Football fans reminded to take care

Football fans are being reminded to enjoy the games but to drink responsibly and think before calling 999, after the region’s police and ambulance services saw a spike in demand after the last England match. This summer World Cup fever has hit the country as the national football team navigated their way to the semi-finals of the tournament. That has been replicated in the North East where thousands of people have visited fan zones and bars across the region. As a result, call volumes have exceeded ...