Author: <span>Philip Cornish</span>
02 Apr 2013
Quad bikes help tackle rural crime
LOCAL policing teams have been provided with two new all terrain vehicles to help them cover hard to reach rural areas. The bright red quad bikes have been equipped with...
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02 Apr 2013
BBC faces ‘rural impartiality’ review
The impartiality of the BBC’s coverage of rural areas of the UK is to be examined by a special review. Announced as part of the BBC Trust’s annual work plan,...
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29 Mar 2013
Revealed: best rural places to live
THE rural areas with the best quality of life have been pinpointed by an annual survey of Great Britain. People living in three areas in the south of England claim...
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27 Mar 2013
Village halls get wireless broadband
THIRTY village halls will be provided with wireless internet under plans unveiled by a rural district council. In a ground-breaking move, West Lindsey District Council has appointed Quickline to install...
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25 Mar 2013
Network warns against Budget impact
RURAL communities must not be unfairly disadvantaged by the Budget, the Rural Services Network has warned. The warning of further pressure on the delivery of local public services comes amid...
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22 Mar 2013
Village shops reduce rural isolation
SHOPS owned and run by local communities reduce rural isolation, says a study by a leading charity. The Plunkett Foundation report examining the role of community shops in reducing isolation...
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19 Mar 2013
Localism having ‘little rural impact’
THE government’s localism agenda is having little impact on the ground, suggests a report. Local groups are leading inspirational projects – but without using new rights, says the study by...
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19 Mar 2013
Call to reduce VAT for rural tourism
BUSINESS leaders are urging the government to reduce VAT on rural tourism services. VAT on the supply of rural tourism services should be reduced from 20% to 7%, said a...
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19 Mar 2013
New programme for neighbourhood plans
PARISH and town councils have welcomed a programme to help people develop their own neighbourhood plans. Neighbourhood planning groups will find full details about the new 2-year programme from 15...
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18 Mar 2013
Novel approach to rural broadband
PUBLIC funding should be used to attract investment in superfast rural broadband networks, says a report. Launched by the Carnegie UK Trust and the Community Broadband Network, the document examines...
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