24, December 2025·2 min readHampshire and Isle of Wight experience alarming rise in outdoor fire incidentsFire incidents increase significantly in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this summer
28, October 2025·4 min readUrgent investigation called for after Isle of Wight hotel fire response (updated)Isle of Wight councillor demands inquiry into fire service following Cygnet Hotel blaze
24, October 2025·3 min read‘Scrapheap challenge’ response to hotel blaze shows fire service on ‘brink of critical failure’ says FBUFBU criticises government cuts as Isle of Wight fire service struggles with resource shortages
9, September 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight commemorates Emergency Services Day with flag raising event in NewportIsle of Wight honours emergency services personnel at a flag raising for 999 Day
2, September 2025·2 min readBembridge and Yarmouth fire stations recommended for closure by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire AuthorityIsle of Wight fire stations face closure as funding concerns escalate, says Fire Authority
28, August 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight East MP calls for retention of Bembridge Fire Station (updated)Joe Robertson calls for Bembridge Fire Station to remain a community asset and not be sold off
15, August 2025·2 min readFire Brigades Union warns Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service needs urgent investmentRecent inspection reveals urgent need for investment in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Service, say the FBU
6, August 2025·1 min readRetired Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire engines begin new life in UkraineRetired fire engines from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are now assisting emergency services in Ukraine
29, July 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight Green Party calls for ban of disposable BBQs on council land and beachesEnvironmental concerns lead to calls for a ban on single-use barbecues and balloon or lantern releases
28, July 2025·2 min readRising Isle of Wight bin fires prompt safety warnings about disposable barbecuesIncreasing bin fires on the Isle of Wight prompt warnings about disposable barbecues
12, July 2025·2 min readCouncillor calls for Bembridge fire station to become a Community Resilience HubThe future of Bembridge fire station is uncertain as local advocates seek its transfer to the community
10, July 2025·2 min readHundreds sign petition opposing frontline reductions in fire and rescue servicesProposed cuts to firefighter numbers spark petition and community outcry