PD Cooper is the first Staffordshire Bull Terrier to be taken on by Staffordshire Police. 

Rescue Staffie gets new job with as drug detection dog

The driver of a bin lorry has admitted causing the death of a teenage girl after his vehicle crashed into a minibus.

Driver admits causing death of 14-year-old girl after minibus crash

The multi-million pound trial here will pave the way for the future roll out of 5G across the UK.

West Midlands to trial 5G high speed connectivity

Students at a University in America have paid tribute to the victims of the explosion in Leicester

American students pay tribute to victims of explosion

A man suspected of shooting dead a businessman at his Birmingham factory almost two years ago has been detained in Pakistan.

Man suspected of Birmingham murder detained in Pakistan

A teenager with autism who was left in a coma after being hit by a car has successfully campaigned to get the speed limit reduced.

Teenager left in coma calls for better road safety

Triumph, the UK's largest motorcycle maker based in Hinckley, has announced record sales, two new models and a new visitor attraction.

A Triumph for the Midlands, with record breaking sales

Birmingham's ongoing bin strike has been paused after workers' union Unite won a High Court ruling in London suspending 106 redundancies. 

Birmingham Bins: The very latest on this ongoing story

The Leader of Birmingham City Council John Clancy has resigned, blaming 'frenzied media speculation' over the bin dispute.

Leader of Birmingham City Council resigns over bins

A disciplinary panel has ruled two Staffordshire Police officers are guilty of misconduct over the death of Adrian McDonald.

Two police officers guilty over death of Adrian McDonald

Inspectors warned victims could be at more risk of harm because of shortcomings by the force. 

West Midlands Police 'failing victims of crime'

People march through the streets of Dublin to protest against increases in the cost of living. The protest was organised by the 'Cost of Living Coalition' which is made up of 30 organisations including trade unionists, student and pensioner bodies and opposition political parties. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.


The surge in private rents in the UK is not mainly driven by higher interest rates, as many would think, an economist said.

The big rent squeeze forecast to continue for two years

Wounded Palestinians are brought to the hospital in Deir al Balah.

The brutal reality of A&E in southern Gaza's largest hospital has been laid bare as medics struggle to save those wounded by Israeli airstrikes.

Gazan hospital at the heart of danger zone after Israel-Hamas truce ends

A second instalment of the Chicken Run movie has always been on the cards, its director said.

Our feathered friends return in new Chicken Run movie

Trading Standards Officers at Britain’s biggest port are warning of a rise in the import of unsafe products for the festive season. 

Christmas toy warning as ITV films dangerous imports

Ishmael Duncan, from south London, pretended to be a model agency scout to blackmail children into sending sexually explicit photos.

Fake model scout blackmailed girls as young as 9 for indecent photos

The prince rejected a claim from Home Office lawyers that it was his 'choice' to leave the UK which led to the downgrades to his security arrangements.

Harry and Meghan 'forced' to leave Royal Family and move to US, High Court hears

Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of content creation but what will the consequences be for those in the industry?

'I made myself into an AI Influencer: It's scary how easy it is'

The report by Capital Law is scathing and outlines a culture of fear among staff members, writes ITV News' Wales Reporter Rhys Williams.

Chris Halpin

Reporter, ITV News Central