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A domestic-led bulletin led by Sir Mark Rowley's call to replace the 43 police forces in England and Wales with eight to ten regional units, the longest item at five minutes and forty-two seconds. Russell Brand's conviction and custody, with the Met commissioner expecting more accusers, took three minutes and forty-five seconds. The rest mixed courts, Scottish Bonfire Night disorder, international stories, sport, remembrance and regional features.

Running order

1:55 Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10 · 5m 42s
Sir Mark Rowley said the 43 forces cannot keep pace with organised crime, cyber attacks and online abuse, proposing eight to ten regional units and a national service.
7:37 Met Commissioner expects more Russell Brand accusers · 3m 45s
Sir Mark Rowley said he expected more allegations against Russell Brand, who was in custody after convictions for rape and three sexual assaults and faces sentencing on Monday.
11:26 US tech shares steady after global sell-off over AI and data centres · 1m 45s
Tech shares fell after Democrat campaigns promised stricter AI regulation, with the Nasdaq down 5.5 per cent and the FTSE 100 about 2 per cent lower.
13:12 Employers to be legally required to publish salary ranges in job adverts · 2m 5s
Andy Burnham urged employers to publish salary ranges voluntarily before the law requires it, saying transparency would help close the gender pay gap and reduce youth unemployment.
16:05 Zack Hughes jailed for at least 20 years for murdering pregnant Sarah Montgomery · 1m 51s
Zack Hughes was jailed for at least 20 years for murdering Sarah Montgomery, 27 and 32 weeks pregnant, striking her at least 59 times in her Donaghadee home.
19:18 Anthony Williams trial: train worker says he was terrorised by knife attacker · 1m 46s
Anthony Williams's trial heard how LNER crew member Amir Zatuni tried to fend him off with a frying pan and suffered punctured lungs, while Williams denies 14 attempted murders.
21:05 No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms · 1m 47s
Bomb threats disrupted European flights for a third time this week and led to the evacuation of Irish broadcaster RTÉ, with no explosives found so far.
22:53 Childminder Amanda Mathewson jailed for two years over Fife neglect · 1m 39s
Amanda Mathewson was jailed for two years after admitting neglect when children were found alone at her Fife home, including infants strapped into a pushchair.
24:34 Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews · 3m 5s
Police Scotland made seven arrests after Bonfire Night disorder in Glasgow and Edinburgh, where a police van was set alight and firefighters were attacked.
27:42 Tuchel names Jude and Jobe Bellingham in England squad but omits Cole Palmer · 1m 56s
Thomas Tuchel called up brothers Jude and Jobe Bellingham together for the first time but left out Cole Palmer, saying Palmer had missed too many chances to impress.
31:10 WWII veterans share Normandy memories with Churchill's great-great-grandson · 4m 54s
Richard Brock, 102, and Stewart Taylor, 103, told Alexander Churchill, Sir Winston's 12-year-old great-great-grandson, about Normandy, Belsen and lost comrades, urging his generation to talk peace not war.
36:28 Two Gloucester schools in lockdown as armed police search for suspects · 1m 15s
St Peter's High School and Willow Primary Academy in Gloucester were locked down after a boy was injured and a man was seen with a blade on Chalford Road.
38:31 Final preparations under way for Bridgwater Carnival · 3m
Up to 150,000 spectators were expected at Bridgwater Carnival, where clubs made final preparations for illuminated carts, including a Greatest Showman-themed entry.
42:05 Wiltshire teenager Izzy selected for 2026 Children in Need choir · 2m 45s
Izzy, a 14-year-old from West Lavington with cerebral palsy, was selected for the 2026 Children in Need choir and said music takes him to a different place.
46:12 Relatives criticise Andalusia for blocking wildfire deaths inquiry · 3m 27s
Relatives of British victims of the Bédar wildfires said they were disgusted that Andalusia blocked an open inquiry and criticised Spanish authorities' handling of remains and evacuation warnings.
50:08 Worms creator Andy Davidson reflects on 70 million sales · 4m 10s
Andy Davidson said Worms began as a calculator game and was banned at Bournemouth School before selling 70 million copies across all formats over 30 years.

