Police forced to move 999 call responders after headquarters evacuated due to faulty water supply
Staff were evacuated from West Midlands Police headquarters due to faulty water supply.
Crime|Sep 24, 2022
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999 crews rush to A53 after car overturns leaving woman injured
Emergency services rushed to the A53 in the early hours after a car rolled over leaving a young woman was injured.
Market Drayton|Sep 17, 2022
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App being launched to help young people with managing asthma
A new app is being launched to help children and young people manage their asthma.
Health|Sep 8, 2022
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'Sickening': Attacks on 999 staff soaring as chiefs unite in call to 'stop the abuse'
The region's police, ambulance and fire chiefs today united in a call to 'stop the abuse' as new figures revealed the soaring number of assaults on emergency workers.
Crime|Sep 1, 2022
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Rise in assaults on 999 staff branded an unacceptable stain on society
The appalling rise in assaults on emergency workers across the region has been called a stain on society by The Police Federation.
Health|Aug 31, 2022
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Bin lorry on fire sparks 999 calls
A fire in a refuse lorry had to be put out by firefighters.
Telford|Aug 16, 2022
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Local cancer support app is launched
People living with and beyond cancer can benefit from support and advice at their fingertips thanks to a new app.
Health|Aug 15, 2022
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Police field calls about loo roll and dog giving birth in spate of frivolous 999 calls
Police are reminding the public to take 999 calls seriously after fielding 'emergency' calls about lost passports, toilet paper shortages and a dog having puppies in Staffordshire over the last few months.
Crime|Aug 9, 2022
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Volunteers to take 999 calls in bid to tackle Shropshire's ambulance crisis
The Health Secretary said that using volunteer crews will help alleviate the county's chronic ambulance waiting times crisis.
Health|Aug 5, 2022
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'Attention seeker' made 13 threatening 999 calls to police in 75 minutes
A 69-year-old man has been convicted after making 13 threatening 999 calls in a 75-minute period.
Crime|Aug 4, 2022
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'999 family' mourns Bilston firefighter's 'sudden death'
West Midlands Fire Service is in mourning after announcing the "sudden death" of a trainee fire fighter based in Bilston.
Bilston|Aug 2, 2022
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On your marks . . . sew! 999 dispatcher's work to feature at Games opening
A West Midlands Ambulance Service control room worker is getting set for her work to be seen by millions of people on Thursday night after helping to make the costumes for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Health|Jul 27, 2022
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On your marks . . . sew! 999 dispatcher's work to feature at Games opening
A West Midlands Ambulance Service control room worker is getting set for her work to be seen by millions of people on Thursday night after helping to make the costumes for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games|Jul 27, 2022
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UK address finding app is finalist at awards
A new address-finding app developed by a Shropshire man has been announced as a finalist in the national Business Success Recognition Awards 2022.
Business|Jul 12, 2022
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New app launched to give residents more contact with council
A new mobile phone app has been launched to help residents across Sandwell to keep in closer contact with the Council.
Sandwell|Jul 8, 2022
Sandwell