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ITV — ITV News West Country
Wednesday 22 July 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 10 stories · 15 annotated moments · 21 of 30 min on news stories (69%)
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Bath to announce a £2 cap on bus fares across England outside London, aiming to combat the cost of living crisis. He addressed concerns about rural transport frequency and his understanding of the West Country, and discussed devolution and cabinet representation. The mother of Taunton student Barnaby Webber, killed in the Nottingham attacks, welcomed an investigation into the NHS trust that treated his killer for corporate manslaughter.
A large operation began in Gloucester to clear an illegal waste dump, with warnings that householders could be fined if their waste is traced back. A Gloucestershire cement company was fined £1 million after an employee was crushed to death. A cannabis farm with over 1,000 plants was found in Wiltshire. A domestic abuse charity reported a near 60% increase in calls during the World Cup. Somerset Council will automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals. New data showed almost nine million people in the UK cannot afford healthy food, prompting calls for a Good Food Bill.
Wildlife experts urged people to report sightings of Asian hornets, which are killing native honeybees, with nests increasing. Bath Spa University awarded an honorary doctorate to barber Eddie Ehrlich for his community work providing free haircuts to the homeless and his own recovery story; he plans to cycle across the US to expand the initiative.
- 1:05 Story begins Housing secretary rules out rent controls
- 6:48
- 7:35
- 7:41
Claim Multi-agency operation clears illegal waste dump in Gloucester
Gloucester City Council, police, and Environment Agency were involved in the operation.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 7:41-7:50
- 8:47
Claim Multi-agency operation clears illegal waste dump in Gloucester
The privately owned two-acre site had waste dumped without the owner's permission.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 8:47-8:58
- 9:49
Claim Multi-agency operation clears illegal waste dump in Gloucester
Residents could be fined up to £1,000 if their waste is traced back to them.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 9:49-9:52
- 10:31
- 10:31
Claim Cement company fined 1 million pounds after employee crushed to death in Sharpness
A cement company was fined £1 million after employee Martin Bennett was crushed to death; the company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 10:31-10:39
- 10:39
Claim Cement company fined 1 million pounds after employee crushed to death in Sharpness
A cement company was fined £1 million after employee Martin Bennett was crushed to death; the company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 10:39-10:50
- 10:50
Claim Cement company fined 1 million pounds after employee crushed to death in Sharpness
A cement company was fined £1 million after employee Martin Bennett was crushed to death; the company pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 10:50-10:56
- 10:57
- 10:57
Claim Large cannabis farm discovered in abandoned poultry shed near Burbage
A cannabis farm with over 1,000 plants and stolen electricity worth £1.5 million was found in an abandoned poultry shed near Burbage, Wiltshire.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 10:57-11:05
- 11:05
Claim Large cannabis farm discovered in abandoned poultry shed near Burbage
A cannabis farm with over 1,000 plants and stolen electricity worth £1.5 million was found in an abandoned poultry shed near Burbage, Wiltshire.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:05-11:14
- 11:14
Claim Large cannabis farm discovered in abandoned poultry shed near Burbage
A cannabis farm with over 1,000 plants and stolen electricity worth £1.5 million was found in an abandoned poultry shed near Burbage, Wiltshire.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:14-11:23
- 11:24
- 11:24
Claim Domestic abuse incidents reported to police hit record high during World Cup
Fear Free reported a near 60% increase in calls from the South West during the World Cup.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:24-11:32
- 11:24
Claim Domestic abuse incidents reported to police hit record high during World Cup
Fear Free reported a near 60% increase in calls from the South West during the World Cup.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:24-11:32
- 11:38
Claim Domestic abuse incidents reported to police hit record high during World Cup
Fear Free urges anyone who harms their loved ones to seek help.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:38-11:42
- 11:47
- 11:47
Claim Somerset Council to auto-enroll eligible children for free school meals
Somerset Council will automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:47-11:53
- 11:57
Claim Somerset Council to auto-enroll eligible children for free school meals
Somerset Council will automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 11:57-12:03
- 12:03
Claim Somerset Council to auto-enroll eligible children for free school meals
Somerset Council will automatically enroll eligible children for free school meals.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 22 July 2026, 12:03-12:08
- 12:37 Story begins 9 million UK households cannot afford healthy food
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