This is the first time that East Midlands Ambulance Service has declared a Critical Incide
East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) declared a critical incident on Monday 6 January 2025.
They said that they put out more ambulance resources than ever before.
A combination of significant patient demand, pressure within local hospitals, and flooding across the East Midlands, led to this level of escalation.
New rules in place for bird keepers in Leicestershire
The Government has said these additional housing measures will help protect birds from bird flu.
£3m upgrade for Council’s passenger transport fleet
They have hit the road to help Leicestershire County Council deliver vital services.
Video technology sees faster treatment for stroke patients in Leicestershire
As of September 2025, 318 patients in Leicestershire have been assessed via video call.
East Midlands Airport Assisted Travel service wins national award
East Midlands Airport’s Assisted Travel service has grown in popularity, with numbers increasing by around 25% each year.
Etihad Cargo to start flights to East Midlands Airport
Etihad Cargo will begin twice-weekly flights from East Midlands Airport from this week (27 Oct).
Plea to parents to get children protected from measles
Parents in the East Midlands have been urged to use the half-term for MMR vaccines as measles continues to circulate.
Warning from police about scam text
It is related to winter fuel payments.
Police and Crime Commissioner says hate crime will not be tolerated
It is National Hate Crime Awareness Week (11–18 October 2025)
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