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‘Thank You’ say ambulance chiefs
Volunteers who help to save lives and support emergency work in the West Midlands are being thanked by ambulance bosses as part of National Volunteers Week.
Enjoy yourself and stay safe
Published on 24 May, 2013 at 16:23 in Art and Leisure, Emergency Services, Festivals, Gardening, Health, Most recent, West Midlands | | No Comments
Local ambulance chiefs have issued advice for anyone taking advantage of what might, possibly, be some decent Bank Holiday weather.
A case of fewer is more
Published on 6 Mar, 2013 at 9:33 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Motoring, Politics, Transport | | No Comments
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
Why do we live like this?
Published on 20 Feb, 2013 at 15:01 in Comment, Emergency Services, Most recent, Motoring, Politics, The Debate, Transport | | 17 Comments
Laurence Inman continues his campaign against the hypocrisy surrounding the nation’s love of vehicular transport.
£1 million research into children who sleep rough
Published on 7 Feb, 2013 at 10:14 in Education, Emergency Services, Health, Most recent, Police, Wolverhampton | | No Comments
A pioneering £1 million research project into runaway and homeless children who sleep rough is to be launched by the University of Wolverhampton.
Be careful out there
Emergency services are urging local people to take some simple precautions during the cold snap.
Local hospitals’ emergency departments under pressure
Hospital A&E departments are under extreme pressure this New Year’s Eve and emergency doctors are urging people to consider alternatives if their case is not urgent.
Medical unit set for busy period
Published on 18 Dec, 2012 at 9:14 in Birmingham, Christmas, Emergency Services, Health | | No Comments
Casualties of Christmas spirit will be catered for at a specially-established unit in the city centre.
Ambulance service in public plea
Published on 13 Dec, 2012 at 7:30 in Christmas, Emergency Services, Festivals, Food and drink, Health, Most recent, Motoring, West Midlands | | No Comments
‘Stay safe’ is the plea as the festive season begins.
Speed kills
Published on 9 Nov, 2012 at 18:32 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Environment, Motoring, Police | | 1 Comment
Police are cracking down on illegal road racing in Birmingham.
New light on Fire Service
Published on 8 Nov, 2012 at 8:00 in Business, Emergency Services, Most recent, Motoring, West Midlands | | No Comments
West Midlands Fire Service has taken delivery of three bespoke compact fire vehicles to tackle smaller incidents in the region.
Road deaths up – DriveSafe urges action
The Government should be doing more to help young drivers and cyclists stay safe, according to motoring safety charity DriveSafe.
Walsall Labour support pupils’ road safety campaign
Published on 9 Mar, 2012 at 22:45 in Emergency Services, Environment, Health, Motoring, Police, Walsall | | No Comments
Youngsters at a secondary school have put their fellow pupils’ protection on the curriculum by campaigning for better road safety control
University to host international symposium on domestic violence
Published on 8 Mar, 2012 at 10:06 in Coventry, Education, Emergency Services, Health, Police | | No Comments
Coventry University is preparing to host an international symposium on domestic violence next week
Brum charity joins rapid response network
Published on 7 Mar, 2012 at 10:29 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Faith, Most recent | | No Comments
Birmingham-based charity Islamic Relief is to join a network of experts who can be called on in times of international crisis
Age Concern Birmingham: Surviving Winter Campaign
Published on 5 Mar, 2012 at 9:52 in Birmingham, Emergency Services, Environment, Health | | No Comments
Spring appears to be here with brighter weather on the horizon, but older people who cannot afford to heat their homes are still vulnerable
Revealed: The Secret NHS Reforms
Published on 21 Feb, 2012 at 11:54 in Comment, Emergency Services, Gardening, Health, Most recent, NHS, Politics | | 1 Comment
In an explosive scoop interview with no one else but me, deputy Tory leader Nick Clegg has told me, exclusively, how the NHS reforms will work once they are railroaded through Parliament. Top points are: ++As revealed on this site months ago, A new DIY health care package that sees patients perform minor surgery on
Winter warning from Ambulance Service
As the temperature continues to drop, local people are advised to take care.
Ambulance stations to be sold off
Published on 31 Jan, 2012 at 11:17 in Emergency Services, Most recent, Politics, Property Press | | No Comments
Changes in the ambulance service across the region are to lead to many stations being sold.
NHS local helps create new digital service for Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Published on 22 Dec, 2011 at 22:56 in Birmingham, Christmas, Emergency Services, Features, Health, Most recent, NHS | | No Comments
NHS local has been working with Birmingham Children’s Hospital to create a new online experience for patients and staff.