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BBC One — BBC News and Weather
Sunday 2 August 2026 · 22:00 BST · 25m · 8 stories · 3 annotated moments · 20 of 25 min on news stories (79%)
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Two people died after two helicopters collided midair in Greece while responding to wildfires near Athens; a British pilot survived. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, visiting Dover, pledged to be relentless in tackling small boat crossings, noting crossings are down 43% compared to last year. The National Farmers Union warned of possible food shortages and price rises due to drought conditions, with heat health alerts issued across England.
In other news, a man admitted killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens. Iran said it is close to a deal with Oman on managing Strait of Hormuz traffic. At least five people died and dozens are missing after a ferry fire in Indonesia. Three people died in a bomb blast at a Moscow restaurant, with suspicions linking it to the Ukraine war. Russian officials reported eight killed in Ukrainian attacks. A vigil marked the 40th anniversary of the murder of Diane Sindel, whose killer has never been caught. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is fighting for his job after backlash over plans to sell World Cup stakes; the proposal was withdrawn. Actor Vincent Pastore, known for The Sopranos, died at 80. The Commonwealth Games closed in Glasgow, with questions about their future.
- 1:13 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
- 3:51 Story begins PM Burnham pledges to tackle small boat crossings
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Claim Murder investigation after man shot dead at traveller site near Cricklade
A man in his 30s was shot dead at a traveller site near Cricklade; a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s were arrested for firearm possession and assisting an offender.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 2 August 2026, 24:33-24:38
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Claim Murder investigation after man shot dead at traveller site near Cricklade
A man in his 30s was shot dead at a traveller site near Cricklade; a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s were arrested for firearm possession and assisting an offender.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 2 August 2026, 24:39-24:46
- 24:39
Claim Murder investigation after man shot dead at traveller site near Cricklade
A man in his 30s was shot dead at a traveller site near Cricklade; a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s were arrested for firearm possession and assisting an offender.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 2 August 2026, 24:39-24:52
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