South Western Ambulance Service14 hrs agoAppeal to raise £400k to upgrade defibrillators The South Western Ambulance Charity wants to replace the defibrillators used by local volunteers.14 hrs ago22 Sept 2026'There's nothing better than saving a life'The show reveals the realities of crews working out of stations to help millions of people a year.22 Sept 202618 Sept 2026Under-fire ambulance service improves in ratingsA watchdog rates five areas of South Western Ambulance Service as good after summer inspections.18 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Paramedic 'will miss camaraderie' after 50 years in ambulance serviceRoland Revell joined the service in 1976 as an "ambulance man" before paramedics existed.9 Sept 202629 Aug 2026'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.29 Aug 202628 Aug 2026What 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.28 Aug 20263 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 2026...
