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With the summer holidays here, the main problem for most parents is how to keep the kids entertained. But for others whose children have special educational needs their biggest concern is whether they’ll even have a school place in September. With thousands stuck on waiting lists, they’re running up incredible debts and desperately appealing for help. So will they get it? From ITV Anglia, Producer...

It was a tragedy that remains a mystery. How did 21 teenagers die in a nightclub in South Africa? At first their parents were told it was from asphyxiation, then came claims of a gas leak, a stampede, or by poisoning. So, what really happened? ITV News Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo tells Tom Bradby what you need to know... For more on this, head to ITVX to watch the latest episode of ITV On...

From barricading the motorway to interrupting the Grand National, Direct Action protests are fast becoming the norm in British daily life. But now, as the law closes in on protestors, will the chaos caused actually lead to any change? Or will they have to find alternative methods? And can we expect direction action’s disruption to become an ever-present part of our daily life? This is What You Nee...

It’s the comeback Hollywood has been longing for since the Covid pandemic - Barbenheimer has officially spun box office gold. Two very different movies Barbie and Oppenheimer have created the biggest opening weekend of 2023 so far. But, with the ongoing Hollywood strikes and mounting fears AI could change the cinema forever, is it enough to save the industry, at least for now? ITV News Entertainme...

In a by-election bruising, Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives have suffered a double blow as both Labour and the Lib Dems overturned significant Tory majorities. And yet despite this, the PM is insisting the next general election is not a “done deal.” But is he being overly optimistic? And what else do the results reveal about the mood of our country? ITV News Elections Analyst Professor Colin Rallings a...

Europe is sweltering in extreme heat, breaking temperature records around the world. So where’s getting it worst? How long could it last? And what can you do if you’re set to holiday in a heatwave hot spot? With her own travel plans set to be affected, Lucrezia Millarini finds out what you need to know from meteorologist and Anglia Weather Presenter Chris Page. Head to the ITV News website to read...

At around half the price of cocaine, the horse tranquilliser ketamine is proving a popular party drug in the UK. And with it has come an increase in the number of young people it’s damaging, causing irreversible bladder failure that leaves some addicts wearing nappies in bed. So are users aware of the dangers? And what can be done to stop its widespread use? Having met a young man whose life was q...

Are you feeling a bit of a chill? Or maybe you’re just a bit confused by the weather… It’s a year since Britain’s record heat of more than 40 degrees - and as we mark the anniversary this July, the weather’s not quite living up to the same temperatures. So the skies may be cloudier - but could there be another heatwave on the way? ITV News Weather Presenter Lucy Verasamy tells Faye Barker what you...

The death of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, the nine-year-old murdered in her own home, shocked the country. The man who shot her - Thomas Cashman - received a life sentence in court - and yet he wasn’t there to hear it. Nor to hear Olivia’s family tell the court of their utter heartbreak after her brutal death. So now they’re out to change that. ITV News Reporter Chloe Keedy tells Daniel Hewitt what you ne...

If you’re still looking to book your summer holiday expect to pay a premium and prepare for disruption. New figures for ITV News show the average price of flights is up by more than a third this year while strike action continues to affect flyers. So which destinations are seeing the highest rises? Why could Covid be to blame? And how much longer will there be chaos at the airports? Consumer Edito...

It’s been called the Twitter killer and already been downloaded by millions. But Mark Zuckerberg’s newly launched Threads app is out to reach a billion users in its bid to topple tech rival Elon Musk’s tweeting platform. So how does the app work? Are you safe to use it? And is it true that once joined you can really never leave it? Our tech-savvy Entertainment Reporter Rishi Davda tells Shehab Kha...

The NHS is celebrating 75 years of service this week - yet Rishi Sunak might not get much more than 75 weeks to fix it. The PM’s under pressure to solve pressing problems across the public services along with the soaring cost of living. So what’s his plan and by what measures does he hope to be judged before the next election? Deputy Political Editor Anushka Asthana tells Daniel Hewitt what you ne...

