South Western Ambulance Service18 mins ago'Hosepipe ban' and 'Britain's favourite path'A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.18 mins ago1 day agoWhat it is like on a 10-hour shift as a paramedic during the summerDuring a 10-hour shift, they deal with everything from false alarms to severe stomach pains.1 day ago3 Aug 2026Summer demand creates 'year-long NHS pressure'Bosses at Royal Cornwall Hospitals say increased demand is not being driven by tourists.3 Aug 202610 Jul 2026'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwaveThe BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.10 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Warning as heatwave sparks record 999 ambulance callsAmbulance chiefs have issued a warning amid record-breaking callouts in extreme heat.8 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Record number of ambulance calls during heatwaveService bosses say it is receiving a record numbers of calls during the spell of hot weather.25 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Ambulance worker rearrested after six people dieA 35-year-old man, from west Wiltshire, is facing two further counts of wilful neglect by a care worker.4 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Woman, 71, reunited with life-saving ambulance crewSusan Rousell, from Highcliffe in Christchurch, suffered a cardiac arrest at her home in November.2 Jun 202627 May 2026Heatwave sparks record number of ambulance calloutsSouth West paramedics responded to 3,941 urgent cases on Tuesday as temperatures soared.27 May 2026...
