Police say to stay on the line if you accidentally dial 999. (Alamy) Police have issued advice on what to do if you call 999 by mistake, after a rise in accidental calls to the emergency services.

VoIP phone services must allow users to make 999 emergency calls, under proposals published by communications watchdog Ofcom. VoIP services are increasingly adopting the look and feel of traditional ...

UK police agencies have witnessed a disturbing rise in unintended 999 calls. On Saturday, there was an unusual spike in calls-nearly 9,500 to the 999 emergency line and another 3,000 to non-emergency ...

The National Emergency Service 999, introduced to provide rapid support during accidents and crises, is struggling with pressure from unnecessary, silent and prank calls, officials say. Police say the ...

Patients who call 999 more than five times in 12 weeks are to be referred to a specialist team to relieve pressure on paramedics. Sign up for the top news stories every day to keep you informed with ...

Ambulance records record number of call-outs during heatwave. The ambulance service was inundated with a record-breaking day ...