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Rob Smith

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News correspondent for ITV. Have a story? Drop me a line via DM.

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Kate makes private visit to hospital where she was treated for cancer itv.com/news/2026-09-11/kate…
Kate makes private visit to hospital where she was treated for cancer | ITV News

Kate makes private visit to hospital where she was treated for cancer | ITV News

Kate received care for an undisclosed form of cancer at the Royal Marsden before announcing in January 2025 she was in remission. | ITV National News

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'I didn't know it'd be the last hug': Ricky Hatton's parents reflect on losing their son a year on itv.com/news/granada/2026-09…

'I didn't know it'd be the last hug': Hatton's parents reflect on son's death | ITV News

Carol and Ray Hatton have told ITV Granada Reports they will 'never be fully at peace' after the boxing hero took his own life at the age of 46. | ITV News Granada

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The King has said that the memory of those killed and injured in the Manchester synagogue terror attack remains vivid in his mind in a message shared during a commemoration for the victims and survivors. itv.com/news/granada/2026-09…
King shares message to synagogue terror attack victims at memorial event | ITV News

King shares message to synagogue terror attack victims at memorial event | ITV News

A message to the congregation on behalf of His Majesty. | ITV News Granada

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Meet the woman lifting spirits with handmade gifts for strangers Watch on ITVX: itv.com/watch/news/the-woman…
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Warnings for thunderstorms before mix of rain and sunshine over weekend itv.com/news/2026-08-26/warn…
Warnings for thunderstorms before mix of rain and sunshine over weekend | ITV News

Warnings for thunderstorms before mix of rain and sunshine over weekend | ITV News

Some areas could see between 50-75mm of rainfall on Thursday, along with lightning and hail, the Met Office said. | ITV National News

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Watch the moment Peter Kay joined presenters in the studio to announce a charity show in Blackpool for teen Fin Cormack, who lives with a rare heart condition, with all proceeds going to his treatment. itv.com/watch/news/peter-kay…
Peter Kay announces special charity show for teen with rare heart condition - Latest From ITV News

Peter Kay announces special charity show for teen with rare heart condition - Latest From ITV News

Watch the latest from ITV News - Peter Kay joined Gamal and Katie in the studio as he announced a charity show for Fin Cormack, with proceeds going to treatment for his rare heart condition.

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United captain Bruno Fernandes and City’s Khadija Shaw were both awarded Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year at a ceremony in Manchester last night. itv.com/news/granada/2026-08…
Shaw and Fernandes recognised by PFA after excellent campaigns | ITV News

Shaw and Fernandes recognised by PFA after excellent campaigns | ITV News

Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw won the women’s award for the second time. | ITV News Granada

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@itvnewsAug 26
Gasps heard as audience at 9 To 5 musical told of Dolly Parton’s death itv.com/news/meridian/2026-0…
Gasps heard as audience at 9 To 5 musical told of Dolly Parton’s death | ITV News

Gasps heard as audience at 9 To 5 musical told of Dolly Parton’s death | ITV News

Karla Tracey, who plays Parton’s character Doralee, broke the news to the audience at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing, before paying tribute to the singer. | ITV News Meridian

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@itvnewsAug 26
Wildlife Photographer of Year contest unveils preview of winning shots itv.com/news/2026-08-25/wild…
Wildlife Photographer of Year contest unveils preview of winning shots | ITV News

Wildlife Photographer of Year contest unveils preview of winning shots | ITV News

Images of oxpecker cleaning its bill against a rhino’s skin and an inquisitive polar bear staring into a seal’s breathing hole are among them. | ITV National News

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@itvnewsAug 9
Wildfires in Canada force 20,000 people to flee as state of emergency declared itv.com/news/2026-08-09/wild…
Wildfires in Canada force 20,000 people to flee as state of emergency declared | ITV News

Wildfires in Canada force 20,000 people to flee as state of emergency declared | ITV News

British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire destroyed people's homes. | ITV National News

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@itvnewsAug 9
Cold case appeal for woman found dead in Merseyside field 32 years ago itv.com/news/granada/2026-08…
Cold case appeal for woman found dead in field 32 years ago | ITV News

Cold case appeal for woman found dead in field 32 years ago | ITV News

Julie Finley, 23, was strangled and her naked body was dumped in a carrot field near the Rainford bypass in 1994. | ITV News Granada

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Luke Littler warns he can still get better after retaining World Matchplay title itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Littler warns he can still get better after retaining World Matchplay title | ITV News

Littler warns he can still get better after retaining World Matchplay title | ITV News

The win keeps Littler on course for a clean sweep of trophies in 2026 having already won the World Championship, UK Open, Premier League and the Masters. | ITV News Granada

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Macron calls crisis meeting as huge wildfires displace more than 300,000 in France and Spain itv.com/news/2026-07-27/wild…
France and Spain race to tackle wildfires before extreme heat returns | ITV News

France and Spain race to tackle wildfires before extreme heat returns | ITV News

French President Emmanuel Macron described the situation as the nation's worst fire-related crisis since the Second World War. | ITV National News

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Four men die after car crashes into lamppost in Huyton itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Four men die after car crashes into lamppost | ITV News

Four men die after car crashes into lamppost | ITV News

Eleven roads have been closed in Merseyside following a serious crash. | ITV News Granada

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Andy Burnham says first day of work at No. 10 North is 'best day of my life' itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Andy Burnham says first day of work at No 10 North is 'best day of my life' | ITV News

Andy Burnham says first day of work at No 10 North is 'best day of my life' | ITV News

Speaking as he opened the new centre of Government base in Manchester, the Prime Minister said: “I cannot tell you what a proud moment this is." | ITV News Granada

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Footballer and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Footballer and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 | ITV News

Footballer and manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 | ITV News

In a statement, his family said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75." | ITV News Granada

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Andy Burnham gives first speech in Downing Street after becoming prime minister itv.com/news/2026-07-20/andy…
'We will help people to live well,' pledges Andy Burnham in first speech as PM | ITV News

'We will help people to live well,' pledges Andy Burnham in first speech as PM | ITV News

Andy Burnham was appointed prime minister by King Charles on Monday following Sir Keir Starmer's official resignation. | ITV National News

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Who is the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and what led him to return to Westminster? itv.com/news/granada/2026-06…
Who is Andy Burnham and what led him to return to Westminster? | ITV News

Who is Andy Burnham and what led him to return to Westminster? | ITV News

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election in June but he's an old hand when it comes to the intricacies of Westminster, so whats his background? | ITV News Granada

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A couple who faced a "scary" double pregnancy complication have honoured the consultant who performed high-risk, life-saving surgery by naming one of their twins after her. itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Parents name daughter after surgeon who saved their twins | ITV News

Parents name daughter after surgeon who saved their twins | ITV News

A family has named their daughter after the surgeon who helped save twins during a "scary" pregnancy complication. | ITV News Granada

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Southport families want 'accountability' from second phase of attack inquiry itv.com/news/granada/2026-07…
Southport families want 'accountability' from second phase of inquiry | ITV News

Southport families want 'accountability' from second phase of inquiry | ITV News

The families of the schoolgirls killed in the Southport attack say they hope the second phase of the inquiry will bring 'more accountability''. | ITV News Granada

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