Catch up on ITV News Central (West Midlands) - Tuesday 27th October

Catch up on ITV News Central (East Midlands) - Tuesday 27th October 

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The family of James Singh Jagpal praised his 'kindness, generosity and wonderful sense of humour'.

Tributes paid to man killed in Lidl car crash

Martin Murray has confirmed he is stepping down as both leader of the council saying it is in the best interests of Staffordshire.

Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council announces shock resignation

The officer was injured when he approached two people who police say were "acting suspiciously" at a bus stop in Angel Row in the city centre on 18 October.

Man due in court charged with assisting offender after police officer shot

Jon Ruben, 77, used the “cloak of Christianity” to carry out his sex attacks on vulnerable children, Leicester Crown Court previously heard.

Camp leader who drugged and sexually abused boys loses bid to reduce sentence

Aisha Zaman, 27, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court charged with possession of an adapted shotgun.

Woman charged after police officer shot remanded in custody

Leicestershire Police has apologised after the dogs escaped from the garden of their handler's home in Sileby, near Loughborough.

Two injured after police dogs escape handler's home

The officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham while approaching two people, who police say were "acting suspiciously".

Woman charged over police officer shooting in city centre

The roaming rodent broke free from her enclosure at Marwell Zoo in March and has evaded capture ever since.

Capybara Samba still alive and at large after being spotted on camera

The new campaign from the government is urging Brits to get ready for national emergencies such as cyber attacks or severe weather events. 

What items are on the 'Be Ready' checklist and how can households get prepared?

St Paul's Church in Seaton, West Cumbria, was badly damaged due to high winds across the weekend.

Part of historic church crumbles following damaged caused by Storm Boelo

ITV News London has learned Bright Horizons failed to notify Ofsted about concerns involving paedophile nursery worker, despite a legal requirement to do so.

Bright Horizons failed to report 2021 Vincent Chan investigation to Ofsted

The former comedian was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025, insisted he had “never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity”.

Russell Brand told police ‘very promiscuous’ celebrity life ‘reframed’ as rape

Palace sources say the King is “not blind to the fact” there are painful legacy and colonial issues in all three of the nations he is visiting.

How will King deal with calls for slavery apology on tricky Caribbean tour?

The motor neurone disease campaigner received his honour at a recent Windsor Castle ceremony.

Sir Kevin Sinfield should have been knighted ‘years ago’, William says

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Crews were called following concerns for the welfare of a woman in the water at Lake on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday morning,

Woman swept out to sea 'while walking dog' on coastal path

It is understood that owner Gordon Brothers is currently leaning away from the main solvent takeover offer for the business.

Poundland could be broken up and face insolvency as bids assessed

Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar ("Straight") party, react after the release of the first exit poll results in Israel's general election 

The election had the highest voter turnout since records began, with more than 74% of eligible voters casting their ballots by 8pm. 

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The conduct of Hertfordshire detectives is in the spotlight over the seizure of devices at the influencer’s UK home in 2015.

Andrew Tate probe faces fresh scrutiny over handling of ‘indecent child images’

A 14-year-old boy, who appeared in court on Tuesday (27 October), has pleaded not guilty to her murder.

Teenage boy denies murder of 14-year-old girl in Blaina

Three other people, who were in the house at the time, have been described as being badly shaken.

Man struck with iron bars and shot in leg

Gye Worthy, 40, failed to attend Teesside Magistrates' Court where he was due to be sentenced for assault, resisting arrest and theft

Police locate dad who failed to appear for A66 crash funeral attack sentencing

The tech giant's buyout offer is available to staff in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States. 

Microsoft makes 'voluntary exit offer' to quarter of workforce amid AI push

Dumfries and Galloway Council could enforce parking rules itself for the first time in ten years, if plans to reintroduce traffic wardens go ahead.

Traffic wardens set to return to Dumfries and Galloway streets

A letter alleging Thomas Markle may be a paedophile was written by his ex-wife Roslyn and addressed to the Metropolitan Police in 2019. 

