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5 News at Lunchtime
Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (39%)
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The broadcast began with a forecast of a further 9% rise in January. It then reported the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer, with tributes from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, and US President Donald Trump ordering flags to be lowered across America. In Pakistan, a fire at a hospital nursery in Islamabad killed 14 newborn babies after an air conditioning unit exploded in the maternity ward; at least one baby was rescued, and a health minister travelled to the scene to oversee the investigation. Former England footballer Raheem Sterling was charged with dangerous driving after a crash involving a Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in May, along with charges of possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen, with a court appearance scheduled for 15 September.
The heatwave was reported to be over, with thunderstorms and heavy rain bringing new problems, as yellow warnings were in force across much of England and Wales with risks of flash flooding, lightning, and large hail. Experts said vapes are a proven option for quitting smoking, citing the largest review of e-cigarettes which found smokers were 61% more likely to quit using vapes than nicotine gum or patches. The Natural History Museum unveiled 100 winning images from a record 65,000 entries in its wildlife photography competition, with the exhibition opening in London in October.
- 0:05 Story begins Dolly Parton dies at age 80
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Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:05-0:21
- 0:05
Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:05-0:21
- 0:25
Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
American flags were flown at half mast across the US for a week.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:25-0:33
- 0:25
Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
American flags were flown at half mast across the US for a week.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:25-0:33
- 0:33 Story begins 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
- 0:33
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
A fire at a hospital maternity ward killed more than a dozen infants, with 15 newborns on the ward at the time, and reportedly started after an air conditioning compressor exploded.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:33-0:43
- 0:37
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
A fire at a hospital maternity ward killed more than a dozen infants, with 15 newborns on the ward at the time, and reportedly started after an air conditioning compressor exploded.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:37-0:47
- 0:43
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
A health minister travelled to the scene to oversee the investigation
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:43-0:51
- 0:51
- 0:51
Claim Raheem Sterling charged over M3 crash and nitrous oxide offences
Raheem Sterling was charged with dangerous driving following a crash on the M3 in May.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:51-1:00
- 0:55
Claim Raheem Sterling charged over M3 crash and nitrous oxide offences
Raheem Sterling also faces charges of possessing nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 0:55-1:10
- 1:05
Claim Raheem Sterling charged over M3 crash and nitrous oxide offences
Raheem Sterling is due to appear in court on 15 September.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:05-1:10
- 1:10 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
- 1:26
- 1:32
Claim Nicotine vapes more effective for quitting smoking than patches or gum
A review reported higher quit rates among smokers using vapes (10 in 100) than those using nicotine replacement therapies (6 in 100).
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:32-1:41
- 1:32
Claim Nicotine vapes more effective for quitting smoking than patches or gum
A review reported higher quit rates among smokers using vapes (10 in 100) than those using nicotine replacement therapies (6 in 100).
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:32-1:41
- 1:41
- 1:46
Claim Natural History Museum unveils wildlife photography winners
The Natural History Museum unveiled 100 winning images from its photography competition.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:46-1:57
- 1:51
Claim Natural History Museum unveils wildlife photography winners
The competition received a record 65,000 entries.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:51-1:57
- 1:57
Claim Natural History Museum unveils wildlife photography winners
The exhibition opens in London in October.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 26 August 2026, 1:57-2:01
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