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5 News at Lunchtime
Monday 17 August 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 1 of 5 min on news stories (28%)
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The minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as the chief of staff to US President Donald Trump. It is understood no significant messages were exchanged, and the texts were quickly reported to appropriate authorities once deemed suspicious. Downing Street declined to comment.
A murder investigation is underway after the death of a man bitten by a dog in West Yorkshire. Police were called to an altercation on a footpath in Wakefield on Saturday. A 55-year-old man was bitten and later died in hospital. Another 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
US actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at age 36. Her father described her as an incredible light and a force of nature. The cause of death has not been revealed.
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:00-0:09
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:05-0:14
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:05-0:14
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:05-0:17
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:09-0:17
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:09-0:17
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Claim Andy Burnham exchanges messages with fake Trump chief of staff
Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump's chief of staff, but no significant messages were exchanged and the matter was reported to authorities.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:09-0:17
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
A 55-year-old man died following a dog attack in Wakefield, and a murder inquiry was launched.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:25-0:35
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
A 55-year-old man died following a dog attack in Wakefield, and a murder inquiry was launched.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:30-0:40
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
A 55-year-old man died following a dog attack in Wakefield, and a murder inquiry was launched.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:30-0:40
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:35-0:46
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:35-0:46
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:35-0:46
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Claim Wakefield dog attack death: police given more time to question suspect
Another man was arrested on suspicion of murder and being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 0:35-0:46
- 0:46 Story begins Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, tributes pour in
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Claim Dina Asher-Smith targets Olympic gold after European record haul
Amy Hunt won four gold medals at a single European Championships, a first for the sport.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 17 August 2026, 1:10-1:20
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