Post Office Horizon scandal: ‘unprecedented’ investigation to be boosted by 100-strong team | London Ambulance Service bolsters operations ahead of busy winter season

A 100-strong team of skilled police officers and staff from across the UK has joined the ongoing investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal. And London Ambulance Service is bolstering its operations ahead of the busy winter season, as it sees emergency calls already starting to rise sharply.

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Post Office Horizon scandal: ‘unprecedented’ investigation to be boosted by 100-strong team

A 100-strong team of skilled police officers and staff from across the UK has joined the ongoing investigation into the Post Office Horizon scandal. More via Emergency Services Times

London Ambulance Service bolsters operations ahead of busy winter season

London Ambulance Service is bolstering its operations ahead of the busy winter season, as it sees emergency calls already starting to rise sharply. More via Emergency Services Times

City of London Police appoints Assistant Commissioner

The City of London Police has appointed Nik Adams as its Assistant Commissioner following an open recruitment process. More via Emergency Services Times

Nottinghamshire fire service to trial body-worn video cameras

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) will begin trialing new body-worn video cameras as part of an initiative to improve the safety of both its staff and the communities they serve. More via Emergency Services Times

Welsh Ambulance Service launches appeal following sharp rise in crew assaults

The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched an appeal ahead of Christmas asking the public to treat its crews with respect. More via Emergency Services Times

Schools urged to register defibrillators as half ‘invisible’ to ambulance crews

Schools are being urged to register their defibrillators on a national database after charities and ambulance services warned over half are “invisible” to emergency services. More via Schools Week