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BBC One — BBC News and Weather
Friday 7 August 2026 · 22:00 BST · 30m · 10 stories · 12 annotated moments · 28 of 30 min on news stories (94%)
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The lead story concerned the conviction of Simon Levy, a 40-year-old serial sex offender, for murdering two women and violently raping a third in London, with police admitting failings after he was downgraded to medium risk and released without charge following an earlier murder. In Thailand, at least seven people were killed and 23 injured when a 14-year-old student opened fire at his school near Bangkok, shooting teachers and pupils before turning the gun on himself.
Counter-terrorism police reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary in London linked to the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious head injuries; a man has been charged with her murder. A US court ordered President Trump to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling it needed congressional approval. The University of Cambridge announced a review of senior academic appointments after the resignation of Professor Jason Arday amid allegations of plagiarism and exaggeration. The detective who led the investigation into PC Andrew Harper's death said his killers should not be eligible for early release under a government scheme to ease prison overcrowding. FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a stake in the World Cup failed. BBC analysis found Russia is systematically seizing thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine, with over 14,000 properties in Mariupol alone. In Clacton, a record 34 candidates are standing in a by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation amid scrutiny of his finances.
British music producer William Orbit, known for Madonna's Ray of Light album, died at 69. The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta opened with mass ascents and a night glow, with dozens of balloons filling the skies.
- 0:10 Story begins Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
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- 9:29
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
Counter-terrorism police reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary linked to Ann Widdecombe's death.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 9:29-9:39
- 9:52
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
No arrests were made in the original burglary investigation.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 9:52-10:06
- 10:07
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
A new line of inquiry was identified in the reopened attempted burglary investigation.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 10:07-10:17
- 10:40
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
Joshua Kerry was charged with Ann Widdecombe's murder; a provisional trial date was set for June next year.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 10:40-10:53
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
to opposition politicians here at Westminster think the government has got the balance on this one wrong. Nick, thanks very much. Nick Eardley. The embattled head of world football Gianni Infantino is tonight in Colombia where he's ignored questions from journalists. Infantino, will you resign after your plan to sell off part of FIFA failed?
BBC ONE West, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 19:51-19:55
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
FIFA President Infantino called an emergency meeting of senior FIFA leaders in Morocco following criticism of the scrapped World Cup investment plan.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 19:51-19:58
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
where he's ignored questions from journalists. Infantino, will you resign after your plan to sell off part of FIFA failed? The FIFA president who's faced huge criticism of his now abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private equity is attending the inauguration of the new Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espailla.
BBC ONE West, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 20:04-20:08
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Charged quote European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
to sell off a stake in the World Cup to private equity is attending the inauguration of the new Colombian president, Abelardo de la Espailla. Norway today added to the calls for Gianni Infantino to resign although Mexico and Argentina gave him their backing. Now let's find out what is coming up shortly on Newsnight.
BBC ONE West, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 20:18-20:21
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Claim European federations seek to oust FIFA president Infantino
Several CONCACAF nations, including Colombia, Mexico and Argentina, expressed support for Infantino.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 20:18-20:25
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- 21:31
Claim Russia seizes tens of thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine
Most of the property seizures are in Mariupol, which is in illegally annexed territory.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 21:31-21:36
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Claim Russia seizes tens of thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine
At least 14,000 homes in Mariupol have been labelled ownerless and are being seized.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 21:59-22:07
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Claim Russia seizes tens of thousands of homes in occupied Ukraine
The scheme has the personal endorsement of President Putin.
BBC ONE WestHD, BBC News and Weather, 7 August 2026, 23:46-23:49
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