The station was holding an open day. The photograph shows Darren Bradley wearing an Ambubear mascot costume, holding Carl Harris from West Bromwich.

Suspended ambulance crews who were offering their own emergency service using private cars were appealing for help with petrol to keep their cars on the road. Bert Manuell is quoted. The photograph shows (left to right) Brian McLachlan, Pete Feldbinder, M

The Patients’ Aid Association charity trust presented the Authority with an electric ambulance to transport patients from wards to treatment departments at New Cross Hospital. The photograph shows Peter Tredrea climbing aboard the new ambulance with Jim A

The police force set up its own ambulance control in order to deal with emergency calls during the pay dispute. The Regional Health Authority and Kevin Jennings are mentioned, and David Ibbs is quoted. The photograph shows Geoff Smith (right) with colleag

Amateur radio clubs across the region, including West Bromwich Central, Sandwell, Stourbridge, Walsall, Cannock, RAF Cosford and the Birmingham-based Midlands club, were involved in a fundraising event for the air ambulance service. Geoff Woodford is ment

The service was presented with an incubator, thanks to fundraising by employees of the Hardy Spicer factory on Chester Road in Erdington, Birmingham. The photograph shows Station Officer Stephen Evans explaining the workings of the incubator to Eric Homer

Mick Arrowsmith (who was wearing brown shoes) and Pauline Davies (wearing a white shirt) were sent home for wearing the incorrect uniform, which disrupted Walsall ambulance services. The General and Municipal Workers Union Hamilton Street, Bloxwich, Penkr