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04 May 2020
Rural areas have a higher job loss risk due to Covid-19
Fresh analysis from the RSA, based on the latest furloughing data from the ONS and the jobs profile for each local authority, gives a new, up-to-date, robust and localised insight...
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04 May 2020
Defra provide guidance to residents to avoid an increase in flytipping during lockdown
Local Authorities are working hard to maintain the majority of waste services running as normal, however some services have been reduced due to the coronavirus outbreak This includes closing most...
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04 May 2020
Northern MPs call for ‘catch-up premium’ for disadvantaged school pupils
Outlets, including the Surrey Comet, report on an open letter published to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP from 55 northern MPs and peers calling for action to prevent disadvantaged children...
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04 May 2020
Rural internet users want faster broadband speeds for homeworking
The Telegraph reports on the increasing numbers of internet users who are attempting to change to faster providers due to outages caused while people are working from home during the...
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04 May 2020
Drone-to-door medicines trial takes flight to support rural areas
A drone company that had to abandon its fast-food delivery tests has partnered with Ireland’s health authority to deliver prescriptions instead, and could be a good solution to catering for...
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04 May 2020
Rural communities asked to share safety concerns during pandemic
Several local outlets, including the Northern Echo, report on the launch of a survey by police bosses looking at concerns over isolation and increased safety issues rural communities may face...
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04 May 2020
Praise for people of North-East and promises region won’t be left behind
During Tuesday 28th April’s daily Downing Street press conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP praised the North-East of England for its response to the COVID-19 crisis and promised that the...
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04 May 2020
In every village, field and street, there lives a rural story
Article written by Pentabus Theatre Pentabus is the nation’s rural theatre company. We make theatre by, with, for and about rural communities We’re based in an old schoolhouse on a...
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04 May 2020
Rural Media, announce digital support for local communities and creatives during COVID-19 lockdown
Herefordshire-based production company and charity Rural Media has today announced its full support of local communities during the COVID-19 lockdown With a focus on providing opportunities and support for isolated...
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04 May 2020
SSEN – Keeping your power flowing and supporting the COVID-19 response
A message from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Managing Director, Colin Nicol: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have an impact on all aspects of life, we know you and your...
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