News

...we have seen what a slight change in wind direction can do e.g. 'Beast from the East' weather event from a few years ago and also the crazy snowfall dump on Cumbria just a few weeks ago....

...what happens when the country experiences a very cold or prolonged winter, whether regionally or nationally? How do fire fighters stay on their feet while hosing down buildings in already icy streets? How do police officers respond to emergencies and how do ambulance staff and paramedics administer aid to patients, without injuring themselves?

As the days shorten and everyone wonders what nature has up her sleeve this winter, it's interesting to look back at some of the highs and LOWS of previous years...

Ice Slips and Falls...Be honest! When we see someone slipping on ice or snow most of us initially have a laugh - it's a bit like seeing a clown slipping on a banana skin at the circus, flailing arms, funny faces...that is until the full reality hits home - often breaks, fractures, hospitalisation and incapacity...