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5 News at Lunchtime
Wednesday 9 September 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (28%)
Broadcast overview
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The broadcast opened with a political figure defending recent actions as being in line with British values and the national interest. The head of the RNLI condemned threats made to volunteers during anti-migrant demonstrations, noting that crowds blocked road access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth, while the RNLI had helped bring migrants to shore. The RNLI chief described volunteers as ordinary people who give up their time to save lives at sea, calling the threats wrong.
New research suggested that very hot drinks may damage the esophagus and increase cancer risk, with experts previously categorising drinks above 65 degrees Celsius as risky, though typical tea or coffee is consumed at around 60 degrees. Parents were warned about a rise in toasted skin syndrome in children, caused by resting electronic devices like laptops on bare skin, a condition more commonly seen in adults using hot water bottles or heated pads. Finally, the National Television Awards took place, with Alan Carr receiving a special award, Celebrity Traitors winning, and Clarkson's Farm winning in the competitive reality docuseries category.
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
The RNLI's head condemned threats against volunteers during anti-migrant protests.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:12-0:22
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
The RNLI's head condemned threats against volunteers during anti-migrant protests.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:12-0:22
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
The RNLI's head condemned threats against volunteers during anti-migrant protests.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:12-0:22
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Kent Police were engaging with protesters at the Port of Dover.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:17-0:27
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
Traffic along the A20 was brought to a standstill, affecting lorries and holidaymakers.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:17-0:27
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Claim Anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover over small boat crossings
The RNLI helped bring migrants to shore.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:22-0:29
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Claim Very hot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
Experts linked drinking very hot beverages above 65°C to an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:42-0:53
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Claim Very hot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
Experts linked drinking very hot beverages above 65°C to an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:46-0:53
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Claim Very hot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
Experts linked drinking very hot beverages above 65°C to an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:46-0:53
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Claim Very hot drinks triple oesophageal cancer risk, study finds
Experts linked drinking very hot beverages above 65°C to an increased risk of esophageal cancer.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 0:46-0:57
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Claim David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
Alan Carr received a special award.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 1:23-1:28
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Claim David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
Alan Carr received a special award.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 1:23-1:28
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Claim David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
Celebrity Traitors won an award.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 1:23-1:28
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Claim David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
Celebrity Traitors won an award.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 1:23-1:28
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Claim David Attenborough wins Best Presenter at National Television Awards
Clarkson's Farm won in the competitive reality docuseries category.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 9 September 2026, 1:23-1:34
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