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The Isle of Wight firefighters on an exchange trip to the US have had to put their new skills into practice this week to help tackle a massive blaze in Oregon.
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This should be of interest to Isle of Wight artists and makers. Why not share your passion for creativity with others and expand across the Solent with Love Southsea.
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Chief Inspector of Hospitals is satisfied with urgent improvements to Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, but further improvement is required at Queen Alexandra Hospital.
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An Isle of Wight firefighter will be heading to Oregon in the USA in August where he will learn about tackling wildfires as part of an exchange trip.
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A recent letter to Government has been uncovered that Isle of Wight council is open to the idea of being brought into a Hampshire-wide Combined Authority. Would that be a good idea?
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Using a parasol as a sail, after tying a handful of items together - including a door - with washing line to make a raft, man risks his life in attempted journey to Alum Bay from the Mainland.
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The mastermind behind attempt to smuggle 100,000 illicit cigarettes into the UK has been sentenced today.
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Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower was controversial at the time, but it's widely-accepted as being a good thing for Portsmouth these days. Do you think the idea of putting the name/logo of a 'premium brand' is a good idea? Read on ...
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This fun, hands-on event for girls aged 3-11 and their families also provides a great opportunity to find out what an education at Portsmouth High School has to offer your daughter.
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The Trust has a lot of to be proud of says the Inspector, but Southampton General Hospital is under pressure and needs to respond to the increasing demand for its services and address the areas for improvement
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Good news for Island-based company, Sustainable Marine Energy, as a £1.3m contract is confirmed with the backing of the Scottish Government.
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A commercial tug at Fawley oil terminal capsized last night, now sunk, and its crew were rescued with many craft helping out.
