April 2013

• Mon 29 Apr 2013 Paramedics help save man who was "dead" for more than an hour David shocked 16 times as medics fight for his life

March 2013

• Fri 22 Mar 2013 North East Ambulance Service wins national recognition for research into sepsis

• Thu 14 Mar 2013 Aussie ambulance volunteer has NEAS in stitches Cloth badge helps brighten up "dull office" Down Under!

• Wed 13 Mar 2013 Ambulance apprentices gear up for date with Vince Cable. Recruits to visit House of Commons in April

February 2013

• Wed 27 Feb 2013 Paramedics save 27-week old baby born without heartbeat Mum Amy praises NEAS

• Mon 25 Feb 2013 Become an organ donor - give the gift of life NEAS backs campaign launched by local family

January 2013

• Wed 16 Jan 2013 Kids save diabetic dad with 999 call - and cereal! NEAS call handler talks children through drama

• Mon 14 Jan 2013 Ambulance advice for public during the winter months Public urged to be sensible as temperatures plummet.

• Mon 14 Jan 2013 Baby Poppy born - at Middlesbrough bus stop! Paramedics to the rescue as family rush to hospital

• Mon 14 Jan 2013 Tweet-tweet! There's an ambulance on your street Public follow NEAS crew on a typical shift

• Wed 2 Jan 2013 New Chairman Appointed A new year and a new chairman for North East Ambulance Service

December 2012

• Thu 20 Dec 2012 NEAS apprentices play Santa to poorly children Money raised from fundraising spent on presents

November 2012

• Wed 28 Nov 2012 Ambulance man's bright idea wins beer mat business idea John sock-etts to them in Teesside University challenge

• Wed 28 Nov 2012 Walker gets "dead body" shock during HART training exercise! NEAS rehearse fast-flowing water rescues across the North East

• Tue 20 Nov 2012 Footballer Steven Taylor on the defence - against flu! Magpies ace backs winter innoculation

• Mon 12 Nov 2012 Take a virtual tour inside one of our new ambulances Use your mouse to explore the vehicle

• Thu 8 Nov 2012 Record month for resuscitations in the North East Ambulance crews and public awareness of CPR techniques increase survival chances

• Tue 6 Nov 2012 First year as a Foundation Trust big success for NEAS Landmark 12-months for ambulance service

October 2012

• Thu 18 Oct 2012 Teenager George commended for helping at serious crash in Borders High school pupil rushes to aid of patient with severe head injury

• Tue 9 Oct 2012 Printer Peter gives 111 stamp of approval Muscle ache turns out to be heart problem

• Mon 8 Oct 2012 Team work saves teenager Emmerson Hird's life

• Mon 8 Oct 2012 Chairman retires after eight years service Tony calls it a day after successful spell in North East

• Wed 3 Oct 2012 Ambulance "Oscars" night honours NEAS staff Bravery and long service recognised at gala evening in Newcastle

• Tue 2 Oct 2012 How to have a super-safe bonfire night! NEAS advice on avoiding injury from fireworks and bonfires

• Mon 1 Oct 2012 National praise for NEAS project aimed at reducing injuries from falls NEAS tackle problem that costs the NHS £2.3 billion a year

September 2012

• Wed 26 Sep 2012 NEAS pitches in to provide first aid training at top football clubs Sunderland and Middlesbrough host NEAS life-saving skills courses

• Tue 25 Sep 2012 Weather hits Patient Transport Service Dialysis, oncology, hematology and neurology appointments unaffected

• Mon 24 Sep 2012 Fireman Sam fan Liam from Seaham saves the day! Six-year-old calls NEAS after mum collapses

• Wed 19 Sep 2012 AGM with a twist! NEAS celebrates it's first annual meeting since becoming a Foundation Trust Entertainment and information at public event in Durham

• Tue 18 Sep 2012 Nudes flash! Naked paramedic plunges into North Sea to raise funds for mental health charity Jacqueline in a league of her own.

• Fri 14 Sep 2012 Two cardiac arrests at the biggest Great North Run Prompt medical attention saves runners.

• Mon 10 Sep 2012 Campaign to raise awareness of little-known but widespread killer, sepsis NEAS conducts research into condition, and educates staff

August 2012

• Thu 23 Aug 2012 New NEAS ambulance first of its kind in GB Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its our latest vehicle!

• Fri 17 Aug 2012 See our latest video on keeping healthy at work

• Thu 9 Aug 2012 Abseil down Bamburgh Castle for the Community First Responder Charity Are you up for an exhilarating experience!

• Thu 2 Aug 2012 High Sheriffs say it's ok at NEAS control! Dignitaries impressed by visit to Bernicia House

July 2012

• Thu 12 Jul 2012 Ovingham Middle School Students are heart smart with HeartStart Keen students from Ovingham Middle School have received certificates for successfully completing the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Heartstart’ course

• Wed 11 Jul 2012 Double-delight for Donna as twins born both sides of the border NEAS crew helps with delivery in England and Scotland.

