There have been significant overnight losses for the Conservatives in the Midlands, as the party braces for more bad news throughout Friday.

Local election results for the Midlands as Tories suffer significant losses

The group, including actor Ricky Tomlinson before he became famous, picketed building sites in Shrewsbury during the 1972 national builders' strike.  

Shrewsbury 24: Ricky Tomlinson among trade unionists cleared on appeal  

In many cases hospitals are dealing with more than double the numbers of Covid patients than in April.

Number of patients in hospitals shows true extent of Covid pressure 

We've taken a look at the latest Public Health England data to see what lockdown has done to the region's case numbers.

What has lockdown 2.0 meant for coronavirus infection rates in the Midlands?

ITV News Central Political Reporter, Gareth Owen, takes us through the key talking points.

What happened at today's Leicester and Leicestershire covid briefing?

Our Political Reporter Gareth Owen looks at why Oadby and Wigston now has the second highest rate in the country.

 Blog: Could Oadby and Wigston face a Covid19 clampdown?

While there are some eye-catching results from today’s survey in the region, the data matches up with my own experience talking to people across the region - that is to say, those who backed him in December are still broadly supportive.

Gareth Owen: Boris Johnson can't take the Midlands for granted

ITV Central's Gareth Owen reports from Leicestershire as parts of the county have gone into lockdown for a second time.

Gareth Owen: Life as Leicester went into lockdown...again

How do people from these communities view the police? And why? And what are police forces doing to try to improve relationships?

Gareth Owen: The relationship between the police and ethnic minorities

Gareth Owen explains what YouGov's new opinion poll means, and why it's important where the Midlands are concerned

Blog: YouGov’s opinion poll predictions and the Midlands

Gareth Owen writes about the political pressures and motivations in terms of HS2

Blog: HS2 - Political Pressures and Motivations

As President Biden could be about to give Ukraine permission to use US missiles in Russia, could the UK be about to follow suit?

Could Starmer give Ukraine the green light to use UK missiles in Russia?

ITV News' Robert Peston writes from PM's plane that Starmer's top priority for G20 summit is to solidify support for Ukraine among world leaders.

Starmer wants world leaders to “double down” on support for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will have his first face-to-face, bilateral meeting with President Xi on Monday to establish "pragmatic" relations with China's leader.

Starmer wants “pragmatic” relationship with China

ITV News' Political Correspondent Harry Horton looks at which MPs and minister have spoken on assisted dying and how they may vote on the issue.

Will ‘naughty’ cabinet ministers influence assisted dying vote?

ITV Weather Presenter Beck Mantin explains which parts of the UK are expecting snow this week as temperatures are predicted to drop.

Snow and ice weather warnings issued for parts of England, Scotland and Wales

Trump's latest nominees for his cabinet are proving highly controversial - and some may struggle to get through the Senate confirmation process.

 Will Donald Trump Get the Cabinet He Wants?

ITV News Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills spoke to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about the increasing challenge of boosting the UK's economic growth.

Reeves seeks US trade deal to boost growth after disappointing GDP figures

ITV News understands the cases were flagged to the Met by an internal inquiry set up by the Post Office, to review the conduct of its investigators.

Gareth Owen

Political Reporter, ITV News Central