Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
15 Jul 2014
Countryside is undervalued, says Prince’s fund
THE contribution of the countryside is undervalued, according to a charity initiated by the Prince of Wales. With 5.5 million people employed in the rural economy, the Prince’s Countryside Fund...
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13 Jul 2014
Slower response times for ambulances
AMBULANCES are taking longer to reach people with life-threatening conditions, suggest statistics released by NHS England. Six of England’s eleven ambulance trust England’s ambulance services missed the expected target. The...
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13 Jul 2014
£300m available for affordable homes
HUNDREDS of millions of pounds are “up for grabs” for councils to build more affordable homes. A second round of bidding has been launched as the government said 15 councils...
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13 Jul 2014
Defra unveils £19m for rural business
More than 2,500 rural businesses are set to receive a share of a £19m government fund. Specifically designed to boost the competitiveness of rural farming and forestry businesses. it is...
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07 Jul 2014
£150k fund targets rural innovation
A £150,000 rural business-to-business fund aims to help local firms thrive through innovation. Delivered by Creative England, the Rural B2B (Superfast Broadband) Fund is to be rolled out across the...
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06 Jul 2014
The changing face of rural Scotland
YOUNG people in rural Scotland can face a stark choice – move away or stay and face limited opportunities, finds Brian Wilson. YOUNG people in rural Scotland can face a...
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06 Jul 2014
£1.4m lottery cash for rural communities
THE Big Lottery Fund has announced almost £1.4m to help rural communities set up social enterprises. Building on the success of the Village SOS programme, the Fund’s new investment will...
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06 Jul 2014
Peers debate rural economy and services
RURAL communities are continuing to suffer the loss of services and facilities, peers have warned. Peers debated the state of the rural economy in the House of Lords on Thursday...
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06 Jul 2014
Offline households ‘pay more for services’
HOUSEHOLDS without internet access pay an average of £440 more a year for goods and services, says a study. Its findings are particularly relevant for rural households because isolated communities...
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03 Jul 2014
Chancellor’s plan focuses on rural growth
George Osborne has unveiled £22.5m to support business growth in north-east England – with special focus on rural communities. The Chancellor made the announcement during a visit to Simpson Malt...
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