Sovereign FM News Centre

The Sovereign FM news team keep you up-to-date with the very latest news.

As well as letting you know what's happening around the world, our dedicated team brings you the latest news from down your street and in your very own town. Of course, we can't be everywhere all at once which means we're always really grateful for your updates.

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Local News

Conman Steals From Eastbourne Pensioner

Police have released an e-fit of a man suspected of conning an Eastbourne pensioner.

Talks To Protect Eastbourne Park

Talks are being held to decide how to protect one of the most popular parks in Eastbourne.

LISTEN: HMRC Issue Bank Holiday Car Boot Warning

If you're heading out to a car boot sale in the Sovereign FM area - beware of counterfeit goods.

Schools To Use Birling Gap Cafe

It's hoped Eastbourne schools will soon be able to use a local tourist spot for education purposes.


World News

Sex Slave Row: Mayor's Japan Brothel Gaffe

A Japanese politician already under fire over comments about wartime sex slaves has apologised for suggesting US soldiers in Okinawa visit brothels.

Iceland: Picnic Tourists Rescued From Iceberg

A group of American tourists on holiday in Iceland had to be rescued after the ice they decided to picnic on broke off and floated away.

Gas Cylinder Blast On School Bus Kills 17

Seventeen school children have been killed after a gas cylinder exploded on a school bus in Pakistan, police say.

Toronto Mayor Denies Smoking Crack Cocaine

The Mayor of Toronto has denied using crack cocaine after a video purported to show him smoking the drug.


National News

Woolwich: Help For Heroes Raises £100,000

Tens of thousands of pounds have been donated to Help for Heroes fund-raising pages set up in the wake of Drummer Lee Rigby's murder.

Key Government Projects 'At Risk Of Failure'

Dozens of major Government projects including the High Speed 2 rail line, Universal Credit welfare reform and the rollout of high-speed broadband are at serious risk of failure, Whitehall documents reveal.

YouTube Users Turning Clicks Into Cash

Not long ago, a Top 10 hit on iTunes wouldn't have been possible without the backing of a major record company, but social media has changed the rules.

New Test For Bladder Cancer May Save Lives

A new urine test costing just £10 could diagnose bladder cancer at a much earlier stage, giving patients a better chance of survival.


Sport

Defending Champion Donald Crashes Out

Luke Donald is out of the European PGA Championship at Wentworth after finishing six over par.

Froch: "Kessler fight is biggest of my life"

Carl Froch says his rematch against Mikkel Kessler will define his boxing legacy.

First Day Of Second Test Washed Out

The first day of the secondTest between England and New Zealand has been washed out after persistent rain at Headingley.

Footballers Cleared Of Brighton Sex Assault

Four footballers have been cleared today of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.


Business

Key Government Projects 'At Risk Of Failure'

Dozens of major Government projects including the High Speed 2 rail line, Universal Credit welfare reform and the rollout of high-speed broadband are at serious risk of failure, Whitehall documents reveal.

YouTube Users Turning Clicks Into Cash

Not long ago, a Top 10 hit on iTunes wouldn't have been possible without the backing of a major record company, but social media has changed the rules.

Oddie Confronts HSBC Over Forest Desecration

Bill Oddie has accused HSBC of funding the desecration of forests in a passionate speech at the bank's annual general meeting in London.

BAT Smokes Out E-Cigarette Rivals

British American Tobacco (BAT) is preparing to launch its biggest assault to date on the electronic cigarette market as it attempts to bolster sales of tobacco substitute products.


Showbiz

Oddie Confronts HSBC Over Forest Desecration

Bill Oddie has accused HSBC of funding the desecration of forests in a passionate speech at the bank's annual general meeting in London.

Arrest Warrant For 'Dead' Rapper Tim Dog

An arrest warrant has been issued in the US for a rapper owing thousands of dollars who is believed to have faked his own death.

DiCaprio Space Trip Raises £1m In Auction

Leonardo DiCaprio is heading into space, and a bidder at the Cannes Film Festival has paid 1.2m euros (£1.5m) to be his travelling companion.

Amanda Bynes Arrested Over Marijuana And Bong

Actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in New York for possessing marijuana amid claims she threw a bong out of a window in front of police officers.




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