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16 Apr 2009
Would you like to see some anatomical wonders? Then take advantage of our special '2 for 1' ticket offer for the new Body Worlds exhibition 'The Mirror of Time' at the O2 in London.
17 Apr 2009
As British Red Cross volunteers strive to help thousands of people in crisis each year, the organisation is introducing an innovative new programme for providing psychosocial support.
More than fifty years after she served as a Red Cross volunteer, 93-year-old Elsie Child knew she could depend on the charity after illness left her needing support at home.
Life can be both hard and hazardous for those living with alcohol or drug addictions – but now an innovative Red Cross project is bringing vital first aid skills to vulnerable people in Northern Ireland.
22 Apr 2009
The British Red Cross has given ten young people a chance to take a break and learn survival skills in mid Wales.
07 Apr 2009
The British Red Cross has launched an appeal to help people affected by the powerful earthquake that struck L'Aquila in central Italy yesterday.
Two weeks after the powerful earthquake that struck L’Aquila, Italy, Red Cross volunteers are still hard at work supporting thousands of people left homeless.
06 Apr 2009
In the early hours of 6 April 2009, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the city of L'Aquila in central Italy.
29 Apr 2009
A normal working day took an emergency turn as answering the Beckenham Red Cross centre door revealed a young man chocking on a chicken bone.
While most London Marathon competitors are pounding the dreary, grey streets near their work or homes, Sally Spiers' training regime has been looking rather ship-shape.
Just minutes after completing a first aid course, two women witnessed a serious road accident and put their skills straight into action!
15 Apr 2009
The British Red Cross welcomes the support of the House of Commons as legislation enabling the use of the red crystal emblem continues its passage through Parliament.
02 Apr 2009
Sixty emergency services and utilities representatives from across East Anglia came together at a joint Red Cross and NORMIT event in Norwich last week.
24 Apr 2009
The worst floods in Namibia in decades have forced more than 54,000 people from their homes and thousands living in camps are at risk of waterborne disease.
01 Apr 2009
As protesters take to the streets, our chief executive, Sir Nicholas Young, speaks about the Red Cross’ hopes for G20.
A recent documentary asked the important question – Would you save a stranger? – by looking at real-life violent incidents and the public’s reaction to them.
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