A survey by Unison reveals that delays outside emergency departments in England are causing paramedics to witness patients dying in ambulances, with queues of up to 20 ambulances outside some hospitals and wait times exceeding 12 hours in certain cases. This gridlock has led to a phenomenon known as ‘car park care’ where patients receive treatment in ambulances due to overcrowding, highlighting the severity of the situation and the urgent need for solutions to prevent fatalities.
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Two men who cut down Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years
Two men, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were sentenced to four years in prison for cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and damaging Hadrian's Wall in September 2023. The Newcastle Crown Court heard their actions stemmed from "drunken stupidity" and resulted in significant emotional and social repercussions for the community. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two men were sentenced to four years in jail for cutting down a beloved tree in Northumberland,...
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