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5 News with Dan Walker
Monday 19 October 2026 · 17:00 BST · 1h · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 45 of 60 min on news stories (75%)
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The bulletin led with the Russell Brand trial, where a third woman alleged he grabbed her at a Soho bar in 2004, dragged her into a toilet and orally raped her; she said he grinned like a clown, while Brand, who faces seven charges including rape and sexual assault, denies all allegations and his defence said she reimagined a consensual act. It then covered weekend violence in France after protests over education and living costs, with buildings burnt, shops looted and nearly 2,500 arrests; city mayors were authorised to impose night-time curfews and French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said vandals would pay. Also reported were a guilty plea to multiple charges but a denial of attempted murder over a mass train stabbing in Cambridgeshire; a hoax email bomb threat to about 300 Northern Ireland schools; a funeral mass in Waterford for a family killed in an arson attack; and a police officer shot in the foot in Nottingham, with four arrests.
Other stories included a Kenyan cult leader, Paul Mackenzie, being convicted of murdering 191 people, all but one children; Australian MP Helen Haines being critically injured by a car outside her office in what the prime minister said may have been deliberate, with a man in custody; and Tommy Robinson, described as a far-right activist, standing trial accused of harassing two Mail journalists, which he denies and says was to protect his family. The bulletin also reported Prime Minister Andy Burnham visiting Aberfan before the 60th anniversary, MSP Amanda Bland resigning from Reform UK to sit as an independent, and Davina McCall revealing cardiovascular disease.
Later items covered new English local authority powers to fine bus passengers up to £100 for loud music and other antisocial behaviour, with rail passengers facing removal or fines up to £1,000; a Paris-based journalist discussing the French unrest; and NHS bosses saying up to 20 English maternity units may close due to doctor shortages and rising caesarean numbers, with a lawyer warning about longer journeys and the Department of Health and Social Care saying safer maternity care was a priority and £271m had been invested. A world round-up reported four soldiers dead and 39 people hospitalised after a fire at an Alberta army base, and an attempted shooting of Bollywood star Tiger Shroff in Mumbai that wounded his driver and another passenger, with three men held.
On air
People and organisations this broadcast put on air during its news coverage. The channel's own presenters and reporters are not listed. Names as transcribed.
- 11:53
Helen Haines, independent MP
- 12:40
Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister
- 20:50
Tommy Robinson, far-right activist, English Defence League co-founder
- 28:51
Deanne de Vigna Mon, journalist based in Paris
- 33:45
Isabelle Fernanda, medical negligence
- 37:17
- 46:47
Tony Parsons, journalist and author
- 1:08
- 5:08
- 5:21
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
Nearly 2,500 people had been arrested, and curfews were being considered in several regions.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 5:21-5:31
- 5:21
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
Curfews were considered, called for, authorised or introduced in French cities, including local curfews in central Paris.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 5:21-5:31
- 6:07
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
Curfews were considered, called for, authorised or introduced in French cities, including local curfews in central Paris.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 6:07-6:16
- 6:16
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
The prime minister said those responsible for vandalism and looting would face consequences.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 6:16-6:26
- 6:16
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
The prime minister said those responsible for vandalism and looting would face consequences.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 6:16-6:26
- 6:16
Claim French PM announces localized curfews after violent protests
The prime minister said those responsible for vandalism and looting would face consequences.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 6:16-6:26
- 9:05 Story begins Police officer shot in Nottingham city centre
- 11:19 Story begins Independent MP Helen Haines injured in car incident
- 11:47
Claim Independent MP Helen Haines injured in car incident
Helen Haines suffered critical injuries when a car hit her and was taken to hospital.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 11:47-11:53
- 12:23
Claim Independent MP Helen Haines injured in car incident
Helen Haines suffered critical injuries when a car hit her and was taken to hospital.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 12:23-12:29
- 12:54
Claim Independent MP Helen Haines injured in car incident
Helen Haines suffered critical injuries when a car hit her and was taken to hospital.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 12:54-12:59
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- 44:28
Claim Guide Dogs trains puppies to stay calm around fireworks
Guide dog puppies were exposed to firework sounds ahead of displays.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 44:28-44:36
- 45:11
Claim Guide Dogs trains puppies to stay calm around fireworks
Guide Dogs created an online desensitisation training toolkit for dog owners.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 45:11-45:24
- 45:38
Claim Guide Dogs trains puppies to stay calm around fireworks
The charity reported that almost 80% of dog owners take no action to help their pets ahead of fireworks season.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 45:38-45:45
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- 46:47
Claim Tony Parsons says dogs are family as he discusses book about late dog Stan
Tony Parsons wrote a best-selling book about his dog Stan titled Man and Dog: A Love Story.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 46:47-46:58
- 47:03
Claim Tony Parsons says dogs are family as he discusses book about late dog Stan
Stan died two years ago.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 47:03-47:06
- 50:03
Claim Tony Parsons says dogs are family as he discusses book about late dog Stan
Tony Parsons said dogs should be prescribed on the NHS.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 19 October 2026, 50:03-50:08
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