North East Ambulance Service6 days agoBomb squad probes 'suspicious item' in villageDurham Police says 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated.6 days ago8 Aug 2026Nominations open for ambulance staff awardNominations for NEAS staff will celebrate care "that went above and beyond" in a 2027 award event.8 Aug 202629 Jul 2026One dead and another injured on train tracksPolice say they are looking into the circumstances leading up to the incident near Eaglescliffe.29 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Ambulance delays contributed to man's deathAndrew Watson called for an ambulance while struggling to breathe, but it took 67 minutes to arrive.24 Jul 202623 Jul 2026Ambulance boss 'pressured to downgrade report'Andrew Watson died in County Durham after waiting 62 minutes for an ambulance, an inquest hears.23 Jul 202617 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 2026...
