It's the 35th time the Dreamflight charity has brought youngsters to Florida.

Seriously ill and disabled children on all expenses paid 'holiday of a lifetime'

The insect with an image problem – why experts are urging us to love wasps.

Should we learn to love wasps?

Ankle tags that detect alcohol are being used to monitor court-imposed drinking bans - are they 'short-sighted' or a worthy investment?

Could these new ankle tags slash costly, alcohol-fuelled crime?

The value of cryptocurrencies can rise or fall sharply, which means big sums of money can be made - and lost - very quickly.

Therapists report a big rise in crypto traders needing help

A pile of single-use vapes collected at a recycling centre

Research claims that more than a million single-use vapes are thrown away every week - wasting the same amount of lithium used in 1,200 electric car batteries

Calls for disposable vapes ban over environmental concerns

'Check your counsellor’s credentials’ warning to people looking for help with their mental health over fears of rise in unqualified therapists

Concern at growing number of unqualified counsellors offering services

The police say cases of sextortion where criminals threaten to publish sexual information, photos or videos about someone are on the rise

'Sextortion' cases on the increase leaving victims embarrassed and out of pocket

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

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 to be made Britain's new ambassador to US, ITV News understands

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. 

How could the future of Olympic sport look under Lord Seb Coe? 

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Inflation no longer burns white hot - but it's still glowing

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston provides analysis on the government's refusal to pay compensation to Waspi women over state pensions.

Is the government's decision on Waspi women compensation brave or shortsighted?

 In France, the accused get the final word, so Ms Pelicot listened as dozens of men charged with her rape addressed the court. Chloe Keedy was there.

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband praises her courage in coming forward 

Cycling topped the funding table for the LA Olympic and Paralympic cycle - with £30,125,000 – a million pounds increase and £10m more than Athletics.

Kevin Ashford

Reporter, ITV News