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.

Emergency call handlers say they "love helping" those in need as they celebrate topping police performance tables. Sussex Police has topped league tables for 999 call response times for the past four ...

Devon and Cornwall Police is urging the public to only call 999 in a genuine emergency during the Christmas period Devon and Cornwall Police is urging the public to only call 999 in a genuine ...

A social media post spreading online claims that if you are in an emergency situation where you’re unable to talk, for example if you’re choking or an intruder is in your home, you can call 999, press ...

A emergency call handler has opened up about the heartbreaking reality of their job – and it's made many people reflect on how and why the emergency service is used ...

Devon and Cornwall Police is urging the public to only call 999 in a genuine emergency during the Christmas period. The force receives an average of 1,000 emergency calls and 2,000 101 calls a day ...