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5 News at Lunchtime
Thursday 20 August 2026 · 12:45 BST · 5m · 5 stories · 9 annotated moments · 2 of 5 min on news stories (30%)
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A man lied to staff to get a key card into a guest's room, and the budget hotel chain said keeping guests safe remains its top priority. A school attended by a 14-year-old girl who died alongside her father and mother after getting into difficulty in water off Shoreham paid tribute to her, describing her as a sweet girl well-liked by staff and students. The train that derailed near Lewes last week has been winched from the track; around 150 people were on board and 30 were treated for injuries, with an initial report pointing to a track irregularity, and the line will be closed for at least another week.
A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 14 people in Kiev, with the Ukrainian president saying around 40 people were wounded and 28 places across the country were targeted, as Kiev has been hit in recent weeks. The Prime Minister wants to crack down on waste dumps, with Andy Burnham saying they have blighted communities and gangs profiting from illegal waste will face increased fines and could have their cash, cars, and homes seized. Thousands of students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland have received GCSE results, with the overall pass rate falling slightly for the fifth year in a row but the proportion of top grades up slightly to 22% this year.
- 0:09 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
- 0:18
Claim Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
Three members of the same family, a man, a woman and a teenage girl, died, and a child was taken to hospital.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 0:18-0:25
- 0:33
- 0:33
Claim Track defect found as Lewes train derailment recovery begins
The derailed train was winched off the track.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 0:33-0:42
- 0:48
- 0:52
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 0:52-0:56
- 0:52
Claim Drone attacks on Russian oil facilities cause Moscow fuel shortages
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv killed two people and wounded six.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 0:52-1:06
- 1:09
- 1:09
Claim PM raises waste crime fines to £5,000 in crackdown on illegal dumping
The government announced a crackdown on waste crime, including more Environment Agency offices, drones, and three additional sites to be cleared.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 1:09-1:23
- 1:18
Claim PM raises waste crime fines to £5,000 in crackdown on illegal dumping
New powers allow police and the National Crime Agency to seize criminals' assets more quickly.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 1:18-1:23
- 1:23
- 1:27
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
The overall pass rate for GCSEs fell slightly for the fifth consecutive year.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 1:27-1:36
- 1:31
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
The proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades rose compared with last year.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 1:31-1:36
- 1:36
Claim Exam results show top grades rising but regional gaps widen
Students in Scotland received their GCSE results two weeks before those in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Channel 5, 5 News at Lunchtime, 20 August 2026, 1:36-1:39
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