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ITV Evening News
Saturday 8 August 2026 · 18:30 BST · 15m · 4 stories · 15 annotated moments · 11 of 15 min on news stories (76%)
Broadcast overview
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The broadcast opened with the UK heatwave and drought. A yellow heat health alert was in place for parts of England until Tuesday evening, with temperatures possibly reaching 36 degrees by Thursday. Half of England and all of Wales were under drought conditions, and South West Water introduced a hosepipe ban for 1.8 million customers, bringing the total to nine water companies and 23 million affected. In Europe, extreme heat and minimal rain caused the Rhine to fall to its lowest in 150 years, affecting freight, while the Danube's low levels forced Romania, Slovakia and Hungary to shut down nuclear reactors. Wildfires continued across the continent.
Counter-terror police reopened an inquiry into an attempted burglary at a property used by Nigel Farage last year, after a new line of inquiry was identified, in connection with the suspected murder of MP Ann Widdecombe. Police appealed for more victims of serial sex offender Simon Levy, who was sentenced to whole life for murdering two women. FIFA president Gianni Infantino strongly denied claims that UEFA paid off a woman he had a relationship with. A Russian drone strike near Kyiv killed at least three people including a child. Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research found that a medicine used for glaucoma could potentially treat certain aggressive cancers.
The Football Association ordered around 160 non-league clubs to demolish or cover perimeter walls following the death of a player last year, with funding from the FA and Premier League. Finally, the centenary of the first British Grand Prix was celebrated at Brooklands, where more than 100 cars gathered including a survivor from the original race.
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- 0:12
Claim Army deployed in South Wales amid heatwave and wildfire strain
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued across the east of England, London, the south east and west, and the south and west Midlands.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 0:12-0:20
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Claim Army deployed in South Wales amid heatwave and wildfire strain
Thames Water customers will face hosepipe restrictions from Thursday.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 1:44-1:58
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Claim Army deployed in South Wales amid heatwave and wildfire strain
The Rhine's water levels have dropped to their lowest point in 150 years.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 3:32-3:42
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
The Football Association ordered around 160 non-league clubs to remove perimeter walls.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 8:31-8:37
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
The Football Association ordered around 160 non-league clubs to remove perimeter walls.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 8:31-8:39
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
The FA and Premier League are funding the removal of the walls.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 8:43-8:46
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
Billy Viggars died after colliding with a wall while playing for Chichester City in September of last year.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 8:56-9:07
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
Billy Viggars died after colliding with a wall while playing for Chichester City in September of last year.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 9:01-9:07
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Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
Billy Viggars died after colliding with a wall while playing for Chichester City in September of last year.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 9:05-9:07
- 9:31
Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
The FA and Premier League are funding the removal of the walls.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 9:31-9:39
- 9:39
Claim FA orders removal of non-league perimeter walls after deaths
The Football Association ordered around 160 non-league clubs to remove perimeter walls.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 9:39-9:45
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Claim Centenary celebrations for first British Grand Prix at Brooklands
The first British Grand Prix took place 100 years ago today, with nine drivers and only three finishing.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 10:55-11:05
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Claim Centenary celebrations for first British Grand Prix at Brooklands
The first British Grand Prix took place 100 years ago today, with nine drivers and only three finishing.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 10:55-11:05
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Claim Centenary celebrations for first British Grand Prix at Brooklands
The Brooklands circuit operated until 1939, when the site became an aviation hub.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 12:00-12:08
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Claim Centenary celebrations for first British Grand Prix at Brooklands
The Brooklands circuit operated until 1939, when the site became an aviation hub.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 8 August 2026, 12:00-12:08
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