The Latest Breaking News from London Ambulance Service

Paramedics 'beg for overtime to cover rising bills' amid cost of living crisis

It comes as London ambulance staff are facing record levels of demand and pressure - while at the same time struggling to meet financial demands of every day life

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

Firefighters tackle huge blaze at 20-storey block of flats in London

Fire chiefs said the blaze started on the 17th floor - there's been no details as yet on any injuries

Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022

London Ambulance Service launches ‘ambitious’ recruitment drive as demand soars

The London Ambulance Service is embarking on the “most ambitious” recruitment drive in its history as it looks to bolster frontline numbers by more than 1,650.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022

Resident of blazing flats says fire started in his flat by charging e-bike

Liiban Shakat said his friend was hospitalised with smoke inhalation after his e-bike allegedly caused a flat fire that forced 30 people to evacuate.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Fire breaks out at high-rise block in west London

London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters attended the scene in Shepherd’s Bush.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

Fire breaks out at high rise block less than a mile away from Grenfell Tower

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a blaze at a high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2022

Fire at high-rise block of flats near Grenfell Tower in west London

Cause of fire unknown as yet

Wales Online · Jun 21, 2022

Homes evacuated as cleaner sparks four-hour chemical alert in Chigwell

One woman was treated on scene by London Ambulance Service

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2022

Ambulance call handler helps deliver baby on the phone after young dad 'freaks out'

Young dad Ahmed Mohammed has described delivering his own baby as the "most profound experience" after being guided through the process by an ambulance call handler

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

London Ambulance call handler helps deliver baby on phone after young dad “freaks out”

A young father who had to help his wife deliver their baby at home after she arrived unexpectedly has praised the 999 call handler for her help.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2022