Letter seen by Meghan with claims about her father was written by his first wife

Former Tory councillor Philip Young previously admitted multiple sex offences against his ex wife. 

Four men on trial for sexually abusing former wife of Swindon Tory councillor

A Fareham-based drone manufacturer is hoping tomorrow’s Budget will include increased funding for the introduction of new defence technology. 

Drone firm hopes for defence technology funding boost in the Budget

Scottish First Minister John Swinney spoke out ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s first UK Budget on Wednesday.

Swinney calls for ‘substantial support’ with energy bills in UK Budget

Opening of Winchester Crown Court trial of Norman Macksoni, Richard Wilkins, Dean Hamilton, Connor Sanderson Doyle and Mohammed Hassan over alleged sexual offences linked to former Tory councillor Philip Young, 49, who admitted multiple sex offences against his former spouse Joanne Young. 

It's hard to underestimate how brave Joanne has been in waiving her right to anonymity and facing her alleged abusers in court.

Jurors warned of harrowing video evidence in Joanne Young sexual abuse case

Fleetwood Town players celebrate the winning penalty scored by Conor Haughey in the shoot-out

Fleetwood Town celebrate giant killing after knocking Arsenal out of the League Cup on penalties 

Cod army go wild after Fleetwood beat Arsenal on penalties in League Cup  

The Santander Bank on Abergavenny High Street was broken into in the early hours of Sunday (October 25).

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Catch up on ITV News Central (West Midlands) - Tuesday 27th October

Catch up on ITV News Central (East Midlands) - Tuesday 27th October

Central Lobby - October 2026: As a Midlands brewery faces closure, what's the ale industry's future?

Your ITV Weather forecast for the Midlands

Documentaries on ITVX

Burning Britain: Inside the firestorm

Nottingham attacks: How families were failed at every turn

Not Alone: Uncovering A Maternity Scandal

High Streets Low Streets: The battle to save our town centres

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Tributes paid to man killed in Lidl car crash

Your ITV Weather forecast for the Midlands

Reform UK leader of Staffordshire County Council announces shock resignation

Man due in court charged with assisting offender after police officer shot

Camp leader who drugged and sexually abused boys loses bid to reduce sentence

Woman charged after police officer shot remanded in custody

Two injured after police dogs escape handler's home

Woman charged over police officer shooting in city centre

Capybara Samba still alive and at large after being spotted on camera

Tributes paid to man killed in Lidl car crash

What items are on the 'Be Ready' checklist and how can households get prepared?

Part of historic church crumbles following damaged caused by Storm Boelo

Bright Horizons failed to report 2021 Vincent Chan investigation to Ofsted

Russell Brand told police ‘very promiscuous’ celebrity life ‘reframed’ as rape

How will King deal with calls for slavery apology on tricky Caribbean tour?

Sir Kevin Sinfield should have been knighted ‘years ago’, William says

Woman swept out to sea 'while walking dog' on coastal path

Poundland could be broken up and face insolvency as bids assessed

Israel election: Netanyahu’s fate in limbo as exit polls show no clear winner

Andrew Tate probe faces fresh scrutiny over handling of ‘indecent child images’

Teenage boy denies murder of 14-year-old girl in Blaina

Man struck with iron bars and shot in leg

Police locate dad who failed to appear for A66 crash funeral attack sentencing

Microsoft makes 'voluntary exit offer' to quarter of workforce amid AI push

Traffic wardens set to return to Dumfries and Galloway streets

Letter seen by Meghan with claims about her father was written by his first wife

Four men on trial for sexually abusing former wife of Swindon Tory councillor

Drone firm hopes for defence technology funding boost in the Budget

Swinney calls for ‘substantial support’ with energy bills in UK Budget

Jurors warned of harrowing video evidence in Joanne Young sexual abuse case

Cod army go wild after Fleetwood beat Arsenal on penalties in League Cup

Masked men steal large quantity of cash from high street bank