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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.
A former Boots store in Sandown could house new residential accommodation - and retain a commercial usage. Nicola Stewart has submitted a prior approval application to install a ground-floor apartment at 107 High Street in Sandown, which is currently vacant....
Read moreDetailsA dog grooming business with services including bathing, drying and clipping may open in an Isle of Wight seaside town.
Read moreDetailsMore double yellow lines could be introduced in Gunville as part of permission for a 36-home development.
Read moreDetailsPubs, live music venues, film studios and electric vehicle charging points could get new tax breaks under plans due to be considered at County Hall tonight (Thursday).
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight primary school ‘needs attention’ regarding achievement, curriculum and teaching and leadership and governance, Ofsted has concluded.
Read moreDetailsCaroline Gladwin is back as an Isle of Wight Reform UK councillor, the party's leader, Nigel Farage, has confirmed this week.
Read moreDetailsReducing school places on the Isle of Wight, which may mean school closures, has been recognised as a ‘critical and urgent’ priority by councillors.
Read moreDetailsPlans linked to the redevelopment of a historic clifftop holiday camp have drawn environmental concerns from local parish councils over the potential use of herbicides at the site.
Read moreDetailsThe planned £1.5 million expansion of an Isle of Wight special school to meet rising demand for SEND provision will go out for consultation.
Read moreDetailsA salon with a beauty therapist of over 16 years standing will open in an Isle of Wight garden after over a dozen letters of support for the proposal.
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