North East Ambulance Service3 days agoAmbulance delays contributed to man's deathAndrew Watson called for an ambulance while struggling to breathe, but it took 67 minutes to arrive.3 days ago4 days agoAmbulance boss 'pressured to downgrade report'Andrew Watson died in County Durham after waiting 62 minutes for an ambulance, an inquest hears.4 days ago17 Jun 2026Three arrested in murder investigation as man diesTwo men and a boy are arrested on suspicion of murder following the Newcastle attack, police say.17 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Heart attack survivor reunites with ambulance crewGary Pendleton, from Durham, had a heart attack shortly after a gym session in May 2025.13 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Lack of signage led to girl's death, inquest findsAn inquest reaches its conclusion into the death of Edie Smith, 13, who was swept into the sea.5 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Five in hospital after another crash on A1The crash at Stannington comes amid continued calls for the A1 to be made a dual carriageway.3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Struggle to clear girl's airway after rescueEdie Smart, 13, inhaled a "copious amount" of water and sand at Whitley Bay, an inquest is told.3 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Pair showed 'bravery' after girl pulled from seaAmbulance support practitioners tried to help Edie Smart before paramedics arrived, a coroner hears.2 Jun 202612 May 2026'Patients have tried to punch me because of my skin colour'Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.12 May 2026...
