Peter Smith
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United Kingdom
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The royals in Scotland: A special and complicated relationship
The royal family hold a deep connection with Scotland, spending lots of time north of the border both on official visits and for relaxation. | ITV National News → Read More
What are the solutions to East Africa's hunger crisis and how can you help?
What ITV News viewers can do to help end the crisis in Somalia | ITV National News → Read More
'Historic' drought threatens widespread starvation and death in Somalia
Somalia is now suffering its longest period of drought for more than 40 years and hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from hunger and exhaustion. → Read More
Return to the Polish town which helped more Ukrainian refugees than anywhere else in the world
Since the outbreak of the war in February, Przemysl, a Polish border town of just 60,000, has helped over three million Ukrainians desperate for sanctuary. → Read More
Victim says SNP refusal to sack disgraced 'sex pest' MP is a 'sucker punch'
One of the SNPs serving MPs was found to have sexually harassed a junior member of staff, and was given a two-day suspension, but the party is standing by him. → Read More
Russia mounts second phase of invasion as Zelenskyy says battle for Donbas has 'begun'
Ukraine’s President says the second phase of Russia’s invasion has begun, but there are already distinct differences from the original invasion on 24 February. → Read More
The 52 orphaned Ukrainian children bound for Loch Lomond and safe haven in the UK
They’ve fled war and the journey to this point has been long. Taking their places on that flight their faces lit up. → Read More
Hopes for the future as 52 orphaned Ukrainian children head to UK after escaping horrors of war
The children already have a place to live near Loch Lomond in Scotland, where all 52 can stay together, writes Peter Smith. → Read More
Ukraine horror all too familiar for those left behind by Putin's forgotten war in Syria
Russia’s assault on Ukraine has shocked Europe, but children in Syria know all about Vladimir Putin’s merciless bombardments. → Read More
Moldova close to 'breaking point' as country welcomes Ukrainian refugees fleeing war
Moldova’s population is now 4% bigger than it was ten days ago - the country has taken in the biggest proportion of refugees relative to its size. | ITV National News → Read More
Brexit: What is the Article 16 'get-out clause' and what happens if it is triggered?
Peter Smith explains why Northern Ireland is key in the remaining trade talks between the UK and EU. → Read More
The woman who volunteers to treat addiction in prison
Natalie Logan MacLean is a volunteer in Barlinnie - Scotland’s biggest, oldest, and toughest prison. → Read More
How Scotland's toughest prison is trying to break the cycle of 'revolving door' inmates
HMP Barlinnie has developed an innovative recovery programme that treats substance abuse as a matter of health and life skills. → Read More
Ballet teacher arrested and charged with sexual offences following ITV News investigation
A ballet teacher at Scotland’s biggest ballet school has been arrested following an exclusive ITV News investigation. → Read More
David Martindale's journey from prison to leading Livingston FC in Scottish League Cup final
The football manager is preparing to lead Livingston to glory in the Scottish League Cup. But before football management, he was a player in organised crime. → Read More
Covid hotel quarantine rules: The loophole Scotland is trying to close
There are no checks on the Scotland-England border and there are fears some travellers could take advantage and bypass the system. → Read More
How Brexit brought Scotland's fishing industry to a near standstill
Langoustines are a particularly prized catch in Europe and worth about £80m to the UK economy each year, but deliveries to the EU have virtually stopped. → Read More
How people smuggling is thriving on Facebook
Since the Essex lorry tragedy that killed 39 Vietnamese people last year, our investigation has been tracking the gangs that smuggle people into the UK. → Read More
Scotland’s drug crisis is about to get even worse
Scotland's national drug deaths are among the worst in the world. → Read More
Scotland 'lockdown 2.0': What could the new Covid-19 restrictions look like?
Scotland is braced for "lockdown 2.0" but it’s unlikely to happen - at least not yet. → Read More