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22 May 2024
Rural Services Network Responds to Prime Minister’s General Election Announcement
Rural Services Network Ramps Up Efforts to Secure Fair Funding for Rural Areas The Rural Services Network (RSN) acknowledges the Prime Minister’s announcement this evening…
20 May 2024
BT’s Digital Switchover Programme Adjustments: A Rural Perspective
BT Group has announced significant adjustments to its digital switchover programme, which aims to transition the UK’s traditional analogue landlines to digital Voice over IP…
20 May 2024
Empowering Rural Communities with Digital Connectivity
In the tranquil settings of rural Britain, there exists a significant challenge that often goes unnoticed—digital connectivity. Ensuring equitable digital access across all areas is…
20 May 2024
New Powers to Revitalise High Streets and Fill Empty Shops by Summer 2024
New powers for communities to regenerate high streets and fill empty shops will be in force by the summer, the government announced last week. High…
20 May 2024
The Impact of Local Area Coordination
The recent multi-site evaluation of Local Area Coordination (LAC) in England and Wales, funded by the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research and…
20 May 2024
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Hotels Vote for ‘Tourist Tax’
As reported in the Press, The first coastal ‘tourist tax’ in the UK is set to be introduced in Dorset, targeting visitors to Bournemouth, Christchurch,…
20 May 2024
Farms Consider More Direct Sales To Combat Rising Costs
Farms in parts of England are looking to boost income by selling more products direct to customers having been the sector in the rural economy…
13 May 2024
Enhancing Rural Health Access: Focus on Mental Health During Awareness Week
During this Mental Health Awareness Week, it is crucial to spotlight the unique challenges faced by rural communities in accessing health and care services. These…
13 May 2024
The Urgency to Safeguard Rural Education and Services
The recent closure of St Hilda’s Primary School in Ampleforth marks a concerning trend for rural communities in North Yorkshire. As the 34th rural primary…
13 May 2024
Pioneering Community Shop Opens in West Sussex
Woodgate Community Shop Opening – Credit: Andrew Ogilvy Photography A pioneering community-owned shop, placed at the heart of Thakeham’s Woodgate development near Pease Pottage in…
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