Ambulance on 999 call ends up on side outside Merry Hill
An ambulance on blue lights ended up on its side after a crash next to the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Brierley Hill|Nov 29, 2019
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Shropshire A&Es under strain from 999 patients
The strain on the county's A&Es has been laid bare in shocking figures that show an extra 20 ambulances a day arrived at the departments last month, compared to October last year.
Health|Nov 15, 2019
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999 help for frightened canines
Emergency services went to the aid of their four legged friends.
Bridgnorth|Oct 20, 2019
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Hoax 999 calls warning given in Telford
Children have been blamed for making hoax 999 calls in Telford.
Crime|Sep 26, 2019
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Merging 999 and 111 services will be beneficial for Shropshire A&Es - health bosses
Merging the 999 and 111 call services 'makes sense for patients' and will be beneficial for A&Es in Shropshire, health commissioners say.
Health|Aug 23, 2019
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Knifeman tried to kill ex-wife then called 999 and described the stabbing
A man who called 999 and described how he stabbed his ex-wife multiple times has been locked up for her attempted murder.
Crime|Aug 18, 2019
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More than 40 accidental 999 calls made to West Mercia Police in one day
More than 40 people accidentally called 999 in just one day across West Mercia.
Crime|Aug 2, 2019
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Express & Star comment: We must protect our 999 crews
Reprehensible attacks on ambulance crews are not acceptable.
Opinions|Jul 31, 2019
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Shropshire Star comment: We must stop abuse of 999 staff
Reprehensible attacks on ambulance crews are not acceptable. Society does not need to tolerate such atrocious behaviour.
Opinions|Jul 31, 2019
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Here she is: The baby girl who caused 999 commotion in Telford pavement birth
This is the beautiful bundle of joy which caused commotion in Telford yesterday when police showed up after reports of a woman screaming - only to find she had given birth.
Telford|Jul 24, 2019
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Shropshire Star comment: 999 staff must have protection
The rise in the number of attacks on emergency services staff is deeply troubling.
Opinions|Jun 26, 2019
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Teenager 'critical but stable' after being hit by ambulance on 999 call
A teenage boy suffered critical injuries after being hit by an ambulance on a 999 call.
Walsall|May 14, 2019
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'Shameful' hoax 999 calls putting patients at risk
Thousands of 'disgusting' and 'shameful' hoax calls are putting innocent and vulnerable people at risk of death – by calling paramedics away from real emergencies.
Health|May 6, 2019
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Ambulance attacked by yobs on way to 999 call in Birmingham
An ambulance was attacked as it responded to a 999 call in the West Midlands.
Crime|Mar 29, 2019
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Emergency 999 call for seriously ill woman 'should have been code red'
A 999 call for a desperately ill woman from the Ceiriog Valley was not given the priority it should have been, an inquest has been told.
Health|Mar 29, 2019
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