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North East Ambulance Service

A casualty has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision on the A19.

North East Ambulance Service achieves ENEI Gold Award for a third year Hayley Lovely

Tyne and Wear’s emergency services have united to spread the message of water safety. Photo: TWFRS.

Emergency services warn the public of the dangers of open water Ryan Smith

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne

Kate Osborne MP speaks out after North East Ambulance Service neglect Evie Lake

Bosses at the North East Ambulance Service have apologised to families. Photo: NEAS.

North East Ambulance Service bosses apologise following review Ryan Smith

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation after a fairground worker was injured at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.

Investigation into Ocean Beach Pleasure Park death is still ongoing Ryan Smith

Shumel and Perry

North East Ambulance Service sends out call for new recruits Hayley Lovely

Man suffers serious head injury following a ‘disturbance’

Man, 20, taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash Ryan Smith

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation after a fairground worker was injured at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.

A fairground worker injured at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park has died Ryan Smith

One person taken to hospital following an incident in South Shields Ryan Smith

Community first responder

More community first responders needed for North East Ambulance Service Hayley Lovely

Raleigh Close in South Shields.

South Shields pensioner who was rescued from a house fire has sadly died Ryan Smith

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched an investigation after a fairground worker was injured at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.

Health and Safety Executive investigation after fairground worker is injured Ryan Smith

Emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Pleasure Park on Sunday, March 19.

Man taken to hospital following an accident at Ocean Beach Pleasure Park Ryan Smith

Ambulance

Plea to continue using ambulance services wisely during upcoming strikes Hayley Lovely

Pearson Place in Jarrow. Photo: Google Maps.

Police say death of a woman in Jarrow is not being treated as suspicious

A CGI of how the new Hebburn Tri-station is expected to look.

Cost of new Tri-Station shoots up to £10million as inflation bites Nic Marko

The turf cutting ceremony for the new eco-friendly Tri Station in Hebburn.

Work begins on new Hebburn Tri Station Neil Fatkin

Members of South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade were called to the scene

Man taken to hospital after being rescued from rocks in South Shields Kevin Clark

The collision occurred in Mill Lane, Whitburn

Eleven-year-old boy taken to hospital after road incident in Whitburn Kevin Clark

The A19 southbound closed close to the A690 turn off.

Person taken to hospital as A19 reopens following two vehicle collision Neil Fatkin

NEAS staff on the picket line in South Shields.

North East Ambulance Service staff describe their 'absolute desperation' Neil Fatkin

Ambulance service staff will take industrial action on Monday, January 23.

Warning for patients as North East Ambulance Service prepares for strike action Tom Patterson

North East Ambulance Service achieves ENEI Gold Award for a third year

TRAFFIC UPDATE: One person taken to hospital after three-vehicle A19 collision Neil Fatkin

Ambulance service bosses are urging people to think twice before calling 999 over the New Year weekend

Ambulance appeal not to overstretch 999 services over New Year weekend Kevin Clark

The North East Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident due to significant pressures.

Ambulance service declares critical incident Mark Payne

North East Ambulance Service.

STRIKES UPDATE: Latest on NEAS action and Go North East pay dispute Reporter

North East Ambulance Service Chief operating officer Stephen Segasby has thanked the public for their support during strike action

North East Ambulance Service boss thanks public for support during strike Kevin Clark

Members of the GMB, Unite and Unison unions will take industrial action on Wednesday, December 21. Picture: North East Ambulance Service.

Patient advice from North East Ambulance Service ahead of strike Debra Fox

The man sadly died in hospital after being rescued by firefighters

Man dies after fatal fire in South Tyneside

CGI impressions of Hebburn Tri-Station

Next steps announced for new Hebburn Tri-Station Chris Binding

Newcastle United's Carabao Cup tie against Bournemouth has been brought forward.

Newcastle United issue statement to fans Miles Starforth

The scene on Albert Road after two road traffic collisions. Photograph: North East Live Traffic

Two people taken to hospital following consecutive collisions in Jarrow Neil Fatkin

North East Ambulance Service staff will strike later this month

GMB confirms date North East Ambulance Service staff will walk out Kevin Clark

(left to right) Wayne McKay, clinical team leader at North East Ambulance Service, Stephen Segasby chief operating officer North East Ambulance Service, and Susan Taylor, head of alcohol policy at Balance.

The shocking toll drunk patients take on the North East's paramedics

A car fire in Cato Square, Southwick, Sunderland

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service sees rise in Bonfire Night emergency calls Kevin Clark

Richie Rickaby, Area Manager for Community Safety at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Figures show rise in arson in run-up to Bonfire Night across South Tyneside Kevin Clark

North East Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted over strike action

Revealed: When North East Ambulance Service staff will vote on strike action Kevin Clark

NEAS paramedic Rachael Hewitt and clinical care assistant Emma Newton with Paul and Alyson Durham.

Grandad meets team who saved his life following heart attack at Great North Run Georgina Cutler

North East Ambulance Service staff are to vote on strike action

North East Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action Kevin Clark

Ambulance is on BBC1 on Thursday, August 11 at 9pm.

Work of South Tyneside's ambulance heroes to be highlighted in new BBC series Tony Gillan

Stanhope Road has now reopened following the incident, police confirmed.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after South Shields collision Sam Johnson

There has been a large police presence at Trow Point in South Shields after concerns grew for the welfare of a man who was the "wrong side of the barriers".

Emergency services called out over welfare concerns for man on cliffs Neil Fatkin

Teams responded to four incidents overnight.

South Shields Coastguard teams respond to four incidents in space of SEVEN hours Georgina Cutler

The Great North Air Ambulance was called to South Shields

Air ambulance called to South Shields after medical emergency Kevin Clark

North East Ambulance Service has been accused of covering up mistakes made by paramedics.

Probe reveals shocking claims against North East Ambulance Service James Harrison

North East Ambulance Service

Probe reveals shocking claims against the North East Ambulance Service James Harrison

The Mayor Cllr Pat Hay and Mayoress Mrs Jean Copp show members of the public around Jarrow Town Hall, part of Heritage Open Days.

Mayor of South Tyneside reflects on busy year - and prepares for another one Ross Robertson

Emergency services were called to Chichester Road in South Shields after concerns were raised for a man. Photo: Google Maps.

Man taken to hospital after suffering a ‘medical episode’ Ryan Smith

The woman was pulled from the water at Hebburn Riverside Park. Picture: Google Images

UPDATE: Woman dies after being pulled from River Tyne in Hebburn Kevin Clark