Catch up on ITV News Central (West Midlands) - Wednesday 30th September

Catch up on ITV News Central (East Midlands) - Wednesday 30th September

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Richard Armitage explains to ITV News why he thinks audiences are drawn to crime and medical dramas.

ITV 'Winter' star Richard Armitage on why we love crime dramas

As the brand new ITV drama, 'Winter' starts tonight, ITV News asked lead actor, Richard Armitage, all things acting, forensic pathology and the Midlands.

ITV Winter star Richard Armitage on crime dramas and forensic pathologist role

West Midlands Police later said “nothing suspicious was found”.

Suspect's trial delayed over alleged Peter Kay 'bomb hoax' show

Green has served as Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police since January 2026 and has now been selected to lead the force on a permanent basis.

Simon Foster announces new Chief Constable of West Midlands Police

Melton Mowbray has the pies. London has the jellies eels... Now Birmingham could soon get the Balti.

The Birmingham Balti - then and now

Three pedestrians were taken to hospital with two suffering serious injuries after being injured in the collision on Vaughan Way on Saturday evening.

Football club wishes 'full recovery' to players injured in alleged hit-and-run

Seven weeks of festive cheer are coming back to the city centre.

When will Birmingham's Christmas market return?

Those behind the brewery famous for its Doom Bar ale say that every possible avenue 'has been considered'.

Cornish brewery to close resulting in up to 40 job losses

Five British nationals were detained on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism on Sunday after three vans were found near the base used by US military.

RAF Fairford suspect 'called police before local farmer', according to reports

Sir Ranulph, 82, is said to have been moved to care homes in Cheshire in the past year under an assumed identity, but his current whereabouts is unknown.

King ‘blocked’ after trying to check on Sir Ranulph Fiennes

A statement from the airline said the incident was under investigation and urged "all parties to refrain from premature speculation".

Flydubai pilot arrested after stabbing on Israeli-bound flight, Netanyahu says

The fourth occupant of the vehicle, a 17-year-old boy, managed to get to safety and has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Three teenagers die after car goes into River Wear

Meghan and Harry are still not working royals despite UK return, King says

Those with knowledge of the incident have confirmed to ITV News that the two individuals were seen “scouting out” the children’s school.

Security alert at school attended by Harry and Meghan's children

The prime minister pledged to repeal the ban on public ownership of water, repeated his promise to fix social care and spoke through tears about his father.

Andy Burnham sets out plans to end triple lock from 2030 to pay for social care

The case was taken to the High Court after a row between US actor Hopwood DePree and the council over ownership of the building and plans to renovate.

Hollywood actor loses legal battle to continue renovations at 'ancestral home'

Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw all died when a car entered the River Wear in Sunderland on Tuesday.

Three teenagers who died when car entered River Wear in Sunderland named

Guernsey Police have confirmed the woman who lost her life in Alderney yesterday was 34-year-old local resident Hannah Benfield.

Victim named as murder investigation in Alderney continues 

Campaigners are calling for a Reform UK-led council to support Zane's Law, which would create a register of land that could be contaminated.

Parents in 'Toxic Town' back law change over contaminated land

Michael Wynn Jones, the former majority shareholder and honorary president of Norwich City football club, and husband of Delia Smith has died aged 85. Credit: PA

The renowned publisher and lifelong Canaries supporter was joint majority shareholder of the football club with his wife for 27 years.

Delia Smith's husband Michael Wynn Jones dies aged 85

NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant remains at Hillsborough Castle where on Tuesday he again hosted delegations from the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents.

NI's top cop won't bow to mob rule

The MI5 building on London's Millbank. 29/06/04: The parliamentary Intelligence and Security Committee - which overseas the works of the intelligence services - has said in its annual report Tuesday June 29, 2004 that the focus on international terrorism is undermining the ability to deal with other security threats to the UK. The report revealed that the budget for the intelligence agencies had risen from 909 million in 2001-02 to more than 1.1 billion in the current year, with further increases in the pipeline.

The British security service has identified more than 100 UK-linked academics who have already contributed to projects which it says have benefited China.

