Three ambulance staff have been sacked over separate unsafe driving incidents, with South East Coast Ambulance Service saying patient, staff and public safety is "non-negotiable".

South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) has announced plans to expand the role of volunteers to help respond to a wider range of incidents.

Unison says ambulance workers are facing “completely unacceptable” levels of abuse.

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.