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Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 14 stories · 15 annotated moments · 49 of 60 min on news stories (82%)
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The broadcast's lead story covered changes to the early prisoner release scheme in England and Wales, with rapists and serious child sex offenders now excluded, but some killers, including two involved in the death of PC Andrew Harper, still eligible. The mother of PC Harper expressed devastation, while the government defended the decision as necessary to avoid prison overcrowding. Political reactions from the Conservatives and Reform UK were reported. Other national news included the rescue of 157 migrants after their boat caught fire in the English Channel, the arrest of a 26-year-old charity worker in Greece over the death of a Scottish woman found in a suitcase, and a legal ruling allowing the construction of a second runway at London Gatwick. BP's profits more than doubled to £6.6 billion, six white-tailed eagles were released in Exmoor, and a study suggested up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of breast cancer are missed by current NHS screening. Ukraine carried out drone strikes on Russian logistics and oil infrastructure, while Russian bombs killed two children and an elderly woman in Sumi. EU interior ministers held emergency talks on migrant arrivals in Ceuta, police forces across the UK seized a record number of illegal e-bikes, and Scotland's exam pass rates rose across the board. A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, 25 US states sued to block new tariffs, three lions died from heat stress at a Tokyo zoo, and swimmer Archie Goodburn made an emotional appeal for better brain cancer treatments.
In regional news for the West, Wiltshire police continued to search for a third suspect after a fatal shooting at a traveller site near Cricklade. Campsite owners in Somerset reported mixed fortunes due to hot weather, with some bookings down. Bath received over £7 million from the National Lottery to reopen its fashion museum. A rewilding project near Bruton saw bird species increase from 67 to 94 and a family of beavers establish a pond. A barber who offers free haircuts to homeless people was featured, and 97-year-old Betty Bromage prepared to complete her sixth wing walk in aid of a stroke unit. Gardeners and nurseries in Shropshire described challenging conditions due to drought, with some plants dying and sales declining.
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Charged quote Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
who died while on duty in Berkshire seven years ago, said she was devastated that his killers are still due to be released. Here's our home and legal correspondent, Dominic Casciani. A prison system that's been buckling at the seams, now a huge political choice for PM Andy Burnham. In 2024, the new Labour government was forced
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 3:05-3:08
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Rapists will be banned from early prison release under a new scheme.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 3:47-3:56
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Charged quote Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
but they shouldn't have been considered, quite honestly, they shouldn't have been considered in the first place for early release. I mean, what sort of society are we going to be living in if that's the standards we're keeping? Debbie Adlam is right to say that it shouldn't have to be her family's that's impacted in order for there to be
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 4:37-4:42
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Rapists will be banned from early prison release under a new scheme.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 5:09-5:15
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Rapists will be banned from early prison release under a new scheme.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 5:15-5:25
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Charged quote Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
if they would be impacted by the early release scheme. Since the news broke for them mid-June that the offender in their case could be released early, it has sent them into such a state of shock, it's re-traumatised them, and for many it feels like an injustice. So unfortunately we will hear from more and more victims and families
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 5:40-5:46
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Charged quote Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Since the news broke for them mid-June that the offender in their case could be released early, it has sent them into such a state of shock, it's re-traumatised them, and for many it feels like an injustice. So unfortunately we will hear from more and more victims and families over the coming months as the reality hits
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 5:46-5:49
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A small boat carrying migrants caught fire in the English Channel; 157 people were rescued and returned to France.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 8:21-8:30
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A small boat carrying migrants caught fire in the English Channel; 157 people were rescued and returned to France.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 8:24-8:30
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A small boat carrying migrants caught fire in the English Channel; 157 people were rescued and returned to France.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 9:34-9:39
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Claim Man charged in Greece over murder of British aid worker Elizabeth Jane Ross
A 26-year-old man from Afghanistan was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery and violation of weapons law; police used video footage to identify him.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 10:07-10:16
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Claim Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
Current breast cancer screening could miss 95% of high-risk women under 50.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 12:39-12:49
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Charged quote Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
and had no history of the disease in her family. But then she noticed a lump and other changes to her breasts, and that's when she went to see her GP. It was quite scary, to be honest, because at that age, you don't know anybody that age. And when I did speak to people, they'd be a lot older, like 30-plus, 40-plus,
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 13:14-13:16
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Charged quote Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
because at that age, you don't know anybody that age. And when I did speak to people, they'd be a lot older, like 30-plus, 40-plus, and being so young and going to a GP is scary, right? So I just want to advocate for girls that it's not really scary, and I'm now six years ahead. I'm still here, and I'm still winning.
BBC ONE West, BBC News at One including..., 4 August 2026, 13:27-13:31
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Charged quote Breast cancer screening may miss 95% of high-risk women under 50
and being so young and going to a GP is scary, right? So I just want to advocate for girls that it's not really scary, and I'm now six years ahead. I'm still here, and I'm still winning. Women under 50 are generally only screened for breast cancer if there is a very strong family history of the disease.
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