Devonport flats arson suspect released by police
Investigation continues after arrest of 62-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life
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He has served the village as an on-call firefighter for more than 40 years. The fire station has also welcomed many of Chris’ family as staff members over the years and at one stage, Chris’ sons - Adam and Jeremy - were both part of the team. Chris has worked tirelessly to ensure the fire engine remains available to attend incidents, as well as training and developing new firefighters. Key to this was the effective recruitment and retention of on-call firefighters including his recruitment of one of the first female firefighters into the then Wiltshire Fire Brigade in 1992. Chris said: “I am thrilled to have been nominated and receive such an honour in Her Majesty The Queen’s New Year Honours List. I would like to say a big thank you to my family and all those who have supported me over the last 40 years. I would also like to thank all the firefighters I have worked with, who have made my time in the fire service most enjoyable.
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Frontline workers are being offered appointments at Southmead Hospital
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A man has been arrested after paramedics were attacked with a knife and had their ambulance rammed by a car as they hid inside on Christmas Day.
The incident unfolded at around 4.30pm when staff from the South Western Ambulance Service responded to a medical incident at a property on Morse Street in Swindon, Wiltshire.
While at the address they became fearful for their own safety and left to seek sanctuary in their ambulance, which was then driven into by a car.
Wiltshire Police said a 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, criminal damage and drink driving.