West Midlands Ambulance Service Archives - The Solihull Observer

4^th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 14^th Jan, 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff networks donate supplies to Jamaica

NEWS 8^th Jan, 2026

Ambulance fleet set to be bolstered by new units

NEWS 2^nd Jan, 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service sees nine per cent rise in 999 calls over new year

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2025

Shirley baker has sweet success at Cake International

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2025

Ambulance service handed top Dyslexia award

NEWS 1^st Aug, 2025

Appeal launched after motorcyclist dies in Acocks Green crash

NEWS 3^rd Jul, 2025

Ten in hospital after Hall Green crash

NEWS 12^th Feb, 2025

Pair arrested after fatal Hall Green crash

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2025

Mother's mission to add to lifesaving charity's fleet

NEWS 13^th Jan, 2025

Pedestrian died on M42

NEWS 5^th Jan, 2025

Life-saving volunteers wanted to join ambulance service ranks

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2024

Storm Darragh wreaks havoc in Solihull

NEWS 29^th Nov, 2024

Man dies following fatal Castle Bromwich collision

NEWS 19^th Nov, 2024

Teenagers praised for 'quick thinking and compassion' while helping homeless man by ambulance service

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2024

Pedestrian in critical condition after Marston Green incident

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2024

Two injured after collision in Elmdon

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2024

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Chelmsley Wood

NEWS 15^th Sep, 2024

Hobby horse derby comes to Chelmsley Wood

NEWS 10^th Sep, 2024

Ambulance Service shines light on behind the scene roles on Emergency Services Day

NEWS 21^st Aug, 2024

Life-saving kits in place at Elmdon Church

NEWS 30^th Jul, 2024

Man dies after car hits tree in Yardley

NEWS 23^rd Jul, 2024

Warmer weather stirs warnings for those tempted to take plunge

NEWS 21^st Jul, 2024

Ambulance emergency response charity FastAid seeking volunteers in Solihull

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2024

Life-saving volunteers wanted across Solihull

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2024

Appeal for information after cyclist dies in Yardley

NEWS 15^th Apr, 2024

Ambulance Service want to see Solihull's defibrillators

NEWS 23^rd Mar, 2024

Hundreds of life-saving bleed control kits to be installed across West Midlands

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2024

'Hero' rescues three-year-old and her mum as Solihull is hit by floods

NEWS 16^th Nov, 2023

Ambulance 999 calls picked up in 2 seconds

NEWS 8^th Nov, 2023

Teen injured in Hall Green crash

NEWS 11^th Aug, 2023

Man dies after crash on M40

NEWS 2^nd Aug, 2023

Murder arrests after e-bike cycles dies in Yardley crash

NEWS 1^st Aug, 2023

Lucky escape for two people as severe fire rips through Wythall bungalow

NEWS 26^th Jul, 2023

Woman airlifted to hospital after crash on M42 near Birmingham Airport

NEWS 11^th Jul, 2023

Two injured in Acocks Green house explosion

NEWS 1^st Jul, 2023

Four people injured in Hall Green crash

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2023

Five people injured in Kitts Green crash

NEWS 23^rd Jun, 2023

Volunteer Solihull life-saver gets top award

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2023

Man dies following Lapworth crash

NEWS 31^st May, 2023

Cardiac arrest patient thanks paramedics for quick actions

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2023

Three arrested by armed police on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Castle Bromwich

NEWS UPDATE 11^th Dec, 2022

Prayers offered as four children in critical condition after falling through ice on frozen lake in Solihull

NEWS 9^th Dec, 2022

Ambulance union announces strike dates

NEWS 1^st Dec, 2022

Arrive Alive handed community award

NEWS 5^th Oct, 2022

Solihull 'miracle baby' meets ambulance crews who helped her defy the odds

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2022

Emergency service crews gather to mark Birmingham 2022

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2022

Ambulance service stand down from running 111 helpline

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2022

Man and woman taken to hospital after car crashes down embankment in Knowle, Solihull

