Stroke Calls Up 55% Following ACT F.A.S.T. Campaign

The Department of Health’s Act F.A.S.T. campaign has led to an increase of more than half (55.5%) in stroke calls to the emergency services (999). New research published today also shows that 84% of the public remember the campaign and its graphic depiction...

Yachtsman Rescued After Falling Into the River Tyne

A yachtsman has been rescued from the River Tyne after falling into the river from his tender this morning. At 7.54am Humber Coastguard received an emergency 999 call from a young lady who reported that her father had fallen from his tender into the river...

U.K. Coastguard Condemns Hoax Call Made From Pre-Pay Cell Phone

A major hoax has been played out on the south west coast of England when Brixham Coastguard received what appeared to be a genuine request for help from someone dialing 999 from a mobile phone. The caller, a ‘Simon James’ described that he had been...

Coastguards Remind Boat Owners to Maintain Their Vessels

Coastguards are encouraging boat owners to maintain their vessels properly after they were called to assist a 20 ft boat which broke down inside Holyhead harbour. U.K. Holyhead Coastguard received a call from a friend of the skipper at 4.00pm this afternoon...