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Man rings 999 service to inform them he's out of toilet paper

In an attempt to make people aware of the indirect dangers that can result from prank calls to emergency services, the bosses of the South Western Ambulance Service have released a prank call from a man who informed them he was out of toilet paper.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

Ron Paul criticizes Cain's '9-9-9' tax plan

As his candidacy for the GOP nomination gains momentum, Herman Cain's '9-9-9' tax proposal is coming under increasing scrutiny and fire. Tuesday, Rep. Ron Paul joined the growing list of skeptics in denouncing the plan.

In the Media by Keegan Mcinroe - 4 comments

Technician who refused to attend fatal 999 call will keep his job

Tomintoul - The UK ambulance technician who was at the centre of an investigation at the end of last year after he refused to interrupt his tea break to attend a 999 call has found out that he can keep his job.

In the Media by Gemma Fox - 8 comments

Police fury after woman dials 999 because her snowman was stolen

Chatham - Kent Police in southern England have blasted a woman who rang the emergency services number 999 to report the theft of her snowman. The woman has been described as "completely irresponsible" by the force in Chatham.

In the Media by Kev Hedges - 13 comments

Rapper makes thousands of prank 999 emergency calls to UK police

Since January 2009, an unknown man has made thousands of nuisance emergency calls to Greater Manchester Police. He chants, sings, raps, preaches and plays loud music to the 999 call handlers.

In the Media by Laura Trowbridge - 6 comments

Ambulances under pressure at night whilst GP's get to sleep

Ambulance services are hit with more calls as we think that GP's are less likely to be on duty at night.

In the Media by Michelle Duffy

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Labour attacks cuts in 999 police

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the government is "irresponsible", after Labour obtains figures suggesting cuts in the number of police dealing with 999 emergencies in England and Wales.

AUDIO: Mother gives birth on phone to 999

Claire Callaghan from Liverpool went into labour when she was at home alone and phoned the emergency services for help.

Ambulance change 'to save lives'

At least 150 lives will be saved and thousands of wasted ambulance journeys avoided by a change in 999 response practices, NHS chiefs believe.

Kickstarter Project Wants You to Drink 999 Bottles [VIDEO]

Leading a sustainable life is a matter of choice, but it can be hard to visualize what effect your choices are actually making on the world — and prove to others how important sustainability is. That’s why the new

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It’s spring break season and seems like summer’s right around the corner, so for this week’s Friday Freebies, we offer you great free ways to keep your kids busy — and happy! The giveaways companies offer are remarkable, if you just know where to look. ...