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Our flagship, hour-long programme at 5pm is watched on Channel 5 by up to a million viewers, with regular news updates throughout the day.

16/01/2025

It's been nearly one hundred years since Britain's beloved Winne the Pooh books were first published.

It was thought all of the original writings and drawings of A.A. Milne had been found already... until a discovery was made of a collection in Malvern in Worcestershire.

Claire Hannah was watching as it all went under the hammer.

15/01/2025

The Torchwood and Keeping Faith star Eve Myles tells 5 News about the "special moment" she and the production crew received a surprise visit from Slash from Guns N' Roses.

She'll be starring as detective Jeanette Kilburn in a new crime drama series, The Crow Girl.

15/01/2025

Leading medics have warned measuring a person's body mass index, known as BMI, isn't an accurate way to check obesity.

They claim it can lead to both overestimates and underestimates of the number of obese people.

Personal trainer Laura Hoggins says "it doesn't truly get us to understand the body's composition".

15/01/2025

Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire deal, designed to end the 15-month Gaza war.

15/01/2025

The Covid Inquiry is now focusing on vaccine safety. Scientists say the jabs were the best way out of the pandemic, but some people suffered life-changing side effects.

One woman, whose husband suffered a serious brain injury after receiving a Covid vaccine, speaks to 5 News.

Singer Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 after several years of battling cancer.The star rose to fame alongside her ...
15/01/2025

Singer Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 after several years of battling cancer.

The star rose to fame alongside her sisters in the pop group, The Nolans.

Her agent said she died peacefully in hospital, "embraced with love" with her siblings by her side.

15/01/2025

Newly released MI5 files show that the late Queen Elizabeth II wasn't officially informed for almost a decade that one of her staff had previously confessed to being a Soviet spy.

Leyla Hayes has the story.

14/01/2025

Thousands of people in their early 50s will soon receive a bowel cancer testing kit in the post, as part of the NHS extending its screening programme across England.

However, many don't use them - with squeamishness being one of reasons.

So, Peter Lane explains why it might just save your life...

Bowelbabe

14/01/2025

The Princess of Wales has confirmed she's in remission from her cancer diagnosis, after she returned to the hospital where she was treated.

Kate personally thanked staff for her care at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea.

5 News' Royal Correspondent Simon Vigar reports.

13/01/2025

"I don't think anybody ever thought the smartphone would destroy childhood"

Comedian and writer Ben Elton shares his views on how artificial intelligence is changing the world we live in, as he’s heading back out on his latest stand-up comedy tour.

13/01/2025

This is Peanut - a dog rescued and being cared for by the RSPCA in Cambridgeshire.

She was found abandoned on New Year's Day, and the charity says she's the thinnest dog they've ever saved.

13/01/2025

Have you ever been hit with a parking fine because it took you too long to pay?

One woman from Derby was taken to court by a private company for almost ÂŁ2,000 after she struggled to pay because of poor phone signal.

But, now, private parking companies have agreed to reconsider the '5-minute rule' in which you have to pay. Peter Lane reports.

10/01/2025

It was supposed to be the vehicle of the future, but the Sinclair C5 electric tricycle was a massive flop when it launched in 1985.

Only 14,000 were made and this year marks the 40th anniversary of the design.

10/01/2025

"This happened to me as a child... I’m no one’s victim.”

Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Church of England's first Black female bishop, and tells 5 News she’s grateful for her faith which has helped her through difficult times, as she tells her story in a new memoir.

10/01/2025

The UK's first ever drug consumption room is set to open in Glasgow.

The pilot scheme will allow people to consume illegal drugs under NHS supervision, in a bid to tackle Scotland's drugs deaths crisis.

5 News' Alan Jenkins looks inside.

10/01/2025

At least 10 people have been killed in huge wildfires in Los Angeles.

Firefighters are continuing to battle the spread of the flames, as five fires are still burning. One man has been arrested over suspected arson.

5 News' Simon Vigar has the latest.

09/01/2025

Former GB para athlete Jonny Huntington has just made history after becoming the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

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Rare collection of Winnie the Pooh letters and drawings auctioned | 5 News
Rare collection of Winnie the Pooh letters and drawings auctioned | 5 News

It's been nearly one hundred years since Britain's beloved Winne the Pooh books were first published. It was thought all of the original writings and drawings of A.A. Milne had been found already... until a discovery was made of a collection in Malvern in Worcestershire. Claire Hannah was watching as it all went under the hammer.

Actress Eve Myles tells 5 News about the "special moment" she received a surprise visit from Slash from Guns N' Roses
Actress Eve Myles tells 5 News about the "special moment" she received a surprise visit from Slash from Guns N' Roses

The Torchwood and Keeping Faith star Eve Myles tells 5 News about the "special moment" she and the production crew received a surprise visit from Slash from Guns N' Roses. She'll be starring as detective Jeanette Kilburn in a new crime drama series, The Crow Girl.

Leading medics warn that obesity needs a definition beyond BMI
Leading medics warn that obesity needs a definition beyond BMI

Leading medics have warned measuring a person's body mass index, known as BMI, isn't an accurate way to check obesity. They claim it can lead to both overestimates and underestimates of the number of obese people. Personal trainer Laura Hoggins says "it doesn't truly get us to understand the body's composition".

Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire deal, designed to end the 15-month Gaza war. #Israel #Gaza #Hamas

Covid Inquiry: Vaccine safety under scrutiny | 5 News
Covid Inquiry: Vaccine safety under scrutiny | 5 News

The Covid Inquiry is now focusing on vaccine safety. Scientists say the jabs were the best way out of the pandemic, but some people suffered life-changing side effects. One woman, whose husband suffered a serious brain injury after receiving a Covid vaccine, speaks to 5 News.

Singer Linda Nolan has died at the age of 65 after several years of battling cancer. The star rose to fame alongside her sisters in the pop group, The Nolans. Her agent said she died peacefully in hospital, "embraced with love" with her siblings by her side. #LindaNolan

Queen Elizabeth II wasn't informed that one of her staff was in fact a Soviet spy
Queen Elizabeth II wasn't informed that one of her staff was in fact a Soviet spy

Newly released MI5 files show that the late Queen Elizabeth II wasn't officially informed for almost a decade that one of her staff had previously confessed to being a Soviet spy. Leyla Hayes has the story.

NHS England starts sending life-saving bowel cancer screening tests to over-50s | 5 News
NHS England starts sending life-saving bowel cancer screening tests to over-50s | 5 News

Thousands of people in their early 50s will soon receive a bowel cancer testing kit in the post, as part of the NHS extending its screening programme across England. However, many don't use them - with squeamishness being one of reasons. So, Peter Lane explains why it might just save your life... Bowelbabe

Princess of Wales confirms she's in remission from her cancer diagnosis | 5 News
Princess of Wales confirms she's in remission from her cancer diagnosis | 5 News

The Princess of Wales has confirmed she's in remission from her cancer diagnosis, after she returned to the hospital where she was treated. Kate personally thanked staff for her care at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea. 5 News' Royal Correspondent Simon Vigar reports. #Royal #RoyalFamily #PrincessofWales

Sisters Henrietta and Eliza Huszti have been missing in Aberdeen for the last week. 5 News reporter Alan Jenkins has the latest. #missing #police #Scotland #Aberdeen

"This technology has repercussions unimagined” Comedian and writer Ben Elton shares his views on how artificial intelligence is changing the world we live in. #AI #artificialintelligence

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