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Police investigation launched following fire at derelict Ocean Hotel and Kings Bar site
Emergency services from across the Isle of Wight attended the raging fire at the derelict hotel site last night
A police investigation has been launched following a large fire at the derelict Ocean Hotel and Kings Bar in Sandown last night (Saturday).
Emergency services attending the fire included Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, IW Ambulance Service, as well as Police who are still in attendance this morning.
As the raging fire was tackled, several streets were closed and neighbours advised to keep their doors and windows closed.
Letter: Do changes to the health service matter, so long as patients get the treatment they need, when they need it?
This reader explores the planned changed to the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service
OnTheWight always welcomes a Letter to the Editor to share with our readers – unsurprisingly they don’t always reflect the views of this publication. If you have something you’d like to share, get in touch and of course, your considered comments are welcome below.
This from Hans Bromwich from Cowes. Ed
Anxiety and uncertainty over government funding
Given this new extended role, paramedics will inevitably need to spend more time with some patients. Will paramedic numbers be increased in order to maintain safe levels of emergency cover on the Island?
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Dana and Macie (left and right of dancer Louie Spence) are raising funds for four Island charities, with their raffle including a signed photo of The Stereophonics. A FAMILY separated by the pandemic are aiming to bring some cheer to the Isle of Wight with a raffle to raise money for local good causes, while geeing each other up as they embark on a February fitness drive. Dana Edkins-Wherry, who suffers from a genetic heart condition, decided to move away from her children and husband in order to shield with her mother after a positive case of the virus was confirmed at their home on January 2.