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Ambulance crash near Church Minshull left paramedics in hospital

Ambulance crash near Church Minshull left paramedics in hospital

Three paramedics were left in hospital after their ambulance crashed on a rural road near Church Minshull.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the “serious collision” which happened on Eardswick Lane.

December 1, 2025
Nantwich medical technician fears end of road in blue lights battle

Nantwich medical technician fears end of road in blue lights battle

Nantwich’s medical emergency technician fears he has come to the end of his battle to have his ability to respond on blue lights restored.

Gavin Palin told town councillors he has reached a stalemate in his fight with North West Ambulance Service, who withdrew his ability to respond to emergencies under blue lights.

November 13, 2025
Councillors “bemused” after quizzing NWAS chief over Nantwich medic

Councillors “bemused” after quizzing NWAS chief over Nantwich medic

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East councillors appeared bemused after quizzing North West Ambulance Service bosses over why an experienced life-saving volunteer medic has been stopped from driving to emergencies on blue lights.

Gavin Palin has been with the ambulance service in Nantwich for 23 years and has responded to life-threatening calls, such as cardiac arrests, on blue lights for the past two decades.

December 19, 2024