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Head and shoulders view of a gentleman with short dark hair. He is wearing a black shirt with the word 'FIRE' on both sleeves in red. On the front right hand chest are the words ' NORTH YORKSIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE' in red. His shirt has epaulettes on both shoulders, each has a white or silver crest on.
15 MAR 23

Firefighter fundraiser for air ambulance after bike accident rescue

A leading member of North Yorkshire’s emergency services who has spent more than 25 years attending incidents, was himself airlifted to hospital after a serious cycling accident.

Two medical personnel are tending to a gentleman who is laying on the grass. There is medical equipment around them. The two medical personnel are wearing masks. One is wearing an orange jacket and trousers, the other orange trousers and a black t-shirt. They are knelt beside the man.
8 MAR 23

North Yorkshire cyclist lucky to be alive after suffering heart attack on ride

"I started to feel short of breath and a bit confused so I rang 999. As I was lying on the ground I remember thinking there was a really good chance that I might die.”

A head and shoulders image of Andrew Stewart. He is wearing a brown t-shirt and there is a white door in the background with a silver handle.
3 MAR 23

Doncaster cyclist lucky to be alive after rush hour accident

A cyclist crossing a busy rush hour road in Doncaster suffered life-threatening head injuries after being hit by a car.

1 MAR 23

Longstanding YAA supporters, I’Anson Brothers Ltd, donate £700 to continue funding lifesaving work

Masham based business, I’Anson Brothers have donated £700 to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance following an environmentally friendly tyre recycling programme.

Two Yorkshire Air Ambulance volunteers and fundraiser Clare Deacon, are holding a volunteer award. They are stood outside the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity shop.
16 FEB 23

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Attains Volunteering Quality Mark for Second Time

The rapid response emergency service charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, has been awarded the ‘People Can’ Volunteering Quality Standard award for its excellent volunteer management.

15 FEB 23

Berwins Solicitors Announce Yorkshire Air Ambulance as Latest Charity Partnership

Yorkshire based Law firm, Berwins Solicitors, with offices based in Harrogate, Leeds, York and Sheffield has pledged to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance throughout 2023 with a series of fundraising challenges.

14 FEB 23

Yorkshire Building Society donation helps air ambulance to continue carrying blood

Yorkshire Building Society has continued its longstanding support of the region’s air ambulance service with a donation to support the carrying of inflight blood supplies.

9 FEB 23

Doncaster gym team help save the life of grandfather after heart attack

The dramatic efforts of Club Doncaster Foundation gym staff and users to save the life of a grandfather is featured in the next episode of Helicopter ER - the reality TV series featuring the work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

1 FEB 23

Cyclist avoids losing his foot thanks to swift arrival of Yorkshire Air Ambulance

The story of a relaxing bike ride gone wrong will feature in the first episode of the new series of Helicopter ER

21 DEC 22

Bracken Ghyll Golf Club raises £12,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Bracken Ghyll golf club in Addingham, West Yorkshire, have raised over £12,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance following a member’s cardiac arrest on the course

19 DEC 22

Biker thankful to YAA after dramatic crash near England’s highest pub

A biker's horror crash near England's highest pub features in the next episode of Helicopter ER

13 DEC 22

Father who lost leg in forklift accident aims to fundraise for YAA

A Humberside father of four who lost part of his leg in a fork-lift truck accident,, and features on Helicopter ER, is planning to raise money for the air ambulance charity that helped to save his life.

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