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The nurse of 20 years, who is approaching retirement and recently lost a close family member, now has the devastating impact of the house fire to deal with
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Emergency services from across the Isle of Wight attended the raging fire at the derelict hotel site last night
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The formal authority that governs the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been combined with Hampshire
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Everyone’s excited about meeting friends this bank holiday - and we’re a little out of practice. Here are some tips to make sure your BBQ is as safe as possible
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The fire broke out in a shop on the ground floor of the pier at around 4am this morning
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As well as 40 per cent more demand on the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, a quarter of staff are unable to work at the moment
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With organised events cancelled, emergency services are preparing for a busier night than usual and are urging families to think twice about the risks before holding home displays
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Much of the meeting was held in private, but not before it was revealed that due to lack of direct investment, the physical condition of Isle of Wight fire stations are considerably below the standard of those on the mainland
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The new Combined Fire Authority comes into force next year and brings with it an increase of £6.88 per annum for Band D council tax payers - in order to meet the same amount being paid by Hampshire residents
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After the Fire Service were called to the second fire on the esplanade this week, the local councillor shares a plea for people to not start fires
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After the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bonfire in the woods at Fort Victoria, they share this message, "The advice is very simple.... don’t start fires in the open!"
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The action of one person could have cost untold damage and ruined lives, say the Friends of Freshwater Fire Station
