Police chief knighted in King’s Birthday Honours

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Chief Constable Stephen Watson has been knighted in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition of his long service to policing, most recently as chief of Greater Manchester Police. More via Emergency Services Times

Emergency services workers to be better protected from racial abuse

Emergency services workers will be better protected from racial and religious abuse when visiting homes under new government plans. More via Emergency Services Times

New Interim Chief Fire Officer for West Sussex

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (WSFRS) has appointed Gary Ball as its new Interim Chief Fire Officer (CFO). More via Emergency Services Times

Welsh Ambulance Service unveils new coordination and control centre

The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled its new coordination and communications centre in Denbighshire. More via Emergency Services Times

Air Ambulances UK welcomes motorsport broadcaster as ambassador

Air Ambulances UK has announced the appointment of Karun Chandhok, renowned motorsport broadcaster and former Formula One driver, as an ambassador. More via Emergency Services Times