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BBC News at One including...
Friday 28 August 2026 · 13:00 BST · 1h · 14 stories · 15 annotated moments · 47 of 60 min on news stories (78%)
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Flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed more than 500 people, with hundreds still missing. Rescue efforts continue after a brief halt over fears of a barrier lake bursting, and British nationals are among the missing. The UK has pledged £5 million in aid, and the Red Cross reports 90,000 affected.
In County Durham, cars were set alight at a vigil for a victim of the A66 crash, prompting an extra 200 police officers. Military veterans are being ordered to repay pension overpayments due to a clerical error, leaving many in financial distress. A police officer exposed as a serial rapist had passed vetting despite prior reports, and the NHS Alliance warned of chaos in ADHD and autism care. Homes in Clackmannanshire are to be demolished due to mining-related ground movement, the Green Party called for a moratorium on new AI data centres, and new consumer protections against cowboy builders were announced.
Tributes were paid to Norway's King Harald, who died at 89. In the US, a jury is deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of murdering her three children. The Pet Shop Boys released a musical biography of Alan Turing, and the Special Olympics National Games began in Birmingham. In the West, Southwestern Ambulance urged people to think before calling 999, and special matting was installed on a beach for wheelchair users.
- 0:11 Story begins Nepal and Tibet earthquake death toll rises to 750
- 11:40 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
- 12:57
Contested quote Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
Including a house fire which killed an auntie and her seven-year-old niece and as well yesterday what appears to be an attempt To ram a house using a car now The police say they aren't ruling out links between all of these events and say that they're Investigating where the organized crime has played a part in all of it
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 12:57-13:01
- 13:19
Charged quote Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
There's been no confirmation or comment from any of the forces about what happened last night in that fields in County Durham But local MPs have started to come out and condemn the actions In fact, Andy McDonald has said that the week's events have been like terrorism and that people here are scared to lose their homes and a Turley
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 13:19-13:26
- 13:19
Charged quote Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
But local MPs have started to come out and condemn the actions In fact, Andy McDonald has said that the week's events have been like terrorism and that people here are scared to lose their homes and a Turley Has also said that she believes the council and the police should be allowed to use their full force to protect communities
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- 21:39 Story begins NHS warns ADHD and autism care at risk of chaos
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- 28:10
Charged quote Voluntary cowboy builder scheme launches but critics say it won't stop rogue traders
So you your balance on your account now is 24 pounds Seen here withdrawing money from an ATM The 90 year old man was exploited by rogue traders Danny George Quinn and Danny Joe Quinn Who demanded 10,000 pounds for non-existent roof repairs? They were given prison sentences earlier this month for fraud
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 28:10-28:17
- 29:01
Contested quote Voluntary cowboy builder scheme launches but critics say it won't stop rogue traders
So it's a significant amount of money So we want to act quickly and get support to people as soon as possible Of course if it was compulsory that will take a little bit more time and for us to develop and to work to However, we are going to be watching this really closely in terms of the uptake and the impact that it has in the sector
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 29:01-29:06
- 29:18
Contested quote Voluntary cowboy builder scheme launches but critics say it won't stop rogue traders
And of course the difference that will commit to people's lives But will these measures be enough to stop people being ripped off? I don't think they're going to stop the bad actors operating and I don't think they're going to stop those that are trying to fraud people by pretending they can do the works or do the works at good standards and so
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 29:18-29:22
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- 30:24
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
King Harald of Norway died at age 89 after being hospitalized; he had reigned for 35 years.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 30:24-30:31
- 30:24
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
King Harald of Norway died at age 89 after being hospitalized; he had reigned for 35 years.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 30:24-30:31
- 30:38
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
Thousands of people queued to lay flowers and cannons fired in tribute in Oslo.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 30:38-30:55
- 30:38
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
Thousands of people queued to lay flowers and cannons fired in tribute in Oslo.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 30:38-30:46
- 31:27
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
Harald married commoner Sonja after dating secretly for almost a decade.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 31:27-31:40
- 31:27
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
Harald married commoner Sonja after dating secretly for almost a decade.
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- 32:17
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
King Charles sent condolences to the Norwegian royal family.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 32:17-32:25
- 32:49
Claim King Harald V of Norway dies, King Haakon VIII succeeds
Marius Borg Høiby was convicted of rape and is appealing.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 32:49-32:56
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Claim Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy triple murder trial
The defence argued that Lindsay Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
BBC One, BBC News at One including..., 28 August 2026, 36:07-36:12
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- 52:39 Story begins Special Olympics National Games open in Birmingham
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