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ITV Lunchtime News
Friday 3 July 2026 · 13:45 BST · 25m · 6 stories · 14 annotated moments · 17 of 25 min on news stories (67%)
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Top police chiefs criticised the government's decision to allow pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5am on Sunday night for England's World Cup knockout match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am on Monday. The late announcement, as chief constables called it, left forces with little time to plan, requiring officers to work extended shifts and be taken away from communities. Meanwhile, a man in his 50s was sentenced in Crete to 10 years in prison for the murder of British expat Jean Hanlon, 17 years after her body was recovered from a harbour; the court accepted his mental capacity as a factor, and his lawyer has lodged an appeal, leading to his release under monthly monitoring.
Preparations began in Iran for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed by an airstrike on the first day of the 40-day war with America and Israel. Public ceremonies are expected to last days, with up to 35 million people possibly involved, and questions remain about the whereabouts of his son, Mujtaba Khamenei. A teenager is due in court charged with attempted murder after a shooting left a 16-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries in Birmingham. The Royal Osteoporosis Society warned that the diagnosis rate for osteoporosis is flatlining in England, with 146,000 preventable hip fractures and over 40,000 preventable deaths possible unless the government delivers on repeated promises to roll out early diagnosis clinics. A second hosepipe ban was announced, with Southern Water implementing restrictions in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from next Friday, following Southeast Water's ban in Kent; customers expressed anger over water leakage issues.
Ahead of the World Cup match, a science correspondent demonstrated how the high altitude of Mexico City's Azteca Stadium (over 7,000 feet) will affect England players, reducing oxygen levels and increasing heart rate, potentially forcing tactical changes. The NHS launched a fitness initiative rewarding people who walk half an hour a day as part of a 'marathon a month' challenge. Finally, speculation mounted that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey are to marry at Madison Square Garden in New York, with A-listers arriving and the venue being prepared, though a wedding planner noted the setup would take days.
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Claim Police chiefs criticise late pub opening announcement for World Cup
Police chiefs criticised the government's decision to extend pub opening hours.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 3:47-3:53
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Claim Police chiefs criticise late pub opening announcement for World Cup
Pubs were already allowed to stay open until 2am before the extension.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 4:29-4:32
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Claim Police chiefs criticise late pub opening announcement for World Cup
The Education Secretary expects children to be in school on Monday morning.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 6:09-6:18
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Claim Iran prepares for funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iranian authorities expect 15-35 million people to attend the funeral ceremonies.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 9:33-9:40
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Claim Royal Osteoporosis Society warns of preventable deaths from diagnosis delays
Osteoporosis diagnosis rate in England is flatlining despite government promises.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 11:50-11:57
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Claim Royal Osteoporosis Society warns of preventable deaths from diagnosis delays
Royal Osteoporosis Society estimates 40,000 preventable deaths and 146,000 preventable hip fractures unless action is taken.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 12:11-12:17
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Claim Royal Osteoporosis Society warns of preventable deaths from diagnosis delays
At current rates, it would take 38 years to meet the government's 2030 promise on equal access to clinics.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 12:23-12:31
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Claim Hosepipe bans imposed in Kent and Hampshire due to heatwave
Southern Water will implement a hosepipe ban for around one million households in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, starting next week.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 16:08-16:13
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Claim Hosepipe bans imposed in Kent and Hampshire due to heatwave
Southeast Water imposed a hosepipe ban in Kent, affecting over 800,000 customers.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 16:20-16:26
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Claim Hosepipe bans imposed in Kent and Hampshire due to heatwave
Southeast Water loses more than 100 million litres of water per day through leaks.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 17:31-17:39
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Claim England footballers to acclimatise to altitude before Mexico match
The altitude of the match venue is approximately 7,200-7,350 feet.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 19:03-19:10
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Claim England footballers to acclimatise to altitude before Mexico match
Oxygen levels drop from 21% to less than 16% at altitude.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 19:27-19:34
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Claim England footballers to acclimatise to altitude before Mexico match
Heart rate increases by 15 to 20 beats per minute at altitude.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 19:43-19:47
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Claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors at Madison Square Garden
The couple donated $26 million to charities across the United States as wedding gifts.
ITV, ITV Lunchtime News, 3 July 2026, 23:35-23:44
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