Nurseries under threat in rural areas with one in five closing in recent years
The Telegraph reports that nurseries in rural areas are under threat as one in five has closed its doors between 2015 and 2020, according to figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Concerns have been voiced over the impact that declining breakfast and after-school clubs will have on parents, adding to […]
Pay farmers to restore habitats on lowest grade land, thinktank says
A new report by the Green Alliance has found that farmers can boost incomes if they are paid to restore habitats on lowest grade agricultural land
Fear of yet more ‘devastating’ cuts to North East bus routes as leaders plead for new funding
The Chronicle reports that North East leaders have pleaded with the Government to act now to save bus passengers from being hit with yet more devastating cuts
Future of the rural economy to be discussed at conference in north Northumberland
On 6th of October, rural businesses and community groups will attend the Rural Catalyst Conference at Charlton Hall near Alnwick, which will showcase national-leading innovation in rural enterprise and debate the future of the rural North East
New community café at Norfolk pub helps connect locals, tackle food poverty and rural isolation
The Blue Bell in Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, has opened a community café to provide a place for locals to meet up, socialise and help combat loneliness
