ITV News Meridian's Political Correspondent Phil Hornby has been talking to Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.

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Jeremy Clarkson has held a village meeting in Chadlington after there was gossip in the village over the future of his farm shop. 

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In September's episode of The Last Word, ITV News Meridian's Political Correspondent Phil Hornby discusses social care reform and the Afghanistan fall-out. 

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74-year-old Tony Lawton has been desperate to get out of his house and get back to raising money for a charity.

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Nadhim Zahawi said he has not seen any plans for a new lockdown in autumn, but added that the government must look at all contingencies.

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Nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire is one of the Thames Valley's hidden gems; the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway.

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The nature reserve boasts some of the oldest yew trees in Europe, with some dating back thousands of years.

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Exhibition celebrates Sussex heritage. The Sussex Archaeological Society : 175 years of collecting is open to the public in Lewes

Spirit of the South: Sussex Archaeological Society celebrates 175 years

Kent is well-known for its castles, and there are some real hidden gems. Lympne Castle near Hythe is one of them.

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The Spitfires beat Somerset in the final- with Sussex and Hampshire defeated in the semis

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The 18-year-old was pictured alongside her smiling father in Kent after making the journey from New York to Heathrow.

Emma Raducanu reunited with 'very proud' parents in Kent after US Open triumph

The race was back after being postponed because of Covid concerns- the extra 500m not popular

Organisers apologise after Brighton Marathon course measures 568m too long

American Football is now one of the UK's fastest growing sports, with an estimated 13 million fans. More and more players are joining teams across the south.

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Duane Denny, who was 46, was found dead in London on Wednesday, more than three weeks after being reported missing.

Man charged with murder following death of man missing from Reading 

Large crowds were out to mark the return of Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars

Heroes' welcome in Henley for Team GB's rowers

The woman was attacked on Church Green at 1.30am on Sunday

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 The challenge, in Southsea, is raising awareness of veterans' mental health

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The singer, who headlined on Friday night, posted a picture of himself after his stumbling accident

Liam Gallagher falls out of helicopter at Isle of Wight festival

Thames Valley Police is making a new appeal in connection with the ongoing murder investigation of Duane Denny.

Photo of murder victim released as suspects questioned by police

Carson Shepherd was last seen in New Cumnock in East Ayrshire.

Search for seven-year-old boy missing since Sunday evening

Sacha Dench has been seriously injured after a paramotor accident in the western Highlands of Scotland.

Sacha Dench: paramotorist injured and support staff member killed in accident

A volcano on Spain’s Atlantic Ocean island of La Palma has erupted after buildup of seismic activity, triggering evacuations of some 1,000 people to be sped up.

Eruption of Spanish Canary Island volcano prompts evacuations after earthquakes

Brian Laundrie, 23, has been identified as a person of interest in the case.

Gabby Petito: Body found in Wyoming as search for boyfriend continues

The vaccine programme was extended to younger children after a recommendation from the UK’s four chief medical officers a week ago.

Covid jabs rolled out for 12 to 15-year-olds

A murder investigation has been launched after four people were found dead at a house in Killamarsh on Sunday.

Murder probe after four found dead at house in Killamarsh, near Sheffield

A murder investigation has been launched after four people were found dead at a house in Derbyshire.

Man arrested after four people found dead in Derbyshire house

Until now, anyone wishing to become fully qualified paramedics had to complete their degree in the Republic of Ireland or in Great Britain.

Student to begin studying on Northern Ireland's first Paramedic Sciences degree

Sir David Jason has described John Challis as “a gentleman in the true sense of the word”, following his Only Fools And Horses co-star’s death aged 79.

Tributes paid to Only Fools And Horses star John Challis after news of his death

The family of Ryan Kirkpatrick who died after being stabbed in Carlisle city centre have paid tribute to him, describing him as “the light” of their family.

Family pay tribute to Carlisle man who died after being stabbed

Members of the New York City Police Department walk near the United Nations headquarters, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in New York. The 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly begins this week. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)




The United Nations accepts New York's Covid vaccine rules for large indoor gatherings applies to its general assembly, but knows it won't be able to enforce it.

Inability to enforce jabs rule as world leaders meet exposes 'global hypocrisy'

South Wales Police said it was investigating an incident that took place at around 11pm on Saturday night. 

University campus closed as police investigate 'serious sexual assault'

The rise in gas prices has been blamed on a cold winter which left stocks depleted, high demand and a reduction in supplies from Russia.

Boris Johnson: We will do 'everything we can' to stop energy firms failing

Rosie Duffield campaigns for gender equality but fears for her safety after being trolled online by transgender activists

Canterbury MP forced to stay away from party conference after extremist threats

Folic acid is to be added to flour across the UK in drive to reduce life-threatening spinal conditions in babies.

Folic acid to be added to flour to cut birth defects

A man who died after being stabbed in Sheffield city centre has been named as 24-year-old Mohamed Issa Koroma.

Sheffield stabbing victim named, as man charged in connection with murder

The bus driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the vehicle collided with the woman on Battle Hill Drive.

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