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ITV — ITV News West Country
Monday 6 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 7 stories · 15 annotated moments · 20 of 30 min on news stories (67%)
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The partner of pet shop owner Barbara Mullaney, killed in a crash near Royal Wootton Bassett, described her as a pillar of the community. A man appeared in court charged with her murder, dangerous driving, and other offences. Wiltshire Police referred itself to the Office for Police Conduct due to previous involvement with the suspect. Separately, Gloucestershire's A417 Missing Links road project reached a milestone as traffic began using a new section; the £500 million scheme aims to replace a notorious bottleneck. Two men were jailed for 30 years for attempted murder after firing a gun at a moving car in Yeovil.
Scientists warned that warmer weather has created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the risk of insect-borne diseases like West Nile virus and Lyme disease in the UK. A man from Gloucester who had breast cancer said a tattoo artist in Cheltenham changed his life by creating a realistic chest tattoo after his mastectomy; the artist is believed to be the first employed by the NHS for such work. Animal rescue centres urged people not to overlook black and black-and-white cats, which make up about three-quarters of cats waiting to be rehomed. Thousands of fans in the West Country stayed up late to watch England's World Cup win over Mexico, with celebrations at pubs including the Three Lions in Bedminster.
- 0:21 Story begins Woman in her 70s dies in car crash treated as murder
- 1:29
Claim Woman in her 70s dies in car crash treated as murder
Floral tributes have been placed at the pet shop owned by the victim, Barbara Mullaney, and her partner described her as a pillar of the community.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 1:29-1:39
- 1:39
Claim Woman in her 70s dies in car crash treated as murder
A woman in her 70s, Barbara Mullaney, died in a car crash that police are treating as murder, and floral tributes were left at her pet shop.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 1:39-1:46
- 4:28
Claim Woman in her 70s dies in car crash treated as murder
Wiltshire Police has referred itself to the Office for Police Conduct due to previous involvement with the suspect.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 4:28-4:36
- 4:52 Story begins A417 missing link road opens in Gloucestershire
- 5:05
Claim A417 missing link road opens in Gloucestershire
The A417 missing link project has been under construction for two and a half years.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 5:05-5:11
- 5:11
Claim A417 missing link road opens in Gloucestershire
The A417 missing link will eventually become a continuous dual carriageway linking the M4 and M5, easing a bottleneck at the Air Balloon roundabout.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 5:11-5:16
- 6:54
Claim A417 missing link road opens in Gloucestershire
The full A417 missing link route is expected to open in February 2027.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 6:54-6:59
- 7:04 Story begins Two men jailed for 30 years for Yeovil shooting
- 7:09
Claim Two men jailed for 30 years for Yeovil shooting
Two men were found guilty of attempted murder and firearms offences after an incident at Beauford's Park trading estate last October; police said it was lucky no one was injured.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 7:09-7:19
- 7:13
Claim Two men jailed for 30 years for Yeovil shooting
Two men were found guilty of attempted murder and firearms offences after an incident at Beauford's Park trading estate last October; police said it was lucky no one was injured.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 7:13-7:19
- 7:19
Claim Two men jailed for 30 years for Yeovil shooting
Two men were found guilty of attempted murder and firearms offences after an incident at Beauford's Park trading estate last October; police said it was lucky no one was injured.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 7:19-7:23
- 7:28
- 7:37
Claim Warm weather raises risk of insect-borne diseases in UK
Wet spring followed by heat waves created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes and ticks.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 7:37-7:49
- 8:45
Claim Warm weather raises risk of insect-borne diseases in UK
West Nile virus has recently been discovered in the UK.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 8:45-8:50
- 10:19
Claim Warm weather raises risk of insect-borne diseases in UK
DEET and PMD offer 100% protection against insect bites according to the CDC.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 10:19-10:26
- 11:46
- 11:47
Claim Male breast cancer survivor credits tattoo artist for confidence
Approximately 400 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 11:47-11:52
- 12:52
Claim Male breast cancer survivor credits tattoo artist for confidence
Derek Lawrence had both breasts removed after breast cancer was discovered through tissue analysis from a planned cosmetic procedure.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 12:52-12:55
- 14:21
Claim Male breast cancer survivor credits tattoo artist for confidence
Tanya Buxton is believed to be the first tattoo artist employed by the NHS.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 6 July 2026, 14:21-14:27
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