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BBC One — BBC News
Sunday 2 August 2026 · 17:35 BST · 15m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 13 of 15 min on news stories (84%)
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Two helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires near Porto Germeno, west of Athens; the crew of one was found safe, search continues for the other. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, during a visit to Dover, pledged to be relentless in tackling small boat crossings, noting that crossings are down significantly compared to last year but said he is not complacent. The National Farmers Union president warned of possible food shortages and price rises due to drought conditions; half of England and all of Wales are in drought, and heat health alerts have been issued, with amber alerts expected in some areas.
In Greece, a man admitted killing Scottish woman Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens. At least five people died and dozens are missing after a ferry fire in Indonesia. Donald Trump said he called off planned military strikes on Iran, subject to a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear threat; Iran denied requesting talks. In Moscow, three people died and 21 were injured in a bomb blast at an Italian restaurant; authorities called it a brutal act of terror, and many Muscovites suspect a link to the war in Ukraine. A vigil was held for Diane Sindel, murdered 40 years ago in Birkenhead; a man was wrongly convicted and spent 38 years in jail, and police are renewing appeals.
On the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Emma Finucane of Wales won her fourth gold medal in track cycling, in the Keirin, becoming the first Welshwoman to win four golds at a single Games. In local news, three people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack on three Filipino cargo ship workers who docked at Avonmouth; one victim is in critical condition.
- 1:32 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
- 1:32
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:32-1:39
- 1:52
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:52-1:59
- 1:52
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires; the crew of one was located safe, the other is still being searched for.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 1:52-1:59
- 2:28
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
Strong winds are hampering containment efforts.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 2:28-2:33
- 3:19
Claim Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
The Prime Minister warned of extremely difficult days ahead.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 3:19-3:23
- 3:26 Story begins PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
- 3:31
Claim PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
Crossings are down by about 45% compared to the same time last year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 3:31-3:44
- 5:22
- 5:53
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Drought was declared in more than half of England along with parts of Wales.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 5:53-5:57
- 5:53
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Drought was declared in more than half of England along with parts of Wales.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 5:53-5:57
- 5:57
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Farmers have had to harvest early due to drought conditions.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 5:57-6:01
- 6:44
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
A major incident was declared in Suffolk after a large wildfire broke out on heathland.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 6:44-6:52
- 6:57
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Amber heat health alerts will be active across all of England except the northeast.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 6:57-7:02
- 6:57
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Amber heat health alerts will be active across all of England except the northeast.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 6:57-7:02
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- 10:34
Claim Explosion at Moscow restaurant kills three, woman attempted to bring bomb
An explosion killed three people and wounded others.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 10:34-10:42
- 11:14
Claim Explosion at Moscow restaurant kills three, woman attempted to bring bomb
Moscow's mayor described the blast as a brutal act of terror.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 11:14-11:19
- 12:41
- 12:50
Claim Vigil held for 40th anniversary of Diane Sindel murder, police renew appeal
Diane Sindel was raped and killed in Birkenhead in August 1986; Peter Sullivan was wrongly convicted and spent 38 years in jail; new DNA tests exonerated him.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News, 2 August 2026, 12:50-12:55
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