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Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Mountain rescue team issues statement following death of walker
A Lake District mountain rescue team has expressed its sympathies to the family of a man who died whilst walking by Lodore Falls. Keswick Mountain Rescue Team were called out to Gowder Crag on May 22 after a man collapsed while walking along the path. Team members, alongside Great North Air Ambulance, Cumbria Police, and the North West Ambulance Service, provided medical response but were unable to save the walker. A spokesperson for Keswick MRT said: "Members of a walking group were out enjoying the amazing weather on a beautiful walk up the side of Lodore Falls when one of them collapsed on the path. "Members of the group immediately commenced CPR whilst they called for help. "On arrival the team, alongside ambulance paramedics, GNAAS and Police medical response did what they could but unfortunately were unable to save the man. "Our deepest thoughts and sympathies go out to the family and friends of the man."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Darlington hospital drops in to help support the air ambulance - raising £10k
A CAMPAIGN by hospital staff to support the Great North Air Ambulance has really taken off. Woodlands Hospital, in Darlington, chose the air ambulance as its charity of the year for 2024 and raised £10,720 with a range of activities, including sponsorship of the charity ball, and Easter and Christmas fundraising extravaganzas. The cheque was handed over to the life-saving charity during a celebration day for its commercial partners. Woodlands, part of Circle Health Group, is now one of GNAA's commercial partners, with the hospital's logo displayed on the back of a critical care response vehicle for a year. (Image: Woodlands Hospital) The hospital's long-serving Executive Director, Debbie Dobbs, said: 'The Great North Air Ambulance carries out priceless work in our region and, as a hospital embedded in the local community, it is a charity which aligns with our own values. (Image: Woodlands Hospital)Recommended reading: Darlington dad praises building society for support of childhood cancer research First look at £13m County Durham housing development creating 30 jobs Concerns over Darlington's child poverty "shame" affecting hundreds of families 'Our staff really embraced the charity and we are all thrilled to have broken the £10,000 mark for such a great cause.' During the celebration day, supporters were thanked by Dean Abbott, whose life was saved by the air ambulance after a motorcycle accident in August 2010. The hospital staff have chosen St Teresa's Hospice as their charity for 2025.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Darlington hospital drops in to help support the air ambulance - raising £10k
A CAMPAIGN by hospital staff to support the Great North Air Ambulance has really taken off. Woodlands Hospital, in Darlington, chose the air ambulance as its charity of the year for 2024 and raised £10,720 with a range of activities, including sponsorship of the charity ball, and Easter and Christmas fundraising extravaganzas. The cheque was handed over to the life-saving charity during a celebration day for its commercial partners. Woodlands, part of Circle Health Group, is now one of GNAA's commercial partners, with the hospital's logo displayed on the back of a critical care response vehicle for a year. (Image: Woodlands Hospital) The hospital's long-serving Executive Director, Debbie Dobbs, said: 'The Great North Air Ambulance carries out priceless work in our region and, as a hospital embedded in the local community, it is a charity which aligns with our own values. (Image: Woodlands Hospital)Recommended reading: Darlington dad praises building society for support of childhood cancer research First look at £13m County Durham housing development creating 30 jobs Concerns over Darlington's child poverty "shame" affecting hundreds of families 'Our staff really embraced the charity and we are all thrilled to have broken the £10,000 mark for such a great cause.' During the celebration day, supporters were thanked by Dean Abbott, whose life was saved by the air ambulance after a motorcycle accident in August 2010. The hospital staff have chosen St Teresa's Hospice as their charity for 2025.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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One in hospital as air ambulance lands near school field after 'medical incident'
One person is in hospital after a 'medical incident' that saw an air ambulance land next to the field of a North East primary school. At around 1.30pm on Monday (May 12), emergency services were called to the scene of a medical incident close to Green Gates Primary School, Redcar. The Great North Air Ambulance and the North East Ambulance Service both attended the scene, with both later confirming that one person was taken to hospital via road ambulance. Regis Le Bris makes team news announcement ahead of Sunderland's play-off decider Spennymoor Town rocked by family tragedy as Graeme Lee & club pay emotional tribute Man threatened to torch Bishop Auckland MP's home in series of threats to kill A spokesperson for GNAAS said: "Our critical care team was activated at 1.28pm to reports of a medical incident in Redcar. We had a doctor and paramedic on board our aircraft, and they arrived on scene at 1.36pm. "Our team worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to assess and treat a patient. The patient was taken to hospital by a NEAS road crew, accompanied by our team. "The Great North Air Ambulance helicopter left the scene at around 2.10pm."
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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County Durham and Darlington fire fighters to run marathon in inflatable cow suits
Firefighters will run the Leeds Marathon in comedy cow suits to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease (MND). The firefighters, from County Durham and Darlington, will be taking on the marathon in the inflatable costumes, alongside their colleagues from neighbouring brigades, to support Richard Messenger, a local dairy farmer diagnosed with MND. The team, led by James Bulman from the County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service (who is Mr Messenger's brother-in-law), initially aimed to raise £2,620 - but have already surpassed this target. Mr Messenger and his family have themselves been fundraising since his diagnosis in 2024, raising over £12,000 through their 'Milk for Messy' campaign. Mr Bulman said: "A charity only becomes poignant to you when you, family, or a friend is affected. "The fire service has proved it's a family by the response and help they have provided, especially Durham and Darlington, Cleveland, and other neighbouring services/brigades - a huge thank you. "Hopefully a herd of inflatable cows doing a marathon will attract people's attention and encourage them to ask why? - MND, and hopefully in the near future we will have a cure for this debilitating illness. "Our motto for the day will be: the bigger the herd, we will be heard!" Speaking about the challenge, regional fundraiser for the MND Association, Dominic McDonough, said: "This is a challenge like no other and seeing a team of inflatable cows cross the finish line will be an incredible memory and raise so much awareness. READ MORE: Trust called to 'comply' over Darlington nurse trans row New cricket charity launched in honour of Peterlee's Roy Simpson Great North Air Ambulance called out 26 times over Easter "We are so grateful to the entire team for taking on this huge run to support us. "The sore legs will be worth it and we really appreciate all of their hard work! "It means the world to us." For more information about the challenge or to donate to the fundraising page please visit For more information about MND and the MND Association please visit
