THE government faces a call for urgent action following a 50,000 increase in fly-tipping incidents.

SIX villages and market towns have been shortlisted in a competition to find Britain’s best High Streets.

Defra minister Rory Stewart has reiterated the government’s pledge to combat the scourge of illegal rubbish dumping in the countryside.

England’s national parks have produced a briefing note outlining how they support rural communities and economies.

England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty contribute more than £20bn each year to the economy, says a report.

The number of new homes being approved on greenbelt land in England has increased five-fold in five years.

MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after a survey revealed the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking.

ONE of the worst cases of rural fly-tipping has seen up to 40 tonnes of industrial waste dumped in a country lane.

A FREE guide to help rural communities protect themselves from flooding has been launched.

A £2m intiative has helped create and save more than 183km of public rights of way.