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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.
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.
Warning Call by Ambulance Service
Published on 15 Nov, 2012 at 18:44 in Health, Medicine, Most recent, Property Press, West Midlands | | No Comments
With winter approaching, make sure your home is safe.
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.
Charity launches new safety guide for motorists
A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.
IAM’s great eight at Bassetts Pole
Published on 14 Jun, 2012 at 10:49 in Birmingham, Health, Motoring, Sutton Coldfield | | No Comments
A team of eight motorcyclists from road safety charity, the IAM will embark on their journey on Monday 18 June to ride around Britain to raise awareness of road safety and money for the Association for Air Ambulances.
Delaying pothole repairs puts bikers at risk claim Walsall Labour
Walsall’s Conservatives latest policy on repairs to the highways is self defeating and dangerous, Walsall Labour is warning.
New website launched to aid cardiac patients
A scheme to help emergency heart victims has been set up in the West Midlands.
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.
Keep safe this New Year
West Midlands Ambulance Service has issued advice on safe enjoyment during the forthcoming onslaught.
Police launch Xmas Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign
Published on 1 Dec, 2011 at 8:36 in Christmas, Health, Motoring, NHS, Police, Travel | | No Comments
With the festive season almost upon us, West Midlands Police are offering a sobering reminder.
Ambulance Service plans for Day of Action
Local residents are being asked to think before dialling 999 on Wednesday.
Are you ready to look after yourself?
With winter approaching, West Midlands Ambulance Service are reminding us to help the NHS by helping ourselves.
Search for a Scapegoat
Published on 10 Nov, 2011 at 10:39 in Comment, Emergency Services, Environment, Features, Motoring, Travel | | No Comments
Following on from the tragedy of the recent M5 crash, Dave Woodhall argues that prevention is better than cure.
Urban crisis workshop to discuss ‘very real’ security threats ahead of the 2012 Olympics
Published on 5 Nov, 2011 at 10:08 in Coventry, Education, Emergency Services, Environment, NHS, Olympics, Police, Workshops | | 1 Comment
A one-day workshop will bring together world leaders in the field of emergency response to present and discuss new ways to manage urban-based crises and hazards.