man City confirm ACL injury to forward as problems begin to mount for interim boss Nick Cushing
Manchester City have confirmed forward Mary Fowler has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
V2 Radio - Business News
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Inflation surprisingly continues to fall but expect an April rebound due to across-the-board bill hikes
Inflation fell more than expected and for the second month in a row, official figures show.
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German Doner Kebab eyes stake sale to private equity firm True
A serial investor in consumer and retail businesses is in talks to buy a big stake in the German Doner Kebab (GDK) chain as it seeks to promote itself as a day-round destination for hungry diners.
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How to get a better mobile deal - from the £8 rule to best perks
Small mobile network providers have outclassed the big four in a survey of more than 4,000 customers - especially when it comes to value for money.
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'Likely' British Steel will be nationalised, says business secretary Jonathan Reynolds
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said it is "likely" that British Steel will be nationalised.
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White House looking at trade deals from more than 15 countries
The White House is looking at trade deals drafted by more than 15 countries, its press secretary has said.