LURKING in the depths of some of North Cornwall's villages lie the unsung heroes of the local ambulance service; the Community First Responder Groups.

They are trained in basic life support (BLS) and equipped with defibrillators, oxygen, first aid equipment and communications, and their attendance to an incident can literally mean the difference between life and death.

Frighteningly this day came for Louise and Bryan Provis of Delabole, when their daughter became so unwell that she stopped breathing. An ambulance was called and telephone advice given. For Louise and her family the world stopped spinning and time stood still.

For a full report, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.