The Latest Breaking News from St John Ambulance

CPR hero cut off woman's bra to save her life as men warned hesitancy to act is 'costing lives'

Peter McLauglin saved a woman’s life after cutting off her bra to perform CPR

The Independent UK · Oct 14

‘Don’t be shy about cutting a bra off to save a life’ – CPR hero

New polling suggests that a significant number of men would hesitate to perform CPR on a female stranger in public.

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Burnham vows to ensure ‘resilience’ after ‘tough’ summer for emergency services

The Prime Minister was addressing representatives of fire and rescue services, St John Ambulance, the RNLI and other emergency services.

Evening Standard · Sep 21

Nationwide makes life-saving changes to hundreds of high street branches

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The Independent UK · Jun 5

Defibrillators and bleed control kits to be installed in Nationwide branches

The building society said life-saving training will also be offered to staff and communities.

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Major high street bank rolls out defibrillators and bleed control kits across 605 branches

St John Ambulance is also working alongside Nationwide to offer life-saving training to 4,000 members of staff as well as local communities

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Germany rehearses mass evacuations of wounded soldiers for NATO war scenario

As NATO's logistical hub in Europe, Germany already plays a key role in moving troops and supplies in the event of an emergency declared by the alliance.

Euronews · Mar 10

Guy Really Upset His Nurse Girlfriend Prioritized Dogs And A Baby During A Car Crash

Getting into a car crash is an incredibly stressful event, and you’re left dazed, confused, and potentially even panicking. Your priority is, of course, to see if your loved ones are fine. After getting into a collision, one woman revealed how her boyfriend became bitter and frustrated that she focused…

Bored Panda · Nov 5, 2025

‘Hi Vis Stress Vest’ encourages builders to open up about mental health

A leading charity has raised concerns about the mental health of construction workers.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Popular Notting Hill Carnival sound system faces losing licence after reveller 'assaulted by staff member'

Volcano Sound System faces being banned from world famous street party

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025