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BBC One — BBC News at One including...
Monday 13 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 13 stories · 15 annotated moments · 55 of 60 min on news stories (92%)
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The broadcast opened with the Home Secretary confirming that counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, after new information and evidence came to light. A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. Other national news included an exceptional risk of wildfires across southern England, with dozens of homes evacuated in North Wales, and a report estimating more than 2,700 people may have died in heatwaves in England and Wales this year, with climate change cited as a major contributor. Two men died after going into the sea to rescue children in Hartlepool. Spain's Prime Minister visited the site of deadly wildfires believed to have killed 13, including five British nationals. Former top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins began legal proceedings over his dismissal. Tributes were paid to actor Sam Neill, who died aged 78. The Home Secretary set out steps to deport a Rochdale grooming gang ringleader. At least 28 died in a Bangkok bar fire. The US struck Iranian targets after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. A meningitis B vaccination campaign was launched for young people. A man suspected of killing his family appeared in court in South Africa. Tributes were also paid to broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan. At Wimbledon, wildcard Arthur Fery reached the semi-finals. A summit was held at Chester Zoo to discuss how weather forecasts are displayed on apps.
In local news for the West, a new NHS dental practice opened in Crewkerne, Somerset, with thousands of expressions of interest. Police appealed for dashcam footage after a fatal crash on the A46 near Bath. Gloucestershire County Council warned a planned M5 junction could be sacrificed due to defence funding reallocation. The repair cost for Vauxhall Bridge in Bristol tripled to £5.7 million. A tech start-up successfully trialled a phosphate removal system in a Somerset reservoir. The annual cider keg run took place near Bath, raising funds for a village pub.
Later in the programme, Dame Ellen MacArthur's charity took young cancer survivors sailing. The government announced that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps would be designated a threat to national security, making membership a criminal offence. A further update on the wildfires noted that significant work continued on Conwy Mountain, with 36 homes evacuated and residents unable to return.
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
More than 2,500-2,750 people died in heatwaves in England and Wales in May and June, with around 550 deaths in May and 2,200 in June.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 1:01-1:07
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Claim Wildfires in Spain's Aragon region burn over 7,600 hectares, thousands evacuated
Human-caused climate change contributed to the heatwave deaths, adding 3-4 degrees Celsius to temperatures and being responsible for about 42% of the excess deaths.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 1:07-1:13
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Claim Inquest into Ann Widdecombe death opens; Kerry in court
A 28-year-old man from Rotherham was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 2:08-2:19
- 9:27 Story begins Two men die rescuing children from sea in Hartlepool
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Claim Two men die rescuing children from sea in Hartlepool
Two men died after entering the sea to rescue two children in Hartlepool; the children are safe, and their ages are unconfirmed.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 9:27-9:34
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Claim Two men die rescuing children from sea in Hartlepool
Two men died after entering the sea to rescue two children in Hartlepool; the children are safe, and their ages are unconfirmed.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 10:21-10:27
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Claim Two men die rescuing children from sea in Hartlepool
Two men died after entering the sea to rescue two children in Hartlepool; the children are safe, and their ages are unconfirmed.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 10:28-10:33
- 11:44 Story begins Actor Sam Neill dies at 78
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Claim Actor Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill died at the age of 78.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 12:02-12:06
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- 16:46 Story begins At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
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Claim At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
At least 27 people died in a fire at a Bangkok bar.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 16:56-17:00
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Claim At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
The fire was caused by an electrical fault, with reports of a spark from a circuit breaker or a short circuit in an air-conditioning unit.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 17:00-17:07
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Claim At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire
Most victims were found in a bathroom or toilet where they sought shelter.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 17:52-17:59
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Claim UK launches meningitis B vaccination campaign for young people
Around a million young people are being offered a meningitis B vaccine this month.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 21:31-21:36
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Claim UK launches meningitis B vaccination campaign for young people
The campaign follows the largest and fastest growing outbreak of meningitis B in Kent earlier this year, with 21 cases and two deaths.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 21:36-21:43
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- 26:47 Story begins Arthur Ferry reaches Wimbledon semi-finals
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Claim New NHS dental practice opens in Somerset after shortage
A new NHS dentist opened in Somerset, the third in the last year, and received 4,500 applications within 24 hours.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 37:30-37:35
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Claim New NHS dental practice opens in Somerset after shortage
A new NHS dentist opened in Somerset, the third in the last year, and received 4,500 applications within 24 hours.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 37:30-37:35
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Claim New NHS dental practice opens in Somerset after shortage
A new NHS dentist opened in Somerset, the third in the last year, and received 4,500 applications within 24 hours.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 13 July 2026, 37:44-37:48
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