Woman phones 999 for a pizza, and is praised by police
A quick-thinking victim of domestic assault has been praised by police for phoning 999 for a takeaway.
Crime|Dec 22, 2022
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New Shrewsbury business aims to address drink spiking issue with new app
A new Shropshire business has been launched with the aim of identifying and addressing the issue of drink spiking among licensed premises.
Business|Dec 21, 2022
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'Takeaway pizza delivery quicker than an emergency ambulance' - 999 chief
An West Midlands ambulance boss has apologised to patients who have endured “unacceptable” waiting times – saying that people would get a takeaway pizza delivered quicker than an emergency ambulance.
Health|Dec 16, 2022
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New app aims to boost communication links with students and parents in Telford
Telford College has launched a new mobile app to improve communication links with parents and students.
Education|Dec 16, 2022
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Family and coroner disagree over interpretation of 999 calls
A coroner disagreed with a grieving daughter over the way her calls to the 999 service about her father's mental health had been handled.
Shrewsbury|Dec 12, 2022
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We asked an AI app to paint pictures of famous Black Country locations - these were the results
It has been said that Artificial Intelligence will overtake the human brain within a decade or two, so we've done a rather unscientific experiment to see how A.I. is getting on in 2022.
Science & Technology|Nov 6, 2022
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We asked an AI app to paint pictures of famous Shropshire locations - these were the results
It has been said that Artificial Intelligence will overtake the human brain within a decade or two, so we've done a rather unscientific experiment to see how A.I. is getting on in 2022.
Science & technology|Nov 6, 2022
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Paramedic who asked patient to send photos after 999 call handed caution order
A paramedic who asked a female patient to "send pictures if out clubbing" after they met on a 999 call has been handed a two-year caution order.
Health|Nov 1, 2022
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Paramedic who asked patient to send photos after 999 call handed caution order
A paramedic who asked a female patient to "send pictures if out clubbing" after they met on a 999 call has been handed a two-year caution order.
Homepage|Nov 1, 2022
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Staffordshire pays silent tribute to our 999 heroes
A police force and fire service chief has tribute to 999 service heroes at a special ceremony.
Health|Oct 20, 2022
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Major drug dealers jailed after mistakenly thinking messaging app was encrypted
Three drug dealers who flooded the streets with heroin and cocaine have been jailed for a total of 32 years.
Crime|Oct 20, 2022
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NHS services celebrated in region during 999 Day
People across the region came together on Wednesday to honour those who serve in the NHS and emergency services.
Health|Oct 19, 2022
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Telford boy, 6, calls 999 to help mum during seizure 24 years after she did same for her mother
History repeated itself when a Telford youngster rang 999 to help his mother when she suffered an epileptic fit.
Telford|Oct 11, 2022
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Surge in 999 calls to Staffordshire Police
Emergency calls to police have surged by 20per cent during the past year it has been revealed – meaning staff are handling around 89 extra 999 calls a day.
Staffordshire|Oct 6, 2022
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Father reveals 999 horror as daughter, 14, left losing blood
A father was so worried his daughter might die of blood loss that he took her to hospital himself because of ambulance delays.
Health|Oct 4, 2022
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