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Channel 5 — 5 News with Dan Walker
Monday 10 August 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 10 stories · 15 annotated moments · 46 of 60 min on news stories (77%)
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The broadcast led with the ongoing heatwave, reporting that another is expected and that wildfires are burning, including a large blaze in the New Forest and another in Cambridgeshire. Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for most of England, and large parts of England and Wales are already in drought. A 24-year-old man died at Camber Sands, and a wildfire in eastern Spain was also reported. The EU climate service said the world's oceans hit their hottest ever recorded temperature for July, with an average of 20.96 degrees Celsius. The Environment Agency later confirmed four more areas of England moved into drought status, with over 70% of the country experiencing flash drought.
A record 230 people crossed the English Channel in a single boat, arriving in Dover early in the morning. The government condemned the criminal gangs, while opposition figures criticised the approach and the Home Secretary's payment to France. More than 15,000 have crossed so far this year, though that is down on the same point last year. The broadcast also reported a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia, with at least 47 deaths confirmed in the San Jose del Palma region.
A special report highlighted warnings that the number of asbestos-related deaths could be much higher than the accepted 5,000 per year, possibly as high as 20,000, with campaigners urging the prime minister to act. Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a major crime gang, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland and charged with directing criminal activities. Nottingham is considering a balaclava ban to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour, following a similar move in Wolverhampton. The mother of a woman who took her own life after ketamine addiction called for the drug to be reclassified as Class A. Finally, the programme previewed the upcoming solar eclipse, advising on safe viewing methods and noting the best visibility in western parts of the UK on Wednesday evening.
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Claim UK set for hottest summer on record with amber heat warning
The Met Office issued a rare amber extreme heat warning for Thursday, with temperatures up to 38°C.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 2:03-2:12
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A record 230 people arrived on a single small boat overnight.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 4:54-4:59
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A record 230 people arrived on a single small boat overnight.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 4:54-4:59
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
The government reported that small boat crossings are down this year, with July having the lowest number since 2020.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 5:59-6:11
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter on the Pacific coast.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:32-8:37
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter on the Pacific coast.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:32-8:37
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter on the Pacific coast.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:32-8:37
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
The death toll was reported as at least 47, with some reports exceeding 100.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:38-8:49
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
The death toll was reported as at least 47, with some reports exceeding 100.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:38-8:49
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
The death toll was reported as at least 47, with some reports exceeding 100.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:42-8:49
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
The death toll was reported as at least 47, with some reports exceeding 100.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 8:42-8:49
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- 20:21 Story begins Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to Ireland
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- 30:53 Story begins Nottingham considers balaclava ban to reduce crime
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 51:43-51:53
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
The eclipse will begin in the UK shortly after 6pm.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 51:43-51:47
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK, with up to 96% of the sun covered, peaking around 7:10-7:15pm, and causing a temperature drop of about 5°C.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 52:07-52:09
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Claim Total solar eclipse to be visible across Europe and Arctic
Total eclipse visible only in Iceland and parts of Spain.
5 HD, 5 News with Dan Walker, 10 August 2026, 52:07-52:09
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