MI5 issues rare warning over Chinese spy agency posing as academic institute

Elisha Brabin, 36 died alongside her children Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7 after a blaze at their home on Stone Square, Bootle

Fatal house fire which killed mum and children caused by e-scooter battery

The prime minister said the investigation remained ongoing and more would be released when possible

Burnham: 'Strong indications' Iran played a part in RAF Fairford plot  

Luca Miceli refused to give up his love for running, even after a cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy. 

Man completes ultra marathon while undergoing treatment for leukaemia

Sinfield is running seven ultra marathons in seven days as he continues to push himself to the limits for his friend Rob Burrow, who died from MND in 2024.

William and Kate surprise Kevin Sinfield on his ultramarathon

Sotheby’s will offer the Blaquier-Arrieta Collection, a group of impressionist and modern paintings, in New York on November 18.

Collection of ‘legendary’ artworks led by van Gogh set to fetch £338m at auction

The 37-year-old appeared via videolink from prison for a hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court.

Danny Tommo in custody ahead of trial next year accused of slashing Channel boat

Her family paid tribute to the "most wonderful mother" and "cherished grandmother" as they announced her death.

Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and campaigner, has died aged 86

The Princess of Wales helped pick up 94-year-old Stella Drewett for her weekly shopping trip to Pulborough, West Sussex.

All aboard! Kate helps out on 50th anniversary of rural minibus service

Police are considering “every possible angle” into the RAF Fairford incident including whether it is connected to proxies working on behalf of a foreign state.

Foreign actor 'clearly' behind suspected RAF Fairford plot, Marco Rubio says

More investigations are expected to be announced in future and the inquiry plans to hold its first public hearings by the end of the year.

Grooming gang inquiry launches investigations in Wales and Birmingham

Commonwealth heavyweight champion Lewis Williams returns to the ring

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Catch up on ITV News Central (West Midlands) - Wednesday 30th September

Catch up on ITV News Central (East Midlands) - Wednesday 30th September

Central Lobby - September 2026: With prisons close to bursting, who should be let out early?

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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ITV 'Winter' star Richard Armitage on why we love crime dramas

ITV Winter star Richard Armitage on crime dramas and forensic pathologist role

Your ITV Weather forecast for the Midlands

Suspect's trial delayed over alleged Peter Kay 'bomb hoax' show

Simon Foster announces new Chief Constable of West Midlands Police

The Birmingham Balti - then and now

Football club wishes 'full recovery' to players injured in alleged hit-and-run

When will Birmingham's Christmas market return?

Cornish brewery to close resulting in up to 40 job losses

RAF Fairford suspect 'called police before local farmer', according to reports

King ‘blocked’ after trying to check on Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Flydubai pilot arrested after stabbing on Israeli-bound flight, Netanyahu says

Three teenagers die after car goes into River Wear

Security alert at school attended by Harry and Meghan's children

Andy Burnham sets out plans to end triple lock from 2030 to pay for social care

Football club wishes 'full recovery' to players injured in alleged hit-and-run

Hollywood actor loses legal battle to continue renovations at 'ancestral home'

Three teenagers who died when car entered River Wear in Sunderland named

Victim named as murder investigation in Alderney continues

Parents in 'Toxic Town' back law change over contaminated land

Delia Smith's husband Michael Wynn Jones dies aged 85

NI's top cop won't bow to mob rule

MI5 issues rare warning over Chinese spy agency posing as academic institute

Fatal house fire which killed mum and children caused by e-scooter battery

Burnham: 'Strong indications' Iran played a part in RAF Fairford plot

Man completes ultra marathon while undergoing treatment for leukaemia

William and Kate surprise Kevin Sinfield on his ultramarathon

Collection of ‘legendary’ artworks led by van Gogh set to fetch £338m at auction

Danny Tommo in custody ahead of trial next year accused of slashing Channel boat

Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and campaigner, has died aged 86

All aboard! Kate helps out on 50th anniversary of rural minibus service

Foreign actor 'clearly' behind suspected RAF Fairford plot, Marco Rubio says