Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
25 Apr 2015
An agenda for warmer homes
Policy measures designed to tackle fuel poverty need redesigning, scaling up and better targeting, finds Brian Wilson. Policy measures designed to tackle fuel poverty, such as ECO, need redesigning, scaling...
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22 Apr 2015
Police team up against rural criminals
POLICE from five counties teamed up to deliver a two day cross-border operation to prevent and detect rural crime. A team of 55 special constables from Dorset Police, Wiltshire Police,...
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22 Apr 2015
Cumbria Technology Enabled Care Event
Find out about the latest developments in technology enabled health and social care products and services and to talk about how we can use technology in the redesign of Health...
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21 Apr 2015
Lib Dems unveil ‘Countryside Charter’
THE Liberal Democrats have set out a package of measures they claim will help rural communities thrive. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg unveiled the Countryside Charter on Tuesday (21 April). ...
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20 Apr 2015
Business grants for rural broadband
BUSINESSES in east Cheshire can take advantage of two schemes to help them reap the benefits of superfast broadband. Small and medium-sized businesses could get grants of up to £3,000...
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20 Apr 2015
Political manifestos under scrutiny
PLEDGES made by the main political parties ahead of the general election are a mixed bag for rural communities, says the Rural Services Network. The Rural Services Network analysed manifestos...
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18 Apr 2015
Study aims to improve rural transport
A MAJOR study will examine ways of improving rural community transport so residents can access vital services. A £196,000 grant will enable West Berkshire Council to identify ways of improving...
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16 Apr 2015
Broadband grants available for Dorset
LOCAL businesses can now apply for grants to upgrade their broadband facilities in Dorset. The grants are being made available by West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough...
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15 Apr 2015
Community awards open for entries
RURAL communities are invited to enter a competition that recognises the way services can be improved when people work together. The Rural Community Co-operative Awards celebrate inspirational initiatives that have...
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13 Apr 2015
Breaking the silence on mental health
What can we do to reduce the stigma and inequalities facing rural people experiencing mental distress? Jessica Sellick investigates. According to Defra’s Statistical Digest of Rural England, if you live...
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