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5 News at Lunchtime
Friday 18 September 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (35%)
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An NHS trust has admitted that 20 women underwent unnecessary mastectomies while under the care of its breast unit. The County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust is reviewing cases from 2023 to 2025, and among 500 examined so far, 315 patients have been found to have suffered harm, including missed or delayed cancer diagnoses.
In royal news, Earl Spencer's new book suggests the late Queen Elizabeth was considering restoring Diana's HRH title, which she lost at divorce. Meanwhile, Prince Harry appeared publicly in London at the inaugural Invictus Spirit Awards, his first appearance since returning to the UK.
A British woman kidnapped in Malawi was rescued after a shootout between her captors and police, which left four suspects dead and one officer wounded. A Scottish man detained in India for nearly nine years without conviction has been granted bail and may be released next week. Scientists have identified a new breed of wild cat in Bolivia, a type of tiger cat genetically unlike any other. Additionally, MPs will hold an inquiry into the UK's Eurovision Song Contest selection after last year's entry finished last.
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust admitted that 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies under its breast unit.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:22-0:34
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust admitted that 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies under its breast unit.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:22-0:34
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust admitted that 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies under its breast unit.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:22-0:34
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust admitted that 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies under its breast unit.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:22-0:34
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
A review of 500 cases at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust found that 315 patients had suffered harm.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:38-0:52
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Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
A review of 500 cases at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust found that 315 patients had suffered harm.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:38-0:52
- 0:38
Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
A review of 500 cases at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust found that 315 patients had suffered harm.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:38-0:52
- 0:38
Claim County Durham NHS trust to review 4,500 breast cancer cases
A review of 500 cases at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust found that 315 patients had suffered harm.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:38-0:52
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Claim Earl Spencer book and comments renew royal tensions over Diana
Earl Spencer's book suggests Queen Elizabeth considered restoring Diana's HRH title.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 0:59-1:14
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Claim Earl Spencer book and comments renew royal tensions over Diana
Earl Spencer's book suggests Queen Elizabeth considered restoring Diana's HRH title.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:04-1:20
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Claim Earl Spencer book and comments renew royal tensions over Diana
Earl Spencer's book suggests Queen Elizabeth considered restoring Diana's HRH title.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:04-1:14
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Claim Earl Spencer book and comments renew royal tensions over Diana
Prince Harry made his first public appearance in the UK and was asked about Earl Spencer's book.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:14-1:24
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Claim Earl Spencer book and comments renew royal tensions over Diana
Prince Harry made his first public appearance in the UK and was asked about Earl Spencer's book.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:20-1:30
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Claim Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail by Delhi High Court but remains in India
Delhi High Court granted bail in all seven cases against Johal.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:42-1:54
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Claim Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail by Delhi High Court but remains in India
Jagtar Singh Johal was detained for nearly nine years without conviction.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 18 September 2026, 1:42-1:54
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