After the revelation that the clock has been secretly restored in Cumbria, we were given exclusive access to see - and hear - it ticking again.

Inside Big Ben after the iconic clock was restored by a team in Lake District

Plans have been published for redrawing the map of Scottish constituencies in the UK parliament.

Minor changes proposed for South of Scotland UK parliament seats

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Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Simon Clarke have become part of Boris Johnson's top team.

Two North East MPs promoted into cabinet in reshuffle

 Responding to a major climate change report, the Prime Minister said that leaders should "consign coal to history".

Opponents of Cumbria coal mine welcome Prime Minister's comments on coal 

The government has announced how it plans to re-organise council services in the county, which could take effect from April 2023.

Cumbria to have new councils in east and west of county

Newcastle East MP Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy, Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell, as Labour's chief whip.

Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy in the key role, as part of a reshuffle following Labour's poor election results.

Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell replaces Nick Brown as Labour chief whip

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick reflects on a big set of Conservative gains and Labour losses in this week's elections.

Hartlepool & Houchen - how and why so many in the North East have switched sides

Jill Mortimer will be Hartlepool's new MP, after the Tories secured a “truly historic result” over Labour rival Dr Paul Williams.

'Disastrous' loss for Labour in Hartlepool by-election as Tories take seat

Our Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick looks at long and short-term issues at play in the high-profile race to be Hartlepool's next MP.

Are Conservatives in danger of wasting an historic opportunity in Hartlepool?

A man walking his dog near Whitehaven in Cumbria. Approved plans for a new coal mine near the Cumbrian town will produce more emissions than any of the others currently open in the UK, a climate group has warned. 

The government has 'called' in the application for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years. Political Correspondent Tom Sheldrick examines what happens next. 

How will the public inquiry into the West Cumbria mine work?

Our Political Correspondent considers why the government has picked Teesside to lead the way, and whether the changes will make a big difference for the region.

Chancellor makes Teesside the poster child for ‘levelling up’ ambitions

ITV News reports from Afghanistan where more than 13 million - that's two in three - are in desperate need of life-saving aid.

Afghanistan in crisis with 9 million desperate people on brink of famine

Dominic Cummings was Boris Johnson's most senior adviser but the relationship has reportedly turned sour since the former aide dramatically left Downing Street last year.

A Downing Street source told Politics Editor Robert Peston he sent an email to Martin Reynolds on 20 May 2020 telling him a planned party should not go ahead 

Why the mystery 'partygate' email mentioned in Cummings' blog really matters

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The prime minister may be preparing to place the blame for the Downing Street parties on the civil service, but doing so would be fraught with risks.

Boris Johnson's risky self-preservation strategy

The 11-hour hostage situation ended when an elite FBI rescue team entered the synagogue, where a captor had held four hostages.

Hostage taker in Texas synagogue standoff was British national

MPs disagree about the timing of Johnson's exit, but with the exception of his ministers it's nearly impossible to find any MP who sees a path to redemption.

Is there any route to redemption for Boris Johnson?

Anushka Asthana looks at what looks set to be a vital few days in Boris Johnson's premiership

Boris Johnson has bigger problems than Queen apology to worry about

Health Editor Emily Morgan has visited Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire, where the region is currently the worst affected by staff shortages.

Covid is heaping huge pressure on the NHS - we see just how bad it is

ITV News rides along with Portsmouth's rapid response team, who provide assistance to people who may otherwise be in hospital.

Tom Sheldrick

Political Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border