People in the North Devon village of Appledore say they are 'thrilled' that their historic shipyard has been saved by a rescue deal.

Relief and joy for workers as historic shipyard is saved by rescue deal

The parents of a man who was killed while volunteering for the Ukrainian army are launching an anti-bullying campaign in his memory.

'Grief will not define' soldier's parents as they launch anti-bullying campaign

The boss of one of Plymouth's biggest trade unions says the prospect of job losses at Princess Yachts will 'ruin Christmas' for hundreds of workers.

Princess Yachts job cuts will 'ruin Christmas for hundreds of workers'

A Navy veteran who says he was arrested, detained and thrown out of the military for being gay has received an official apology almost 40 years later.

Navy veteran arrested for being gay gets apology almost 40 years later

A former police dog handler who runs and lives at a kennels in Cornwall faces a major clean-up operation after Storm Bert.

'Heartbreak' as kennels and home damaged by flooding

People who swim off the coast of Plymouth have welcomed news that two pipes which had been pumping raw sewage into the water for years have been closed.

Wild swimmers brave chilly water as sewage pipes diverted away from the sea

The families of four people who were killed by a gunman in Plymouth are taking legal action against the police, ITV West Country understands.

Families of four Plymouth shooting victims taking legal action against police

Councillor Adrian Parsons with farmer Ian Scott

Anger over 'accident black spot' after three fatal crashes in six months

The parents of a Cornish man who died while fighting as a volunteer in Ukraine say he was 'kind, caring and selfless', and that his death will not be in vain.

Parents of 'lovely' man killed in Ukraine remember him on Armistice Day

Devon and Cornwall Police says more staff members and new technology mean the force is able to answer emergency calls quicker.

Police are now answering more than 92 per cent of 999 calls within ten seconds

Angry residents in a cul-de-sac near Falmouth say they have not been properly consulted over the start of a new housing development at the end of their road. 

Residents in 'stand off' with builders trying to access housing site

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. 

Sam Blackledge

Reporter, ITV News West Country