NEWS 10^th Jun, 2022

Solihull volunteer life saver chosen to carry Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games baton

NEWS 5^th Jun, 2022

Arrive Alive appoint new chairman

NEWS 25^th May, 2022

Top award handed to West Midlands Ambulance Service medical director

NEWS 27^th Apr, 2022

Solihull charity vows to teach residents life-saving skills

NEWS 21^st Apr, 2022

Still time to apply to become a Community First Responder

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2022

Community First Responders sought to join Ambulance ranks

NEWS 31^st Mar, 2022

Lifesaving vehicle ready to hit the road thanks to Solihull Chamber

31^st Mar, 2022

Front line workers join forces in major incident simulation exercise

16^th Mar, 2022

Poorly Ukrainian children land at airport ahead of treatments

NEWS 10^th Mar, 2022

Ambulance service on the look out for future paramedics

NEWS 11^th Feb, 2022

Man dies after being hit by a car in Sheldon last night

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2021

West Midlands Ambulance Service to roll out body-worn cameras for frontline staff after dramatic increase in attacks

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

'Potentially serious injuries' after man jumps from burning home

NEWS 1^st Feb, 2021

Life-saving volunteers wanted in Solihull

NEWS 2^nd Jan, 2021

Heart attack study could save hundreds of lives say health chiefs

11^th Nov, 2020

West Midlands Ambulance Service take 1.4million 111 calls in first year

NEWS 31^st Oct, 2020

Solihull Care home staff ready to skydive for paramedics charity

NEWS 13^th Mar, 2019

Van driver cut free following collision with bus on Lode Lane

NEWS 11^th May, 2018

Man arrested on suspicion of wounding a pensioner in Solihull

NEWS 20^th Mar, 2018

Solihull set to get third ambulance based in borough

NEWS 14^th Mar, 2018

Boy seriously injured in Sheldon collision

NEWS 17^th Jan, 2018

Meriden MP wants tougher sentences for assault of emergency workers

NEWS 30^th Nov, 2017

Nominations open for the fourth Solihull Together Awards

NEWS 22^nd Nov, 2017

Partially blind Castle Bromwich woman told she's 'too healthy' for hospital transport

NEWS 17^th Nov, 2017

'Racist' attack in ambulance reinforces calls for greater protection for emergency workers

NEWS 7^th Jul, 2017

Emergency services attend to chemical incident at Regency Hotel

NEWS 21^st Jun, 2017

Jaguar Land Rover worker died after accident at Lode Lane plant

NEWS 12^th May, 2017

Boy trapped under car - injuries not life threatening

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2016

Ambulance staff praised for efforts over busy Halloween and Diwali weekend

NEWS 25^th Aug, 2016

West Midlands Ambulance Service donates defibrillators to Birmingham ballet dancers

NEWS 24^th Jul, 2016

West Midlands paramedics prepare for Three Peaks ultra-challenge

NEWS 26^th Apr, 2016

West Midlands Ambulance celebrates fall in number of complaints

NEWS 9^th Oct, 2015

Local ambulance service nominated for two prestigious awards

NEWS 1^st Oct, 2015

Woman cut free from car in Knowle crash

NEWS 23^rd Sep, 2015

Tributes paid to 'fantastic mommy' Lianne Harris who died at Sheldon Country Park funfair

NEWS 11^th Sep, 2015

Schoolboy left with 'serious facial injuries' following collision in Acocks Green

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2015

Leading Midlands emergency services boss welcomes new ambulance charity

NEWS 27^th Jul, 2015

Teenager fighting for life after four hurt in Stratford Road crash

NEWS 20^th Jul, 2015

Cyclist taken to hospital after bike ride collapse

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2015

Lorry driver dies in crash on M6

18^th Dec, 2014

Needless 999 calls could push crews beyond limit