Record Assaults on Emergency Workers Revealed
New figures show a record number of assaults on emergency workers, with over 4,300 crimes recorded last year. Birmingham tops the list for incidents, while Swale in Kent is the most dangerous per capita.
Category : Emergency Services
Former Birmingham Social Club Engulfed in Overnight Blaze
Firefighters spent seven hours battling a major blaze at the derelict Ladywood Social Club in Birmingham, with no injuries reported but significant disruption to the area.
Six Fire Crews Battle Overnight Blaze in Birmingham
West Midlands Fire Service deployed six crews to tackle a building fire near Ladywood Middleway overnight, urging residents to avoid the area and keep windows closed.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Ladywood Middleway
A significant building fire has broken out near Birmingham city centre, with four fire crews urgently dispatched to Ladywood Middleway. The public is strongly advised to avoid the area as emergency services work to contain the blaze.
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Man Charged After Ambulance Taken with Crew and Patient
A man has been charged with six offences, including kidnap and dangerous driving, after allegedly driving off with an ambulance containing a paramedic, patient, and another individual outside Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Hawaii Helicopter Crash Leaves Three Dead, Two Injured
A fatal helicopter crash at Kalalau Beach on Kauai's Na Pali Coast has resulted in three fatalities and two injuries, with rescue efforts hampered by the remote location.
Liverpool Hotel Evacuated After Emergency Incident
Guests were forced into the street as multiple emergency vehicles, including fire engines and ambulances, responded to an incident at the Radisson Blu hotel on Old Hall Street.
Ambulance Stolen from Hospital with Patient Inside
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing an ambulance from outside Royal Stoke University Hospital while a patient and paramedic were inside, sparking a major police operation.
Arctic Blizzards to Hit 39 UK Regions, Temperatures to -9C
A severe Arctic blizzard is forecast to sweep across 39 regions in the UK this week, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -9C. The Met Office warns of snow, frost, and icy conditions, particularly impacting Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and p
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Tourists Find Dead Body in Tenerife After Storm Therese
Two tourists discovered a man's body in a remote area of Santa Cruz, Tenerife, as Storm Therese brought the worst weather in over a decade, causing severe flooding and hazardous conditions across the island.
Icy Conditions Alert for Birmingham Tonight
The Met Office warns of icy stretches and temperatures dropping to 0°C in Birmingham tonight, with a chilly but sunny Thursday ahead and mixed weather through the weekend.
Firefighters Rescue Two from Trapped Lift in Smethwick
West Midlands Fire Service responded quickly to free two individuals stuck in a lift on Manor Road, Smethwick, with no injuries reported.
Tenerife Maximum Emergency: Storm Therese Red Alert
Tenerife has declared a maximum emergency with a Red Alert issued as Storm Therese threatens chaos. UK tourists received phone alerts, with authorities urging extreme caution and avoidance of travel.
Wednesbury Crash: Woman and Child Hospitalised, Car Overturned
A woman and a child were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a two-vehicle collision on Manor Road in Wednesbury, which left a silver car flipped onto its roof.
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Woman Dies After 80-Minute Ambulance Wait in Snow
Alecia Lindsay, 31, died of hypothermia after emergency services took over an hour to respond to a 911 call in Anchorage, Alaska, with her family now filing a lawsuit against the city.
Gran Recalls Teen's Scream in Deadly House Fire
A grandmother has described the horrifying moment her 16-year-old grandson screamed 'I'm on fire' before suffering fatal burns in a mysterious house blaze in Cornwall.
Kent Police Officer Bradley Corke Dies in Line of Duty
Tributes pour in for PC Bradley Corke, 27, who died after being critically injured while responding to an emergency call in Kent. His family and police force honor his bravery and dedication.
Two Hospitalized After Crash Closes Dudley's Himley Road
A serious collision involving three vehicles on Himley Road in Dudley led to two individuals being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, prompting a police appeal for witnesses.
Storm Therese Forces Canary Islands Resort Closures
Lanzarote and Tenerife resorts are shutting down as Storm Therese batters the Canary Islands, with life-threatening warnings, evacuations, and flight disruptions reported across the archipelago.
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Toddler and Two Injured in Bournville Car Crash
A toddler, a woman, and a man were rushed to hospital after a car collided with a telegraph pole on Bournville Lane in Birmingham. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident.
Officer Bradley Corke, 27, Killed in Duty Collision
PC Bradley Corke has died after a serious collision while responding to an emergency call. A colleague and a member of the public remain critically injured in hospital.
Driver Freed from Overturned Car in Oldbury Crash
Emergency services responded to a late-night collision on New Henry Street in Oldbury, where a car overturned after hitting a parked vehicle. One person was freed by firefighters and taken to hospital.
Motorcyclist Dies, Passenger Critical in Worcester Crash
A man has died and a woman is fighting for her life following a serious collision between a motorbike and a car on Tunnel Hill in Worcester yesterday evening.
Man Critical After A5 Brownhills Crash Involving Car and Bike
A man is fighting for his life after a serious collision between a car and a pushbike on the A5 in Brownhills, Walsall. Emergency services rushed him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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Porsche Crashes into Lichfield Pub, Injuring Man Inside
A luxury electric Porsche Taycan smashed into the Horse & Jockey pub in Lichfield, causing extensive damage, injuring a man inside, and forcing the venue to close for days while repairs are made.
Tenerife Emergency Spreads to Three More Islands
Storm Therese triggers an island-wide state of emergency in Tenerife, with Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura next in line. Authorities close major roads and suspend outdoor events as winds hit 60mph.
Divers Search River Nene After Car Crash Leaves Two Missing
Emergency services continue searching for two missing teenagers after a car carrying five youths crashed into the River Nene in Cambridgeshire. Three others escaped with non-life-threatening injuries.
Range Rover Crash Sparks Fire at Darlaston Cafe
A Range Rover Sport collided with The Soul House Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Darlaston, causing a significant fire that required emergency response from multiple fire stations.
Luxury Jaguar Pulled from Solihull Lake After Discovery
Emergency services extracted a submerged luxury Jaguar from Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull after a litter picker spotted the vehicle. Police and fire crews conducted searches with no occupants found.
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Body Found in Car in River Trent After Long Search
Police have recovered a man's body from a vehicle in the River Trent in Nottingham, following an extensive search operation that began last November. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
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