Rural community awards now open
The Plunkett Foundation is welcoming applications for this year’s annual awards celebrating achievements of rural community businesses in tackling rural issues. The 2018 Rural Community Ownership Awards, which are being sponsored by the Hastoe Housing Association, are open for entries until 14 September. They celebrate and raise awareness of the unique contributions community businesses make […]
Leaders join forces against rural crime
Rural leaders and police have come together to help combat crime in the countryside. The National Farmers Union hosted a roundtable meeting where government officials, police and farmers discussed solutions to help tackle the increasing levels of rural crime. The meeting was held on Wednesday (8 August). The NFU laid out the issues farmers and […]
