Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
21 Apr 2013
Concern over rural ambulance times
WORRYING ambulance response times in rural areas are going unnoticed, an influential MP has warned. Graham Stuart, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Services said regional data aggregation...
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21 Apr 2013
Rural economy potential ‘overlooked’
POLICY-MAKERS could do more to encourage the economic potential of rural areas, say experts. The economic potential of the countryside is often overlooked, suggests the policy and practice note from...
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19 Apr 2013
Government strives for better broadband
THE government says it is continuing to look at ways of improving rural broadband services. Two thirds of premises in the UK now have superfast broadband available, culture secretary Maria...
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18 Apr 2013
Plan to ‘safeguard’ rural postal service
THE government’s communications watchdog has outlined measures to safeguard rural postal services. Ofcom measures to ensure rural needs are met include maintaining a universal postal service and increased protection for...
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12 Apr 2013
Post Office bank boost for rural areas?
THE Post Office is to launch its own current account in a move that could benefit rural communities without a regular bank. Some bank customers can already access financial services...
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11 Apr 2013
Rural fund opens for applications
Up to £500,000 of new funding has been made available through one of the country’s leading rural charities. The Prince’s Countryside Fund opened its latest round of grant applications for...
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10 Apr 2013
Defra website moves to gov.uk
THE Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website has become part of the single GOV.UK domain. Most Defra information – including news, publications, policy details, consultations and statistics –...
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10 Apr 2013
Rural youngsters ‘must leave for jobs’
ONE in three rural youngsters fear they will have to leave their area to find a job, reveals a study. The survey – by rural insurer NFU Mutual – found...
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07 Apr 2013
Watchdog in final plea over services
INADEQUATE funding for public services is among a raft of challenges faced by countryside communities. The warning is contained in a final letter sent to Defra secretary Owen Paterson by...
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04 Apr 2013
Rural Health Network established
A new Rural Health Network has been established following a ground-breaking “Challenging Times” conference in Nottingham last autumn. The Network will enable health professionals to better share best practice, share...
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