On air

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3:13

Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner
10:11

Katherine Ryan, the comedian
14:05

Andy Burnham, the prime minister
17:04

Sarah Montgomery, 27 years old and 32 weeks pregnant
20:30

Samir Zitouni, lner crew member
31:39

Alexander Churchill, 12 year old, great-great-grandson of Sir Winston Churchill
31:51

Richard Brock, young soldier with the first battalion of the east lancashire regiment
32:08

Sir Winston Churchill
33:02

Stewart Taylor, 103 year old, served with the raf
51:16

Andy Davidson, young andy Davidson
52:50

John Pakeman, andy's art teacher

1:55
Story begins Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10
3:01

Claim Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10

Rowley warned that policing faces failure without sweeping changes and said the choice was reform or fewer officers on the beat.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 3:01-3:12
3:30

Claim Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10

Rowley said the current 43 forces were overstretched and struggling to keep pace with sophisticated criminals.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 3:30-3:36
3:37

Claim Sir Mark Rowley backs plan to cut police forces to eight to 10

Rowley backed plans to cut police forces from 43 to as few as eight super forces with a new national police service, as part of urgent reforms in England and Wales.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 3:37-3:46
7:37
Story begins Met Commissioner expects more Russell Brand accusers
7:37

Claim Met Commissioner expects more Russell Brand accusers

Sir Mark Rowley said he would not be surprised if further allegations were made against Russell Brand.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 7:37-7:47
7:47

Claim Met Commissioner expects more Russell Brand accusers

Russell Brand was convicted at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with the rape relating to a young fan after a 2009 show.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 7:47-7:54
11:26
Story begins US tech shares steady after global sell-off over AI and data centres
11:26

Claim US tech shares steady after global sell-off over AI and data centres

Many midterm candidates campaigned for tougher regulation of AI companies and their data centres.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 11:26-11:40
12:32

Claim US tech shares steady after global sell-off over AI and data centres

Many midterm candidates campaigned for tougher regulation of AI companies and their data centres.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 12:32-12:44
13:12
Story begins Employers to be legally required to publish salary ranges in job adverts
13:12

Claim Employers to be legally required to publish salary ranges in job adverts

The government announced plans to require employers to publish salaries on job adverts.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 13:12-13:18
16:05
Story begins Zack Hughes jailed for at least 20 years for murdering pregnant Sarah Montgomery
19:18
Story begins Anthony Williams trial: train worker says he was terrorised by knife attacker
21:05
Story begins No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms
21:05

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

A series of hoax threats disrupted almost 30 flights.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 21:05-21:10
21:48

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

Military aircraft escorted several flights to the ground in France, Italy and Bulgaria, with some aircraft still in the air at the time.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 21:48-21:54
22:11

Claim No explosives found as hoax bomb threats hit European flights and newsrooms

A BBC security correspondent reported a possible link to a Russian group called Mushkoi Lejon while noting that the evidence was unclear.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 22:11-22:18
22:53
Story begins Childminder Amanda Mathewson jailed for two years over Fife neglect
22:53

Claim Childminder Amanda Mathewson jailed for two years over Fife neglect

A childminder was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting wilful neglect and abandonment of children in her care.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 22:53-23:06
22:53

Claim Childminder Amanda Mathewson jailed for two years over Fife neglect

Amanda Mathewson, 55, looked after more children than permitted, with 27 found at her home in Fife.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 22:53-22:59
24:34
Story begins Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews
24:48

Claim Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews

Seven arrests followed Bonfire Night violence in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 24:48-24:56
25:00

Claim Seven arrested after Bonfire Night attacks on Scottish emergency crews

During Bonfire Night disturbances, a police vehicle was set on fire and fireworks were thrown at emergency service vehicles, crews and members of the public.

BBC One, BBC News at One including, 6 November 2026, 25:00-25:11
27:42
Story begins Tuchel names Jude and Jobe Bellingham in England squad but omits Cole Palmer
31:10
Story begins WWII veterans share Normandy memories with Churchill's great-great-grandson
36:28
Story begins Two Gloucester schools in lockdown as armed police search for suspects
38:31
Story begins Final preparations under way for Bridgwater Carnival
42:05
Story begins Wiltshire teenager Izzy selected for 2026 Children in Need choir
46:12
Story begins Relatives criticise Andalusia for blocking wildfire deaths inquiry
50:08
Story begins Worms creator Andy Davidson reflects on 70 million sales
54:18
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