Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service2 days agoCalls for council tax vote over fire service fundsThe suggestion comes as the fire authority faces a growing budget gap over the next three years.2 days ago7 days agoDog rescued from gap in walls at model villageFirefighters quickly cut through the bricks to free Benny and reunite him with his relieved owner. 7 days ago10 Dec 2025Firefighters at crisis point, says unionPolitical reporter Emily Hudson explains the number of retained fire crews that are unavailable.10 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Unavailability of fire crews revealedThe Fire Brigades Union is raising concern about the unavailability of fire crews n parts of rural Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight8 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Closed door stops electric heater fire spreadingThe bedroom was destroyed, but the rest of the home in Northam was left untouched after the fire.2 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Residents forced to leave as house wall collapsesThe exterior wall came down, scattering bricks and debris onto two cars parked on the drive.1 Dec 202530 Oct 2025City centre hotel evacuated after coffee shop fireGuests were forced to leave the six-storey hotel after smoke spread through the building.30 Oct 20258 Oct 2025Fire service makes £1.1m cuts but still in deficitThe fire authority has confirmed it needs to use cash reserves to continue to meet its obligations.8 Oct 202526 Sep 2025New fire station plans given go aheadWork to build the new fire station on York Avenue is expected to start in the next few months.26 Sep 2025...
