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In tonight's 5pm briefing, the world mourns the loss of beloved Hairy Biker Dave Myers at 66 after a brave battle with cancer, igniting a wave of tributes from fans and fellow chefs. In a robust stand against 'mob rule,' PM Rishi Sunak demands police and universities tighten measures against protesters and anti-Semitism, boosting MP security amidst growing public unrest. Meanwhile, Aston Martin hits the pause button on its electric supercar aspirations, citing a shift in consumer demand towards plug-in hybrids over fully electric models, reflecting a broader industry challenge in meeting electric ambitions.


Tonight's other headlines

Home Affairs: ‘Astonishing’ rise in foreigner visas 

Politics: Gaza protest demos ‘put lives at risk’ by draining resources

Crime: Now the father of Brianna’s killer is locked up after exposing himself to teenage girls

Royals Queen Camilla meets First Lady of Ukraine

Showbiz: Rhapsody, the song we all want to play


Daily poll: Can Ukraine win the war against Russia? 


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• Michael Gove and Angela Rayner to speak at the Convention of the North 2024 in Leeds

• Rochdale by-election result


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