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Thursday 15 October 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 16 stories · 15 annotated moments · 51 of 60 min on news stories (85%)
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Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two women when they were children; the judge said he had shown no remorse and had doubled down on his denials. The government promised to speed up treatment for brain cancer patients after the prime minister met swimmer Archie Goodburn, who has incurable brain cancer, with a panel of experts given three months to produce a plan and a new clinical lead for England. An inquest opening heard that the family of William Chapman, killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, had concerns about his mental health care; he had schizophrenia and psychosis and climbed two fences into the enclosure. In the Russell Brand rape trial, the jury will not be shown a TV documentary that a complainant said prompted her to come forward, though jurors will hear about it; Brand denies all charges. At least 34 people were killed when a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan, most thought to be children under 13. The home secretary threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK unless a returns deal was agreed.
Reform UK said there was no room for racism after an undercover investigation showed some councillors and candidates making racist and sexist remarks; Nigel Farage said the party did not have a vetting problem and that future comments could not be vetted, while Labour called the comments extreme racism. Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, according to Moscow officials, as President Zelensky met EU leaders in Brussels amid concerns about his relationship with Donald Trump and about withheld US intelligence and limits on Starlink. New figures showed the UK economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying predictions of a slight shrink; the chancellor said it showed resilience but warned of pressures ahead of the budget. Harry and Meghan carried out their first joint engagements since moving back to the UK, in Nottingham. The SNP launched a campaign for Scottish independence at its Aberdeen conference, and King Charles and Queen Camilla opened the Welsh Parliament's seventh term in Cardiff.
In the West, archaeologists said an excavation near the M5's Junction 10 in Gloucestershire had revealed a site of possible national significance, with evidence from the Palaeolithic to Saxon periods and Roman remains. A severe drought was declared in part of Somerset after low rainfall, with the Wimbleball reservoir on Exmoor at 16% instead of around 75% at that time of year. Police investigating an attempted murder in Cheltenham released CCTV of a jogger who could be a crucial witness and is not a suspect. The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton was to shut at the end of the month after almost 50 years, with financial pressures cited, though talks about reopening were reported. A river in Bibury was to be fenced off to stop visitors paddling, and a blind cocker spaniel in Somerset named Hero had learned to navigate using scent.
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Claim ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
Reform UK said future comments cannot be vetted, especially when someone is entrapped by an undercover reporter.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 16:14-16:29
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Claim ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
Labour condemned the footage as sickening.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 16:41-16:50
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Contested quote ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
referring to black children as animals, another called Asian families absolute parasites. The Labour Party has called the comments examples of extreme racism. Our political correspondent, Damian Grammaticas joins us now. Damian brings us up to date with the latest developments on this story. This was aired by ITV
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 16:45-16:50
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Claim ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
Reform UK said future comments cannot be vetted, especially when someone is entrapped by an undercover reporter.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 18:22-18:36
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Claim ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
All Reform figures caught up in the filming have been suspended or left and are under investigation.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 19:29-19:45
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Claim ITV Exposure uncovers offensive comments by Reform UK figures
All Reform figures caught up in the filming have been suspended or left and are under investigation.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 19:29-19:45
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Claim Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries after truce
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after a pause or truce.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 20:20-20:33
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Claim Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries after truce
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after a pause or truce.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 20:20-20:33
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Claim Harry and Meghan make first joint UK engagement since moving back
The couple are expected to visit three charities in Nottingham, which would be their first joint appearances in England for six years.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 24:49-24:56
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Claim SNP conference and Swinney independence referendum path after Burnham rejection
The SNP launched its biggest campaign for Scottish independence since the 2014 referendum.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 27:55-28:05
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Contested quote SNP conference and Swinney independence referendum path after Burnham rejection
Scottish independence since the referendum more than a decade ago. The party is opening its annual conference in Aberdeen today. And its leader, John Swinney, claims there is a growing consensus that Scotland once again has a right to decide its own future. Let's get the latest from our correspondent, Glenn Campbell, who is there for us now.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 28:01-28:15
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Contested quote SNP conference and Swinney independence referendum path after Burnham rejection
of course the people of Scotland have got the right to express that opinion. There was a moment at Prime Minister's questions where Andy Burnham did appear to acknowledge circumstances in which it would be legitimate for another independence referendum to be considered. He subsequently stepped back from those comments, writing to John
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 29:29-29:44
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Claim SNP conference and Swinney independence referendum path after Burnham rejection
Andy Burnham had effectively turned down a second independence referendum.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 29:40-29:53
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Claim Severe drought declared in parts of southern England as reservoirs run low
Severe drought was declared across parts of six counties in southern England.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 32:47-32:58
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Claim Severe drought declared in parts of southern England as reservoirs run low
Severe drought was declared across parts of six counties in southern England.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 15 October 2026, 32:47-32:54
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