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ITV — ITV News West Country
Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 18:00 BST · 30m · 6 stories · 15 annotated moments · 23 of 30 min on news stories (76%)
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The trial of a 16-year-old accused of murdering Shane Hambaccacherry in Chippenham heard that the defendant filmed the alleged attack. The prosecution described it as a remorseless and ruthless attack, with the defendant having recorded himself holding a knife earlier. The victim arrived unarmed and was stabbed in the chest, later dying in hospital. The defendant denies murder, arguing self-defence. Separately, Glyn Rosell, who murdered his wife Linda in 2002, appeared in court as the High Court considers whether to overturn a parole board decision to release him on licence. His daughter fears losing hope of finding her mother's body, and campaigners argue he should not be freed while refusing to reveal where the body is.
Security experts reported a sharp increase in robberies targeting luxury items like jewellery and watches, partly driven by rising gold prices, with 34 robberies at jewellers so far this year compared to 10 last year. A report on fertility noted that some parents are now saving for their children's future fertility treatments such as egg freezing, with around six in ten parents considering paying for their daughter to freeze her eggs. The broadcast also featured the story of Kenny, a medical detection dog who alerts his owner Kate Hegan before she faints due to POTS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, having saved her life many times. Finally, the region is preparing for a near-total solar eclipse expected tomorrow, with Exmoor highlighted as a good viewing location and safety advice given about proper eye protection.
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Claim Teenager accused of stabbing schoolboy to death in Chippenham
The defendant recorded a video of himself holding a knife and saying he would be slicing.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 2:45-2:59
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Claim Teenager accused of stabbing schoolboy to death in Chippenham
The defendant arrived at the meeting alone and unarmed.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 3:05-3:08
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Claim Teenager accused of stabbing schoolboy to death in Chippenham
The defendant allegedly disposed of the weapon in a derelict building.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 3:37-3:46
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Claim Family fights to keep Linda Rizel's killer in prison under Helen's Law
The parole board decided it is safe for Glyn Rizel to be released despite acknowledging many risk factors remain.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 4:14-4:31
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Claim Family fights to keep Linda Rizel's killer in prison under Helen's Law
The Ministry of Justice referred the parole board's decision to the High Court for review after an appeal from the family.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 4:44-4:57
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Claim Family fights to keep Linda Rizel's killer in prison under Helen's Law
Wiltshire Police say the case remains open in their search for Linda.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 7:55-8:03
- 8:13 Story begins Sharp increase in luxury item thefts and robberies
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Claim Sharp increase in luxury item thefts and robberies
Broadcasters reported a sharp increase in thefts and robberies targeting luxury items, partly triggered by rising gold prices, with jewellers reporting 34 robberies this year compared to 10 last year and goods valued at over £3.7 million stolen.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 8:13-8:26
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Claim Sharp increase in luxury item thefts and robberies
Broadcasters reported a sharp increase in thefts and robberies targeting luxury items, partly triggered by rising gold prices, with jewellers reporting 34 robberies this year compared to 10 last year and goods valued at over £3.7 million stolen.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 9:23-9:38
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Claim Sharp increase in luxury item thefts and robberies
Broadcasters reported that Asian households can hold up to 500 grams of gold jewellery with a scrap value of £48,000 to £50,000, making them attractive targets.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 10:18-10:32
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Claim Parents save for children's fertility treatment amid UK fertility decline
Over 5,000 women a year in the UK choose to freeze their eggs.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 12:10-12:17
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Claim Parents save for children's fertility treatment amid UK fertility decline
Around six in 10 UK parents would consider paying for their daughter to freeze her eggs.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 13:03-13:09
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Claim Parents save for children's fertility treatment amid UK fertility decline
A change in the law allows eggs to be stored in the UK for up to 55 years.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 14:34-14:40
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Claim Medical alert dog Kenny helps owner with life-threatening conditions
Kate has Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Postural Tachycardia Syndrome.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 16:00-16:10
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Claim Medical alert dog Kenny helps owner with life-threatening conditions
Kenny has alerted to about 40 anaphylactic episodes in a year.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 17:25-17:35
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Claim Medical alert dog Kenny helps owner with life-threatening conditions
Kenny alerts to changes in body odour that signal an impending medical episode.
ITV1 HD, ITV News West Country, 11 August 2026, 19:07-19:10
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