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Girl falls from ambulance on M6, causing closure
A teenager fell from a moving ambulance on the M6 slip road near Preston. The motorway was temporarily closed. Police confirm she is not seriously injured. Read the full report.
Schoolchildren hurt in icy Reading coach crash
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
Metacritic's 2025 Worst Games List Features MindsEye & Nintendo
Metacritic reveals its worst-reviewed games of 2025, with MindsEye scoring a dismal 28 and a surprising Nintendo mobile entry. Discover the full list of critical flops.
Man dies after pepper spray used in Sydney arrest
A 52-year-old man has died after suffering a medical episode during an arrest in Homebush, Sydney. Police had used pepper spray. An independent review is underway.
Six firefighters hurt in London fire engine crash
Six London firefighters are being treated for broken bones and chest injuries after two fire engines collided in central London. Get the latest updates on the incident and investigation.
Ambulance gets stuck in sand on Camber Sands beach
A South East Coast Ambulance Service vehicle became trapped on Camber Sands while attending a seriously ill patient. The crew and patient were rescued, but the incident has left locals baffled.
Swiss Ski Resort Fire Survivors Treated Across Europe
Survivors of the catastrophic Crans-Montana bar fire are being treated in specialist burns units across Europe as identification of the dead continues. Follow the latest updates.
Fireworks Injure Children in Australia on New Year's Eve
Two children and several others were injured by fireworks across Australia on New Year's Eve, as paramedics reported a significant jump in emergency callouts. Read the full report.
Man's heart stopped, saved by paramedics for Christmas
Ken Neville's heart stopped during a cardiac arrest. Thanks to rapid paramedic response, he recovered to celebrate Christmas with his family. Learn life-saving skills.
Ambulance call handlers reveal shocking abuse and death threats
London Ambulance Service staff face a torrent of racism, death threats and sexual harassment, with over half of 999 handlers abused last year. New campaign demands respect.
Tourist rescued after 20ft cliff fall at Australian beach
A 25-year-old Austrian tourist was winched to safety after falling from a cliff at Bushrangers Bay. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue mission.
Paramedic sacked over fake sister illness claim
A London Ambulance Service paramedic was dismissed after claiming her sister was critically ill, a lie exposed by Christmas decoration photos on Facebook. Discover the full misconduct case details.
Two men convicted of Manchester Jewish gathering gun plot
Two men inspired by Islamic State have been found guilty of plotting a gun attack on a mass Jewish gathering in Manchester. The plot was foiled by an undercover operative.
Manchester Terror Plot: Two Men Found Guilty
Two Islamist extremists convicted of plotting a marauding firearms attack in Greater Manchester. The plot, involving AK-47s, was foiled by an undercover operative. Read the full details.
Old Kent Road crash diverts six London bus routes
A serious collision on Old Kent Road in South London has caused significant traffic disruption, forcing six bus routes onto diversions. Get the latest updates here.
Royal Stoke Hospital at breaking point amid winter crisis
Exclusive access reveals the immense pressure on NHS staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital as flu cases surge and bed shortages lead to patients treated in corridors. Discover how frontline workers manage the gridlock.
M&S Charlton: Six in Hospital After Suspected Gas Leak
A suspected carbon monoxide leak at the M&S store in Charlton led to a major incident, with six staff members taken to hospital. Emergency services, including HART, responded. Read the latest updates.
Carbon Monoxide Leak at M&S Charlton: 35 Treated
A major incident was declared at M&S in Charlton after a suspected carbon monoxide leak. Emergency services are on scene. Avoid the area. Follow for live updates.
Child among 21 hurt in Heathrow Terminal 3 pepper spray attack
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people treated after a suitcase robbery and pepper spray attack at Heathrow's Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested. Full details and witness accounts.
Heathrow Pepper Spray Attack: One Arrest, Terminal 3 Open
Armed police responded to a pepper spray assault in a Heathrow Terminal 3 car park. One man arrested, victims hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. Read the latest updates.
Emergency services respond to Heathrow Airport incident
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
Flu patients in English hospitals rise by over 50%
NHS data reveals a sharp 56% increase in flu patients occupying hospital beds in England compared to last year. Get the latest winter health figures and analysis.
South London teen jailed for crashing stolen car into ambulance
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
Mum wakes in morgue after being declared dead
Olive Martin, 54, was mistakenly taken to a mortuary after a seizure. An inquest hears she showed 'signs of life' there before later dying. Read the full investigation.
Woman in hospital after Dagenham road crash
A woman has been taken to a major trauma centre following a crash at the junction of Church Street and Siviter Way in Dagenham. Emergency services were called just after 10.45am on Tuesday, December 2.
London's Best Festive Schemes: Donate & Get Rewards
Discover how London businesses are rewarding kindness this Christmas. From toy-for-pizza swaps to coat donations, find out how you can help those in need.
Teen killed on M5 after leaving ambulance
An 18-year-old died after being struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. He had left an ambulance where paramedics were treating him. The incident is under independent investigation.
Veteran killed in chicken wing row, friend jailed
A 'hero' army sergeant died from internal bleeding after being pushed in a pub beer garden argument over chicken wings. His friend has been sentenced to over four years. Read the full story.
Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5 motorway
An 18-year-old man died after exiting a stationary ambulance on the M5 and being hit by a car. An off-duty police officer attempted a rescue. The IOPC has launched an investigation.
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