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ITV — ITV News at Ten
Friday 7 August 2026 · 22:25 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 22 of 30 min on news stories (75%)
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The broadcast led with the conviction of Simon Levy for the murders of Carmenza Valencia Trujillo and Cheryl Wilkins and the rape of another woman. The report detailed a series of failures by the Crown Prosecution Service, courts, and two police forces that allowed Levy, a known sex offender, to remain free, with missed opportunities to intervene. It also noted that the police watchdog is investigating officers and that Levy is due to be sentenced.
Counter-terror police reopened a separate investigation into an attempted burglary from April 2025 linked to the Ann Widdecombe case, referring themselves to the IOPC. In the US, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay nearly a billion dollars in penalties over harms to children, mandating changes to platform design, with Meta saying it will appeal. In the UK, parts of the country faced a fifth heatwave with temperatures forecast to exceed 30 degrees, prompting further drought declarations and water restrictions.
The broadcast also included footage from Iran showing the regime's crackdown on protests and the impact of war, with the Islamic Republic surviving. A court ordered Donald Trump to halt construction on a White House ballroom for lacking congressional approval. The heatwave contributed to a renaissance for lidos, with outdoor pools seeing increased popularity, and the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta held a mass ascent. At the Edinburgh Fringe, a Palestinian circus troupe performed a show celebrating hope and resilience.
- 0:00 Story begins Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
- 5:36
Claim Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
After being released on bail for murder, Levy committed six more sexual assaults and a second murder.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 5:36-5:42
- 7:10
Claim Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
A detective sergeant is under investigation for misconduct and a constable for gross misconduct.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 7:10-7:18
- 7:23
Claim Simon Levy convicted of double murder and rape
The Crown Prosecution Service admitted it did not present all relevant evidence in a bail application.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 7:23-7:28
- 9:24
- 10:18
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
An attempted burglary occurred at Ann Widdecombe's London property.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 10:18-10:24
- 10:47
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
The IOPC is investigating a single counter-terrorism police staff member.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 10:47-10:58
- 11:21
Claim Counter-terrorism police reopen investigation into Ann Widdecombe death
Joshua Kerry was charged with Ann Widdecombe's murder; a provisional trial date was set for June next year.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 11:21-11:25
- 11:34
- 15:25
- 15:25
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Parts of the UK were forecast to experience a fifth heatwave of the summer next week.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 15:25-15:30
- 15:30
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Temperatures are forecast to surpass 30 degrees Celsius, potentially reaching 36 in eastern and southeastern England.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 15:30-15:39
- 16:40
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
Reservoirs across the country are 12% below expected levels.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 16:40-16:47
- 16:47
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
July in southern England was the hottest, driest, and sunniest month on record.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 16:47-16:53
- 16:47
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
July in southern England was the hottest, driest, and sunniest month on record.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 16:47-16:53
- 17:22
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
A hosepipe ban will be introduced in Somerset from tomorrow.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 17:22-17:28
- 17:22
Claim PM chairs emergency Cobra meeting over extreme heat and wildfires
A hosepipe ban will be introduced in Somerset from tomorrow.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 17:22-17:28
- 18:06 ~4 min without annotations
- 21:42
- 22:15
Claim ITV documentary shows Iran protests and war from citizens
The documentary featured footage recorded by ordinary Iranians during protests and war.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 22:15-22:23
- 26:06 ~4 min without annotations
- 30:01
- 31:06
Claim Palestinian circus troupe performs at Edinburgh Fringe
The company was founded in Palestine as a non-profit to bring hope and creativity to young people.
ITV1 HD, ITV News at Ten, 7 August 2026, 31:06-31:13
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