It’s not hard to see why puppy yoga’s become the latest celebrity trend, with cute excitable pups crawling between the mats and over people as they go through their poses. The promoters say it’s great for mental health and benefits the dogs themselves. But the footage captured by our undercover cameras told a different story and led the RSCPA to call for the practice to be stopped. So what was so...

Are people working from home really to blame for the latest hosepipe ban? That’s the claim of a water supplier that couldn’t keep up with demand. So where are the bans in place? Why are we as a nation so poor at storing water? And will that ever change? Health and Science Correspondent Martin Stew tells Daniel Hewitt what you need to know… Follow this link for more information on bans in your area...

In El Salvador’s new mega prison the rule of law hangs by a thread and human rights are practically non-existent. It holds 40,000 people - mostly gang members - as part of the country’s war on organised crime. But has the zero tolerance approach seen innocent victims jailed as well and what cost has returning peace to the streets come at? News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby finds out what you need to kn...

Putin’s grip on power is loosening as cracks within his regime are starting to show. In a startling show of defiance, Russian mercenaries marched on Moscow, directly questioning his authority. Now, the unstable dictator is trying to restore some internal order. But, is the worst still to come? And could there be a greater threat in Russia than Putin himself? ITV News Europe Editor James Mates tell...

Frozen chicken fills the freezer aisles of Asda, Iceland and Lidl - but do you know exactly where it comes from? UK supermarkets are sourcing products from suppliers dosing chickens with antibiotics linked to the spread of superbugs. So, just how safe is our weekly food shop? And what’s being done about it? ITV News Investigations Correspondent Daniel Hewitt tells Faye Barker what you need to know...

As the hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers enters its sixth week, arguments over deception and unlawful information gathering continue. One case which stole the limelight, was Prince Harry’s, as he became the first senior royal in living memory to be cross-examined in court. So, how did the Duke do? And could it all pay off? From the High Court, ITV News Correspondent Rebecca Barry tells...

After nearly a decade-long domination, cracks are starting to show in the Scottish National Party. It’s former leader, Nicola Sturgeon, was arrested over an inquiry into the party’s finances - but now, she’s insisting she’s innocent and has been released. But, has the damage already been done? And what does this mean for the future of the SNP? ITV News Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith tells Carl...

The verdict is finally in. Former PM Boris Johnson has been found ‘deliberately disingenuous’ with his Partygate denials in the long-awaited Privileges Committee report. Now, he’s sparked an internal row as he tries to distract from the damning findings. So, can he ever recover? And how will Rishi Sunak clean up the mess he’s left behind for the Tories? ITV News Deputy Political Editor Anushka Ast...

It’s no surprise Donald Trump denied charges over alleged mishandling of classified documents, in what was his second court appearance in just a matter of months. And where he appears next will undoubtedly shape America’s political landscape in the run up to the 2024 presidential election… So, will it be back in the Oval Office or behind bars? From Miami, ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells...

Three years on, thousands of bereaved families across the UK will finally start to get the answers they deserve. The long awaited Covid inquiry will examine why Britain was so slow to respond to the pandemic and puts those who broke the rules at centre stage. So, could the British public finally be getting some closure? ITV News Political Correspondent Romilly Weeks tells Carl Dinnen what you need...

Amid drone attacks, rockets and tanks - flooding has become the latest weapon of warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam. Ukraine’s condemned it as a war crime - while Russia claims it’s Ukrainian sabotage to distract from their impending counter-offensive. So, what’s the truth? And what impact will it have on the war? From Kyiv, Ukraine, ITV News Foreign...

Can anyone - or anything - stop Manchester City? The double winners can make it a treble with victory in Saturday’s Champions League final as they look to match Manchester United’s biggest sporting triumph - the crowning glory for a club that stood for so long in their cross-city rivals’ shadow. And yet could decisions made off the pitch ultimately spoil City’s all-conquering legacy? From ITV Gran...

After what's been a confusing and turbulent few years for the housing market, prices are now in a definite decline, thanks to higher mortgage rates. And they’re falling at the fastest rate in nearly 14 years. But, for many first-time buyers they’re still very much out of reach. So, how can you still climb the housing ladder? And are we on the way to a house price crash? ITV News Business and Econo...