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ITV — ITV News West Country
Monday 13 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 12 annotated moments · 27 of 30 min on news stories (90%)
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Counter-Terrorism Police are now leading the investigation into the death of former MP Anne Widdicombe, who was found dead at her home on Dartmoor. A 28-year-old man was arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday night and is being questioned. The investigation initially involved a 26-year-old local man who was released, but new evidence led to the counter-terrorism lead. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said questions must be raised about the security of those in public life, and MPs across the political spectrum paid tribute in Westminster, noting the anniversaries of the murders of Jo Cox and Sir David Amess.
The landowner of Warleigh Weir near Bath says he fears someone could be hit by a train and wants to close the public right of way, citing antisocial behaviour and people playing on tracks. The council says the landowner is encouraging visitors and acting irresponsibly. Royal Mail reported over 2,000 dog attacks on staff in the past year, and a Green Party campaigner described having part of her finger bitten off while posting leaflets. Avon and Somerset Police officers who rescued an elderly woman from a house fire in Yate were among those honoured at the Police Federation Bravery Awards. The heatwave is affecting grassroots football clubs, with coaches taking precautions against extreme heat, and a zoo in Watchett is giving animals frozen treats to keep them cool.
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Claim Landowner seeks to close Warleigh Weir public right of way
A landowner reported that people are taking selfies and lying on train tracks to create YouTube videos, increasing the risk of a fatal accident.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 10:19-10:23
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Claim Landowner seeks to close Warleigh Weir public right of way
The landowner stated that his project is non-profit and aims to help people access nature safely.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 12:30-12:39
- 13:16 Story begins Royal Mail reports over 2,000 dog attacks on staff
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Claim Royal Mail reports over 2,000 dog attacks on staff
Royal Mail reported over 2,000 dog attacks on staff in the past year, a decrease but still unacceptably high.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 13:17-13:28
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Claim Royal Mail reports over 2,000 dog attacks on staff
A postwoman in Bristol was badly bitten by a dog in January.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 13:28-13:35
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Claim Avon and Somerset officers honored for house fire rescue
Two Avon and Somerset police officers rescued an elderly woman from a house fire in Yate.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 17:38-17:45
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Claim Avon and Somerset officers honored for house fire rescue
A ceremony recognised more than 100 police officers from forces across England and Wales.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 18:13-18:21
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Claim Avon and Somerset officers honored for house fire rescue
The overall winner was a trio of Metropolitan Police officers who confronted a sword-wielding man who had killed a schoolboy.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 18:39-18:48
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Claim Heatwave health risks for grassroots football players prompt adaptation calls
Coaches at Brislington FC are adapting training by scheduling later sessions and providing frequent hydration breaks.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 20:14-20:24
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Claim Heatwave health risks for grassroots football players prompt adaptation calls
Campaign group Round Our Way says extreme weather exposes a fundamental flaw in UK sports infrastructure built for a climate that no longer exists.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 21:06-21:13
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Claim Heatwave health risks for grassroots football players prompt adaptation calls
Professor Mike Tipton argues that heatwaves are now frequent and intense enough to be a health issue, and that matches should be scheduled at cooler times of day and year.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 21:40-21:52
- 22:44 Story begins Zoo gives animals ice lollies to beat heatwave
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Claim Zoo gives animals ice lollies to beat heatwave
Tropicaria Zoo in Watchett is giving animals frozen treats and providing water pools to help them cool down during a heatwave.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 23:13-23:20
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Claim Zoo gives animals ice lollies to beat heatwave
Tropicaria Zoo in Watchett is giving animals frozen treats and providing water pools to help them cool down during a heatwave.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 13 July 2026, 23:25-23:32
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