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Rufus is the Local Democracy Reporter for the Isle of Wight, a role he took up in August 2024.
The role, which focuses on subjects such as council meetings, planning applications and matters of democratic interest, is funded by the BBC as part of the national Local Democracy Reporter Scheme - or LDRS.
The Environment Agency said at present, it cannot be shown that the development would not result in ‘significant harm’ to migratory fish species, and therefore it objects to the application as previously reported.
Read moreDetailsWatchdog reports concluded mental health services must improve...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council has declined to give specific timescales for the reopening of Bath Road in Ventnor.
Read moreDetails‘Permanent harm’ would be caused to a scenic conservation area by a controversial greenfield housing plan, warns Freshwater Parish Council.
Read moreDetailsAn over £1.5million per year contract award for an Isle of Wight family support service serving thousands of parents, children, babies and young people has been given the go-ahead.
Read moreDetailsThe water project will see 10.8 million litres of recycled wastewater released into the Eastern River Yar per day.
Read moreDetailsIt was said that vehicles with blue badges regularly parked on the double yellow line at the passing point in front of the premises.
Read moreDetailsA loading ban in response to traffic flow and safety concerns of pedestrians has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council next to Medina House School.
Read moreDetailsUnder the approved plans, the existing bowling and laser quest facilities will remain, with a host of new activities introduced.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's connections with the Armed Forces were put in the spotlight during Cowes week with a series of engagements.
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