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ITV Evening News
Friday 3 July 2026 · 18:45 BST · 1h · 7 stories · 11 annotated moments · 26 of 60 min on news stories (44%)
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The three sons of British expat Jean Hanlon, murdered in Crete 17 years ago, saw a man convicted of her murder after a retrial, with the verdict based partly on her diary entries. Police chiefs criticised the government's late decision to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England's knockout match against Mexico, warning of increased violence and domestic abuse. Three men were cleared of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry in 2019, a crime claimed by the new IRA, and her family vowed to continue their fight for justice. A journalist who stalked former Chancellor George Osborne was given a suspended sentence. A bus crashed into a West London home, causing damage but no injuries. Tehran prepared for the multi-day funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed four months ago in the US-Israel war, with millions expected to attend. In Venezuela, nine days after a deadly double earthquake, survivors in makeshift camps said they had received no government help, with reports of police looting abandoned homes.
A teenager who murdered a mother of three by driving his car into a crowd outside a club, having used nitrous oxide, was jailed for a minimum of 17 years. Two Romanian nationals were jailed for a knife attack on a journalist on behalf of the Iranian regime. The NHS announced a 'Marathon a Month' challenge rewarding people who walk 30 minutes daily. A second hosepipe ban was announced, with Southern Water imposing restrictions next week and South East Water's ban already in force in Kent. A whistleblower told ITV News that senior council managers encouraged staff to make it difficult for families to access support for children with special educational needs, including avoiding paper trails and face-to-face meetings. Speculation grew that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey would marry in New York, with a large police presence and celebrities spotted in formal dress. Prince William appeared on Travis Kelsey's podcast, discussing football and meeting Swift. England's players faced the challenge of high altitude in Mexico City for their match, with a science correspondent demonstrating the physiological effects. Oasis's 'Wonderwall' has become the unofficial England World Cup anthem, sung by fans and players.
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Claim Pubs allowed to open until 5am for England World Cup match
Police chiefs criticised the government's late decision on pub opening hours.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 6:31-6:40
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Claim Pubs allowed to open until 5am for England World Cup match
Some employers have given staff the option to come in late or go home early on Monday.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 7:48-7:53
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Claim Pubs allowed to open until 5am for England World Cup match
Primary school pupils are planning how to persuade their parents to let them stay up late to watch the match.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 8:20-8:28
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
The government was reported to have provided no food, medicine, or rescue equipment, and displaced people received no help.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 22:13-22:18
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Claim Security guard rescued eight days after Venezuela earthquake
Police officers were reported to be looting abandoned homes instead of helping survivors.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 23:15-23:21
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Claim Teenager Kian Bateman jailed for killing mother of three
Kian Bateman was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years for killing Shelley Davies by deliberately driving into a crowd, having used nitrous oxide.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 25:02-25:12
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Claim Teenager Kian Bateman jailed for killing mother of three
Kian Bateman was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years for killing Shelley Davies by deliberately driving into a crowd, having used nitrous oxide.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 25:14-25:22
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Claim Teenager Kian Bateman jailed for killing mother of three
Kian Bateman was sentenced to a minimum of 17 years for killing Shelley Davies by deliberately driving into a crowd, having used nitrous oxide.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 25:22-25:31
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Claim Whistleblower claims council staff obstructed SEN support access
Senior council managers joked about denying children access to SEND support.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 32:28-32:39
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Claim Whistleblower claims council staff obstructed SEN support access
Caseworkers were told to avoid leaving a paper trail to prevent parents using evidence at tribunals.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 32:46-32:56
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Claim Whistleblower claims council staff obstructed SEN support access
More than one in five pupils in England now require additional SEND support.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 3 July 2026, 33:10-33:16
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