Opens profile photo
Follow
Channel 5 News
@5_News
Bringing you the stories that matter to you, from across the UK and the world. 📺 Weekdays 5-6pm on Channel 5.
facebook.com/C5NewsJoined August 2011

Channel 5 News’s Tweets

"I can't imagine being a teenager right now - it's hard to think about your present, let alone your future" Actor and writer Ben Bailey Smith talks to & about the damaging impact of cuts to UK youth services in the face of the cost of living crisis.
Embedded video
3:59
10.3K views
2
14
DCI Banks actor Stephen Tompkinson has been found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm. The TV star had been accused of punching a man who was drunkenly making a noise outside his home, but Mr Tompkinson said he only ever pushed the man in self-defence. #5News
Embedded video
1:58
123 views
1
The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 4.5% - it's the 12th rise in a row, and the highest level it's been in almost 15 years. explains what's behind this rise, and how you might be affected ⤵️
Embedded video
0:48
9.4K views
2
6
The first #Eurovision semi-final happened last night, with 10 out of 15 acts going through to Saturday's final. Ireland failed to make it through, while Sweden's Loreen, who's among the favourites to win this year, did secure a place. has a recap of what happened ⤵️
Embedded video
3:15
428 views
5
Former US President Donald Trump has been found liable of sexually abusing a woman in the 90s by a jury in New York. You might think that verdict would be enough to stop his from running again for President, but as explains, Trump is showing no sign of quitting.
Embedded video
2:23
154 views
1
A baby has been born using three people's DNA for the first time in the UK. The plan is to use this to prevent children being born with incurable and potentially fatal disorders. explains the science behind this potentially breakthrough procedure ⤵️
Embedded video
1:07
15K views
1
10
Just days after watching his father crowned King, Prince Harry is among a group of high profile celebs, such as Nicky Sanderson, Ian Wright, Cheryl & Ricky Tomlinson, who are accusing the Daily Mirror publisher of phone-hacking. has the latest from the court case ⤵️
Embedded video
1:59
17.8K views
23
562
The first semi-final of this year's #Eurovision song contest kicks off tonight in Liverpool - and a trainload of superfans have descended on the city for the occasion. Our reporter has been catching up with them to find out what they're most excited about. #5News
Embedded video
3:35
683 views
4
Russian President Putin led a pared-down Victory Day parade in Moscow as he repeated his false claim that the West had launched a “true war” against Russia. The event honours the Soviet involvement in WW2 and today Putin drew parallels between that and the current Ukraine war.
Embedded video
2:21
205 views
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said his party now has a duty to deliver in local government. It's after Labour gained more than 500 councillors in the local elections last week. #5News
Embedded video
0:24
118 views
1
The Met Police has expressed regret over the arrest of 6 anti-monarchy protesters planning to demonstrate before the King's Coronation. explains why the group were held & the controversial Public Order Act allowing police to take stronger action in the first place
Embedded video
2:39
283 views
6
6
You might consider yourself a fan of the royals. You might even be planning on getting up early tomorrow. But some people have already set up down the side of the mall. went to have a chat. #5News
Embedded video
3:01
16.9K views
1
11
5 things to know today - 5 May 2023 🔹Lucy Letby gives evidence for 2nd day 🔹Tories suffer big losses in council elections 🔹Starmer: Labour on course to win general election 🔹Man is charged with the murder of Jonita Kossiwa Dogbey 🔹The UK prepares for the King's coronation
Embedded video
1:17
665 views
9
In less than 24 hours time, the UK will have its first coronation in 70 years - the crowning of King Charles III. The man who's played the supporting role for his whole life, finally becomes the main player. Here's our royal correspondent #Coronation | #5News
Embedded video
2:56
250 views
4
The Prince and Princess of Wales took the Elizabeth Line to travel to an official engagement in Soho. William and Kate met with hospitality businesses to see how they are preparing for the Coronation weekend, which will see hundreds of thousands of people flocking to London.
Embedded video
0:26
394 views
8
5 things to know today - 4 May 2023 🔹New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third 🔹Brixton: Woman stabbed to death 🔹Stephen Tompkinson stands trial accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm 🔹Coronation security to use facial recognition tech 🔹Shell's record $9.6bn profits
Embedded video
1:06
16.1K views
7
Parts of a controversial public order bill, which empowers UK police to take stronger action against protesters, have come into force ahead of the Coronation. Two former Met Police officers - one of them now a Extinction Rebellion campaigner - join to weigh in.
Embedded video
1:58
7.2K views
1
7
King Charles's Coronation on Saturday will see the largest-ever use of mass surveillance face-scanning technology in the UK. There are obviously huge logistical and ethical elements to this. Our correspondent explains ⤵️ #5News
Embedded video
1:51
26 views
1
For most of his life Charles held the title Prince of Wales - and while it's a role some in the country take pride from, others have a different opinion. With his Coronation in just a few days' time, is there support for the King? went to Cardiff to find out.
Embedded video
2:30
125 views
1
A 13-year-old boy has shot dead eight children and a security guard at school in Serbia's capital Belgrade. The boy used his father's handgun to carry out the attack. #5News
Embedded video
2:21
2K views
1
8
"I decided to risk my mum's life and mine to get out" Shama Madibo, one of the thousands of British nationals who have fled Sudan as violence sweeps the country, tells 5 News about her and her mum's perilous journey, saying "it's hard to forget what we endured". #5News
Embedded video
3:22
250 views
5
A man has been arrested for throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into the grounds of Buckingham Palace in a major security incident just days before King Charles's Coronation. Our Royal Correspondent has more on the arrest and all the build up ahead of Saturday.
Embedded video
2:17
439 views
1
4