ITV News Central has learnt the Government hasn't committed to the future funding of the body that maintains the UK’s waterways. 

Canals 'will go to wreck and ruin' over failure to commit to funding upkeep

Aid workers from the Midlands are helping those affected by Pakistan's worst humanitarian crisis in decades. 

Aid workers warn of families plight in Pakistan humanitarian crisis 

Nottingham is set to welcome home its very own No 1. record artist Jake Bugg for a special 10th-anniversary gig at the Motorpoint Arena. 

Jake Bugg returns for homecoming gig and shows us around town 

The organisers of a petition calling for Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher to resign say they're not currently being represented in Parliament. 

Pincher petition organisers hit out over MP's absence after groping allegations

The swimwear brand Speedo has launched a campaign calling for tangible action to make swimming more accessible.

'It should be for everyone' - Warning as one in four children can't swim

ITV News Central Reporter Lewis Warner writes on what each party wants for Birmingham as the city is set to go to the polls.

The key policies each party is promising to deliver for Birmingham this election

The holiday marks the end of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. In Leicester, worshippers gathered in Victoria Park for morning prayers. 

Muslims break fast during the first Eid celebrations without Covid restrictions

Kemarni Watson Darby's mother has been found guilty of causing or allowing the death of her son and her partner has been convicted of murder.

How mum of murdered toddler and her killer partner turned on each other

Descriptions written on the boxes in three languages act as a reminder of where this lifeline is going, and where it has come from.

Stafford couple inundated with donations for Ukrainian refugees

Celebrating the show, the mural stands at 12.71m high, near the Old Crown pub which is referenced in the show.

New Peaky Blinders mural unveiled in Digbeth as TV series comes to end 

Birmingham city council is currently consulting on whether to introduce a ban after noise complaints from those who live near New Street.

Buskers say proposals to ban 'amplified noise' could kill off their art form

ITV News political editor Robert Peston has been trying to discern a strategy in the government's approach to this winter of industrial action.

What is Sunak’s strikes strategy? 

The deputy prime minister is facing an investigation after two formal complaints by civil servants.

Raab claims 'no one ever raised a complaint or grievance with me' 

Nearly half of the 72 people killed in the Grenfell Tower fire had disabilities, and campaigners say reforms have been ignored, leaving disabled people at risk.

'Prisoner in my own home’: Disabled people's lives still at risk after Grenfell

Huntsman Ollie Finnegan's text messages were revealed in court.

Man admits illegally hunting with dogs after police unearth fox hunting texts

A man walks amongst frost covered vegetation in Bushy Park London after a night of low temperatures in the capital. Weather forecasters are predicting fresh falls of snow later in the morning across the north of England. Picture date: Thursday January 6, 2022.

ITV Meteorologist Chris Page explains just how cold it's expected to get - with temperatures as low as -8C to -10C expected in prone locations.

Forecast for snowfall and freezing temperatures prompts cold weather alert 

Virgin Orbit could launch this month - but with at least four licences outstanding, ITV News can reveal officials have been told it may happen in 2023.

UK's first space launch could be within next month

England Manager Gareth Southgate pictured at England's World Cup round of 16 clash against Senegal.

Gareth Southgate is urbane and unfailingly polite, but don’t let that mislead you into thinking there’s not a ruthless side to him too, as Steve Scott reports.

Southgate shows critics his ruthless side as England advance at World Cup

Tonight, marks very much the beginning of part two of this tournament; the important part. 

Lewis Warner

Reporter, ITV News Central