Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
14 Oct 2013
How technology can help people with long-term conditions in rural areas
Below is a snippet from article take from Guardian Professional : Telehealth and telecare can improve the way we deliver healthcare, no matter where the patient lives. In rural communities,...
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13 Oct 2013
Broadband rollout ‘is gathering pace’
THE government says it is determined to tackle frustration that rural broadband does not match that of city dwellers. Many rural communities have expressed frustration that their broadband does not...
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13 Oct 2013
Minister to meet ‘fair share’ campaigners
THE government has agreed to meet with campaigners calling for a fairer deal for rural local authorities. Local government minister Brandon Lewis agreed to the meeting after MPs called on...
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13 Oct 2013
Road rules could hit rural youngsters
RURAL youngsters must not be penalised by plans to impose additional restrictions on novice drivers to improve road safety, say campaigners. Suggestions to improve young driver safety could include night...
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08 Oct 2013
Clampdown on scrap metal theft
NEW laws making it harder for thieves to dispose of stolen scrap metal have been welcomed by rural businesses. Rogue traders who buy and sell scrap metal for cash face...
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07 Oct 2013
Rural GPs warn of ‘looming crisis’
RURAL GPs have warned of a looming crisis if attempts to attract medical graduates to become family doctors continue to have limited success. The topic was raised at the annual...
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07 Oct 2013
DEFRA’s guide to community rights
DEFRA has published a step-by-step guide overview of rights introduced to give people more power over what happens in their neighbourhood. The document outlines the legal powers granted by the...
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07 Oct 2013
MPs debate local authority funding
MPs are to debate the issue of local authority funding. The backbench business debate is due to take place on Thursday (10 October). It follows a petition signed by thousands...
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06 Oct 2013
Libraries become rural business schools
RURAL women are among those targeted by a £450,000 library scheme to help local people get started in business. The scheme was unveiled by the Department for Communities and Local...
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04 Oct 2013
Clash over rural housing measures
CHANGES aimed at making it easier to build housing in rural towns and villages have met a mixed reaction. The government says changes to stop the village green system being...
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