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
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
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
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
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!"
After the home the family had lived in for over 35 year went up in flames, the housing association stepped in to provide alternative accommodation within three days
Friends of Freshwater Fire Station say this kind of action during a national crisis puts the community, the environment and the Fire Fighters and their families at risk