A court heard how three men from Birmingham planned a terrorist attack using homemade explosives no bigger than a cereal packet.

Terror suspects 'recorded boasting about explosions'

Submariner Edward Devenney has admitted collecting top secret naval codes before meeting two men he believed were Russian spies

Submariner admits collecting top secret naval codes

Three British Muslims plotted a suicide bombing campaign on a scale greater than the July 2005 attacks, a court has heard today.

Muslim trio plotted attack bigger than 7/7, court hears

What is moral is not always legal. That's the hard and uncomfortable lesson of the investigation into the disappearance of Sian O'Callaghan.

The hard lessons from the Sian O'Callaghan investigation

Dyfed Powys Police have issued a fresh appeal for information about Mark Bridger, 46. The suspect may now remain in custody until Friday.

Police intensify focus on April Jones suspect

It is an indication of their concern for April's safety that police have released the name and an image of a suspect already in custody.

Police release of April Jones suspect's image 'unusual'

Criticism of French police for alleged 'inactivity' in searching for Megan and Jeremy Forrest overlooks some pretty important facts.

Criticism of French police overlooks important facts

The teenager who sent offensive tweets about Olympic diver Tom Daley will not be charged with sending offensive messages.

No charges over abusive tweet about Olympian Tom Daley

Tia Sharp's family were referred to social services by police and other agencies over issues surrounding abuse of drugs and a disturbance.

Exclusive: Tia Sharp family referred to social services

The policeman cleared of killing Ian Tomlinson during the G20 riots had been previously accused of excessive force, ITV News has learned.

G20 death: PC previously accused of excessive force

Ian Brady taken to hospital after suffering a seizure days before he was due to appear in public for the first time in quarter of a century

Moors murderer Ian Brady taken to hospital for tests

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

Jon Clements

Former Crime Correspondent