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Rural police officers could be armed

Front-line officers in harder-to-reach rural communities could be routinely armed to deal with the threat of a terrorist attack, police chiefs have suggested. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it

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Warning over special education funding

County councils say they are having to shift “unsustainable” amounts of money towards supporting children with special educational needs. In total, 21 councils have overspent on their high-needs block over

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Community fund for rural east Devon

Rural communities planning capital building projects or refurbishments in east Devon can apply for financial help from the district council. Applications are now open to apply for funding from East

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Pressure mounts over rural potholes

The government is facing renewed calls to help fix thousands of potholes following harsh weather which has taken its toll on rural routes. Motorists are being urged to take extra

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Rural police officers could be armed

Front-line officers in harder-to-reach rural communities could be routinely armed to deal with the threat of a terrorist attack, police chiefs have suggested. The National Police Chiefs’ Council said it

Read More

Warning over special education funding

County councils say they are having to shift “unsustainable” amounts of money towards supporting children with special educational needs. In total, 21 councils have overspent on their high-needs block over

Read More

Community fund for rural east Devon

Rural communities planning capital building projects or refurbishments in east Devon can apply for financial help from the district council. Applications are now open to apply for funding from East

Read More

Pressure mounts over rural potholes

The government is facing renewed calls to help fix thousands of potholes following harsh weather which has taken its toll on rural routes. Motorists are being urged to take extra

Read More