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Thursday 9 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 11 stories · 15 annotated moments · 40 of 60 min on news stories (67%)
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The broadcast led with the death of singer Bonnie Tyler at age 75, known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart, who died in Portugal after emergency surgery. A government review declared the disability benefit PIP not fit for purpose, calling for fundamental reform of the assessment system. The US and Iran engaged in a second night of strikes, with the US hitting 90 targets in Iran and Iran retaliating against US bases, as the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei concluded.
An amber heat health alert was extended to northern England as the third heatwave intensified, with ambulance services in the South West reporting record call-outs and heat-related emergencies. The government proposed a new independent ombudsman for vet practices, requiring price transparency and a cap on prescription charges. Labour leadership nominations opened, with Andy Burnham on course to become party leader and prime minister by 20 July.
British wild card Arthur Ferry prepared for his Wimbledon men's semi-final after a surprise win, while Dame Sarah Storey, Team GB's most decorated Paralympian, announced her retirement from international competition. The owners of the Jackdaw gas platform warned of winter fuel shortages unless production is approved, and a controversial traffic scheme in East Bristol faced a vote on its permanence.
- 0:11 Story begins Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
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Claim Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Bonnie Tyler died at age 75 in a hospital in Portugal after emergency intestinal surgery.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 0:24-0:29
- 2:13
Charged quote Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Our entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson has been looking back on her career. The song which defined Bonnie Tyler's career. A winning combination of bombastic power ballad and her distinctive raspy vocals. The result of letting out a scream after vocal cord surgery. In 1983, Total Eclipse of the Heart replaced Michael Jackson's Billie Jean
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 2:13-2:18
- 2:33
Claim Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Bonnie Tyler was the first Welsh artist to have a US number one with 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 2:33-2:38
- 2:43
Claim Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
The song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' recently passed one billion plays on Spotify.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 2:43-2:47
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- 9:29
Claim Government review finds PIP disability benefits system not fit for purpose
PIP spending is projected to rise from £26 billion to between £41 billion and £45 billion by the end of the decade or 2031.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 9:29-9:37
- 9:37
Claim Government review finds PIP disability benefits system not fit for purpose
The government has set the projected cost increase as a cost ceiling.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 9:37-9:39
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- 10:15
Claim US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
The US struck around 90 military targets in Iran on the second night of strikes.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 10:15-10:19
- 10:37
Claim US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
Iran retaliated with drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 10:37-10:43
- 14:42
Claim US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped by about a third.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 14:42-14:45
- 15:45 Story begins Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
- 15:45
Claim Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
The nomination window for the Labour leadership opened on 9 July 2026.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 15:45-15:51
- 16:04
Claim Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Andy Burnham was widely expected to become Labour leader and prime minister, possibly by 17-20 July.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 16:04-16:07
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- 18:09
Claim UK heading into third heatwave of summer with amber health alerts
An amber heat health alert was issued for parts of England.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 18:09-18:14
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- 24:29 Story begins Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
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Claim BBC sitcom The Office marks 25th anniversary with retrospective special
The show is hailed as one of Britain's best sitcoms.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 47:19-47:25
- 50:39
Claim BBC sitcom The Office marks 25th anniversary with retrospective special
Richard Curtis described the Tim-Dawn relationship as one of the greatest romantic stories of all time.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 50:39-50:52
- 51:28
Claim BBC sitcom The Office marks 25th anniversary with retrospective special
The show ran for two series and ended with a Christmas special.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 9 July 2026, 51:28-51:33
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