• Wed 11 Jul 2012 NEAS and British Heart Foundation teach shoppers how to save a life Metrocentre event raises £6,000

• Wed 4 Jul 2012 ‘Healthy Heart’ event at Metrocentre Gateshead Come and visit us to find out about having a healthy heart!

June 2012

• Fri 29 Jun 2012 NEAS copes with the floods Wat-er night! NEAS battles through the floods to keep ambulances running

• Wed 20 Jun 2012 Patients reassured ahead of doctors day of action Anyone who needs urgent care will recieve it

• Wed 20 Jun 2012 NEAS helps Olympic Torch have smooth passage through North East. Prepartions go to plan.

• Tue 19 Jun 2012 Come and join us at our members' day in Durham! Your chance to meet our staff and find out everything you ever wanted to know about the North East Ambulance Service.

• Fri 1 Jun 2012 Crown a great jubilee by staying safe Don't flag - be prepared!

May 2012

• Wed 30 May 2012 The NEAS Apprentice - you're hired? Opportunities with the North East Ambulance Service

• Mon 28 May 2012 Eight-year-old Ewan saves the day! Ashington schoolboy makes 999 call after mum collapses

• Tue 15 May 2012 NEAS to tour North Northumberland People in North Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views about health services in the Berwick area at mobile roadshows from Saturday

• Mon 14 May 2012 NEAS ambulance sets course for Mongolia Three medical students drive ambulance 9,000 miles for charity.

• Thu 3 May 2012 Sheila selected for duty at London Olympics 2012 Twelve NEAS staff to work in capital during the greatest show on Earth.

April 2012

• Wed 18 Apr 2012 Five-year-old Olivia ready to saddle up after horse riding accident West Moor youngster gets bravery certificate after freak injury

• Thu 12 Apr 2012 Major head injury study launched by NEAS Research backed by UK's leading brain charity.

• Thu 12 Apr 2012 Paramedics help pensioner trapped under bus in Newcastle

• Thu 5 Apr 2012 Help ease pressure on 999 this Easter Bank holiday one of busiest times of year for the service

March 2012

• Fri 23 Mar 2012 TV celebrity Dr Hilary prescribes award win for NEAS Scheme to help reduce number of fall injuries comes out top

• Thu 15 Mar 2012 When clocks go forward, test your smoke alarm - Fire Kills

• Thu 15 Mar 2012 NEAS helps pioneer way of giving terminally ill patients more care choices before dying. New initiative first in UK

• Tue 6 Mar 2012 Heart-attack schoolboy praises paramedics 45-minutes of CPR keeps Joe alive

• Thu 1 Mar 2012 Fiona scoops Local hero award! NEAS Clinical Supervisor honoured for saving two-year old's life

• Thu 1 Mar 2012 NEAS Staff Scrub Up Well - Do You?

February 2012

• Wed 29 Feb 2012 Stroke - Act FAST Would you recognise the signs of stroke?

• Thu 2 Feb 2012 Patients the priority, as NEAS reviews Accident and Emergency care Changes would give North East more vehicles and staff

January 2012

• Fri 27 Jan 2012 £45 million contract to run 111 brings 100 jobs to the North East NEAS and Northern Doctors win five year deal

• Wed 4 Jan 2012 You need to take care of your heart We are out and about giving advice and teaching basic lifesaving skills

• Tue 3 Jan 2012 Bizarre 999 calls could cost lives NEAS issue warning during busiest time of the year.

December 2011

• Thu 22 Dec 2011 Christmas Presents for Newcastle Children Staff from NEAS deliver toys to the burns unit at the RVI

• Mon 19 Dec 2011 Christmas miracle for little Shay in roadside drama Mum calls NEAS nurse who resuscitated toddler "an angel."

• Mon 12 Dec 2011 Volunteers at Seahouses attend their 100th call First Responders group reach landmark

• Fri 2 Dec 2011 Talk before you walk People in County Durham and Darlington can now find the best form of care before visiting a hospital

November 2011

• Wed 30 Nov 2011 Choose the right type of care during the winter months Help ambulances reach those most in need

• Mon 21 Nov 2011 HART team remember war dead while training with NATO Trio visit scene of daring World War 2 raid.

• Thu 10 Nov 2011 Ambulance service gears up for winter New vehicles arrive to bolster fleet

• Thu 10 Nov 2011 NEAS first out of the blocks for Olympic training Volunteers learn what to expect in London

• Thu 10 Nov 2011 Rise in attacks on North East ambulance staff Figures show slight increase on previous year

• Mon 7 Nov 2011 No flare up of 999 calls over bonfire weekend Safety message getting through says NEAS, as volume of emergency calls to the ambulance service is only slightly higher than a normal weekend.

October 2011

• Mon 31 Oct 2011 High Sheriff shows her support for North East Ambulance Service The Reverend Fiona Sample joins as a Foundation Trust member

• Mon 31 Oct 2011 Chairman welcomes NEAS Foundation Trust status North East Ambulance Service Achieves FT status

• Thu 20 Oct 2011 North East Ambulance Service celebrates foundation trust status NEAS becomes 140th foundation trust

• Thu 20 Oct 2011 Flu jabs for frontline staff Ambulance service encourages the public to follow suit.