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Newcastle East MP Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy, Tynemouth MP Sir Alan Campbell, as Labour's chief whip.

Nick Brown has been replaced by his deputy in the key role, as part of a reshuffle following Labour's poor election results.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

The 54 letters of no confidence needed to trigger a leadership contest could easily be hit, with widespread anger among many Tory MPs, writes Anushka Asthana.

Where is Sue Gray's partygate report and why is it delayed? 

The actor plays Roy, a lonely elderly man in an unlikely friendship with a woman who works for an adult chat line.

Harry Potter star David Bradley hopes to highlight society's lonely millions 

Two years on from the pledge he made as a presidential hopeful, Biden finally has the opportunity to deliver on the pledge which delivered him the presidency.

Why pledge to nominate Black woman to Supreme Court helped Biden win presidency

It comes after the Duke's lawyers lost in their bid to have the civil sex case dropped earlier in January - meaning it could be headed to trial.

Prince Andrew 'demands trial by jury' in sexual assault case

A WhatsApp group called "Support Group" has been set up to try win over Tory MPs, and many say they’ve never had so much face time with their leader.

PM starts meetings to win over Tory MPs, who tell him: 'Be more Conservative'

ITV News met one family, forced to cut down on days out and give up dance lessons due to the rising cost of living.

Customers 'flood' energy officials with concerns about soaring costs

Business Editor Joel Hills explores what has been happening on a major road to the Port of Dover, as the government denies the queues are Brexit-related.

New Brexit border checks causing queues at Dover and it'll get worse, says union

China launched its bid for the Games back in 2013, it could not have foreseen a global pandemic or sweeping diplomatic boycotts. 

Tom Sheldrick

Political Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees and ITV Border