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Fire On Motor Cruiser

Fire On Motor Cruiser

Sun, 09 June 2013 8:01AM - Boat fire tackled in Yarmouth Harbour Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Party plan for No Man's Land Fort to be discussed

Party plan for No Man's Land Fort to be discussed

Mon, 03 June 2013 3:37PM - A plan to turn a mid-Solent fort into a party venue are set to be decided by the Isle of Wight Council. Read More »
By Emma Philo
Firefighters France bound for cycling challenge

Firefighters France bound for cycling challenge

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:24PM - Firefighters Kelvin Wright and Lee Venier hope the support of Islanders will help them conquer the Cent Cols Challenge. Read More »
By Matt White
Appeal for witnesses following fire in Shanklin

Appeal for witnesses following fire in Shanklin

Wed, 29 May 2013 11:52AM - Police are appealing for witnesses following a fire in recycling bin outside Mr T’s Pizza Shed in Shanklin. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize

Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01AM - A £9.2m building bought as a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police is to be sold, along with the force's current HQ site in Winchester. Read More »
By Emma Philo
'Landmark victory' for Fire Brigades Union over Surrey transfer of staff

'Landmark victory' for Fire Brigades Union over Surrey transfer of staff

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:02AM - The Fire Brigades Union has claimed a "landmark victory" for its members after the Isle of Wight's emergency control service was transferred to a mainland authority. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Dramatic Gorse Fire On St Boniface Down

Dramatic Gorse Fire On St Boniface Down

Sat, 04 May 2013 6:36PM - Fire crews called to Ventnor beauty spot. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Bus Fire In Ventnor

Bus Fire In Ventnor

UPDATE: 04 May 13 10:07
Sat, 04 May 2013 8:23AM - Firefighters called to Albert Street. Read More »
By Lucy Morgan
Bus fire in Sandown

Bus fire in Sandown

Tue, 16 April 2013 2:20PM - Firefighters tackled a bus on fire in Sandown this afternoon (Tuesday). Read More »
By Matt White
Casualty Trapped In Shanklin Collision

Casualty Trapped In Shanklin Collision

Tue, 16 April 2013 8:07AM - A person is trapped inside their vehicle after a collison in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. Read More »
By Emily Wells
Investigation following farm fire

Investigation following farm fire

UPDATE: 09 Apr 13 16:08
Tue, 09 April 2013 11:22AM - An investigation has been launched after around 200 wooden pallets were set on fire in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). Read More »
By Matt White
Kitchen fire at Sandown home

Kitchen fire at Sandown home

UPDATE: 04 Apr 13 20:30
Thu, 04 April 2013 8:03PM - Firefighters ventilated a Sandown home following a kitchen fire tonight (Thursday). Read More »
By Matt White
Warnings repeated over dangerous coastline at Totland after teenager rescued

Warnings repeated over dangerous coastline at Totland after teenager rescued

Wed, 03 April 2013 11:22AM - Warnings are being repeated not to go near the site of the landslip at Totland, after a 13-year-old girl got stuck in mud up to her waist on Easter Sunday. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Chimney fire at Gurnard pub

Chimney fire at Gurnard pub

Tue, 02 April 2013 6:43AM - Firefighters tackled a chimney fire at The Woodvale pub in Gurnard last night (Monday). Read More »
By Matt White
Woman freed by Isle of Wight fire crews from the mud near Totland

Woman freed by Isle of Wight fire crews from the mud near Totland

Sun, 31 March 2013 7:39PM - A woman has been freed from mud by fire crews in the West Wight. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Fire wedding couple still waiting for compensation

Fire wedding couple still waiting for compensation

Tue, 26 March 2013 1:46PM - A couple whose wedding day was disrupted by a major fire at their reception at Ryde Castle Hotel a year ago say they are still waiting for compensation. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Chimney fire at Shorwell farm

Chimney fire at Shorwell farm

Mon, 25 March 2013 6:49AM - Firefighters were called to a chimney fire at a Shorwell farm last night (Sunday). Read More »
By Matt White
Minister's praise for Isle of Wight Fire Service

Minister's praise for Isle of Wight Fire Service

Thu, 21 March 2013 1:55PM - A government minister has praised the modernisation of the Isle of Wight Fire Service, whose emergency call centre was merged with Surrey in March 2012. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Derelict building fire in Sandown

Derelict building fire in Sandown

UPDATE: 19 Mar 13 10:26
Tue, 19 March 2013 10:09AM - Fire crews have been called to a derelict building in Sandown. Read More »
By Isle of Wight Radio Reporter
Electric fault sparks fire call to Unitarian meeting house, Newport

Electric fault sparks fire call to Unitarian meeting house, Newport

Mon, 18 March 2013 9:06PM - Fire crews are attending an incident at a church building in Newport High Street. Read More »
By Emma Philo

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