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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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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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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'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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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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