Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
21 May 2015
Takeover ‘will benefit village shops’
VILLAGE shop owners say rural residents will benefit from the £40m takeover of convenience store chains Londis and Budgens. Booker Group, Britain’s biggest cash-and-carry wholesaler, has agreed to buy convenience...
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21 May 2015
Rural drivers take evasive action
MOTORISTS are being urged to slow down on rural roads after a survey revealed the extent of risky, aggressive overtaking. One in seven drivers (14%) have been forced by another...
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20 May 2015
Survey to uncover rural crime impact
A NATIONAL survey aims to uncover the impact of crime and anti-social behaviour on rural communities. The biggest ever rural survey into crime and anti-social behaviour seeks to find out...
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18 May 2015
Government urged to boost rural economy
BUSINESS leaders have urged the new government to take early action to prioritise the rural economy. Ministers could provide a much needed boost to the rural economy during their first...
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18 May 2015
How can we combat rural loneliness?
How lonely are countryside dwellers and what can be done about it? Jessica Sellick investigates. For many people, rural sights, sounds and communities are preferable to an urban lifestyle. But...
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15 May 2015
New funding for Devon communities
FUNDING worth £450,000 is being made available to help support social enterprises in Devon. The Community Impact Support Scheme (CISS) seeks to meet community needs arising from welfare reform and wider...
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14 May 2015
Council consults on bus subsidy changes
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is consulting on proposals to reduce the amount it spends subsidising bus services. At the same time, the local authority is setting out plans to extend already...
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14 May 2015
Get involved with Rural Housing Week
STAKEHOLDERS are invited to get involved with Rural Housing Week, which runs from 6-10 July. Each year, Rural Housing Week aims to demonstrate the important role affordable housing plays in...
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12 May 2015
Entries invited for ACoRP rail awards
ENTRIES are being invited for the 2015 Association of Community Rail Partnerships awards. The Community Rail Awards were devised so that the unsung heroes and heroines of the community rail...
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11 May 2015
Government faces fairer funding call
The Rural Services Network will press the new government for a fairer deal for rural communities and local authorities. The network has called on the incoming government to set the...
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