Bangor teen's Halloween costume raises air ambulance funds
A teenager's creative Halloween costume in Bangor raises crucial funds for Wales Air Ambulance, turning trick-or-treating into lifesaving support.
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Halloween costume walker rescued from Welsh mountains
A Halloween celebration turned into a real-life nightmare for a walker on a Welsh mountain, prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple emergency services.
NHS stroke patient waited 10 hours for ambulance
A critical incident investigation is underway after a stroke patient waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance in Hounslow, raising serious concerns about NHS emergency response times and patient safety.
Student died after ambulance GPS failed in Manchester
A promising Manchester student died after emergency services struggled to locate her due to GPS failure in the city centre, raising serious questions about ambulance service reliability.
Dispatcher guides dad through dramatic baby delivery
A quick-thinking ambulance call handler became an unlikely midwife when she calmly talked a father through delivering his own baby during a dramatic emergency in Milton Keynes.
Ambulance viewers sob over dramatic home birth scene
BBC One's new Ambulance series triggered emotional reactions as viewers watched a panicked husband deliver his own baby at home in dramatic opening scenes
Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.
Signal failure causes travel chaos at London Waterloo
Commuters faced severe disruption as a significant signal failure near London's Waterloo station brought South Western Railway services to a standstill, causing extensive delays and cancellations during peak travel hours.
Prince William visits London ambulance crews
The Prince of Wales witnessed the intense pressures facing ambulance crews during a heartfelt visit to London Ambulance Service headquarters, where he discussed mental health support and even tried his hand at emergency equipment.
South Pole Skeleton Mystery Solved After 60 Years
The haunting mystery of a young woman's skeleton found abandoned at the South Pole research station has been solved after six decades, revealing a tragic tale of illness and isolation in the world's most remote location.
Tradie survives being impaled by steel rod at Gosford wharf
A Central Coast tradesman cheats death after being impaled by a steel rod in a workplace accident at Gosford waterfront. Emergency services perform dramatic rescue operation.
NHS probes death after 15-hour ambulance wait
Exclusive: NHS England has launched an urgent investigation after former footballer Colin Flatts died following a 15-hour ambulance wait, sparking outrage and calls for emergency service reform.
Ambulance delayed by Portland ICE facility protest
Emergency medical response hampered as protesters block roads during Portland ICE facility demonstration, raising serious questions about protest safety protocols.
Desperate search for missing Adelaide man Gus Lamont
South Australian police intensify search for 32-year-old Gus Lamont who vanished from Adelaide's western suburbs, with grave concerns growing for his safety.
Father watched son die after NHS 111 ambulance failure
A grieving father recounts the harrowing moment he watched his son die after the NHS 111 service failed to dispatch an ambulance despite urgent pleas for help.
Cows invade Neath station platform, halting trains
Commuters faced extraordinary delays after a herd of cows staged an unexpected platform invasion at Neath railway station, bringing Great Western Railway services to a complete standstill during morning rush hour.
Children Critical After Ambulance Delays Spark Probe
Two young children suffered life-threatening injuries following separate medical emergencies where ambulance response times reached nearly two hours, sparking multiple investigations.
Armed police respond to Walthamstow standoff
Metropolitan Police and ambulance crews rushed to a serious incident in Walthamstow, East London, with armed officers responding to reports of a man threatening violence in a residential property.
Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway, highway closed
A life flight helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway, triggering massive emergency response and highway closure. Latest updates on the dramatic incident.
Weymouth Beach Emergency: Major Multi-Service Response
Dorset's popular seaside resort plunged into chaos as multiple emergency services rushed to Weymouth Pavilion following a serious medical emergency on the beach.
Ambulance worker jailed for stealing from elderly patients
A Welsh ambulance service worker has been convicted after systematically stealing from elderly patients during emergency call-outs, including stealing aftershave from a 94-year-old man.
Emergency Incident Causes Chaos at London Waterloo Station
Major incident at London Waterloo causes severe rail disruption with emergency services response and significant delays affecting thousands of commuters during evening rush hour.
British tourist missing near crocodile lake in South Africa
A British tourist has mysteriously disappeared during a hike near a crocodile-infested lake in South Africa's renowned Kruger National Park, sparking an urgent search operation and growing fears for his safety.
Prince William reveals emotional toll of air ambulance work
The Prince of Wales opens up about the psychological challenges of his former air ambulance career and how it continues to shape his mental health advocacy work today.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Wednesday medics claim ambulance crew hindered fan rescue
Exclusive: Club medical staff allege West Midlands Ambulance Service personnel became confrontational during emergency response to collapsed West Bromwich Albion fan during Championship match, potentially impacting critical care.
Footballer's 5-hour ambulance wait after double leg break
An amateur footballer endured a five-hour wait for an ambulance after suffering a catastrophic double leg break during a match, raising serious questions about emergency response times.
South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant
South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.
USC Football: Player Hospitalised After On-Field Injury
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was stretchered off the field and taken to hospital by ambulance following a serious injury during the game against USC, casting a sombre shadow over the college football season opener.
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