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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.
We do not deserve to let ‘corporate America’ dictate the ‘destruction’ of the British countryside say Cowes residents before Councillors voted against the new McDonald's
Read moreDetailsRyde Neighbourhood Board has unanimously decided not to pursue the acquisition of Ryde Town Hall and Theatre after concluding it would be too financially risky.
Read moreDetailsTweaked plans for toilet and shower facilities at Victoria Barracks in East Cowes have failed to win over the town’s Isle of Wight councillor who continues to have concerns.
Read moreDetailsOver a quarter of the Isle of Wight’s working-age population has diagnosed anxiety, a new report shows.
Read moreDetailsThe number of food premises overdue a hygiene inspection on the Isle of Wight has been slashed by over 80% over the last few years.
Read moreDetailsHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service continues to lose more on-call firefighters each year than it can recruit, prompting fresh concerns.
Read moreDetailsA total of 186 objections were lodged against the plans...
Read moreDetailsQuestions over the ‘absolute chaos’ on the Isle of Wight’s highways have been raised after hundreds of roadworks started in each of the first 3 months of this year.
Read moreDetailsA community centre in an Isle of Wight coastal town may be transformed into a facility for educating children with special educational needs.
Read moreDetailsPossible restrictions on using disposable barbecues and releasing sky lanterns and balloons on Isle of Wight Council-owned land could be ruled out for the time being.
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