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5 News with Dan Walker
Monday 26 October 2026 · 17:00 GMT · 1h · 8 stories · 12 annotated moments · 44 of 60 min on news stories (73%)
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5 News led on Storm Bulow, reporting two deaths, one in North London and one in Dumfries and Galloway, and 39,000 homes without power. It showed a house sliced in two in Darlington, flooding in Belfast, a fallen tree in Stockton-on-Tees and damage at Whitby Abbey, with the west coast of Scotland among the worst hit. In Saltcoats firefighters pumped water from homes, a care home was cut off and residents used sandbags; a 60-year-old botanic garden curator was named as a victim. A tree surgeon said saturated ground, leaves and high winds raised the risk of more trees falling, and further strong-wind warnings were reported.
Shabana Mahmood announced an independent review into the murder of student Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed by Vikram Digwa; Digwa was jailed for life in June after falsely claiming racial abuse and self-defence, and bodycam footage of Henry being handcuffed as he lay dying sparked protests and debate. The rough-sleeping budget will double after the prime minister pledged to help all those sleeping on the streets in England by Christmas, with an extra £450 million in Wednesday's budget. The prime minister, Andy Burnham, ruled out rejoining the EU before the next general election but said the current deal was not good enough and he would like the UK to rejoin in his lifetime. Senior doctors in England will strike for two days from 25 November over pay and pensions, with consultants providing emergency cover only; the BMA said pay had fallen by about a quarter in real terms over 17 years. Police in the Philippines were reported to be investigating whether Thomas Markle was a sex offender after reports of sexual abuse images at his home; he denied the claims.
Chris Brown received an eight-month suspended sentence after admitting affray over a London nightclub attack in which a man was hit on the head with a bottle. Hardeep Bachu and Jaskomal Rehat were jailed for killing Justyna Hulboj and her four-year-old daughter Lena Czapczyk while racing cars in Leeds; Bachu got 12 years and Rehat 16. A Swiss woman with suspected Ebola was admitted to a Zurich isolation unit after arriving from Nigeria, and the Russell Brand rape trial entered its third week; Brand denies all charges. In a world roundup, Lula was re-elected Brazil's president, María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela after more than ten months in exile, and Victoria authorities refused to overturn a jail ban on Vegemite. Obituaries were announced for actor Walter Koenig, aged 90, and voice artist Eric Bauza, aged 46. Oxford Street's almost one-kilometre central stretch was pedestrianised, with the Mayor calling it a reinvention to reverse decline, critics calling it inaccessible and less safe, and officials hoping to boost retail.
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.
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Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father
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Jaskomal Rehat, 37-year-old driver
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Hardeep Bachu, 29-year-old driver
- 28:41
Tom Boswell, tree surgeon
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Alison Bender, football reporter and broadcaster
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JD King, UK and European Grand Champion Elvis tribute
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Michael Kill, from the Nighttime Industries Association
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
About 39,000 people remained without power after Storm Bulow brought 84 mph winds, flooding, and falling debris.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 1:27-1:37
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
Floodwater in Saltcoats was being pumped back into the sea, and a couple's home was flooded to a depth of four feet.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 2:30-2:39
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Claim Storm Bulow shuts schools and disrupts Scotland travel
Two men died after trees fell on them over the weekend.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 5:43-5:49
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Claim Consultants in England plan two-day strike on 25 and 26 November
Senior doctors in England plan a two-day strike on 25 and 26 November unless the government agrees to formal talks on pay and conditions.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 7:50-7:56
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Claim Consultants in England plan two-day strike on 25 and 26 November
The BMA said consultants' pay had been cut by a quarter over the past 17 years.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 8:09-8:17
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Claim Consultants in England plan two-day strike on 25 and 26 November
The health secretary described the strike decision as very disappointing.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 9:15-9:20
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Claim Two Leeds street racers jailed over deaths of mother and daughter
Hardeep Bachu was reported to be driving at 89 mph in a 40 mph zone shortly before the crash.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 19:29-19:35
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Claim Two Leeds street racers jailed over deaths of mother and daughter
Hardeep Bachu was jailed for 12 years for his role in a street race in Leeds.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 20:16-20:21
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Claim Two Leeds street racers jailed over deaths of mother and daughter
Jaskomal Rehat was jailed for 16 years after denying responsibility and fleeing the scene, which led to a trial.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 20:26-20:34
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Claim Tribute acts boom as fans choose cheaper shows over pricey concerts
Michael Kill said the cost of daily living had risen sharply.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 47:57-47:59
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Claim Tribute acts boom as fans choose cheaper shows over pricey concerts
Michael Kill said running a venue costs about 40% more than it did in 2020.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 51:21-51:26
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Claim Tribute acts boom as fans choose cheaper shows over pricey concerts
Tribute and cover acts help venues offer diverse programming and help musicians sustain and develop their careers.
Channel 5, 5 News with Dan Walker, 26 October 2026, 51:48-51:57
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