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The festival of Passover is a time where Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate one of the most unique stories in the Jewish calendar.  

And this year, this biblical story of freedom and survival has taken on extra resonance.  

So why is this Passover more important than ever before? And how does each family celebrate the tradition?

ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know...

For more on this and to watch Sam's documentary, tune into ITV Sunday 5th May at 10.20pm.

Could it become too expensive to spend a penny in the UK?

Well, as part of new budget cuts, councils across England are closing public toilets.

And with hundreds of less loos across the country, locals and those with medical conditions are becoming increasingly concerned.

So, can anything be done to save our toilets?

ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi and Consumer Producer Hannah Kings tell Yasmin Bodalbhai what you need to know…

Donald Trump’s hush money trial is a historical first. 

It’s the first time a former US president has faced serious criminal charges.

As his wide web of lies becomes untangled, it’s been revealed that he tried to cover up a conspiracy to influence the 2016 election.

So, what really happened? And how will this impact his current bid for presidency?

ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers tells Rageh Omaar what you need to know... 

For many of us Ethiopia is seared into the memory from the 1980s famine which shocked the world, prompting the era defining Live Aid concerts.    

But now, alarm bells are ringing again as it battles mass starvation, prompted by the twin evils of war and climate change.   

Now, charities are warning of famine whilst the UK and US are pledging up to $630 million in aid.   

But in a world full of crises, will the warnings cut through? And is the aid enough to make a difference?    

Founder of charity Mary’s Meals, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, joins Julie Etchingham... 

For more on the crisis in Ethiopia head over to: www.marysmeals.org.uk

In 2018, medical cannabis was legalised in the UK.   

And yet, six years on, families are going bankrupt as they struggle to get hold of the drug and pay for their prescriptions.

That’s because current NHS regulation means barely anyone can access free treatment, forcing many to turn to private prescriptions.

So, why is it so restrictive? And how can things be changed?

ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Faye Barker what you need to know... 

Murray Dowey was just 16 years old when he took his own life. 

After enjoying Christmas with his family, Murray found out he had been blackmailed by a scammer and was a victim of 'sextortion.'

Just a few hours later, Murray was gone. Now, his family are calling on social media platforms to up safeguarding policies for teens, like Murray.

So, what exactly is 'sextortion?' Why is it on the rise? And will Murray’s family ever get justice? 

ITV News' Sam Leader tells Faye Barker what you need to know...