Coastal path ‘will boost rural tourism’
Rural tourism will benefit from the opening up of the longest stretch of England’s coastline, says the government.
Cutbacks are ‘attack’ on rural areas
The leader of one of England’s most rural councils has accused the government of trying to decimate local authorities.
Satellite broadband – a last resort?
THE government is offering subsidised satellite broadband to rural customers on slow connections. The scheme was launched during December by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It came as time ran out on the government’s commitment to ensure all home and business can access internet connection speeds of at least 2Mbps by the end […]
How to make rural devolution work
Approaches adopted by large or metropolitan cities will not necessarily suit county areas, finds Brian Wilson.