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Thursday 23 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 16 stories · 15 annotated moments · 54 of 60 min on news stories (90%)
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The BBC has been told that plans for the early release of prisoners in England and Wales will still go ahead in September, despite protests from the family of police constable Andrew Harper. His mother said her son has not been given proper justice. Greater Manchester Police apologized for missing possible opportunities to stop the attack on a synagogue in Manchester last year, and a man was jailed for life for plotting a separate terror attack. The government announced a 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England from next year. A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s died after getting into difficulty off the coast of Essex. New analysis suggested most sewage spills into England's waterways in the last two years may have been illegal and unpunished. A yellow heat health alert was issued for southern and central England, and Thames Water imposed a hosepipe ban on 10 million customers. A life-changing drug for multiple sclerosis was made available on the NHS in England. Knife homicides in England and Wales fell to their lowest level in 35 years. Wildfires forced evacuations in France, Italy, and Spain. A public memorial for former politician Ann Widdecombe was announced. Drop-off fees at UK airports have risen sharply. The 2026 Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, a slimmed-down event after Australia pulled out.
A report from Iran detailed the aftermath of a US strike on a school in Minab that killed 156 people, including 120 children, in the opening hours of the US-Israeli war with Iran. In the West, pubs and venues welcomed the business rates cut, but some said more was needed. Schools and businesses have closed due to high temperatures, and air conditioning suppliers are struggling to keep up with demand. Hedgehog rescue centres are full, and leaving water out at night is advised. The Womad festival began on a new site in Wiltshire. Three swimmers from Bath University are competing together at the Commonwealth Games. Comedian Russ Abbot struck up an online friendship with residents of a Somerset care home.
Reform MP Robert Jenrick faced calls to apologize after being accused of sharing doctored comments by Labour's migration minister Jo White. BBC News revealed that a police officer who took his own life in May was a serial rapist who carried out sexual attacks and attempted to murder women over at least 14 years. DJ Fatboy Slim helped save a rock music club in Brighton from closure by investing in a community ownership scheme.
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Contested quote Mohammed Bashir sentenced for assisting terrorist plot
Saying victims deserve to see criminals serving the sentences They were given Emma Vardy BBC News Greater Manchester police say they are deeply sorry over missing possible opportunities to stop the attack on a synagogue in Manchester last year the attacker jihad Alshami was shot dead by police in October at the Heaton Park synagogue
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 4:25-4:35
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 9:05-9:11
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 9:11-9:20
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 9:11-9:20
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 9:21-9:33
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 9:21-9:33
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Charged quote Mother and daughter die in sea off Essex beach, boy critical
Sean what more is known about exactly what happened? Good afternoon, lots of those details still emerging here What we do know is not only is this a community tragedy But it's also one of community strength because it wasn't just emergency services who responded To the tragedy that was unfolding in front of them. It was around about 5 30
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 13:20-13:23
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Charged quote Mother and daughter die in sea off Essex beach, boy critical
Good afternoon, lots of those details still emerging here What we do know is not only is this a community tragedy But it's also one of community strength because it wasn't just emergency services who responded To the tragedy that was unfolding in front of them. It was around about 5 30 Yesterday when in the evening went over to my right around six people found themselves in trouble
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 13:23-13:29
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Charged quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
Glasgow stepped in to take over as hosts when the Australian state of Victoria pulled out two years ago. Here's Andy Swiss The time for training is nearly over for thousands of athletes The countdown is complete to a Commonwealth Games some feared might never happen This was the end of the Birmingham games four years ago when they handed over to Victoria in Australia
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 27:38-27:43
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Contested quote 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow with scaled-down event
The Empire Games opens with pump ceremony color and cheering But it's something which began nearly a century ago as the Empire Games still relevant Well organizers say Glasgow's leaner event can be a model for the future Why does the Commonwealth Games still matter do you think no the Commonwealth Games still matters because first of all
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 29:34-29:39
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Charged quote Sky News investigation finds US responsible for Iran school bombing
It was but not nowadays the place of the Army and everything that was near here is changed many years ago Here grief has become routine Siblings growing up beside the graves of brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short Masumi lost her nine-year-old daughter satayesh in the attack Boy Like many of the parents here her grief has become intertwined with anger
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 35:03-35:05
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Charged quote Sky News investigation finds US responsible for Iran school bombing
Army and everything that was near here is changed many years ago Here grief has become routine Siblings growing up beside the graves of brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short Masumi lost her nine-year-old daughter satayesh in the attack Boy Like many of the parents here her grief has become intertwined with anger
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 35:07-35:11
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Charged quote Sky News investigation finds US responsible for Iran school bombing
Boy Like many of the parents here her grief has become intertwined with anger In a country deeply divided over its authoritarian leadership the strike on this school united many in Greece a Stark reminder that every war brings with it a devastating human cost Nawal al-Maghafi BBC News, Minnab, Southern Iran
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 35:40-35:47
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Charged quote Sky News investigation finds US responsible for Iran school bombing
Like many of the parents here her grief has become intertwined with anger In a country deeply divided over its authoritarian leadership the strike on this school united many in Greece a Stark reminder that every war brings with it a devastating human cost Nawal al-Maghafi BBC News, Minnab, Southern Iran
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 35:48-35:52
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Claim Andy Burnham opens new Number 10 North offices in Manchester
A 20% cut in business rates for hospitality venues in England will take effect from April next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 23 July 2026, 36:21-36:34
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