Author: <span>Richard</span>
26 Oct 2022
Cost of living crisis – a perfect storm for increase in rural homelessness
New research being conducted by the University of Kent and the University of Southampton has found that the cost-of-living crisis and the critical shortage of affordable homes has increased rural homelessness. Interim...
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26 Oct 2022
Harrogate-based Pub is The Hub chief executive presented with top accolade
John Longden, the chief executive of Harrogate-based Pub is The Hub, has been presented with an Industry Champion Award for the organisation’s work in helping pubs to diversify to support...
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26 Oct 2022
Closing the digital divide – how the Shared Rural Network will help rural communities
The challenges associated with having poor mobile phone reception are all too familiar to many of those living in rural areas. Mobile technology and connectivity have become a necessity no...
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26 Oct 2022
Lack of public appreciation contributes to loneliness in farming
A lack of public appreciation for farmers and understanding of the work they do and the pressures they’re under contributes to feelings of loneliness, according to a new study published...
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26 Oct 2022
NALC publishes the 2022 edition of Points of Light
The 2022 edition of Points of Light has been published by the National Association of Local Councils (NALC), highlighting local (parish and town) councils’ excellent work to support their communities....
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26 Oct 2022
Devon charity to share the stories of county’s village halls
FIRST EVER VILLAGE HALLS AUDIT BEING UNDERTAKEN BY DEVON COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Independent charity Devon Communities Together is carrying out an audit of Devon’s village halls to understand their stories –...
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26 Oct 2022
Touring arts in libraries
The Touring Arts in Libraries Project (TAIL) is a fantastic 2 year project, funded by the Arts Council England and delivered by the National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF), a national...
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26 Oct 2022
Ready, Able and mobile!
HIGHTECH MOBILITY DEVICE IS UP AND RUNNING AFTER BIG COMMUNITY FUNDING BOOST A young tenant at a South Devon apartment block for people with learning difficulties can now extend his...
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26 Oct 2022
Research reveals strong community business growth and a growing movement of rural, community campaigners
There is little doubt that, like most people, businesses face incredibly difficult times ahead and rural, community-owned businesses are no different. However, the most recent research conducted by the Plunkett...
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26 Oct 2022
Showcasing innovation in rural businesses
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has showcased innovation in rural businesses by producing six short films. The videos feature firms in Northumberland which portray the rich diversity...
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