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Free Skate Fest activities return to Mid Sussex this May half term
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (556+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 10: 00 By Philip Keeler X @V2 Radio Sussex Free activities for children and young people are coming to parks across Mid Sussex this May half term. Mid Sussex District Council is bringing back its popular Skate Fest events, giving young…...
Man charged with murder after woman found deceased in Durrington
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (530+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 09: 10 By V2 RADIO X @V2 Radio Sussex A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Durrington. Police were called to an address in Durrington Lane, Worthing at about 7. 50pm on Thursday, 14 May, following concerns for…...
Hampshire Green Party candidate feared death during Gaza flotilla interception
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (1502+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 07: 00 By Natalia Forero, Local Democracy Reporter X @V2 Radio Sussex A Hampshire Green Party candidate has described how he and fellow activists "thought they might die" after Israeli naval forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters. Zak…...
West Sussex Fire Cadets raise "1, 300 in sponsored pier to pier walk
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (593+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 09: 00 By Philip Keeler X @V2 Radio Sussex West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Fire Cadets have completed a 16-mile coastal walk from Worthing Pier to Bognor Regis Pier in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity. The challenge took place…...
Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings dies
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (703+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 22: 52 Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings has died aged 61. Hastings won 65 caps for Scotland over 11 years, a record at that time, represented the British and Irish Lions on 12 occasions on two tours, and played 13 games for the Barbarians. A…...
The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper | Money newsletter
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (155+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 14: 55 This Thursday: The often-overlooked supermarket aisle where popular items are cheaper and the "hidden" Amazon trick to save on household essentials. So join our growing Money community - and thanks to the tens of thousands of you who already…...
Police chief condemns 'significant' attacks against officers as some are injured in Glasgow after Celtic's title win
19+ hour, 54+ min ago (484+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 15: 23 Police have made 14 arrests after "officers came under significant attack" in Glasgow, and some were injured, following Celtic's Scottish Premiership title win on Saturday. Around 3, 000 supporters gathered in the Trongate area of the city to celebrate Celtic's 3-1 victory…...
Police officers injured during 'serious disorder' in Glasgow after Celtic's title win
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (522+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 08: 46 Police officers have been injured during "serious disorder" in Glasgow, where Celtic fans gathered following their team's Scottish Premiership title win. Around 3, 000 supporters gathered in the Trongate area of the city to celebrate Celtic's 3-1 victory against Hearts. Police…...
Funding for Donald Trump's White House ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (481+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 11: 24 Funding that could be used for Donald Trump's "White House ballroom is in jeopardy after intervention from a Senate official. Elizabeth Mac Donough, a non-partisan advisor for the chamber, has dealt a blow to the US president and…...
Trump says freeing activist Jimmy Lai jailed in China is 'tough"
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (697+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 04: 56 Donald Trump has said that freeing Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in China, would be "tough". Mr Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to the US from China…...