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Mornings with Jones and Melbourne
Saturday 29 August 2026 · 06:00 BST · 30m · 4 stories · 11 annotated moments · 24 of 30 min on news stories (81%)
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The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to over 600, with nearly 2,500 still missing, including 33 British nationals. Rescue operations continue, with a British rapid response team due in Kathmandu, as the Nepalese government appeals for technical expertise. Satellite imagery shows the scale of destruction, and authorities are monitoring a barrier lake that risks further flooding.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK six years after moving to California, with public opinion divided and security arrangements unresolved. Separately, a man died and six others were injured after a large sign fell at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex, leading to the closure of the entire event. Campaigners have warned that all of Britain's rivers are polluted, with the Environment Agency facing calls for more action amid investigations into water companies.
- 0:11 Story begins Nepal and Tibet flash floods kill over 700
- 14:48
- 16:14
Claim Sussexes arrive in UK with children to start new life
Polls showed 57% of people did not care about the return of Harry and Meghan, and approval ratings were negative.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 16:14-16:20
- 16:21
Claim Sussexes arrive in UK with children to start new life
Polls showed 57% of people did not care about the return of Harry and Meghan, and approval ratings were negative.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 16:21-16:27
- 18:10
- 18:32
Claim Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Six people were injured when a sign fell at a festival.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 18:32-18:40
- 18:32
Claim Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
A 41-year-old man from Eastbourne died in the incident.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 18:32-18:34
- 19:02
Claim Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
The festival event was closed after the sign fell.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 19:02-19:06
- 19:21
Charged quote Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
They say the Big Church Festival is about bringing people together Tonight that community is grieving Right now our focus is on those directly affected by what happened today We are heartbroken People have been asked to leave by midday today And police who first initially arrived yesterday afternoon remain at the scene
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 19:21-19:22
- 19:36
Charged quote Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
And police who first initially arrived yesterday afternoon remain at the scene There's also a statement from Detective Chief Superintendent Richard McDonagh Who says this is a tragic incident And our thoughts go out to the man's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time I recognise the immense distress this will have caused people at the festival
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 19:36-19:38
- 19:43
Charged quote Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Who says this is a tragic incident And our thoughts go out to the man's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time I recognise the immense distress this will have caused people at the festival And we're working with a number of partners as we seek to establish exactly what happened We know there are thousands of people at the festival
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 19:43-19:46
- 20:06
Claim Man dies after sign collapse at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Police asked witnesses to call 101 quoting Operation Igloo.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 20:06-20:14
- 20:16 ~3 min without annotations
- 23:23
- 25:31
Claim Campaigners say all UK rivers are polluted and swimmers face health risks
The Environment Agency launched nearly 100 criminal investigations into water companies between April 2025 and April 2026.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 25:31-25:41
- 25:42
Claim Campaigners say all UK rivers are polluted and swimmers face health risks
River Action stated that all rivers in the UK are polluted.
Sky News, Mornings with Jones and Melbourne, 29 August 2026, 25:42-25:47
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