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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Germany's parliament votes to reintroduce voluntary military service for 18-year-olds, sparking widespread youth protests. Discover why Gen Z is resisting and the geopolitical pressures behind the move.
Germany's parliament has approved a new law reintroducing voluntary military service, with powers for needs-based conscription. The move aims to expand the Bundeswehr to 260,000 soldiers by 2035.
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.
The Victorian government announces a major public sector overhaul, aiming to cut 4,000 jobs and save $2.3bn. Find out which departments are affected and the impact on services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London Ambulance Service urges public to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies after receiving over 7,500 calls daily, matching typical New Year's Eve demand. Help ease the pressure.
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.
A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.
After his father's death, Jay McGregor founded Graceful Graves, a professional grave cleaning service helping Londoners maintain their loved ones' final resting places. Discover how grief inspired a compassionate business.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts his frustrating ordeal with a bank helpline that mistakenly identified him as elderly and confused. A cautionary tale for anyone navigating automated customer service.
A 35-year-old man is on life-support after being hit by a car on Lascelles Avenue, Harrow. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses. Call 101 with information.
Charges of attempted rape against two teenagers, an incident that triggered significant unrest in Ballymena, have been withdrawn by the Public Prosecution Service. Learn more about the case developments.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
France confirms a new voluntary military service model in response to the Russia war threat, as Putin denies plans to attack Europe. Get the full story.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.