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02 Mar 2026

Share Your Views: Rural & Coastal Cancer Research Priorities

A new UK and Ireland-wide study is seeking views on what matters most for cancer care and research in rural and coastal communities. Led by researchers at the University of...

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15 Sep 2025

MPs Call For Action To Support Remote Coastal Communities

Remote coastal communities are being left behind and need urgent, targeted support, MPs warned in a Commons debate last week. Leading the discussion, Perran Moon MP described how areas like...

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27 May 2025

New RISE Report Shows Coastal And Rural Young People Missing Out On University

Higher education opportunities are being increasingly restricted for the poorest young people from rural and coastal communities. The Coast and Country: Access to higher education cold spots in England shows...

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07 Apr 2025

North East Launches Coastal and Rural Taskforce

The inaugural meeting of the North East Coastal and Rural Taskforce took place recently at the Catalyst, Newcastle, supported by the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise and Newcastle University....

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24 Mar 2025

Championing Coastal Communities

In a spirited debate held last week, Members of Parliament gathered to address the multifaceted issues faced by coastal communities across the country. Led by Steff Aquarone, MP for North...

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24 Feb 2025

Local Council Measures Lead to Significant Drop in House Prices in Coastal Community

A recent BBC report detailing the dramatic fall in house prices in Gwynedd following local council interventions offers a critical insight into the real-world impacts of regulatory changes on housing...

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14 Oct 2024

Coastal and Rural Areas in England Show Lower Resilience, Study Reveals

A recent study has highlighted significant regional disparities in resilience across England, with coastal and rural areas, particularly in the North, showing lower capabilities to withstand and recover from adverse...

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07 May 2024

Unlocking Potential for National Prosperity in Rural England

This past Bank Holiday weekend, while numerous families ventured to the serene landscapes of England’s rural and coastal areas, it marked not just a period for relaxation but also a...

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26 Feb 2024

UKRI Targets Health Inequalities in Rural and Coastal Areas with New Initiative

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has taken a step forward in addressing health inequalities with a series of innovative projects under its Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities Programme....

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12 Feb 2024

University of Lincoln Secures £10.9m for Rural and Coastal Health Research

The University of Lincoln has secured a £10.9m grant to conduct research on health issues affecting rural and coastal communities. The areas in question experience shorter life expectancies and higher...

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