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ITV — ITV News West Country
Friday 10 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 12 annotated moments · 28 of 30 min on news stories (92%)
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The broadcast leads with the breaking news of a murder investigation into the death of former Conservative minister Anne Widdicombe, 78, who was found dead at her home in Haytor Vale on Dartmoor. Police have arrested a 26-year-old white British man from Newton Abbott on suspicion of murder; the incident is not being treated as terrorism. A cordon and forensic examinations remain in place, and political leaders have urged the public not to speculate while inquiries continue.
A jury at an inquest into the death of 17-year-old Lucy Curtis from Almondsbury has criticised two health trusts for delays in her mental health care, finding that an eight-month wait for CAMHS and a decision to place her on a 15-minute watch at a Bristol unit may have contributed to her death. Both trusts have apologised. Separately, Mountbatten beach in Plymouth has been closed after high levels of asbestos were found in sand samples, with local businesses fearing a repeat of lost summer trade; the council says further testing and a full review will take place.
The Met Office has warned that a marine heatwave could reach extreme levels, with sea temperatures around the region up to five degrees above normal, raising concerns for marine life. Organisers of Pride marches in Bristol and Plymouth have advised attendees to prepare for hot weather, with free water refill points and shaded areas available.
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- 10:47
Claim Jury criticizes health trusts over teenager Lucy Curtis's suicide after CAMHS wait
The jury indicated that an eight-month wait for a CAMHS appointment may have contributed to Lucy's death.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 10:47-10:53
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Claim Jury criticizes health trusts over teenager Lucy Curtis's suicide after CAMHS wait
Lucy was on a 15-minute observation watch despite a history of extreme self-harm attempts.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 11:42-11:48
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Claim Jury criticizes health trusts over teenager Lucy Curtis's suicide after CAMHS wait
Staff checked on Lucy at 10.20pm and found her well, but she was found unresponsive 23 minutes later.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 11:57-12:15
- 13:44 Story begins Mountbatten beach closed due to asbestos in sand
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Claim Mountbatten beach closed due to asbestos in sand
Asbestos was first found on the beach seven years ago, leading to closure, but it was later deemed low risk and reopened.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 14:05-14:15
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Claim Mountbatten beach closed due to asbestos in sand
Recent tests found high asbestos levels in 14 of 16 sand samples.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 14:33-14:38
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Claim Mountbatten beach closed due to asbestos in sand
The council plans further testing next week and a full review of the peninsula.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 15:34-15:45
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Claim Marine heatwave around UK coasts threatens marine life
Last month was the hottest June ever recorded in waters around western Europe.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 16:39-16:47
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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 News West Country, 10 July 2026, 17:36-17:45
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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 News West Country, 10 July 2026, 17:45-17:57
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Claim Pride march organisers in South West urge heatwave precautions
Organisers of Pride marches in the South West advised attendees to prepare for hot weather and provided water refill points and shaded spots.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 19:52-20:00
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Claim Pride march organisers in South West urge heatwave precautions
The marches demonstrate that cities like Bristol and Plymouth are not places for hate.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 20:03-20:08
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Claim Pride march organisers in South West urge heatwave precautions
Organisers of Pride marches in the South West advised attendees to prepare for hot weather and provided water refill points and shaded spots.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 10 July 2026, 20:08-20:13
- 20:34 Story begins England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals
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