West Midlands Ambulance Service Archives - The Droitwich Standard

4^th Jun, 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service100 posts

NEWS 6^th Mar, 2026

Driver in critical condition after serious crash in Ombersley

NEWS 5^th Mar, 2026

Man died in Droitwich's Vines Park

NEWS 9^th Jan, 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff networks donate supplies to Jamaica

NEWS 2^nd Jan, 2026

Update - Driver airlifted to hospital after Hanbury crash has died

NEWS 2^nd Jan, 2026

West Midlands Ambulance Service sees nine per cent rise in 999 calls over new year

NEWS 18^th Dec, 2025

UPDATE - Police hunting person after crash involving stolen Volkswagen Golf in on A38 in Wychbold

NEWS 3^rd Oct, 2025

Man taken to hospital after serious crash on Worcester Road in Droitwich

NEWS 18^th Aug, 2025

Motorcyclist dies in Droitwich crash

NEWS 6^th May, 2025

Woman taken to hospital after crash in Droitwich

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2025

Man hospitalised with minor injuries after van and car collide in Droitwich

NEWS 16^th Mar, 2025

IN PICTURES - Out of control garden fire spreads to house in Droitwich

NEWS 17^th Jan, 2025

Lucky escape for drivers as two lorries and a car crash on the M5 between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 9^th Aug, 2024

UPDATE - Police trying to trace man who ran from scene of crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich

NEWS 29^th Apr, 2024

Man and woman rescued from floodwater in Droitwich's Shell Ford

NEWS 4^th Apr, 2024

Man dies after collapsing in Lido Park

NEWS 29^th Feb, 2024

TRAVEL ALERT - Delays on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove after crash involving car and livestock vehicle

NEWS 23^rd Oct, 2023

West Midlands Ambulance Service gets new state-of-the-art 'VICTORIA' mannequins to help improve maternity care

NEWS 18^th Sep, 2023

Two people cut free from car after serious crash in Droitwich

NEWS 29^th Aug, 2023

Lucky escape as fire rips through three-story Droitwich property

NEWS 27^th May, 2023

Ambulance Service and rugby stars encourage everyone to try CPR ahead of today's final

NEWS 9^th May, 2023

Service moves to reassure residents over air ambulances at Droitwich's Copcut estate yesterday morning

NEWS EXCLUSIVE 4^th May, 2023

Droitwich Spa High School student 'restores faith in youth of today' after helping man who broke his leg

NEWS 17^th Mar, 2023

Five fire crews put out large Droitwich house blaze

NEWS 15^th Mar, 2023

UPDATE - Person dies following 'serious incident' on M5 near Worcester

NEWS 14^th Feb, 2023

Coach company gives boost to Droitwich community first responder charity

NEWS 3^rd Nov, 2022

Four-year-old girl's life was saved by Droitwich AED chairman after cardiac arrest

NEWS 16^th Nov, 2022

Lucky escape for man and woman after car overturned on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 3^rd Mar, 2022

Two men have died in Ombersley crash

NEWS 1^st Mar, 2022

Cyclist taken to hospital after crash in Droitwich this morning

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2022

Woman dies in Droitwich house fire

Motorcylist who died in Droitwich crash has been named as serving firefighter Matthew Lee

NEWS 7^th Feb, 2022

UPDATE - Motorcyclist died in hospital after Droitwich crash

NEWS 19^th Jan, 2022

Fund-raising appeal for new life-saving Droitwich Community First Responder scheme

NEWS 3^rd Jan, 2022

Man rescued from Droitwich canal last night

NEWS 15^th Dec, 2021

Quick-thinking Droitwich pair praised for helping save the life of man who fell in town canal

NEWS 14^th Dec, 2021

Police re-appeal after hit and run in Droitwich town centre involving 77-year-old woman

NEWS 10^th Dec, 2021

Elderly woman seriously injured after being hit by a car in Droitwich

NEWS 11^th Dec, 2021

This week's Bromsgrove and Droitwich Standard letters.....

NEWS 22^nd Nov, 2021

Police appeal after Thursday's Droitwich crash which saw three taken to hospital

NEWS 11^th Oct, 2021

Emergency services in attendance at two-car crash in Droitwich

NEWS 12^th Aug, 2021

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash in Droitwich

NEWS 2^nd Jul, 2021

Cyclist injured in crash in Oddingley between a bike and a Porsche

NEWS 28^th Jun, 2021

Police appeal as woman remains in hospital after serious M5 crash between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 25^th Jun, 2021

UPDATE - One person airlifted to hospital after serious crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 2^nd Jun, 2021

West Midlands Ambulance Service to roll out body-worn cameras for frontline staff after dramatic increase in attacks

NEWS 23^rd May, 2021

West Midlands Ambulance Service urging everyone to learn life-saving CPR skills

NEWS 13^th May, 2021

Family overwhelmed as appeal to raise £20,000 for life-saving cancer treatment for Worcestershire paramedic reaches target in less than three weeks

23^rd Apr, 2021

Campaign launched to raise £20k for life-saving treatment for Worcestershire paramedic diagnosed with cancer

NEWS 11^th May, 2021

TRAVEL UPDATE - All lanes reopen on the M5 at Hopwood after crash involving a lorry and two cars

