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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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Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have announced a three day strike to take place this week after failing to reach an agreement with the government over pension reforms.
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New figures from the Home Office show that 29 house fires were started by a household appliance on the Island between April 2017 and March this year.
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How about this for a unique dining experience. Fine dining in a fire station, served by fire-fighters!
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Young people on the Island will soon be able to access free bicycle training after government funding was secured by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
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The Older Drivers’ Appraisal Scheme will provide an informal and confidential appraisal to help older drivers with their driving ability.
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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) had said that if the Cabinet approved the review of the Fire Service it will “put public safety at risk” and the Scrutiny Committee voted to scrap the plans.
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An exercise is being organised by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to simulate a multi-agency response to a serious incident.
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Views were divided at last night's council meeting where councillors voted in favour of merging the Isle of Wight Authority with Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton, with one councillor stating the FBU only supporting it as the "least worst evil".
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Passengers and locals were shocked to hear a loud bang before the fire broke out.
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Despite a ban on BBQs and campfires on Forestry England land, many have recently been found discarded and in some cases left smoldering, posing a major risk to the surrounding countryside
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An open letter from Isle of Wight firefighters to Councillors points out the lack consultation and "an unnecessary haste" to agree planned changes to the Island's Fire & Rescue Service.
