North West Ambulance Service

Paramedics who desperately tried to save the lives of a young boy and his little sister claim their response was hampered by police cars and the public.

Members of the public are being urged to learn "spiking first aid" to help anyone affected during the busy Christmas party season.

Ambulance bosses say they are 'disappointed' after a video was posted on social media apparently showing a member of staff doing a headstand whilst at work