V2 Radio

V2 Radio is a local service for Sussex and the South Coast, known as The Spirit of the South. Founder Justin Cottrell brought together presenters with experience at Spirit FM to continue locally focused radio. Music and conversation sit alongside a newsroom whose reporting is an important part of the station's purpose.

The news team includes editor Philip Keeler, with local bulletins covering stories from the coast and surrounding communities. Travel updates and weather provide practical information, while presented programmes and a broad selection of familiar songs supply everyday company. V2 also invites local musicians to submit recordings, creating an opportunity for talent from the area to enter its musical programme.

Iain Meadows presents The Early Bird Hour, and Neale Bateman's daytime show includes the workplace quiz Battle of the Businesses. The drive-time format features a Rewind selection, while Steve Freegard's Weekend Warm-up moves into Friday-night listening. Madison Fox contributes weekend news bulletins. These named programmes and newsroom roles underline the station's emphasis on locally familiar voices, with competitions, requests and dedications offering further ways for listeners to participate.

Community activity is reflected in an events guide, local visits and opportunities to volunteer. The station's local reporting covers places across Sussex as well as nearby South Coast communities, giving it a regional outlook while retaining a connection to individual towns. Its character comes from the combination of experienced local voices, its own journalism and involvement in the area's music and community life.