35 h. ago Hero air ambulance pilot grabbed shotgun to shoot XL Bully dead as it attacked three people with police snipers too far away to help

Jon Earp landed his helicopter on a farm where he was called to the multiple attacks on three victims by the rampaging dog.

Events

57 h. ago Air ambulance pilot 'borrows farmer's shotgun to shoot XL Bully and save victim'

Captain Jon Earp has been hailed a hero with a judge saying he saved the life of a man after he borrowed a gun and shot dead an out of control XL bully that was attacking people in Gwynedd, Wales

Events

58 h. ago 'Hero' air ambulance pilot shot XL bully four times as 'first had no impact'

Captain Jon Earp was praised by the judge after he intervened to save several people from the mutt who had started to attack everyone in its sight - resulting in it being shot

Politics

60 h. ago Air ambulance pilot shot savage XL Bully four times as first shot 'had no impact whatsoever'

A judge today praised the pilot for his bravery, as the dog savaged its owner, her husband and another man leaving two of them with life-threatening and life-altering injuries

Politics

60 h. ago Air ambulance pilot shot dead XL Bully with farmer's gun after it attacked several people

The pilot has been hailed a hero after 'saving a person's life'

Events

3 d. ago British tourist dies in Greece where he was stuck on a ventilator facing £59,000 hospital and air ambulance bills after holiday insurance error

Alan Kirby, 67, was enjoying a family trip to Zante when he suffered a 'septic' shock and was diagnosed with pneumonia and suspected lung cancer.

Economics

5 d. ago Air ambulance called as four seriously injured in forest crash

Police have said that that some of the injuries sustained in the crash are life changing

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5 d. ago LIVE: Air ambulance lands in Manchester park as police descend on street

Emergency services have been busy in the area

Society

6 d. ago Helicopter crash UPDATES: Isle of Wight horror as emergency crews race to scene

An air ambulance has been sent to the scene of a reported helicopter crash near Ventnor on the Isle of Wight this morning - a critical care team has also been dispatched

Events

7 d. ago M1 crash in Bedfordshire leaves motorway closed to traffic on Bank Holiday Sunday

The southbound carriageway is shut and the air ambulance has been called to the scene

Events

7 d. ago Funfair worker killed in 'tragic incident' pictured on ride just days before

Tributes have been pouring in the funfair worker Corrie Lee-Stavers, who passed away during a 'tragic incident' requiring an air ambulance and paramedics to rush to the scene

Events

8 d. ago Funfair closes after person seriously injured on ride as air ambulance called in

An air ambulance landed at the scene and an off duty medic also helped the fairgoer.

Events

9 d. ago US’s last surviving second world war flying ‘ace’ dies aged 103

Navy pilot Donald McPherson shot down five Japanese service members and earned Congressional Gold MedalThe second world war pilot who was believed to be the US’s last surviving “ace” – a title he earned by shooting down five enemy combatants – has died.Donald McPherson was 103 when he died on 14 August, according to his online obituary. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago America's last living ace pilot from World War II dies at age 103

A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died

Events

1 week ago Man rushed to hospital after air ambulance lands near Scots harbour

Police were seen rushing the air ambulance crew to the scene.

Politics

2 w. ago Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres outshone by Benjamin Sesko as Gunners star 'overawed on debut'

The Manchester United striker had a bigger impact in half the time, according to heatmaps

Politics

2 w. ago Couple's charity challenge takes them to Dumfries and Galloway coastline

Charlotte and Wayne Stainton are aiming to cover the entire UK coastline to support the North West Air Ambulance.

Politics

2 w. ago Man rushed to hospital after falling 'significant distance' at Scots beauty spot

The air ambulance was called to the scene after a man reportedly fell a "significant distance" at Callander's Bracklinn Falls, injuring himself.

Politics

2 w. ago Horror on the street after boy, 17, seriously injured in knife attack

An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene

Events

2 w. ago Air ambulance lands after boy hit by car on busy Greater Manchester road

Police were called out to the scene

Transport