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North East Ambulance Service in Pallion area, Sunderland. Picture: Google Maps.

Plans submitted for revamp of North East Ambulance Service base Chris Binding

PA picture of Helen Ray, chief executive of the North East Ambulance Service outside the company's HQ in Newcastle, as bosses of the service have apologised to families after staff were accused of covering up errors and withholding evidence from coroners when patients died.

Ambulance service apologises to families Tom Wilkinson

Sunderland showed its support

16 pictures from Sunderland Pride Katy Wheeler

The man was recovered from the water near Roker Pier

Man rescued from sea off Sunderland thanks to sharp-eyed angler Kevin Clark

The Air Ambulance left West Park in Herrington after 9pm. Picture by Adrian Potts.

Air ambulance scrambled after gate falls on woman in Sunderland park Tony Gillan

Damage to the ambulance

One person taken to hospital after collision between car and ambulance Kevin Clark

A motorbike passenger has died following a crash in Passfield Way, Peterlee, in the early hours of March 25.

Motorbike passenger dies following police pursuit

MP Julie Elliott alongside paramedics on the picket line outside Sunderland Ambulance station.

Striking ambulance service workers speak out in Sunderland Neil Fatkin

One person was taken to hospital following an incident in Front Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, on Saturday. Picture: Google image.

Man charged with assault after incident Pamela Bilalova

The A19 southbound closed close to the A690 turn off.

Person taken to hospital as A19 reopens following two vehicle collision Neil Fatkin

Borough Road is cordoned off

Appeal after man seriously injured in collision with bus in Sunderland Pamela Bilalova

There are reports of an accident on the A1(M) near Washington.

Reported accident on the A1(M) near Washington Neil Fatkin

Sunderland residents have been reacting to a third day of strikes by NEAS workers.

Sunderland residents give 'full support' to NEAS strike Neil Fatkin

Workers on the NEAS picket line in Chester-le-Street

North East Ambulance Service staff describe their 'absolute desperation' Neil Fatkin

Ambulance service staff will take industrial action on Monday, January 23.

Warning for patients as North East Ambulance Service prepares for strike action Tom Patterson

North East Ambulance Service praised the public for using their services wisely

North East Ambulance Service thanks public for using services wisely

North East Ambulance Service achieves ENEI Gold Award for a third year

TRAFFIC UPDATE: One person taken to hospital after three-vehicle A19 collision Neil Fatkin

The emergency services were called to an incident near the Northern Spire Bridge. Picture by FRANK REID

Emergency Services attend early morning incident near Spire Bridge Neil Fatkin

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Paramedics confirm three people taken to hospital following accident on A19 Echo Reporter

Ambulance service bosses are urging people to think twice before calling 999 over the New Year weekend

Ambulance appeal not to overstretch 999 services over New Year weekend Kevin Clark

The North East Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident due to significant pressures.

Ambulance service declares critical incident Mark Payne

North East Ambulance Service.

STRIKES UPDATE: Latest on NEAS action and Go North East pay dispute Reporter

North East Ambulance Service Chief operating officer Stephen Segasby has thanked the public for their support during strike action

North East Ambulance Service boss thanks public for support during strike Kevin Clark

Ralph fell in -3°c conditions

Man who fell in brutal sub-zero weather thanks Good Samaritans who saved him Sam Johnson

Damage to a bungalow in Camberley Close following a one-vehicle collision on Saturday, December 10.

Car collided with bungalow after 67-year-old man fell ill at the wheel Sam Johnson

North East Ambulance Service staff will strike later this month

GMB confirms date North East Ambulance Service staff will walk out Kevin Clark

A casualty has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Sunderland.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision Neil Fatkin

(left to right) Wayne McKay, clinical team leader at North East Ambulance Service, Stephen Segasby chief operating officer North East Ambulance Service, and Susan Taylor, head of alcohol policy at Balance.

The shocking toll drunk patients take on the North East's paramedics Neil Fatkin

An ambulance was sent to a road traffic collision on the A19.

Ambulance sent to help deal with A19 collision Neil Fatkin

Members of the GMB, Unite and Unison unions will take industrial action on Wednesday, December 21. Picture: North East Ambulance Service.

Patient advice from North East Ambulance Service ahead of strike

The A19 northbound slip road for Seaham has been closed due to road traffic collision.

Police confirm death of man following A19 collision Neil Fatkin

A motorist was rushed to hospital following a collision on the A1(M).

Lanes reopen on the A1(M) following collision Neil Fatkin

One of the campaign images

Figures show shocking rise in arson in run-up to Bonfire Night across Sunderland Kevin Clark

North East Ambulance Service staff are to be balloted over strike action

Revealed: When North East Ambulance Service staff will vote on strike action Kevin Clark

North East Ambulance Service staff are to vote on strike action

North East Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action

The accident has happened on the A690 at Houghton

One person taken to hospital as car overturns on A690 near Houghton Cut Kevin Clark

A fundraiser is set to be held at the Saltgrass in memory of James Douglas.

Fundraiser to remember Sunderland businessman who died after 'freak accident' Georgina Cutler

Ambulance is on BBC1 on Thursday, August 11 at 9pm.

Wearside's ambulance heroes to star in new BBC series Tony Gillan

The Great North East Air Ambulance was deployed to rescue climbers who were believed to have fallen down a cliff in Seaham.

Air ambulance sent to help people who were believed to have fallen down cliff Neil Fatkin

The collision occurred on the A690

Two taken to hospital after collision closes A690 near Ramside Hall Kevin Clark

Air ambulance crew at Roker Beach, Sunderland

One person taken to hospital after North East Air Ambulance lands at Roker Beach Kevin Clark

The Great North Air Ambulance landed at Barnes Park

Air ambulance lands in Sunderland park after medical emergency Kevin Clark

Officers are warning motorists of delays on the A1(M) following two road traffic collisions.

Emergency services receive reports of two road traffic collisions on A1(M) Georgina Cutler

A person has been taken to hospital following a collision on the A1(M) near Washington.

Person rushed to hospital as A1(M) northbound traffic was held near Washington Neil Fatkin

The A1231 has reopened following an earlier two-vehicle collision. Photo: North East Traffic Live.

Two people taken to hospital after crash on A1231 Sunderland Highway Ryan Smith

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Probe reveals shocking claims against the North East Ambulance Service James Harrison

A casualty has been taken to hospital after the A1(M) was temporarily closed to allow the air ambulance to land.

Casualty taken to hospital after closure of A1(M) for air ambulance to land Neil Fatkin

Emergency services were called to Douro Terrace in Sunderland on Friday evening (May 6). Photo: Google Maps.

Man taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following Sunderland collision Ryan Smith

Collision between bus and car in Easington Lane

One person taken to hospital after bus and car collide in Easington Lane Kevin Clark

James sadly died aged 28 following the freak accident on Good Friday.

Mum pays tribute to son 'with heart of gold' killed in 'freak accident' Georgina Cutler