New leadership for West Midlands Police as chief retires | Welsh Ambulance Service deploys new drone for first time

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New leadership for West Midlands Police as chief retires

Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green has stepped into the top role at West Midlands Police following Craig Guildford’s impromptu retirement. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Welsh Ambulance Service deploys new drone for first time

The Welsh Ambulance Service has used its new drone for the first time, enhancing its ability to locate casualties quickly in challenging environments. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire Minister visits ‘world-class’ National Resilience capability in Merseyside

Last week Fire Minister Samantha Dixon visited the National Resilience Training Centre located in Merseyside where the fire and rescue service is the lead authority for this national capability. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Smart flood warning system boosting safety in Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council has invested £100,000 in sensor-activated electronic warning signs across the Yorkshire Dales, enabling authorities and emergency services to automatically detect surface water flooding and alert drivers without relying on public reports or manual signage. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Women in the Shade to host third national conference in Birmingham

Women in the Shade’s Karen Geddes QPM says the Deeds Not Words conference on 29 January 2026 embodies the organisation’s mission to move beyond rhetoric and drive measurable action that recognises, supports and advances Black women across uniformed services through leadership, accountability and lived experience. Read more via Emergency Services Times