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WATCH: The moment a rocket is intercepted behind ITV News presenter @julie_etch and International Editor @emmamurphyitv in Iraq

NHS maternity services ‘lack compassion’ as report lays bare racism and staffing issues itv.com/news/2026-02-2…

Durham figure skater Gina Fulton-Carter shares her memories of competing at Calgary 1988 Watch our extended chat with her on ITVX... itv.com/watch/news/dur…

Two-thirds of Brits suffer from health-related anxiety, leaving them constantly worried that they’re ill, according to an exclusive poll for Good Morning Britain. As Philip Sime reports, using AI to check symptoms could be making that anxiety even worse.

Gateshead Quays arena plans going ahead despite Utilita Arena investment, council implies Legends Global, who run the existing arena, announced plans to extend and refurbish the venue in December itv.com/news/tyne-tees… itv.com/news/tyne-tees…

Storm Goretti has battered Great Britain overnight, with 99 mile per hour winds recorded on the Isles of Scilly, more than 70,000 homes without power and hundreds of schools closed. What is the weather like where you are? We want to hear from you. Share your pictures and videos with us or email them to gmb@itv.com.

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Three men guilty of shooting a Stanley Grandfather due to be sentenced, Gateshead maternity service praised in patient survey 🩺 and is Wi-Fi coming to your daily commute? 🚃 Here are your local Good Morning Britain headlines with @EmilyNewsReader ⬇️ @GMB

Here is a round up of your local @itvtynetees news this morning. You'll find more on our website and @ITVX 💻

The “heartbroken" family of a mum-of-three, who they believe died after being injected with a black market ‘skinny jab’, has called for a crackdown on unlicensed weight loss drugs. The family of Karen McGonigal say she died in May, just days after she was allegedly administered an unlicensed jab. @itvnews Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry reports.

'It felt like a classic album, one that will take pride of place in record collections for years to come' Sam Fender crowned winner of Mercury Prize 2025 for album People Watching itv.com/news/tyne-tees… itv.com/news/tyne-tees…

Massive congratulations to @samfendermusic and the band - what a moment 👏 @od_management @MercuryPrize

Are you going to @MercuryPrize ? Here's all you need to know ⬇️

Date set for demolition of the Gateshead Flyover - Here are your local Good Morning Britain headlines ⬇️ @GMB

The family of a murdered two-year-old girl say they want a new law created in her name to help protect other children. Maya Chappell suffered severe brain damage and died after being violently shaken by her mother's boyfriend. Today, Labour MP Liz Twist will raise Maya's Law in Parliament. The legislation would allow parents or guardians to request disclosure about a partner or caregiver’s past risk to children. @emma__sc0tt reports.

'What happens next?' @adilray asks @YvetteCooperMP as a ceasefire is due to come into effect in Gaza within the next 24 hours.

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Calls for more support for foster carers in work and Halloween costume 'swap shops' to help cut waste. Here are your @itvtynetees Good Morning Britain headlines ⬇️ @GMB

Would you adopt a large dog? 🐕

The @RSPCA_official in North Yorkshire is urging people to adopt big dogs, saying it can take up to seven times longer to re-home larger breeds 🐾 @itvtynetees @GMB