NEWS 7^th Apr, 2021

Police appeal for information as woman is still critical in hospital following Ombersley crash

NEWS 4^th Apr, 2021

Three people taken to hospital after two motorbikes crash in Ombersley

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2021

One person arrested as car overturns in two-vehicle Droitwich crash

NEWS 23^rd Feb, 2021

Fatal Droitwich house fire which killed man in his 20s was caused by 'cooking accident'

NEWS 16^th Feb, 2021

Man in his 20s dies in Droitwich house fire

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2021

UPDATE - Police investigating serious crash on the M5 between Bromsgrove and Droitwich

Man rescued from scaffolding in Droitwich after becoming unwell

NEWS 13^th Oct, 2020

Two drivers hurt in Droitwich crash

NEWS 8^th Oct, 2020

Serious M5 crash leaves 18-year-old in hospital in a critical condition

NEWS PICTURE SPECIAL

West Midlands Ambulance Service launches UK's first eco-friendly all electric ambulance

NEWS 25^th Sep, 2020

Driver's lucky escape after M5 crash between Worcester and Droitwich

NEWS 4^th Aug, 2020

Missing man died in Droitwich despite medics' best efforts

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2020

Emergency services attended three-car crash in Wychbold

NEWS 13^th Jul, 2020

West Midlands Ambulance Service staff to feature on new Covid-19 documentary which starts tonight on Channel 4

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2020

Picture perfect - West Midlands Ambulance Service's Jack chosen by photographer Rankin for NHS' 72nd birthday tribute

NEWS 18^th Jun, 2020

One man taken to hospital after four-vehicle crash and chemical spillage on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 6^th Jun, 2020

One person rescued from flat fire in Wychbold

NEWS 17^th Apr, 2020

Drug-driver who crashed in Droitwich was on a non-essential journey

NEWS 12^th Apr, 2020

Praise for paramedics, Alexandra Hospital staff and bystanders after partner's medical scare

NEWS 1^st Apr, 2020

West Midlands Ambulance Service hoping registered paramedics will return to bolster its ranks

NEWS 26^th Mar, 2020

Student paramedics and volunteers enable West Midlands Ambulance Service to double its crews at Bromsgrove hub

NEWS 4^th Mar, 2020

A38 in Droitwich now open after crash near the Chateau Impney

NEWS 24^th Feb, 2020

Three crashes during this morning's rush hour on the M5

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2020

Lucky escape for driver in Droitwich as car is flipped on its side

NEWS 19^th Feb, 2020

Two car crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester

NEWS 3^rd Feb, 2020

Five people treated by ambulance staff after car fire in Hanbury

NEWS 27^th Jan, 2020

One injured in three-vehicle crash on the M5 between Droitwich and Bromsgrove

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2020

A38 in Droitwich re-opened after crash near the Chateau Impney

NEWS 14^th Jan, 2020

Woman in her 80s receives treatment after Droitwich flat fire

NEWS UPDATE 13^th Jan, 2020

Man dies in Hanbury crash

NEWS 12^th Jan, 2020

Incoming West Midlands Ambulance chief says service is the 'jewel in the NHS crown'

NEWS 6^th Jan, 2020

Specialist Droitwich fire crew helps rescue man who fell down well

NEWS 30^th Dec, 2019

Two people taken to hospital after crash in Ombersley

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2019

Lucky escape for driver after car crashes in Droitwich and ends up on its side

NEWS 5^th Dec, 2019

Man dies after hour-long wait outside Worcestershire Royal Hospital

NEWS 9^th Nov, 2019

West Midlands Ambulance to fully integrate 999 and 111 numbers for better service

NEWS 5^th Nov, 2019

Man and child hurt in Droitwich crash this morning

NEWS 26^th Oct, 2019

Road in Droitwich is shut after three people are rescued from car stuck in floodwaters

NEWS 21^st Oct, 2019

Fire and ambulance sent to Vines Lane after concerns for resident's welfare

NEWS 14^th Oct, 2019

Man in his 70s died after he was hit by a train in Droitwich

NEWS 22^nd Aug, 2019

West Midlands Ambulance Service continues to be the only 'outstanding' one in the UK

NEWS 25^th Jul, 2019

Miraculous escape for driver and teenage passenger after crash on the M5 near Droitwich

17^th Jul, 2019

Lookout Lion taking pride in teaching Droitwich youngsters how to dial 999

NEWS 14^th Jul, 2019

Police investigating serious Ombersley crash re-appeal for more information

NEWS 8^th Jul, 2019

Advanced nurse practitioners work with paramedics to benefit patients

NEWS 4^th Jul, 2019

Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Hanbury Road, Droitwich

NEWS 26^th Jun, 2019

Four treated by paramedics after gas leak in Droitwich

NEWS 24^th Jun, 2019

Police cordon to remain in place as investigations continue into the death of a man in Droitwich's Vines Lane

NEWS 19^th Jun, 2019

Police confirm man in his 50s died after being hit by a train in Bromsgrove

NEWS 17^th Jun, 2019

Elderly man hospitalised after two-car crash in Fernhill Heath

NEWS 15^th Jun, 2019

Fire crews extinguish lorry blaze on the M5 between Droitwich and Worcester