Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
21 Aug 2016
900 rural motorists caught speeding
A month-long campaign has seen more than 900 motorists caught breaking rural speed limits. Over 40 rural locations across Cheshire were targeted following concerns raised by local communities. Speeding was...
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21 Aug 2016
Dorset police launch rural crime team
POLICE in Dorset have launched a new rural crime team as they step up efforts to protect countryside communities. The rural crime team consists of a dedicated rural crime team...
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21 Aug 2016
Avoiding the rural unemployment cliff
What can we do to help rural people missing out on employment opportunities? Jessica Sellick investigates. Unemployment is falling, but many people are struggling. What can we do to help...
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20 Aug 2016
Food tourism to boost rural economy
THE government has launched a food tourism grant scheme it hopes will boost the rural economy. Launched by Defra, the Championing Great British Food Tourism funding scheme seeks to help...
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16 Aug 2016
Government in Brexit funding pledge
THE government will continue funding European projects after the UK leaves the EU – so long as they are signed before this year’s Autumn Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip...
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16 Aug 2016
MP calls for more rural police
Lancashire MP Nigel Evans has called for more police on the beat in rural areas. Mr Evans, who represents the Ribble Valley constituency, said a significant number of incidents involving...
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16 Aug 2016
Rural strategy launched in Essex
A new rural strategy aims to deliver better services to local communities in Essex. The document sets out 38 priorities for rural residents – highlighting what is important for those...
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16 Aug 2016
Broadband adverts ‘mislead’ rural residents
RURAL residents are being misled by connection speeds only available to 10% of customers, say local councils. Speeds advertised by broadband providers fail to reflect the experience of many users...
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07 Aug 2016
Shaking up or short-changing rural?
What role is (and could) philanthropy play in rural communities? Jessica Sellick investigates. When most of us hear the word ‘philanthropy’ we think of wealthy individuals supporting worthwhile causes. So...
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05 Aug 2016
Rural grants face ‘limbo’ post-Brexit
Rural grant applicants face uncertainty following the UK referendum vote to leave the European Union. Rural development grants and Countryside Stewardship applications appear to be on hold following the referendum...
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