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

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A 911 emergency call has revealed more about the circumstances under which a woman was fatally shot on set after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun.

'We have two people accidentally shot on a movie set by a prop gun'

The auction of Christmas poultry including geese, turkeys, chickens, ducks and pheasants all produced on local farms taking place at the York Auction Centre, Murton, York. Anna Gowthorpe/PA  22-Dec-2013

Applications for temporary visas have 'clearly soared' despite the government suggesting there wouldn't be enough demand, Business Editor Joel Hill explains.

Christmas saved? Thousands of HGV drivers and poultry workers take visas

Transport spending across the north of England has remained broadly flat for the past five years, impacting people like Samantha Loughrey and her son.

One mum's two hour train journey to take son to hospital 38 miles away

ITV Tonight investigates the impact of staff shortages and low stock on small British businesses disrupted by the supply chain crisis.

'It’s a perfect storm': Livelihoods at stake as supply crisis hits businesses

The musician, who was involved in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die's soundtrack, warned “it's literally taking the work away from British musicians".

The Smiths' Johnny Marr says Brexit has been a ‘catastrophe’ for musicians

Rishi Sunak is set to unveil his latest Budget next week - and ITV News understands childcare support will be at the heart of it.

How Rishi Sunak plans to help struggling families with childcare support

ITV News have been reporting for months on an unprecedented staffing crisis sweeping through the sector.

Thank yous and applause not enough to prop up care industry in crisis

The Italian government says CO2 emissions from home heating fell sharply in the first eight months of this year- our Europe Editor James Mates explores why.

Gareth Owen

Political Reporter, ITV News Central