Met Police 999 call centre staff strike over pay on NYE
175 Metropolitan Police call centre staff will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, causing major delays to emergency responses in a dispute over pay. Learn the full impact.
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Flu Cases Spike: When to Call 999
Flu cases are rising sharply across the UK. NHS guidance warns three specific symptoms require immediate emergency care. Learn the signs and high-risk groups.
600+ Police Scotland 999 Calls Ignored in 3 Years
Shocking figures reveal Police Scotland failed to respond to 600+ emergency calls despite life-threatening situations. Public safety at risk amid SNP cuts.
NHS 999 Alert for Gabapentin Users
The NHS issues an urgent warning for gabapentin users to call 999 immediately for severe allergic reactions. Learn the critical signs and side effects of this common medication.
10 Flu Symptoms That Don't Need a 999 Call
An NHS paramedic reveals the 10 common flu symptoms that rarely require a 999 call, as emergency services face record winter demand. Learn when to seek help.
Free hack to skip airport baggage reclaim queues
Luxury transfer experts reveal a simple trick to get your luggage first at baggage claim. Learn how to potentially beat the festive airport crowds without spending extra.
NHS 111: Access Urgent Medical Help Guide
Confused about where to get urgent NHS medical help that isn't a 999 emergency? This guide explains how the NHS 111 service works 24/7 to direct you to the right care.
Customer calls 999 over missing Uber Eats chicken wings
A hungry Uber Eats customer sparked police concern after dialling 999 to report missing chicken wings, prompting authorities to remind the public about proper emergency service usage.
999 call over missing Uber Eats order in London
Metropolitan Police respond to emergency call after London resident dials 999 to report undelivered Uber Eats meal, sparking debate about emergency service misuse
Footballer's 10-hour ambulance wait after knee dislocation
Shocking scenes at a Scottish League Two match as Queens Park defender Alex Bannon suffers catastrophic knee injury, then endures ten-hour ambulance wait lying on freezing pitch until 1am.
Husband's 999 call: 'My wife has knife in tummy'
Exclusive: Michael Hakin made desperate emergency call after discovering wife Samantha with fatal stab wound at their Essex home, as court hears harrowing details of the tragedy.
NHS Urgent Sepsis Warning: 7 Symptoms Requiring 999
Health chiefs issue critical alert about deadly sepsis symptoms everyone must recognise. Learn the life-saving signs and when to seek emergency care.
Hockey star's 999 call exposed as murder lie
Exclusive: Sam Way's frantic emergency call revealed as court hears how he murdered wife and tried to smear her as unstable alcoholic who stabbed herself.
Man calls police to confess video game 'murder'
A bizarre 999 call from Lincolnshire had police racing to respond to a murder confession, only to discover the caller was referring to killing someone in a video game.
Gazza's police ordeal: Shocking mental health crisis response
Exclusive: England football hero Paul Gascoigne's terrifying police encounter exposed as officers respond to mental health crisis with shocking force tactics.
Lincoln mum convicted after toddler dies from button battery
A Lincoln mother has been convicted after her two-year-old son tragically died from a button battery ingestion while she slept, exposing a devastating case of child neglect.
NHS probes death after 15-hour ambulance wait
Exclusive: NHS England has launched an urgent investigation after former footballer Colin Flatts died following a 15-hour ambulance wait, sparking outrage and calls for emergency service reform.
Husband confesses to bludgeoning wife with rock in 999 call
A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly confessing to bludgeoning his wife to death with a large rock in a shocking domestic violence case that has horrified investigators.
Father accused of murder after 999 call about son
A father's frantic emergency call reporting his son had stopped breathing has led to murder charges in a shocking case that has left a community in mourning.
Woman's last question to police before death revealed
Exclusive: The heartbreaking final question a vulnerable woman asked police moments before she was found dead, as coroner rules systemic failures contributed to tragedy.
Lammy attacks Manchester Police over 999 response failures
David Lammy demands urgent action as new data reveals Greater Manchester Police failed to respond to thousands of emergency calls within target times, leaving vulnerable residents at risk.
Love Island star's 999 call leads to paedophile arrest
Former Love Island contestant reveals chilling encounter with convicted sex offender that prompted emergency police call, exposing dangerous predator in community
Mum calls 999 after toddler locks her in Tesla
A frantic mother dialled 999 in a panic after her two-year-old son accidentally locked her inside their high-tech Tesla Model Y, with the keycard out of reach and temperatures rising.
Footballer's 5-hour ambulance wait after double leg break
An amateur footballer endured a five-hour wait for an ambulance after suffering a catastrophic double leg break during a match, raising serious questions about emergency response times.
Taxi driver's 50-minute 999 wait before Southport killings
Exclusive investigation reveals critical emergency service delays as Southport taxi driver waited nearly an hour to report triple killer's whereabouts, raising serious questions about police response times.
iPhone 17 Launch Faces Major Delays Over New Screen Tech
Exclusive report reveals Apple's ambitious plans for a 'revolutionary' all-screen iPhone 17 face major production hurdles, potentially leading to significant launch delays and extended wait times for UK customers.
18-Hour Ambulance Wait for Nottingham Man with Broken Back
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
Mum heard children's dying screams in 999 call horror
A mother was forced to listen to her children's final moments over the phone after a devastating arson attack destroyed their home. The tragic story of the Phillips family and the ongoing search for justice.
Brighton NHS Declares Critical Incident Amid Overwhelming Pressure
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments are overwhelmed with patients. Major delays and service disruptions reported across Brighton and East Sussex.
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