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Thursday 9 July 2026 · 13:00 BST · 20m · 9 stories · 15 annotated moments · 14 of 20 min on news stories (70%)
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The broadcast led with the death of singer Bonnie Tyler at age 75, following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal. The Prime Minister paid tribute, and a report reviewed her career from 1970s hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' to representing the UK at Eurovision in 2013 and receiving an MBE. The NHS warned of sustained pressure as a heatwave spread, with amber alerts covering most of England and temperatures forecast to reach 36°C. A correspondent at an NHS call centre in Crawley reported call volumes up a third on normal, with 4,000 calls a day during peak periods, and paramedics advised the public to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable people.
New data showed June was the hottest ever recorded in waters around western Europe, with sea temperatures nearly four degrees above average, potentially causing marine species to move or suffer mortality and increasing jellyfish numbers. Missile alert sirens sounded in Jordan as the US and Iran exchanged fresh air strikes; the Pentagon said it hit 90 Iranian military targets to degrade control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran retaliated against Gulf countries including Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. In Bedfordshire, tributes were paid to a mother and her two daughters found dead at home; the father is wanted for suspected murder and is thought to have fled to Zimbabwe. A review found that Personal Independence Payments are not working for millions of disabled people or the government, ahead of reforms due in autumn. Police are investigating a £37,500 donation to Robert Jenrick during his 2024 Conservative leadership campaign, which the elections watchdog alleges came from a foreign source; Jenrick called the allegations entirely false. Andy Burnham is on course to become Labour's new leader as the only declared candidate. Finally, England's football team prepared for a World Cup quarterfinal against Norway, having beaten Mexico, with manager Thomas Tuchel focusing on recovery and the challenge of stopping Erling Haaland.
- 0:05 Story begins Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
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Charged quote Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
months after she was placed in intensive care following emergency surgery. She achieved international fame in the 1980s, but her songs are timeless classics. Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero and It's a Heartache have been the soundtrack to so many lives. The Prime Minister called her one of Britain's greatest recording artists.
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 0:05-0:13
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Claim Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Bonnie Tyler was awarded an MBE for services to music.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 2:00-2:11
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Claim Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Bonnie Tyler was placed in an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 2:24-2:37
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Charged quote Bonnie Tyler dies at age 75
Even at the age of 75, the 80s queen had gigs lined up across Europe. Following emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, where she lived, Tyler was put into an induced coma. Her family have now announced that she died last night. But as such a trailblazing rock icon, her music may just last forever. Bonnie Tyler, who has died, aged 75. Next, the NHS has warned of sustained
ITV1, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 2:37-2:52
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Claim NHS warns of heatwave pressure on ambulance and A&E services
Ambulance services reported a significant increase in call volumes, with some areas seeing a third more calls than normal.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 4:12-4:23
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Claim Marine heatwave around UK coasts threatens marine life
A marine heatwave has been present in UK waters for 18 months, is expected to reach extreme levels with anomalies of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius, and is occurring later in the year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 5:33-5:39
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Claim Marine heatwave around UK coasts threatens marine life
A marine heatwave has been present in UK waters for 18 months, is expected to reach extreme levels with anomalies of 4 to 5 degrees Celsius, and is occurring later in the year.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 6:10-6:22
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Claim US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
The US struck around 90 military targets in Iran on the second night of strikes.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 7:49-7:54
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Claim US strikes Iran near Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliates
Iran retaliated with drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 7:54-8:00
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Claim Government review finds PIP disability benefits system not fit for purpose
A government review found the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system is not fit for purpose.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 9:55-10:07
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Claim Government review finds PIP disability benefits system not fit for purpose
The government's review and reform of PIP are due in autumn.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 10:12-10:23
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Claim Police investigate donation to Robert Genrich's campaign
A donation of around £37,500 to £40,000 was reported.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 10:17-10:28
- 10:17
Claim Police investigate donation to Robert Genrich's campaign
Police are investigating the donation.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 10:17-10:28
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- 10:48 Story begins Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
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Claim Al Carnes backs Andy Burnham for Labour leadership
Andy Burnham was the only declared candidate for the Labour leadership.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 10:48-11:04
- 11:00 Story begins England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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Claim England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
Erling Haaland is a major threat and leads the golden boot race.
ITV1 HD, ITV Lunchtime News, 9 July 2026, 13:30-13:44
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