Staff at South East Coast Ambulance Service have begun receiving new conflict resolution training - as new figures show a rise in reports of abuse towards workers.
Over 1420 incidents of verbal or physical abuse were recorded by crews and control staff last year - 14 per cent higher than in 2022.
The trust has already rolled out body-worn technology to protect staff.
Olympic hopes across the South
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is happening today and will be broadcast live on big screens at multiple locations in the South.
South of England Showground to host Autumn Show & Horse Trials
The South of England Agricultural Society has announced that the Autumn Show and Horse Trials will take place in September.
New D-Day displays pop-up around Portsmouth
Portsmouth's role in D-Day can now be discovered in various locations around the city, produced by The D-Day Story Museum.
London man sentenced in connection with Hampshire burglary series
A man from London has been sentenced to three years in prison after committing a series of burglaries across Southampton, Bursledon, and Chandler's Ford.
Southwick man jailed for rape and violent abuse
A Southwick man who repeatedly raped and assaulted a woman has been given a 24-year sentence.
Budget gap at West Sussex County Council
West Sussex County Council faces a budget gap of £30million in 2025/26, even if council tax is increased by the maximum amount allowed.
Supporting Portsmouth's young people with disabilities travel around the city
A video has been created to help young people in Portsmouth feel confident to get around the city by bus, including those with visible and invisible disabilities like mental health issues and anxiety.
Sussex Police welcomes call for whole-system approach to tackling violence against women and girls
Sussex Police has expressed its support for the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s call for a comprehensive response to combatting violence against women and girls.
Major works to protect East Dean village from flooding begin
Southern Water has started major works in East Dean, north of Chichester, to protect homes from flooding and protect the network.
Chagos Islanders in Crawley still have no home
33 Chagos Islanders remain at a Crawley community centre, four weeks following the council's eviction notice.
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