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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 Isle of Wight's connections with the Armed Forces were put in the spotlight during Cowes week with a series of engagements.
Read moreDetails“They don’t bother with us – all they see is money”, a flood-hit Islander has claimed about Southern Water at an Isle of Wight public meeting.
Read moreDetailsA total of 37 letters from members of the public have been sent to County Hall opposing the 3 home development.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight school may be demolished and redeveloped to deliver a modern and ‘fit-for-purpose’ educational facility.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight primary school has been handed a 2-star ‘improvement is necessary’ food hygiene rating – and is having a new kitchen fitted over the summer.
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads has criticised the plans over fears of flooding and parking mayhem.
Read moreDetailsA controversial proposal related to Ventnor's Better Days Cafe is heading to appeal after being rejected by the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsVentnor councillor Ed Blake says it 'beggars belief' that an agreement has now been reached to progress the reopening of Bath Road after almost 3 years.
Read moreDetailsA project to build 9 ‘much-needed’ houses on a field in Wootton has been granted planning consent.
Read moreDetailsA new independent cafe in Ryde on the Isle of Wight promises to be ‘high quality’ and ‘food-led’.
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