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The fire was reported just before 2.30pm today. "It was the sound of the explosion that made me look out my office window!"
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Firefighters say the lives of Islanders would be put at risk if the proposed £1.1m of cuts go ahead forcing the number of firefighters to be slashed and fire stations to close.
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Hovertravel declare their support for the latest calendar produced in aid of Isle of Wight charity, Wight Brainy Bunch.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service release two videos reminding parents to protect their children from flammable fancy dress costumes during Halloween.
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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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From the beginning of next year the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (IWFRS) will have a new chief fire officer. OnTheWight has the details of who made it through the rigourous selection process.
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A fire broke out on the Wightlink Yarmouth ferry on Tuesday night with one crew member having to be taken to hospital.
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More of the building has collapsed today, ahead of plans to erect scaffolding and carry out remedial work. Police cleared the area for public safety.
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Person living opposite said it made 'A heck of a noise' when it came down last night. The morning light reveals the extent of the damage.
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Large sections of the front a house in Ventnor have fallen off. The fire service, concerned, cleared the Winter Gardens car park below.
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Developing story: After readers got in touch with concerns about possible safety risks of public buildings on the Isle of Wight following the Grenfell Tower fire, OnTheWight posed questions to the relevant authorities. Here's what we've heard so far.
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The man who headed the Isle of Wight Fire service is now one of the top people at the London Fire Brigade. This morning Steve Apter has been 'Reflecting on the reality' of the horrific Grenfell Tower fire.
