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12 Dec 2022
Petrol prices dropping too slowly, and rural areas are paying a premium
The BBC reports that there is evidence that “rocket and feather” fuel pricing happened in 2022, according to a competition watchdog This is when fuel prices rise as wholesale costs...
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12 Dec 2022
Some Cornwall residents could lose all their Freeview TV channels
Hundreds of people in mainly rural communities of Cornwall could lose their TV channels. Citizens Advice Cornwall is backing a campaign to protect TV and radio services in the area...
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12 Dec 2022
Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion
The Guardian reports that Rishi Sunak has signalled the end of a moratorium on new onshore wind projects in an attempt to head off a row with Tory MPs The...
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12 Dec 2022
Lib Dem leader calls for new rural communities minister following DEFRA
The Yorkshire Post reports that Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey has backed a key policy of the Country Land and Business Association’s (CLA) Rural Powerhouse campaign to create a...
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12 Dec 2022
Arts Council England funding to keep culture alive in Dorset’s rural communities
Lyme Online reports that Dorset-based charity Artsreach has secured three years of funding from Arts Council England, to support its touring programme around the county’s rural communities Arts Council England...
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12 Dec 2022
Farmers urge UK government to fund hedge creation to bolster biodiversity
The Guardian reports that farmers are urging the government to include hedge creation in its nature-friendly farming subsidy scheme in an attempt to increase biodiversity Details about the post-Brexit replacement...
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05 Dec 2022
RSN Seminar Programme 2023 open for bookings
The RSN is delighted to launch its seminar programme for 2023! The established successful seminar programme goes from strength to strength each year having moved online during Covid. In 2022,...
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05 Dec 2022
Three quarters of adults want their MP to protect traditional TV and radio
New survey in key constituencies finds 75% of voters want their MP to actively support the continued provision of digital terrestrial TV (Freeview) and broadcast radio As the cost of...
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05 Dec 2022
Ambulance waiting times in England three times longer in some rural areas
The Guardian reports how a disparity between rural and urban areas has been uncovered by Lib Dem FoI requests to 10 ambulance trusts Patients in some rural areas wait almost...
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05 Dec 2022
South Norfolk Council Motion in favour of Local Radio
South Norfolk Council are taking the below motion to their Council meeting on 12th December to highlight the importance of local radio to their communities, and particularly those in rural...
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