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20 Apr 2020
Rural Mobile Coverage – The Shared Rural Network
The Rural Services Network believes that a Digitally Connected countryside is vital for the future of rural communities and the growth of the Rural Economy. Improving digital connectivity (both fixed...
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20 Apr 2020
Government announces major package to support online learning
The Government announced plans on 19th April to support online learning by providing disadvantaged children across England with laptops and tablets as part of a push to make remote education...
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20 Apr 2020
Covid-19 and rural economies
A new briefing note by the Centre for Rural Economy at Newcastle University considers the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on rural economies and communities. An introduction to this note...
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20 Apr 2020
Public urged to re-book UK rural holidays once COVID-19 crisis ends
Farming UK reports that the public have been urged to re-book cancelled holidays in the British countryside once the COVID-19 crisis is over or else it could ‘cripple’ the rural...
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20 Apr 2020
COVID-19 – Rural business update
The Somerset County Gazette rounds up some of the ways COVID-19 is affecting rural property owners and businesses The article points out that the COVID-19 outbreak has exposed the weaknesses...
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20 Apr 2020
PRA urges Chancellor to ensure all ATMs are free to use during lockdown
Forecourt Trader report on news that the Chancellor has been urged to ensure all ATMs operate as ‘free to use’ during the COVID-19 lockdown, in a collaborative letter involving the...
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20 Apr 2020
The 2.6 Challenge – Help save the UK’s charities
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events The Virgin Money London Marathon...
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20 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Future of rural touring at risk as 1,000 performances cancelled
Arts Professional reports that the number of event cancellations at rural venues around the country has meant that the UK’s rural programming schemes are in crisis, as venues experience a...
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20 Apr 2020
COVID-19 – Rural Communities Pulling Together (Week 2)
We asked for examples of our rural communities pulling together and have been inundated with responses so far! We feature 10 each week, and this week are pleased to feature...
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20 Apr 2020
Guidance on how to work remotely
Help for councils on ‘how to work remotely’ The Local Government Association has published a wealth of information on their website, designed to support Local Authorities function remotely during the...
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