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ITV Evening News
Sunday 23 August 2026 · 18:35 BST · 15m · 4 stories · 9 annotated moments · 7 of 15 min on news stories (49%)
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The five young men killed in the head-on crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough have been named, along with the two police officers who also died. The police watchdog confirmed that the pursuit of the car carrying the young men was abandoned shortly before the collision. Separately, it was reported that hackers linked to Iran were responsible for a cyber attack that shut down a small British power plant for four days, though the government said there was no risk to the wider energy system.
The Prime Minister outlined plans to give English mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning decisions, including large housing schemes and energy projects. In other news, a man died following a double stabbing near Ramsgate Harbour, and train operator Cross Country was forced to cancel almost all of its services after a power cut at its Birmingham control centre.
- 0:29 Story begins Seven die in head-on crash on A66 in Teesside
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- 4:48
Claim Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
Concerns raised that areas without mayors could be left behind.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 4:48-4:56
- 5:10
Charged quote Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
The cabinet I chair is now a growth cabinet. To drive economic growth. We simply cannot afford to be a low-growth country. Boosting Britain's sluggish growth has become the mission of every recent Prime Minister. The answer, according to our latest leader, is to get the country building by giving mayors more powers.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 5:10-5:16
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Claim Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
Mayors could gain powers to approve major energy projects such as wind and solar farms by 2028.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 5:46-5:53
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Claim Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
Mayors would be able to intervene in developments exceeding 150 homes, 15,000 square metres of commercial space, or 10 storeys in height.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 6:03-6:08
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Charged quote Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
to transfer power to elected mayors. The government believes it will put the country on a path to growth, but it could also put mayors on a collision course with local councils and communities. This is all about taking decisions out of local communities' hands. It will mean that mayors of these regions who have
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 6:19-6:25
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Contested quote Government to give mayors powers to overrule councils on major planning
The government believes it will put the country on a path to growth, but it could also put mayors on a collision course with local councils and communities. This is all about taking decisions out of local communities' hands. It will mean that mayors of these regions who have little understanding of the local communities concerned will be able to second guess and
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 6:25-6:29
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Claim Haaland's buzz cut dominates talk despite City's 2-1 win
Erling Haaland debuted a new haircut at Manchester City's first match of the season.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 8:32-8:37
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Claim Haaland's buzz cut dominates talk despite City's 2-1 win
Erling Haaland failed to score in the match.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 8:37-8:40
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Claim Haaland's buzz cut dominates talk despite City's 2-1 win
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1.
ITV, ITV Evening News, 23 August 2026, 8:40-8:44
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