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16 Aug 2021
RSN National Rural Conference 2021 Supporters
The Rural Services Network is grateful to the range of organisations providing support or sponsorship to the National Rural Conference to help make it the ‘go to’ event for those...
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16 Aug 2021
Concern that Cornwall is being ‘levelled down’ by the Government
Cornwall Live reports Councillor Tim Dwelly, a member of the Shadow Cabinet at Cornwall Council, has claimed that the Government has misled Cornwall as it is “not levelling up Cornwall,...
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16 Aug 2021
Three hours wait for an ambulance?
An article featured by the Guardian reports that how a Cumbrian town is fighting to keep its service as the residents fear plans to axe emergency medical technicians will endanger lives...
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16 Aug 2021
Report – Improving non-emergency patient transport services
NHS England has released the following report at the beginning of August:Improving non-emergency patient transport services – Report of the non-emergency patient transport review The review explores the service as...
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16 Aug 2021
Agriculture campaigner highlights cost to farmers of rural theft
The Swindon Advertiser reports that farmers in Wiltshire are calling for more funding to be allocated to county police to tackle the issue of rural crime The most common issue...
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16 Aug 2021
Rewilding 5% of England could create 20,000 rural jobs
The Guardian reports the rewilding 5 per cent of England could create nearly 20,000 jobs in rural communities and increase employment by 50 per cent compared with intensive farming, according...
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16 Aug 2021
Carbon emissions in rural areas mapped by neighbourhood carbon calculator
The Watton and Swaffham Times reports that prospering rural communities, remoter communities and ageing rural communities are among the worst 10 per cent in England for their total emissions grade...
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16 Aug 2021
Community bus scheme back up and running
The Epping Forest Guardian reports that, a community bus scheme for people living in rural areas of Epping and Harlow is back up and running after reduced service due to...
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16 Aug 2021
Rural Media receives £1.3 Million from the National Lottery to invest in practical media skills and training for Gypsy, Roma & Traveller communities
Herefordshire based national charity, Rural Media, has been awarded £1.3 million in National Lottery funding, to support its work with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) communities. Rural Media has...
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16 Aug 2021
Bipolar Commission launch survey focusing on access to services and treatments for the condition
This month the Bipolar Commission is launching our second survey for people who live with bipolar disorder This survey is about access to services and treatments for the condition. The...
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