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The fire that reportedly started in a ground-floor space between two hotels resulted in mainland fire and ambulance crews having to cross the Solent to support our local crews.
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Isle of Wight and South Central Ambulance Services will be looking further at how they can collaborate in a number of common areas, starting with a new despatch system for Island.
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A man in his 60s fell from an RS Elite class yacht at Cowes Week. Crew from another boat retrieved him and emergency services worked to revive him. Update: Sadly he's passed away.
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The pilot and his passenger are reported as casualties in the crash and two Air Ambulances have been called to assist.
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The GMB - the union for NHS hospital staff, ambulance frontline professionals and support workers - say the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has "picked the wrong union to try such heavy handed bullying tactics with".
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The man was pulled from the vehicle by fire crews but sadly died on arrival at the hospital.
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Good news for Isle of Wight organ transplant patients worried about receiving a call in the middle of the night. A senior renal nurse at Queen Alexandra hospital explains what happens.
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Police, ambulance and air ambulance were called to the school at lunchtime today. Our thoughts are with the pupil and her family and we wish her a speedy recovery.
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Learn how to restart a heart at free drop-in sessions on Monday 16th October to celebrate European Restart a Heart Day.
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CQC Inspectors found that despite the pressures, staff were dedicated and committed to patient care. The leadership was found to be 'Inadequate'. They have recommended the Trust be place in Special Measures.
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A 20 foot fishing boat, Loose Cannon, with four men aboard, was involved in a violent collision in Cowes Harbour in the early hours of this morning.
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A 45 year old woman was pronounced dead at St Mary's hospital and a 60 year old man from Sandown was arrested. Our thoughts are with all those affected.
