The group, including actor Ricky Tomlinson before he became famous, picketed building sites in Shrewsbury during the 1972 national builders' strike.  

Shrewsbury 24: Ricky Tomlinson among trade unionists cleared on appeal  

In many cases hospitals are dealing with more than double the numbers of Covid patients than in April.

Number of patients in hospitals shows true extent of Covid pressure 

We've taken a look at the latest Public Health England data to see what lockdown has done to the region's case numbers.

What has lockdown 2.0 meant for coronavirus infection rates in the Midlands?

ITV News Central Political Reporter, Gareth Owen, takes us through the key talking points.

What happened at today's Leicester and Leicestershire covid briefing?

Our Political Reporter Gareth Owen looks at why Oadby and Wigston now has the second highest rate in the country.

 Blog: Could Oadby and Wigston face a Covid19 clampdown?

While there are some eye-catching results from today’s survey in the region, the data matches up with my own experience talking to people across the region - that is to say, those who backed him in December are still broadly supportive.

Gareth Owen: Boris Johnson can't take the Midlands for granted

ITV Central's Gareth Owen reports from Leicestershire as parts of the county have gone into lockdown for a second time.

Gareth Owen: Life as Leicester went into lockdown...again

How do people from these communities view the police? And why? And what are police forces doing to try to improve relationships?

Gareth Owen: The relationship between the police and ethnic minorities

Gareth Owen explains what YouGov's new opinion poll means, and why it's important where the Midlands are concerned

Blog: YouGov’s opinion poll predictions and the Midlands

Gareth Owen writes about the political pressures and motivations in terms of HS2

Blog: HS2 - Political Pressures and Motivations

Our reporter Gareth Owen gives us the latest breakdown of how the Midlands has been affected by the pandemic.

Coronavirus: A detailed look into Midlands deaths

There's a feeling of positivity among Labour members in Liverpool for the party conference, ITV News deputy political editor Anushka Asthana reports. .

'Our party has changed': Why Labour believes it could win the next election

The veteran popstar says his new track ‘Lost’ describes a time in his life where he believes he abandoned himself to reckless behaviour. 

Robbie Williams on 25 years singing solo: 'I’m a 17-year-old middle-aged man'

Two mothers have designed a birth wallet to help reduce the number of Black women and babies dying during childbirth in the UK. 

Two mums come up with idea to reduce risk of death in childbirth for Black women

ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi answers some of the pressing issues people are concerned about, after the government made a number of tax cut announcements.

Ask ITV News: How does the chancellor's mini-budget announcement affect me?

Levelling up was about closing the gap between rich and poor - but today's measures, if they achieve nothing else, will widen the gap, writes Robert Peston.

Kwasi Kwarteng buries levelling up as chancellor bets all on growth

Friday's 'mini-budget' represents arguably the biggest shift in economic policy by a government since Thatcher’s more than 40 years ago, Robert Peston writes.

Truss’s and Kwarteng’s economic revolution

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of reservists in Russia, effective immediately.

Tearful kids and spouses pictured waving off Russian men as mobilisation begins

Maxim Maximov, who was blindfolded in the chamber, said 'logic told me I would never leave this place alive' but he had 'an inner feeling I would get free'.

Gareth Owen

Political Reporter, ITV News Central