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BBC News at One including...
Wednesday 26 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 36 of 60 min on news stories (60%)
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The broadcast leads with the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at the age of 80, featuring tributes from musicians including Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney, and a look at her life, career, and philanthropic work, particularly her Imagination Library literacy programme. It then reports that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK with their children, planning to base themselves in the Cotswolds, and covers a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border that has killed 19 people and left hundreds missing, including at least 12 British nationals, as well as a hospital fire in Islamabad that killed 14 newborn babies and prompted an investigation.
The programme also reports that energy bills will rise by 4% from October under the new price cap, adding about £60 a year for typical households. Other stories include Raheem Sterling being charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide, the CIA director holding talks with Russian intelligence officials, an investigation into a former chief constable for gross misconduct, and an inquest into the death of Professor Jason Arday. It also covers new analysis suggesting nicotine vapes are more effective than patches or gum for quitting smoking, and briefly mentions the shortlist for the wildlife photographer of the year competition.
- 2:37 Story begins Dolly Parton dies at age 80
- 6:18
Claim Dolly Parton dies at age 80
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 6:18-6:23
- 11:06
- 11:39
Claim Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to UK with children
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children returned to the UK, landing at Birmingham Airport without police protection.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 11:39-11:42
- 11:54
Claim Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to UK with children
The family will base themselves at a private property in the Cotswolds.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 11:54-12:03
- 12:10
Claim Duke and Duchess of Sussex return to UK with children
The children have been enrolled in new schools for the upcoming term.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 12:10-12:19
- 12:57 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
- 12:57
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
The reported death toll from the floods ranged from 8 to 17.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 12:57-13:02
- 13:00
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
At least 12 British nationals were reported missing.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 13:00-13:02
- 15:18
Claim Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
Nepal's foreign minister suggested the floods, triggered by an avalanche of ice and rock, may have been caused by an earthquake.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 15:18-15:25
- 15:36 Story begins 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
- 16:00
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
Two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 16:00-16:06
- 16:00
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
Two people died in a house fire in Middlesbrough.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 16:00-16:12
- 16:07
Claim 14 newborn babies die in Islamabad hospital fire
A woman is in critical condition in hospital.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 16:07-16:12
- 21:54 Story begins Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
- 23:41
Claim Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
Energy debt has reached a record £6 billion.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 23:41-23:47
- 26:35
Claim Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% for winter
A VAT cut on electricity bills will take effect in October, providing some relief.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 26:35-26:40
- 28:02 Story begins Jason Arday memoir released amid plagiarism row
- 28:59
Claim Jason Arday memoir released amid plagiarism row
Jason Arday was found dead last Friday after denying most of the allegations against him.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 28:59-29:05
- 30:05
- 30:57
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).
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 30:57-31:00
- 31:01
Claim Nicotine vapes more effective for quitting smoking than patches or gum
A review found no evidence of increased serious harm from using vapes to quit smoking.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 26 August 2026, 31:01-31:08
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