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ITV — ITV News West Country
Thursday 9 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 5 stories · 12 annotated moments · 27 of 30 min on news stories (89%)
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The region's ambulance service urged people to check on older relatives as a heatwave continued, noting that during the previous heatwave it responded to a record 4,350 incidents in a single day, with many calls involving elderly patients. Bristol City councillors voted narrowly to make the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood scheme permanent, a controversial trial that has divided the community over road closures, air quality, and accessibility; the decision will now go to the West of England Combined Authority for funding.
A community meeting is to be held in a Wiltshire village over a persistent bad smell linked to the Lower Compton landfill site, which has prompted hundreds of complaints. Haygrove School in Somerset, partially closed since 2023 due to structural safety concerns, submitted plans for a new site expected to open in 2028. A recruitment drive highlighted that while nearly a quarter of pupils in the South West are from minority ethnic backgrounds, only 6% of teachers are, and a charity is working to address barriers to entry. The University of the West of England completed a study on medicine reminder technology for older people, with affordability a key factor. The first RHS Badminton flower show opened at the Badminton estate, featuring plants suited to drier summers and a show garden designed by a local winner of Young Designer of the Year.
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Claim Bristol makes East Bristol liveable neighbourhood scheme permanent
The trial has been in place for almost two years.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 5:25-5:34
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Claim Bristol makes East Bristol liveable neighbourhood scheme permanent
Police were called after local residents blocked contractors from installing new restrictions.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 7:22-7:37
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Claim Bristol makes East Bristol liveable neighbourhood scheme permanent
The original budget of £1.5 million for a trial has doubled and is expected to exceed £10 million for full implementation.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 7:33-7:46
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Claim Recruitment drive to close teacher representation gap in South West
Haygrove School in Bridgewater was found to be structurally unsafe in 2023, with a new school opening in 2028 and the original building company dissolved.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 11:26-11:33
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Claim Recruitment drive to close teacher representation gap in South West
In the South West, almost a quarter of pupils are from minority ethnic backgrounds, but only 6% of teachers are from those backgrounds, a 16% gap.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 13:01-13:15
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Claim Recruitment drive to close teacher representation gap in South West
NowTeach says there are many barriers preventing people from minority ethnic backgrounds from becoming teachers, including marketing materials, leadership diversity, and structural issues around finance and qualifications.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 13:15-13:24
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Claim Study into AI and smart tech for elderly independent living
University of the West of England completed a year-long study in Bristol on medicine reminder technology.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 16:59-17:06
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Claim Study into AI and smart tech for elderly independent living
Cost is a significant barrier to adoption of the medicine reminder technology.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 17:10-17:13
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Claim Study into AI and smart tech for elderly independent living
About 60% of study participants would like to continue using the medicine reminder technology if they could afford it.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 17:17-17:23
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Claim First RHS Badminton flower show opens at Badminton estate
The first RHS Badminton flower show is taking place at the Badminton estate.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 18:27-18:34
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Claim First RHS Badminton flower show opens at Badminton estate
Sophie Leo won Young Designer of the Year, Best Construction, and a gold medal for her garden.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 22:12-22:17
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Claim First RHS Badminton flower show opens at Badminton estate
The show runs until Sunday.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 9 July 2026, 22:35-22:41
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