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5 News with Dan Walker
Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 8 stories · 11 annotated moments · 29 of 60 min on news stories (49%)
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The programme opened with updates on the A66 crash investigation, reporting five more arrests bringing the total to 17, including a 16-year-old and a man suspected of making threats to kill, with two men charged. It also covered a fatal police chase crash in Warwickshire, a manslaughter sentence for a student who stabbed his former friend over a fake Rolex, and a landmark Scottish conviction for forcing a child to deal drugs.
The government's housing announcement was covered, with £10 billion allocated for 70,000 homes over ten years, though only 60% for social rent and concerns about council building. A review found more than 100 care leavers aged 18-24 died last year, with an interview discussing the findings. A tornado in southern France damaged 300 homes and injured 39 people. Other stories included the postponement of the Lockerbie bombing trial, a study on caffeine levels, and new coins featuring the King.
Later items included the launch of at-home cervical screening kits, EasyJet's recruitment of over-50s, a fatal stabbing outside a London civic centre, and a report on how warming UK waters are bringing octopus and tuna, with a feature from Devon. The programme also highlighted a boy who ran a mile daily for 30 days to support his friend with cancer.
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Claim Seventeen arrests in A66 crash that killed two police officers and five men
Between 12 and 17 people were arrested in connection with the crash.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 4:48-4:58
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Claim Seventeen arrests in A66 crash that killed two police officers and five men
A fundraiser for the officers' families has raised over £700,000, with reports of almost £900,000.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 4:58-5:10
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Charged quote Government allocates £10bn for affordable homes, but most will be built by housing associations
or social housing, beyond those descriptions, we are meeting a real need out there for families that need support, many of whom are in high cost, low quality, insecure temporary accommodation. So this isn't about old fashioned council house building? Well, the government is still saying they want the next slice of money
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 9:48-9:54
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Claim Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
A tornado injured around 40 people and damaged hundreds of buildings.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 25:32-25:39
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Charged quote Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
A huge tornado formed over this village in southern France, tearing through Pomas near Carcassonne yesterday evening. The might and power of it can really be seen when we sped the footage up. The swirling column of wind grew above the rooftops before ripping into the village at speeds of up to 73mph.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 25:59-26:03
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Claim Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
Wind speeds during the tornado exceeded 100 kilometres per hour.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 26:03-26:10
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Claim Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
Around 15 people were taken to hospital.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 26:21-26:28
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Charged quote Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
adding a little more storm fuel, but something like this just can't really be connected to climate change. France's weather service said storms aren't uncommon here, but for Pomas, this was a tornado that left a lasting mark and a village facing a long road to recovery. Natalia Horquera, 5 News. Extraordinary pictures there.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 27:25-27:29
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Charged quote Tornado in southern France leaves dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged
but for Pomas, this was a tornado that left a lasting mark and a village facing a long road to recovery. Natalia Horquera, 5 News. Extraordinary pictures there. Right, we are here until six o'clock tonight, and coming up, more from these robots who are raising the roof in Beijing and proving they've got plenty of team spirit too.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 27:37-27:38
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Claim EasyJet over-50s recruitment drive doubles cabin crew numbers
EasyJet's over-60 cabin crew group quadrupled.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 34:40-34:43
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Claim EasyJet over-50s recruitment drive doubles cabin crew numbers
EasyJet's 2022 recruitment drive doubled the number of cabin crew in their 50s from 300 to 600.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 25 August 2026, 35:31-35:38
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