A34 closed following serious collision

A34 Closed Following Serious Collision

A34 closed following serious collision The A34 in Hampshire is closed southbound between the A303 and the A272 near Sutton Scotney due to a serious collision. Hampshire Police are among the emergency services on scene. Traffic is being diverted via the solid triangle diversion symbol. Exit the A34 southbound at Bullington Cross Interchange. At the […]

Hot weather – top tips to stay cool and safe

Hot Weather – Top Tips To Stay Cool And Safe

Hot weather – top tips to stay cool and safe It’s hot and will remain so this week, and the Isle of Wight NHS have issued some top tips for keeping cool and safe. Shut windows and pull down the shades when it is hotter outside. You can open the windows for ventilation when it […]

Fire service issue warning over hot weather fire risk

Fire Service Issue Warning Over Hot Weather Fire Risk

Fire service issue warning over hot weather fire risk A warning about the risk of fires spreading in the hot weather has been issued by the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Firefighters on the Island have had to tackle an increasing number of fires in the open in recent weeks. With vegetation so […]

Fire rips through Parkhurst Forest

Fire Rips Through Parkhurst Forest

Fire rips through Parkhurst Forest Fifteen fire fighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a fire at Parkhurst Forest in Newport this morning (Tuesday). Crews are surrounding an area of undergrowth around 30x50m near to the former Camp Hill prison. Crews were mobilised to the incident just before 8am. 2 […]