Peter Smith

1 month ago | itv.com | Peter SMith |Peter Smith

ITV News correspondent Peter Smith reports from the scene of the building collapse in Bangkok. This powerful earthquake has caused destruction far and wide. Where I am in Bangkok is 600 miles from the epicentre but still, the force brought down a building in the Chatuchak district, with workers trapped inside. The collapsed building was under construction, a future government building — now approximately 81 people remain unaccounted for at the scene.

2 months ago | itv.com | Peter SMith |Peter Smith

Words by ITV News Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith and Producer Stephanie DochertyScotland's most senior law officer has ordered a fresh investigation into the death of Demi Hannaway. After almost four years of feeling ignored, today the parents of Demi Hannaway finally got the recognition they have been fighting for. John and Helen emerged from their meeting inside Scotland's Crown Office in Edinburgh with renewed hope of getting justice for their daughter.

2 months ago | itv.com | Peter SMith |Peter Smith

Demi Hannaway was 23 when she was found dead by her partner in an apparent suicide but her family believe this is not the true story. Warning: This report by ITV News contains details some people may find distressing. Words by ITV News Scotland Correspondent Peter Smith and Producer Stephanie Docherty Demi Hannaway's parents have a meeting with Scotland's Lord Advocate tomorrow to request an urgent police investigation into their daughter's death.

Jan 10, 2025 | itv.com | Peter SMith |Peter Smith

Those attending the drug consumption room, called The Thistle, will be able to access clean needles and inject with NHS staff on hand, ITV News Correspondent Peter Smith reportsScotland is now four years into what then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called a drug deaths public health emergency. Almost 5,000 people have died in that time. The annual figure just increased again, and Glasgow saw the sharpest increase, with 25% more deaths due to drugs.

Dec 15, 2024 | mrbellersneighborhood.com | Peter SMith |Peter Smith

September 10, 2001, was a rainy day in New York. There was precipitation throughout the afternoon and early evening. 0.5 inches. The warmest day of the month. Humid and wet. I exited from my East 10th Street apartment at 9:00 a.m. and headed toward Veselka’s on 2nd Avenue. My breakfast of a bagel and coffee came to $2.11. I gave the waiter a dollar tip. My funds were low, but it was one thing to be broke and another to act broke. Tony thanked my generosity and refilled my cup to the brim.