Sussex Police's control room has been named the best in the UK after topping the national league table for 999 call handling for 11 consecutive months.

A man has been jailed after pointing an imitation firearm at a paramedic who had responded to his call for help.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) is calling on the public to help relieve pressure on 999 crews as the region heads into one of the busiest times of the year.