West Midlands Ambulance Service7 Aug 2026Ambulances making '200-mile trips' to help patientsCrews from as far away as Warwick and Hereford are said to be responding to 999 calls in Staffordshire.7 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Paramedics test for fatal illness after dad's deathNik Russell, 32, died from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at his home in Telford in 2022. 5 Aug 202624 Jun 2026Ambulance staff can attend Pride weeks after ban at neighbouring paradeAn internal email says the service is reviewing events on a "case-by-case" basis.24 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Arrest after woman dies in multi-car crash on M40A man is also taken to hospital in a serious condition following the crash in Lapworth on Sunday.22 Jun 202622 May 2026Mayor enters Pride debate after ambulance service withdraws from eventRichard Parker says he is struggling to see where politics comes into WMAS attending Birmingham Pride.22 May 202619 May 2026Ambulance service will not participate in PrideWest Midlands Ambulance Service says its decision is guided by "political impartiality" concerns.19 May 20267 May 2026Night triage scheme means frail patients can stay homeThe overnight scheme has kept 98% of elderly patients from being admitted to hospital.7 May 202627 Mar 2026Man charged after ambulance taken with patient inMarshall Leese, 31, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, appears in court before being remanded in custody.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026Ambulance stolen with patient still insidePolice conduct a search and arrest a man after the vehicle stops at a petrol station.26 Mar 2026...
