Author: <span>Belal Almassri</span>

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30 Apr 2026

Every Mile Matters: Community Transport in Rural Warwickshire

In rural communities, a missed appointment is rarely just an inconvenience. It can mean a cancer diagnosis that comes weeks too late, a mental health crisis left unaddressed, or an...

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30 Apr 2026

Lostwithiel WI make waves for clean rivers

Last month, the BBC and the Cornish Times featured the collective hard work of a local consortium who are working to make part of a tidal river in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, an official bathing spot....

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30 Apr 2026

The Dispensing Doctors’ Association issues local election candidates with a rural health call to action

In a manifesto for the local government elections taking place on May 7, the Dispensing Doctors’ Association (DDA) calls on local politicians to recognise that rural people are failed by...

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30 Apr 2026

Supporting coastal and rural futures in the North East

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) is playing a key new role in supporting joined-up thinking on the future of coastal and rural areas in the North East...

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30 Apr 2026

Retrofitting Rural Homes: The Challenge, and the Opportunity

Rural housing sits right at the heart of the UK’s net zero challenge. Domestic buildings account for approximately 35% of the UK’s total energy useand around 20-25% of carbon emissions. In rural...

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30 Apr 2026

FCN Volunteer Highlights Impact of Cancer on Carers In New Short Film

A volunteer with The Farming Community Network (FCN) has shared the challenges of caring for her husband through bowel cancer in a new short film: The film has been developed...

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30 Apr 2026

Commonplace report on community cohesion

Community cohesion is not a future issue. It is the defining question in the UK today. With over 1 million Anti-Social Behaviour incidents recorded in 2025 and 40% of residents...

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30 Apr 2026

Supporting Farming Communities: NGN and FCN Partnership

Making a Difference Through Collaboration and Awareness A thriving partnership between the Farming Community Network and Northern Gas Networks (NGN) is helping raise awareness and make a difference in rural...

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30 Apr 2026

Help when you need it most

United Utilities is calling on its customers to take advantage of FREE support with their water services. To learn more about this support download the flyer below:

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30 Apr 2026

Youth Employment UK – Youth Voice Census 2026

NOW OPEN! What is the Youth Voice Census? The census is open to anyone aged 11-30 living in the UK. Every year thousands of people complete the survey, last year...

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