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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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Fire crews are in attendance, as the flames are being whipped up at the former amusement arcade
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Firefighters are urging residents to carry out safety checks on electric blankets before using them
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Union hits out at delegated decision to move control room to Surrey
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Local knowledge is vital for proficient fire cover say FBU.
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As we reported last night, cabinet members voted to continue with plans to move the fire control centre to Surrey
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Cabinet members will decide tonight whether to reverse the decision to move the fire control centre off the Island - this can then be debated and voted upon at next Full Council meeting in July
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The issue of the fire control centre moving off the Island returns to full council again next week. Hopefully they'll be room for debate this time.
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The control centre, which is currently serviced in Surrey, will move to Hampshire from April 2017.
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Decision taken to move control centre off Island
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The decision to install dedicated private lines between the Island and Surrey's fire control centre has resulted in a delay of four months and savings shortfall of £65,000.
