Services
18 Mar 2012
One third of police stations close
VILLAGES and small towns are bearing the brunt of police station closures, reveals a survey. One third of police stations have closed or are set to close, forcing rural residents...
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08 Mar 2012
Calls mount for rural fuel discount
RURAL residents pay more to fill up their cars than their urban counterparts, reveals new research. Diesel is 4p per litre more expensive at rural filling stations than at stations...
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15 Feb 2012
Call for evidence on rural services
THE Rural Services Network is looking for examples of good practice in rural service delivery. The call for evidence is part of a commission from Defra, led by Rural Innovation....
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10 Feb 2012
East Sussex calls for faster broadband
RURAL communities in East Sussex are being urged to join the push for superfast broadband. Residents and businesses are being asked to join an East Sussex County Council campaign for...
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27 Jan 2012
Minister praises broadband plans
CULTURE minister Ed Vaizey has praised the enthusiasm of councils rolling out superfast broadband. “Britain needs fast broadband to drive economic growth and connect remote communities,” he said. We are...
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