Topic Lifecycle: Dormant

This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Wednesday 14 October 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.

Coverage trend (last 30 days)

How much coverage this topic got from each channel over the past month.

On screen

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BBC One, BBC News at One including, 13 October 2026
BBC One, BBC News at One including, 14 October 2026
BBC One, BBC News, 14 October 2026

Recent stories

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Updated Wednesday 14 October 2026

Dormant

Car thefts rise more than 50% in a decade as only 3% end in charges

BBC analysis of Home Office data shows car thefts in England and Wales rose more than 50% over a decade, with just 3% of cases charged.

1 channel

Updated Tuesday 13 October 2026

Dormant

Police warn over rise in car cloning as stolen vehicles get legitimate identities

Police warn that car cloning is rising, with stolen vehicles given legitimate identities, leaving victims facing fines, penalty points and criminal investigations.

1 channel

Updated Sunday 2 August 2026

Dormant

Police warn about criminal gangs stripping cars for parts in West Midlands

Police in the West Midlands have issued a warning about criminal gangs stripping cars for parts, urging vehicle owners to take precautions.

2 channels

What was reported

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Timeline

Where this topic appeared. Cells show coverage time and are darker when there was more coverage.

Date Channel 5 BBC News BBC One BBC Two Channel 4 GB News ITV Sky News
Wednesday 14 October 2026 —— 6m 36s 6.5% —————
Tuesday 13 October 2026 —— 4m 3s 4.1% —————
Sunday 2 August 2026 — 2m 14s 2.2% ——————