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28 Aug 2026

Londoners urged to enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend safely as London Ambulance Service braces for a surge in alcohol-related emergencies

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Crowds gathering in Trafalgar Square with an ambulance on standby.
15 Jul 2026

London Ambulance Service urges fans to stay safe ahead of England semi-final after 40% surge in 999 demand

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ambulance in central London
13 Jul 2026

London Ambulance Service urges Londoners to keep safe as research reveals deadly impact of extreme heat

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ambulance and London Eye
10 Jul 2026

Hot weather, alcohol and football tension could spark surge in 999 calls

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Ambulance in front of the London Eye
29 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service breaks record for busiest ever week during the heatwave

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Ambulance in Central London
27 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service records busiest day in its history as extreme heat pushes 999 demand to record levels

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Ambulance by London Ambulance Service HQ
26 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service urges Londoners to cheer on the Three Lions safely

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Ambulance by Big Ben
25 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service responds to record number of life-threatening emergencies

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CRU Paramedic in a park
24 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service puts 400 extra crews on the road this week as temperatures soar

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A sunset on a hot day with an ambulance visible.
5 Jun 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

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LAS Bicycle and Car showcasing in Central London
27 May 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

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5 Jan 2026

London Ambulance Service Statement on the use of suction-based airway clearing devices on choking individuals

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An Incident Response Officer vehicle on Oxford Street with festive lights visible in the distance.
30 Dec 2025

Ambulance crews prepare for one of the busiest nights of the year as paramedics urge revellers to celebrate safely

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19 Dec 2025

“Party season is no excuse for abuse,” says Chief Paramedic as London Ambulance Service braces for surge in drug and alcohol-related 999 calls

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An electric ambulance in front of the London Eye.
3 Dec 2025

“Please get vaccinated”: Paramedics ask Londoners to follow flu advice following busiest ever November

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29 Nov 2025

Statement from London Ambulance Service as 999 calls rise 20% in a week

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Featured image for Paramedics call on revellers to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night safely as 999 calls rise
30 Oct 2025

Paramedics call on revellers to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night safely as 999 calls rise

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London Ambulance Service at Notting Hill Carnival.
21 Aug 2025

Paramedics call on revellers to enjoy Notting Hill Carnival safely as alcohol-related 999 calls rise

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Paramedics at Notting Hill Carnival moving life-saving equipment through crowds.
9 Jul 2025

Paramedics prepare for summer festival season as alcohol and drug-related 999 calls start to climb

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The front cab of an ambulance parked in an ambulance station with sunny blue sky in the background
20 Jun 2025

Paramedics urge Londoners to stay safe as ambulance service prepares for surge in 999 calls

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