Emergency

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 m5 gloucestershire traffic accident crash queues motorway delays emergency travel

Drivers on the M5 motorway experienced significant delays after a crash in Gloucestershire brought traffic to a halt. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, but the accident caused extensive queues stretching …

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 police emergency non-urgent 999 calls genuine plea resources 101 criteria

Over the weekend, Gloucestershire police received a surge of non-urgent calls on their emergency 999 line, prompting a plea for the public to only use the service for genuine emergencies. Despite handling 256 999 calls on May … Read More

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 gloucester school emergency classrooms flooding repair temporary children special needs council

The Milestone School in Gloucester, which faced a severe flooding event in late 2024, is seeking approval to maintain emergency classrooms for an additional two years. A two-storey temporary building was put in place … Read More

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 raf brize norton fire smoke toxic emergency military aircraft firefighters oxfordshire

A massive fire has erupted close to RAF Brize Norton, the UK’s largest RAF airbase, which is home to approximately 5,800 military personnel. Authorities have issued an urgent caution about “toxic products” … Read More

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 accident road closure gloucester emergency response a-road crash scene services

A serious crash has caused the closure of an A-road near Gloucester. Emergency services are currently at the scene working to address the situation and assist those involved.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 nhs symptoms heart attack cardiac arrest health emergency awareness cpr guidance information

The NHS is spreading awareness about three essential symptoms of a heart attack and offering guidance on what to do in such situations. They are urging individuals to help spread the word and know the distinction between a … Read More